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Mike Johnson

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Mike 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 21, 2019
Republic of Ireland Plans New Gambling Regulatory Body
The Republic of Ireland’s Government is setting up a new gambling regulatory body, an Inter-Departmental Working Group has announced. Ireland’s Reformed Gambling Regulation Gambling in the United Kingdom has been rapidly changing these past few years. From raising tax to introducing gaming restrictions, the UK has been in a metaphorical regulatory uproar. Companies followed with […]
Sports March 18, 2019
March Madness Betting Generates $10bn to Offshore Websites
March Madness is upon the United States and things are looking up. In 2019, fans will be able to place their legal sports wagers thanks to the resounding success and defeat of PASPA in May, 2018. March Madness and the Betting Game March Madness betting has been generating a solid turnover before the federal ban […]
Business March 14, 2019
Bet365 Readying Up for a NJ Launch in the US
If the Unite States have had a transformative effect on online gaming, sports betting and even poker, it’s British bookmakers that have spearheaded the industry, bringing the best practices from home with them. Following this trend, Bet365 is about to set up its first shop in the country. Bet365 Arrives in New Jersey with First […]
Casino March 10, 2019
Japan to Use Facial Recognition to Fight Gambling Addiction
Japan’s government will request venues that host gambling operations to introduce facial recognition software to help businesses root out people who suffer from various forms of addiction. Japan’s Gambling Renaissance: Fighting Addiction with Technology Since late 2018, Japan has been stepping up its efforts to build a future for the gambling industry. The country’s efforts […]
Business March 6, 2019
888 Completes BetBright Acquisition, Begins Assimilation
Irish sports betting company, BetBright, has shut down operations under its own brand, assimilated fully by British counterpart 888 Holdings. 888 Acquires BetBright in Full The king is dead. Long live the king. This is what happened with Irish sports betting operator BetBright on Monday when 888 Holdings paid $19.8 million to buy up the […]
Esports March 2, 2019
Labour Leader Calls Loot Boxes Gambling, Tightens Security
Loot box will finally be treated as a form of gambling, says Labour’s deputy leader Tom Watson. Amid rising concerns about increase in addictive behavior among youngsters in the United Kingdom, Mr. Watson is on a mission to address the issue head on. Loot Boxes Are Gambling, Says Tom Watson Video gaming is easily a […]
Esports February 24, 2019
Epic Games Reveals Details About Fortnite NYC $30m World Cup
Epic Games has finally revealed new details about its upcoming Fortnite esports season. A hefty prize pool of $30 million will be on the line in July, 2019. Here’s how you can get a shot at it. Epic Games announces World Cup event $30 million prize pool All contestants to walk away with at least […]
Sports February 20, 2019
Iowa Is Pushing Ahead with a Fresh Sports Betting Bill
Iowa is the latest state to give sports betting a serious consideration. Despite a rather fraught legal context, the state seems determined to introduce the activity in its fulness, including online wagers. Iowa Joins the States to Be Pushing for Legal Sports Betting With the Department of Justice (DOJ) playing chicken with individual states across […]
Sports February 14, 2019
New Jersey Rakes in Record Amount of Wagers in January
Photo Credit: Jurist New Jersey continues to reap solid results in terms of total sports betting performance. The state managed to amass $385 million in placed wagers in January, 2019, the most significant amount to date since NJ introduced the activity. New Jersey’s Sports Wagers Grow in January New Jersey has pulled an impressive milestone […]
Casino February 10, 2019
Disney Remain Opposed to Gambling in Florida, Bob Iger Says
It needed to be said and Disney will have nothing to do with gambling, the company’s CEO, Bob Iger, confirmed. Not on Disneyland’s Watch Walt Disney Company is most certainly no dove when it comes to Florida’s gambling industry. Since pre-2009, the company has been fighting a very determined battle against any suggestions that Florida […]