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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.
Insider
November 15, 2019
Golden Rock Studios’ James Curwen: ‘We have a true understanding of customers’
James Curwen is the CEO and Founder of Golden Rock Studios, an up-and-coming developer dedicated to innovating the iGaming experience in full. Mr. Curwen spoke with GamblingNews.com helping us understand more about the project he is now heading. Q: Golden Rock Studios is clearly focusing on those gamers who want to win big. Why have […]
Insider
November 13, 2019
PandaScore Q&A: Sportsbooks Need to Develop Esports
Esports AI data company PandaScore has set itself the ambitious goal of offering ground-breaking live betting and esports data. Yet, the company’s plans are much more ambitious and PandaScore is determined to drive engagement within the esports industry as a whole. And while Tesla uses AI to operate autonomous cars, PandaScore uses the same technology […]
Business
November 13, 2019
California Cardrooms Economic Impact Huge, Survey Claims
California’s cardrooms may now be responsible for a fair chunk of the state’s economic well-being. In certain communities, these cardrooms contribute estimated 50% of all taxes. A New Report Shows Upsides of California Cardrooms A new report has pin-pointed the exact value of cardrooms in California, and specifically how much they contributed to the state’s […]
Insider
November 12, 2019
NetGaming Q&A: The Challenges of Being a Game Provider
Up-and-coming casino games developer NetGaming had an interesting Q&A session with GamblingNews.com, talking about the challenges of being a game provider, potential future deals and the company’s own approach to innovating the iGaming industry. Q: NetGaming will have an exciting 2020. Your company has planned to deliver 2 slots per month and you have also […]
Casino
November 7, 2019
Philippines Offshore Gaming Operators Face New Taxes
The Philippines government will debate new taxes to help limit illegal activities at offshore gambling venues. Debating the New Tax for POGOs The Philippine Offshore Gambling Operator (POGO) industry will have to deal with more pressure from the government after Albey Representative Joey Salceda filed a new legislation aimed at imposing additional taxes on POGO […]
Industry
November 6, 2019
Relax Gaming Adds NetGaming to Its Powered By Platform
Two leading gaming innovators have teamed up with Relax Gaming now agreeing to distribute NetGaming’s products, offering better scalability and awareness. NetGaming and Relax Gaming Team Up for Platform-to-Platform Deal Relax Gaming and NetGaming have signed up a partnership that will help with the distribution of innovative gaming content. Relax Gaming is a platform that […]
Business
November 5, 2019
DraftKings Becomes NBA’s New Authorized Sports Betting Operator
DraftKings, one of America’s leading online sportsbooks, has teamed up with the NBA to provide sports fans with accurate and actionable data that can be transferred into successful bets. NBA and DraftKings Team Up for Data Partnership The National Basketball Association (NBA) and American sports betting provider DraftKings have announced a multiyear partnership granting DraftKings […]
Business
November 5, 2019
Sports Betting to Hit $8bn by 2025 in the US
Sports wagering in the United States is set to hit $8bn, Morgan Stanley said during the NYC Sports Betting Investor Summit on Monday, confirming the forecasts of a number of industry leaders. Sports Betting in the US to Hit $8bn On Monday, industry experts met in New York City for the NYC Sports Betting Investor […]
Business
November 4, 2019
Evolution and Penn National Team Up for Live Games
Penn National and Evolution Gaming have signed up a live casino games deal. As a result, Penn will use Evolution’s studio in Pennsylvania to stream live games across the state. Evolution Gaming and Penn National Sign Live Dealers Deal World leading supplier of live gaming solutions Evolution Gaming has teamed up with casino operator Penn […]
Legal
November 2, 2019
Sportradar Responds to Business Insider Allegations over Mafia Links
One of the largest sports data providers, Sportradar, has been accused of working with rogue operators connected to the Italian mafia, a Business Insider Italia article reported. Sportradar Refutes Criminal Link Accusations Sportradar, an established provider of sports data and bookmaker platforms, responded to allegation raised by a Business Insider Italia’s investigation that linked the […]