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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.
Industry
April 27, 2022
GambleAware Demands for Mandatory Levy on Gross Gambling Yield
GambleAware, a UK-based independent charity that provides prevention and treatment services throughout England, Scotland, and Wales, has demanded the British government introduce a mandatory levy of one percent on gross gambling yield (GGY) in order to fund research, education, and treatment of problem gambling. According to the charity organization, the risk of people who experience […]
Sports
April 27, 2022
New York Bettors Use 3 Apps on Average to Shop for Odds
Shopping for betting odds is one of the best strategies you may use as a sports bettor, and apparently, that is precisely what sports fans in New York are doing. According to a new report by gaming customer acquisition company Betting Hero, the average New York State resident is using at least three apps to […]
Lottery
April 27, 2022
Lotteries in Brazil May Finance the Salary “Floor” for Nursing
The vote on the creation of a nursing salary floor (PL 2564/20) will take place on May 4, but the deputies, who work on this issue, know that the approval will be only а part of the implementation of the proposal. However, it is still not known where the funds for this salary minimum will […]
Lottery
April 26, 2022
Lottery Workers of the Spanish National Organization of the Blind Started Collective Negotiations
Whereas Loteros en Lucha, a Spanish social organization, which seeks an increase in the commissions from the sales network of the Spanish State Society for State Lotteries and Bets (SELAE), is preparing for a protest, which will take place on May 4, the Spanish National Organization of the Blind (ONCE) initiated the collective bargaining process. […]
Casino
April 26, 2022
Paraguay Prohibits Slot Machines in Non-exclusive Gambling Venues
On April 20, Wednesday, Mario Abdo Benítez, President of the Republic of Paraguay, enacted Law-6903 ‘Ley de Tragamonedas’, which prohibits the installation and operation of slot machines in all non-exclusive gambling places, including bars, shops, and warehouses, among others. The said law aims to restrict the access of children and adolescents and to protect them […]
Business
April 22, 2022
Luckia Gaming Group Set to Exceed Pre-COVID Sales Figures
Casino and gaming company, Luckia Gaming Group, not only managed to deal with the crisis in 2021 despite the Covid 19 pandemic, but it also fully recovered in the last quarter of 2021, matching similar sales volume figures from 2019. In 2022, the company is working even harder in order to maintain this upward momentum. […]
Legal
April 20, 2022
Latin American Casino Group Enjoy Wins Battle against the Chilean Superintendency of Casinos
The legal dispute between the Chilean casino operator Enjoy and the Chilean Superintendency of Casinos (SCJ) continues over the Puerto Varas Casino property and project. The SCJ revoked the license of the casino operator because of alleged failure to comply with certain concession stipulations. Per the agreement between Enjoy and the SCJ, the operator had […]
Casino
April 19, 2022
Former Indiana Casino Executive and State Lawmaker Pleads Guilty to Charges of Tax Fraud
On Monday, April 18, Indianapolis state lawmaker and casino executive John Keeler pleaded guilty several hours before his trial’s beginning in the US District Court for the Southern District of Indiana. In September 2020, he was accused of funneling casino cash to a political action committee related to the Marion County Republican Party. Per the […]
Industry
April 18, 2022
Legislative Leaders Consent to Review the Gambling Industry in Oregon Following Several Tribal Leaders’ Requests
On April 15, the legislative leaders announced that they would set up an eight-member joint committee after a number of requests had been filed by the tribal leaders. The said committee will review the gambling sector in Oregon. Sara Gelser Blouin, a member of the Oregon State Senate from District 8, and John Lively, member […]
Casino
April 18, 2022
Regulators Are Concerned About How Crypto Casinos Expose Users to Harm
While most states are yet to approve online casino gambling, the decentralized nature of cryptocurrency has allowed crypto casinos to flourish. Here is how this market’s intricacies affect gambling, according to NBC News’ Kevin Collier. Crypto Casinos Are the Pick of Many Bettors As of now, only six states have regulated online casino industries. However, […]
