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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
October 14, 2019
Eldorado, Caesars Set Up Date for Shareholders Meetings
Eldorado to buy Caesars for $8.5bn in cash and stock The company will also assume $8.8bn in debt from Caesars November 15 shareholder meeting to determine the successful outcome of the deal Caesars and Eldorado’s shareholders will meet on November 15 and vote on whether to approve a proposed $8.5bn acquisition. Eldorado and Caesars’ Shareholders […]
Legal
October 12, 2019
IN Purdue University Slaps Ban on College Sports Betting
Blanket policy bans all Purdue members from betting on college sports The measure focuses on Purdue teams’ games, not general betting Indiana’s sports betting handle hits a record first-month high in the meantime Students, faculty and trustees are among the parties who won’t be able to legally place a wager on a Purdue University teams’ […]
Casino
October 10, 2019
Yggdrail Launches Lilith’s Inferno with AvatarUX
Yggdrasil launches the latest game in its portfolio – Lilith’s Inferno AvatarUX Studios collaborates on the project Lilith’s Inferno introduces innovative gaming features Lilith’s Inferno™ is now available to Yggdrasil fans. The game has been developed with AvatarUX Studios and offers innovative graphics and gamification features. Yggdrasil Launches Lilith’s Inferno Innovative casino game-maker Yggdrasil has […]
Esports
October 8, 2019
The NHS to Treat Video Game Addiction
After gambling addiction, the NHS is addressing video game disorders The NHS will work with individuals as young as 13 Esports may have contributed to gaming addiction, although it’s unlikely. Treatments for video game addiction in the UK will now begin, the NHS has announced. Individuals as young as 13 may call via Skype and […]
Casino
October 7, 2019
Haven Gaming to Build Danville Casino in IL
Haven Gaming LLC feeling strong about a Danville casino project The Midwest lacks a high-quality casino resort, the company believes Gambling demand grows despite falling results Haven Gaming LLC is pushing boldly ahead with a new elite casino resort in Danville. The company hopes to establish a new elite casino resort in the area. […]
Business
October 4, 2019
Mobile Betting Arrives in Indiana with Rush Street Interactive
Indiana to welcome first mobile betting sportsbook with Rush Street Interactive RSI is teaming up with French Lick Resort for digital wagering The Indiana Gaming Commission yet to approve the welcome bonus Rush Street Interactive has teamed up with French Lick Resort and applied for a mobile betting license in Indiana. The Indiana Gaming Commission […]
Poker
October 3, 2019
Season 3 Of India’s Poker Sports League Kicks Off in November
It has recently been confirmed that the Poker Sports League (PSL), the premier poker competition in India will be kicking off its third season in November 2019. Once it launches, the third season of the poker league will run up to March 2020. This time, the league will feature a guaranteed prize pool of a […]
Business
September 30, 2019
Quapaw’s Third Casino Went Live with Soft Launch in Arkansas
Quapaw Nation’s 3rd casino in Arkansas went through a soft launch over the weekend The soft launch ran over the weekend, including Friday Quapaw’s main gambling resort project will sprawl on 80,000 sq ft, and open by the end of 2020 The third Quapaw Nation casino project in Arkansas had a surprise soft launch on […]
Business
September 27, 2019
Unibet Launches 2nd US Sportsbook in PA
Unibet launches sportsbook in Pennsylvania Retail operations will be first and digital wagers will follow next The companies hope to create a best in class experience Kindred-owned operator Unibet has launched its first Pennsylvanian sportsbook and the second in the country. The company has partnered with Mohegan Sun Pocono in the Keystone State. Unibet Launches […]
Casino
September 26, 2019
iSoftBet Partners with LeoVegas.it for Italian Market
iSoftBet games are now available on LeoVegas.it LeoVegas to benefit from iSoftBet services. Further expansion plans expected in the near future. Renowned online gambling operator LeoVegas has recently expanded its Italian operation through a lucrative partnership deal with online casino solutions supplier iSoftBet. With the new partnership deal, iSoftBet is set to secure even greater […]