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Mike Johnson
Lead EditorMike made his mark on the industry at a young age, consulting for companies that would later become regulators. As one of the lead editor of Gambling News, he dedicates his weekdays to this project, aiming to educate the masses on the latest developments in the gambling circuit. His expertise and passion for the industry make him an invaluable asset to our team.
Business
January 17, 2020
Betfred Owners Have Government Gambling Treatment Contracts
The owners of Betfred have been criticized because of their ties to both the flagship British betting company and Health Assured, a company with multiple government contracts, some of which pertain to gambling treatment. Betfred Takes Flak for Owning Addiction Treatment Business The names of Betfred owners Fred and Peter Done have been cited in […]
Casino
January 16, 2020
China Ministry of Public Security Targets Illegal Gambling
The Chinese government continues to actively hunt down illegal gambling operators and black-market rings. A new set of measures coordinated by the Minister of Public Security is coming into effect, bringing multiple departments together. China Reveals New Measures to Stop Illegal Gambling China is going to step its efforts on fighting illegal gambling activities both […]
Sports
January 13, 2020
Indiana Posts December Sports Betting Revenue, Up 28%
Sportsbooks in Indiana have managed to post a record total $161.8 million betting handle for December 2019, pushing numbers up by 28% from a month before in November. Indiana’s Sportsbook Post a Record Sports Handle Indiana’s sportsbooks managed to amass $12 million in total sports betting revenue off $161.8 million handle, marking a new state […]
Casino
January 12, 2020
Virginia Casino Legalization Move Hanging by Thread as Governor Picks Sides
Gov. Ralph Northam of Virginia has yet to signal a clear stance on casino expansion in the state ahead of an anticipated discussion of proposed gambling legalization bill, SB1126, in the state’s General Assembly. Virginia Gov. Remains Ambiguous about Gambling Virginia Governor Ralph Northam has confirmed he is open to the idea of legalizing the […]
Legal
January 10, 2020
New York, Vermont Relentless Pursuit for Mobile Betting Continues
A year-and-a-half after a Supreme Court’s decision granted individual states with the opportunity to decide their own fate in terms of betting or no betting, New York and Vermont are among the latest to show their willingness to introduce the necessary legislation for mobile betting. New York state senator Joseph P. Addabbo, Jr., who is […]
Sports
January 9, 2020
Betting Companies in the US: Between a Rock and a Hard Place
The future of the sports betting industry in the US is taking an interesting turn of events. After having several of their attempts to claim their fair share of the spoils hit the wall, sports leagues now seem to have found a real breakthrough with their latest idea to sell the data they collect during […]
Legal
January 9, 2020
Japanese Opposition Prepares Casino Abolishment Bill
In light of the recent bribery scandal involving a foreign entity, Japanese lawmakers are planning on introducing a bill that would abolish casinos and bar the progress of integrated resorts. Opposition to Suggest Abolishing Casinos in Japan Lawmakers from Japan’s opposition parties are considering a new bill that would aim to abolish the Integrated Resorts […]
Business
January 6, 2020
Gov. Parson Not Sure if Video Terminals Should Be Considered Gambling
Gov. Parson is still uncertain whether video terminals across Missouri should be classified as a form of gambling. Video Terminal Blues in Missouri Missouri Gov. Mike Parson has argued that the status of video gambling terminals in the state is still unclear, despite regulatory attempts to limit their availability in Missouri. According to the Associated […]
Casino
January 3, 2020
Quapaw Vows Economic Boost for Jefferson County through Casino Resort
The Quapaw Nation of Indians is hoping to boost the local economy with the $350-million Saracen Casino Resort. Quapaw’s Saracen Annex Opens Doors Following an approval by the Arkansas Racing Commission, the Quapaw Nation’s Saracen Casino Apex opened doors, four days ahead of the original schedule, and for months now, the property has been raking […]
Casino
January 2, 2020
Five New Lawmakers Named in IR Corruption Scandal in Japan
New information cited by Japanese media outlets has led investigators to suspect five Japanese lawmakers for allegedly accepting bribes from Chinese gaming giant 500.com in order to push the company’s bid for an integrated resort in Hokkaido. Japan’s Future Integrated Resorts Marred in Corruption Scandal The plot thickens in Japan as five new lawmakers have […]