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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.
Legal
November 27, 2019
Chinabank Payments to Pay Record $4.2 Million Fine for Illegal FX Transfer
China’s government slapped a third-party payment processor with the record fine for financial transactions tied to unauthorised online gambling sites. Chinabank Did Not Properly Monitor Operations On Tuesday, local media reported that the Beijing office of China’s State Administration of Foreign Exchange had imposed a RMB29.4 million (US$4.2 million) fine on Internet Banking Online (Beijing) […]
Poker
November 27, 2019
Poker Pro Dennis Blieden Pleads Guilty to Stealing $22m
Poker player Dennis Blieden has pleaded guilty to 14 charges and is now facing from 22 to 200 years in a federal prison. Blieden Pleads Guilty to Identity Theft, Wire Fraud Dennis Blieden pleaded guilty for embezzling over $22 million from a former employee to maintain an extravagant lifestyle. The money was stolen from […]
Sports
November 26, 2019
LeoVegas Joins IBIA to Protect Sports Integrity
Swedish gaming operator LeoVegas has become the latest member to join the International Betting Integrity Association (IBIA). LeoVegas Joins IBIA to Protect Sports and Customers The LeoVegas Mobile Gaming Group has become the fifth operator to join the International Betting Integrity Association (IBIA) since the global monitoring body was rebranded back in June, the company […]
Casino
November 25, 2019
Osaka Publishes Policy Draft for IR Implementation
Osaka reveals approximate date for Integrated Resort bidding process. Multiple companies to participate. Osaka Prefecture Issues Plans for Integrated Resort Bidding Process Caught in the race for the country’s first Integrated Resort (IR), the Osaka prefecture in Japan has issued an implementation policy draft, outlining the conditions for a project to arrive in Yumeshima. Based […]
Casino
November 24, 2019
Betway Under Review for Accepting £370,000 of Stolen Funds
British betting firm Betway is facing a penalty after the UKGC found out the company had allowed a problem gambler play through £370,000 of money stolen from said person’s employer. Betway in Hot Water over Problem Gambler One of the United Kingdom’s largest gambling operator, Betway, has come under review by the national regulator, the […]
Business
November 21, 2019
William Hill Posts Results up to October 29, 2019
British gambling operator William Hill posts solid results despite regulatory headwinds at home and across Europe. US assets continue to spur growth and fresh opportunities to develop the business, with a few caveats. William Hills Operations Continue to Grow Strong US expansion has bolstered British gambling and sportsbook company William Hill results. Posting results on […]
Legal
November 21, 2019
Ukrainian Parliament Receives Six New Gambling Bills
A number of new bills have been submitted to the Verkhovna Rada in Ukraine to offer alternative to the proposed gambling plans revealed in October. Six New Bills Arrive in Ukrainian Parliament The Ukrainian Parliament will have to go through a slew of bills, and specifically six bills and two draft amendments related to the […]
Poker
November 19, 2019
Super Smash Bros. Influencers Join King of Twitch Poker
Twitch influencers will partake in the King of Twitch Poker event on November 21 hosted by Americas Cardroom. King of Twitch Poker Fast Approaches Super Smash Bros. community gurus Mang0, Slimeirl, Chillindude, Tafokints and Ludwing will host an exhibition match for the upcoming celebrity “King of Twitch Poker”. The event will also be attended by […]
Casino
November 18, 2019
New Jersey’s Casino Industry Reaching Tipping Point
With GGR in New Jersey growing quickly, lawmakers are taking preemptive measures to limit the expansion of the gambling industry in a bid to weather abrupt changes in the gaming climate, which is going to get difficult for the Garden State. New Jersey to Reconsider Casino Expansion With New Jersey’s Gross Gaming Revenue (GGR) growing […]
Business
November 16, 2019
Caesars and Eldorado Shareholders Approve Acqusition
Both Caesars Entertainment Corp. and Eldorado Resorts Inc. shareholders have cleared an anticipated acquisition worth $17.3bn and due to take place in the first three months of 2020. Caesars, Eldorado Shareholders Clear $17.3bn Acquisition Deal Caesars Entertainment Corp. and Eldorado Resorts Inc. shareholders voted in support of an anticipated merged whereby Eldorado is paying $17.3 […]