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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.

Blockchain May 7, 2020
Cloudbet and Other Crypto Operators Launch Esports Products
Three new crypto and blockchain operators have introduced esports in the last two weeks. Cloudbet, BetProtocol, and FortuneJack have all added or extended their esports products. Cloudbet Upgrades Esports Offer with In-play Markets Cloudbet has become the latest blockchain operator to launch an esports product, and specifically introduce in-play betting markets consumers can bet on […]
Casino May 6, 2020
Warn Notice for Furloughed MGM Employees, Layoffs Inevitable
MGM Resorts reportedly sent a notice to its furloughed employees Tuesday, warning them that some of them may not be re-employed within the next 6 months, and some will be laid off. The gaming and hospitality operator encouraged its workers to search for an alternative job as the uncertainty prevailing at the moment cannot allow […]
Casino May 5, 2020
Casinos in the US Reveal Re-Opening Plans, Island Resort on May 6
After close to two months of lockdown, casinos across the United States are looking to restart their operations and return back to business, notwithstanding any new social distancing and health safety rules that would need to be observed. While Macau has been able to re-open fairly quickly after a two-week shut-down in February, not everyone […]
Industry May 4, 2020
LeoVegas Launches Proprietor Live Casino, More Brands to Follow
Swedish gaming company and casino operator LeoVegas has launched a proprietor live casino, which is part of the company’s broader push to dominate the online gaming vertical. LeoVegas Launches LiveCasino.com as a Litmus Test for Future Brand Expansion LeoVegas, a Swedish online casino operator and game developer, has launched its own live casino product now […]
Business May 3, 2020
CDI Reported Q1 Revenue Drop, Re-Opening of Churchill Downs Racetrack in Sight
Churchill Downs Incorporated /CDI/ has recently released its first quarter financial report posting net revenue of $252.9 million, down 5% compared to Q1 in 2019. The company posted net loss for the quarter to the extent of $23.4 million, in total contrast with the $11.6 million profit generated the year before. Adjusted earnings before interest, […]
Poker May 3, 2020
Theta Labs Joins WPT to Bring Blockchain-Powered Poker Streaming
Blockchain-powered streaming platform Theta Labs has signed a pivotal partnership with the World Poker Tour (WPT). Theta.tv will bring live and on demand poker tournaments, events, and games for the platform users to enjoy. WPT Expands into the Blockchain Space with Streaming Partner Theta.tv Theta Labs has joined efforts with the World Poker Tour (WPT) […]
Legal May 2, 2020
Denmark and the Netherland Rattle Regulatory Sabers
Increased interest in bingo activities in Denmark and the Netherlands has prompted regulators to issue a warning to parties hosting such activities. Increase in Unlicensed Bingo Games Observed in Denmark and the Netherland Amid Denmark’s lockdown, enforced as a measure against COVID-19, Spillemyndigheden, the Danish Gambling regulator, detected an increase in unlicensed bingo games. Similar […]
Poker May 1, 2020
Mac VerStandig: Mike Postle Treats Court the Same Way He Treated Fellow Poker Players
The Mike Postle court saga entered a new phase, after Mac VerStandig, the lawyer representing the plaintiffs, nearly 90 at the moment, surprisingly filed a motion for sanctions against the defendant. Defendants Filed Motions to Dismiss After the other two defendants in the case, King’s Casino and former Tournament Director Justin Kuraitis, filed two separate […]
Casino April 30, 2020
DraftKings Soft-Launches Online Casino in Pennsylvania
DraftKings has been granted with an online casino soft-launch by the Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board, scheduled to take place in the time interval of 2 -10pm Wednesday and 1-11pm Thursday, local time. Provided that the online gambling operations are working according to the expectations of the regulator during the two-day test period, the sports betting […]
Business April 29, 2020
Nevada Gaming Control Board: March Gaming Revenue Sank Nearly 40%
Gaming revenues for March in Nevada, the gambling focal point in the US, slumped 39.6% year-on-year as a result of the casinos closure that had been in effect, the Nevada Gaming Control Board pointed out. The state-wide order to close down casinos as part of the non-essential businesses that needed to halt operations to help […]