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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
September 6, 2022
Japan Casino Commission Seeks More Cash from Government
The Japan Casino Regulatory Commission may be running short of cash, so much, that it seems that the regulator needs the central government to pitch in so the watchdog may carry on. The Commission was established back in 2018 under the late then-Prime Minister Shinzo Abe who was an outspoken proponent of the integrated resort […]
Business
September 6, 2022
BETER to Exhibit Products and Network at SBC Summit Barcelona
BETER will be among the attendees at the upcoming SBC Summit Barcelona, an industry event reuniting iGaming, sports betting, and blockchain specialists interested in advancing the industry. BETER, which focuses on delivering next-generation betting content and data will also be part of the companies to have an exhibit at the expo. BETER Seeks to Strengthen […]
Lottery
September 2, 2022
Gambler Who Blew $11.2M in Ten Years Regrets Nothing
“Lotteries are stupid,” said Olivia Wilde’s character in House M.D., a beloved medical drama about highly successful doctors whose personal conflicts and patients’ inclination to tell lies clash to create one of the best series in television history. The idea behind this statement is that winning the lottery would not fundamentally change who you are […]
Casino
September 1, 2022
Relax Gaming Adds Elysium Studios as Distribution Partner
Relax Gaming has expanded its list of partners that it distributes games for with Elysium Studios. The company is now joining Relax Gaming’s established and highly respected distribution system and program. Elysium will also contribute by leveraging its dedicated remote gaming server which will allow for all games that it distributes through Relax Games to […]
Industry
September 1, 2022
Kindred Group to Host Sustainable Gambling Conference in Amsterdam
Kindred Group will host the Sustainable Gambling Conference for the seventh consecutive time this year. The event will be taking place in Amsterdam this October 19, and it will reunite industry experts who will seek ways to bolster the industry together and safeguard consumers against ill-meaning operators while improving the company’s own operations to be […]
Business
August 30, 2022
Fanatics Boss Confirms Sports Betting Coming Before Year’s End
Fanatics‘ long courtship of sports betting in the United States may finally be fleshing itself out, as company founder Michael Rubin confirmed the news during a podcast interview. Rubin appeared on FanDuel’s podcast The Volume with Colin Cowherd. Yes, Fanatics Will Accept Wagers in 2022 The fact that Rubin has been invited to share the […]
Casino
August 30, 2022
SkillOnNet Launches with Wazdan Content in Ontario
SkillOnNet has confirmed that it has rolled out Wazdan’s titles in Ontario. The operator of online casino platforms behind some of the world’s biggest brands, including PlayOJO. Wazdan has had a license to operate in the newly regulated provincial market in Canada since May and its games have been an important part of the local […]
Casino
August 2, 2022
Relax Gaming to Power iGaming Content for bet365
iGaming developer and aggregator of content Relax Gaming has struck a new landmark deal with bet365. Thanks to this partnership, bet365’s players will have access to a number of Relax Gaming’s in-house slot games, including Money Train 2, Snake Arena, and Temple Tumble to name a few. Bet365 Gets Access to Relax Gaming’s Titles and […]
Sports
July 14, 2022
CF Montreal vs Toronto FC MLS Odds, Time, and Prediction
The Canadian Classique a.k.a. the 401 Derby or the Two Solitudes Derby is on the program on Saturday, July 16. This is going to be the 56th clash between CF Montreal and Toronto FC, which is one of the biggest rivalries in the MLS. Fourteen years after the inception of the rivalry, it’s Toronto FC […]
Sports
July 12, 2022
Ronnie Cowan Blasts Irish Teams for Associating with Gambling Firms
All-Party Parliamentary Betting and Gaming Group vice-chair Ronnie Cowan has offered stinging criticism of some Irish soccer club’s ties with gambling companies. The Member of Parliament blasted Dundee United, Rangers, and Celtic for maintaining gambling partnerships and not severing their ties with the companies, arguing that such collaborations were immoral. Irish Clubs with Gambling Sponsorships […]
