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Mike Johnson
Lead EditorMike made his mark on the industry at a young age as a consultant to companies that would grow to become regulators. Now he dedicates his weekdays to his new project a the lead editor of GamblingNews.com, aiming to educate the masses on the latest developments in the gambling circuit.
Casino
March 30, 2022
MGE Brings Raymond Lin to Spearhead Global Compliance Strategy
Mohegan Gaming & Entertainment has tapped Raymond Lin as the company’s new chief legal officer who will be stepping in and taking control of the MGE’s global compliance and legal strategy. Lin brings a wealth of experience that will be leveraged within MGE and help it guide the company as it operates in multiple jurisdictions […]
Casino
March 29, 2022
Police Find Baby of Filipino Woman Who Pawned It to Cover E-Sabong Debt
E-sabong has caused a lot of commotion in the Philippines. After the activity was licensed and welcomed by the country in 2021, there have been numerous developments ever since that have made authorities and even ordinary folk question the benefits of this gambling vertical. One of the most shocking developments over the past year has […]
Legal
March 28, 2022
Massachusetts Senators Support Betting, So What’s Stopping It?
A News Service survey gauging senators’ sentiments towards sports betting was conducted recently in Massachusetts and it seems that 60% of Senate members are in favor of legalizing sports gambling. So is MA Gov. Charlie Baker who has been championing the passage of a sports betting bill since he arrived in office – and sometime […]
Business
March 10, 2022
Luckbox Appoints Growth Guru Bo Wänghammar to Board
Luckbox, one of the leading iGaming and betting companies, has brought on Bo Wänghammar to the company’s board of directors as the brand prepares to significantly scale its product offering this year and reach new performance records. He will be taking over Mike Stevens. Building up for Success with Luckbox Wänghammar is an important addition […]
Sports
March 2, 2022
Napoli vs AC Milan Serie A Odds, Time, and Prediction
Ahead of Round 28 of the Italian Serie A, Napoli and AC Milan are occupying the two top spots in the standings, both with 57 points. Inter is behind with one game in hand, meaning that the title race is going to get even more interesting. That said, winning as many points as possible is […]
Esports
January 24, 2022
Pllay Labs and Kansas City Pioneers Explore Esports Monetization Together
Esports organization Kansas City Pioneers has teamed up with esports wagering and data platform Pllay Labs for a partnership that will pave the way for similar collaborations between esports teams and betting agencies in the future. The Pioneers tout the partnership as an opportunity to achieve better synergies between esports and technology, leading to new […]
Sports
December 22, 2021
Colts vs Cardinals NFL Week 16 Odds, Time, and Prediction
After a disappointing start of the season, the Indianapolis Colts entered a superb run. As a result, they entered the playoff race. With an 8-6 record, they would get to the postseason if the regular season ended today. However, with three more games left to be played, they need to be concerned. This goes especially […]
Business
December 2, 2021
Aristocrat Acquisition of Playtech Still on Course to Complete in Q2, 2022
Australian gaming manufacturer Aristocrat Leisure Ltd. is closer to the acquisition of Playtech plc. Playtech has confirmed that the sale of its financial division, Finalto, will proceed as intended after shareholders gave their approval on Wednesday. The company is divesting the division to Gopher as it prepares to be acquired by Aristocrat. Finalto Sale Paves […]
Esports
November 23, 2021
Betbazar to Enrich Altenar’s Portfolio With BETER-Developed Solutions
Cyprus-based esports betting solutions provider and distributor Betbazar has signed a content deal with the sportsbook services provider Altenar. Betbazar Will Provide Altenar With Next-Gen Products The deal will see Betbazar provide Altenar with betting solutions, developed by its exclusive partner, the fast sports and esports content and data provider BETER. The content deal will […]
Casino
November 18, 2021
Pennsylvania’s Gaming Market Flourishes Despite the Pandemic
Pennsylvania’s gambling market has seen a record increase in gross gaming revenue in October, despite the new COVID-19 wave, as revealed by the state’s Gaming Control Board. Casino Gambling Reigns Supreme in PA Combining all the various retail and online betting options in Pennsylvania, the state has seen all-time high monthly gaming revenue of about $425.9 million, beating July’s record […]