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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
April 12, 2022
Arizona Reached a New Record of $563.7 Million in Bets for January 2022
The sports betting market in Arizona hit a new record of $563.7 million in wagers placed in the first month of 2022, which is an increase of 12.9 % compared with December 2021 numbers ($499.2 million in bets on sports). Arizona gamblers placed $558.7 million in online sports bets and approximately $5 million at retail […]
Sports
April 12, 2022
Iowa Sports Betting Increased by 44.7% Year-Over-Year in 2022
Iowa gamblers placed $233.5 million in sports bets in March 2022, which is an increase of 44.7% compared with the March 2021 numbers. The revenue of the state also grew 6.7% to $14.4 million. The sports betting market in Iowa registered significant growth in bets placed in March 2022, as in the same month last […]
Casino
April 11, 2022
Gambler’s Bail Revoked after Tweets about Resorts World Brawl
Following a preliminary hearing held on Thursday, April 7, at the Regional Justice Center in Las Vegas, Robert Cipriani, also known as Robin Hood 702, will be sent to prison for failing to comply with bail conditions and tweeting about a dispute he had with another gambler at Resorts World. Justice of the Peace Suzan […]
Business
April 11, 2022
Nelson Parker Named Senior Vice President, Strategic Development at MGE
On Thursday, April 7, Mohegan Gaming & Entertainment (MGE), a leading entertainment and gaming brand, announced that Nelson Parker, a US casino industry veteran, was appointed SVP of Strategic Development at the company. Parker, who is well-seasoned in leading complex multi-party transactions and hotel and casino development projects, will seek, find, evaluate, and implement growth […]
Sports
April 11, 2022
Kambi Includes MLB Offering in Its Game Parlay Product
Kambi, an independent provider of premium sports betting technology and services, has strengthened its Game Parlay Product with the addition of Major League Baseball (MLB) betting options allowing punters to combine multiple baseball betting offers when placing their parlay bets. This comes amidst Opening Day of the new MLB season, which started on Thursday, April […]
Sports
April 8, 2022
Bayern Munich vs Villarreal Champions League Odds, Time, and Prediction
After a shocking loss in the first leg of the UEFA Champions League quarterfinals, Bayern Munich now needs to go for a win over Villarreal. The Yellow Submarine is coming to Bavaria with a 1-0 surplus from the first match, but knowing how great Bayern is at home, it’s no surprise the German are favored […]
Sports
April 8, 2022
Betway Signed a Contract with Suno United Creators for Marketing Campaigns in Brazil
Betway, a global betting, and online gaming company hired Suno United Creators, a company dedicated to hosting events, advertising brand assets, and creating content and direct marketing strategies, for the provision of marketing campaign services. The contract is part of Betway’s strategy to expand its operations in Brazil. César Toledo, partner and head of media […]
Legal
April 8, 2022
US Prosecutor Calls for Former Goldman Sachs Banker’s Conviction on ML Charges
On Monday, April 4, Assistant United States attorney Alixandra Smith from Brooklyn federal court started her closing arguments in the almost two-month trial of the ex-Goldman Sachs top investment banker from Malaysia, Roger Ng, who is charged with money laundering conspiracy, embezzlement, and bribery. Ng Faces Justice in Brooklyn Federal Court Per the court records, […]
Business
April 7, 2022
New York Mets & Caesars Entertainment Sign Multi-Year Deal
America’s largest gaming company and worldwide leader in hospitality Caesars Entertainment Inc has signed a multi-year deal with the New York Mets. According to the agreement, Caesars Sportsbook will turn into the Major League Baseball franchise’s official partner for sports betting. The New Partnership Follows Caesars’ Goal to Become a Market Leader After the official […]
Industry
April 7, 2022
Loterj Calls Public Hearing to Discuss New Instant and Predictive Lotteries
On Monday, April 4, the Rio de Janeiro State Lottery – Loterj published in the Official Gazette of the State of Rio de Janeiro a Public Hearing Call Notice nº 001/2022 in order to inform that a meeting will take place on April 25, at 2 PM, at the headquarters of the company. State Lottery […]
