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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.
Sports
August 13, 2021
MaximBet Tackles Arizona Sports Betting with White Mountain Apache Tribe
MaximBet is the latest sportsbook operator to drive a foray into Arizona’s burgeoning gambling market. The operator hopes to gain entry as the state proves one of the biggest markets in the US. MaximBet Finds a Trusted Partner in Arizona Carousel Group brand MaximBet has revealed plans to partner with the White Mountain Apache Tribe as the race for […]
Insider
July 2, 2021
QTech CEO Staffan Lindgren: “Effortless Integration Equips Our Clients with Best-in-breed Live Games for Their End Users”
Staffan Lindgren, a founder and architect of the huge NYX Gaming success story is now moving on with the next big thing as Global CEO and Chairman at QTech Games. As an industry veteran, Staffan has been monitoring QTech Games for many years, ever since QTech became one of the first platforms to offer NYX […]
Insider
June 24, 2021
Oliver Lietz: “The Key to Live Streaming Platform Success in Germany Is Ultra-Low Latency”
The German market embracing regulation and licensing for online casinos and sports betting for the first time has presented both challenges and opportunities for operators. With online casinos alone expected to reach €3.3bn a year by 2024, it’s no wonder some of the biggest casino and sports betting brands are keen to enter the fray […]
Insider
June 24, 2021
Why Now Is the Time to Launch an Online Casino in the US
Joonas Karhu, chief business officer at Bojoko, says that with impressive early revenues and limited competition, now is the time for operators to get in on the action. Whenever we talk about legal online gambling in the US, the discussion often immediately shifts to sports betting, and it is easy to see why; statistics suggest […]
Insider
June 8, 2021
The Slot Squad: The ONLY Slots Streaming Channel on Twitch Playing Fully Licensed Casino Games in the US
The Slot Squad hosted by American Betting Experts is a Twitch channel that focuses on bringing you insights into the regulated iGaming market, from Las Vegas to Atlantic City, to the boundlessness of the interactive gaming industry. Since January 2021, the Twitch channel has been posting streaming sessions where the team’s players have been able […]
Insider
May 26, 2021
High Volatility Games: Lightning Box, Kalamba and iSoftBet Explore the Appeal of Big Win Potential
High volatility slots, offering big win potential to players, are gaining traction within online casinos. Developers are using a range of mechanics within the development of these games that are growing in popularity even in regions that have traditionally preferred high feature frequency games. So, what is driving this shift and why? David Little (Lightning […]
Industry
May 18, 2021
British Gamblers Skeptical of Crypto but Likely to Use It
A YouGov survey has assessed attitudes towards cryptocurrencies among the gambling and non-gambling population in Britain. Gamblers Take Dim View of Cryptocurrencies New research by YouGov has looked into gambling tendencies in British society and specifically focused on attitudes towards the use of cryptocurrencies, factoring in general knowledge of these digital assets as well as how they […]
Legal
May 12, 2021
Dutch Authorities Investigate Pro Footballer for Yellow Card
A yellow card issued during an Eredivisie game has prompted Dutch authorities to investigate whether a player was fixing a prop bet for someone they knew. “Spot Fixing” Now Elicits Response from Authorities Dutch police are looking into what could be a potential match-fixing during an Eredivisie game. According to authorities, the case concerns a “spot-fixing” […]
Business
May 7, 2021
Tabcorp Receives $4bn Offer by Apollo for Wagering Business
As Tabcorp continues with a review of its media and wagering business, Apollo Global Management has entered the bidding process, tabling a $4 billion offer. Apollo Joins the Race for Tabcorp’s Media and Wagering Assets Tabcorp’s (TAB) wagering and media business continues to be as tempting a prospect as ever, as Entain has already submitted […]
Business
May 5, 2021
FanDuel and The Ringer Bet Heavily on Fan-Focused Experiences
The Ringer and FanDuel have signed a year-long partnership to seek better engagement with audiences, which company executives describe as “absurdly fan-focused.” FanDuel and The Ring Boost Fan Experience through Partnership FanDuel Group and pop culture website The Ringer has signed a new partnership that will focus on promoting each brand’s assets. The partnership will […]