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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.
Blockchain
May 5, 2021
WallStreetBets Launching dApp to Bring Transparency to Markets
The sub-Reddit forum that drove the GameStop rally through a community effort against short-sellers is now seeking to enter blockchain space and eliminate market speculation from the equation. Stock Markets Get Blockchain Treatment through WSB dApp WallStreetBets’ name gained popularity around the same time GameStop short-sellers tried tanking the company’s stock but were met with a stern pushback […]
Blockchain
May 4, 2021
Dogecoin Joins Cloudbet List of Casino Currencies
Cloudbet joins the list of companies to “let the Dogecoin out” echoing Tesla CEO Elon Musk’s half-joking endorsement of the currency that has reached $49.8 billion in net capitalization. Cloudbet Adds Dogecoin as Viable Currency If Mark Cuban and Elon Musk say Dogecoin is a currency worth betting on, there must be a grain of […]
Casino
May 4, 2021
Century Awaits Approval for Cambodia New Casino Opening
Following multiple delays, Century Entertainment has still not been given the go-ahead to open its new casino in Dara Sakor amid mounting COVID-19 case numbers. Cambodia’s Century Entertainment Casino Remains Shut Century Entertainment International Holdings Ltd will have to slow down and reconsider the date for starting operations at its new casino in Dara Sakor […]
Business
May 4, 2021
Genius Sports Acquires FanHub to Boost Social Offer and Acquisitions
Genius Sports has announced that it’s acquiring FanHub Media, tapping into the platform’s F2P portfolio of games, social experiences, and looking to improve the cost per acquisition, among other things. Genius Sports Strengthens Social Offer with FanHub Media Assets Sports tech company Genius Sports has acquired free-to-play games and fan engagement solutions provider FanHub Media Holdings with the bulk […]
Casino
May 3, 2021
Two Victims Shot Dead at Oneida Casino in Green Bay on Saturday
A shooting in Wisconsin at the Oneida Casino took two victims and the attacker who may have had a connection with the casino. Man Shot Dead After Claiming Two Lives at Oneida Casino A lone gunman in a Wisconsin opened fire at a casino property in the state on Saturday, killing two people and ending […]
Casino
May 3, 2021
Casinos in Goa Remain Shut amid Mounting COVID-19 Cases
Following a continuous increase in COVID-19 related cases, Goa officials have suspended gaming properties in the Indian state. Goa Orders Casinos in State to Shutdown Casinos in the state of Goa have been shut down since last Thursday as the country faces one of its worst health crises, and outside observers continue to criticize India for under-reporting […]
Casino
April 30, 2021
Colorado Drops Casino Limits, Adds New Games on May 1
The state of Colorado is lifting casino restrictions in Black Hawk, Cripple Creek and Central City casinos and introducing new games and higher betting limits. Colorado’s Casino Welcome Higher Betting Limits Colorado is preparing to lift a ream of restrictions that have to do with casino gambling operations. Starting from Saturday, May 1 the state […]
Industry
April 30, 2021
Tasmanian Prime Minister Talks Pokies ahead of Election Day
Gambling reform in Tasmania has been brewing since 2018 and finally, the quasi-monopoly of Federal Group can be broken up, to the benefit of the state, club, and pub owners. Poker Machines Are the Agenda in Tomorrow’s Elections Poker machines have been a contentious talking point in any politician’s agenda and Tasmanian premier Peter Gutwein is no […]
Insider
April 28, 2021
SuperDraft CEO Steve Wang: “In a National Landscape Overpopulated by Real Money Books, Social Bettors Are Looking for Alternatives”
The United States is welcoming the expansion of sports betting with open arms and, despite some holdout states across the country, the general consensus supports the adoption of more liberal sports betting laws. Yet, the majority of sportsbooks seem to focus on the real money experience where participants have to spend hard-earned cash to participate […]
Business
April 27, 2021
Tabcorp Confirms Renewed Entain Bid, Continues with Review
Entain has put forward a revised offer to buy out Tabcorp’s sports gambling business with $3.5 billion now the best option available on the table. Bids for Tabcorp Are Still Unsatisfactory The gentlemanly bidding war for Tabcorp’s media and sports betting operations in Australia counties as Entain may have fallen short with its renewed $3.5 […]