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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
August 29, 2019
Crown, Melco Delay Shares Transfers amid Investigation
Melco and Crown Resorts will wait until September 30 to transfer remaining shares Move is occasioned aid an NSW investigation Share price to go up if deal is not concluded by the deadline Melco Resorts and Crown Resorts have agreed to defer the second-tranche of a $135.35 million-share deal amid an ongoing Australian investigation into […]
Business
August 28, 2019
SportsHub fined by NJ Authorities for DFS Operations
SportsHub misses deadline to obtain a proper license The company uses private data without consent NJ slaps SportsHub with $30,000 in first DFS civil penalty in the state New Jersey regulators have slapped DFS SportsHub Games Network with a $30,000 penalty for failing to protect consumer data and operating without a proper license. NJ Hands […]
Business
August 26, 2019
NagaCorp Receives Shareholder Support on Expansion Project Dubbed Naga 3
Earlier in 2019 NagaCorp revealed plans for a $3.5 billion expansion project of the NagaWorld complex The project design entails additional hotel rooms, diversification and expansion of gaming spaces and more Lawmakers in Cambodia, on the other hand, grow weary of licensing Chinese investors and their land-based casino operations Plans for the Naga 3 expansion […]
Business
August 24, 2019
Mobile Sports Betting set to Return in West Virginia in Days
The re-launching of mobile sports betting services in West Virginia is confirmed to take place prior to the end of August State lottery director John Myers revealed information for two sports betting apps, which are just about ready to roll-out but the dates remain unclear While concrete information remains somewhat scarce it is suggested that […]
Esports
August 23, 2019
Fixing Games in CS:GO Now Can Get You 10 Years in Prison
Six Counter-Strike players have been arrested in Melbourne for allegedly fixing CS:GO matches, a SSIU investigation has shown. If charged and convicted, the players could face 10 years in prison. Esports Match-Fixing Could Get You 10 Years in Prison You can get in trouble for cheating at a game, and the game need not be […]
Legal
August 21, 2019
Lawmakers Say Taxes on Kenyan Betting Firms Illegal
Kenyan betting firms get support from lawmakers MPs argue that back-tax claims are illegal SportPesa and Betin take matters to court While Kenya’s authorities and betting firms are arguing over the interpretation of winnings, some of the country’s lawmakers have taken the side of Kenyan betting firms. Legislators Announce Support for Kenyan Betting Firms Kenyan […]
Insider
August 19, 2019
A Chat with Bayes’ Mark Balch: ‘Economically, esports runs off the promise of growth’
Mark is an esport maven and has been in the betting industry for over a decade. At Bayes his expertise will drive the vision behind our products and be the go-to guy for cooperations and partnerships. Q: You are a new company created by two big industry players – DOJO Madness and Sportradar. It must […]
Legal
August 18, 2019
DoJ Confirms Intentions to Appeal against Wire Act Ruling
The Department of Justice ultimately confirmed intentions to appeal New Hampshire’s interpretation and court ruling of the 1961 Wire Act Federal Judge Paul Barbadoro issued a ruling on Monday, striking down DoJ’s reinterpretation attempt, issued last year New Jersey, Pennsylvania and Michigan Bureaux of State Lottery file amicus briefs, co-signed by a number of threatened […]
Sports
August 16, 2019
FanDuel Signs a First Gaming Partnership with MLB
FanDuel becomes official gaming partner to MLB MLB now moves past royalty fee and focuses on data distribution This is a first partnership for FanDuel of this kind FanDuel and MLB have signed a partnership making the daily fantasy and betting firm the official data provider for the league. FanDuel Joins Hands with MLB as […]
Legal
August 14, 2019
German State Treaty Poses Major Financial Risk for Sports Betting in Germany
The German state of Hesse is nearing the finishing line in preparations to start issuing sports betting licenses Restrictive operating model threatens to require up to 70% of revenue generated by sports book operators Licensing process set to begin in January, 2020 and will require even already licensed operators to undergo licensing German states have […]