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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.

Legal March 5, 2020
Regulations Regarding Gambling Operations Published In The Netherlands
The government in the Netherlands has published regulations, the Remote Gaming Decree, to support the measures introduced with the Remote Gaming Act, and moved the process of setting the regulatory framework into the stage where members of Parliament can submit their comments regarding the set of rules. The proposed rules in the Remote Gaming Decree […]
Legal March 3, 2020
Puerto Rico Signals Intent For US-Type Gambling Regulatory Framework
Puerto Rico has announced its intentions to develop a regulatory framework for gambling operations by issuing a request for proposals for consultation services for the Puerto Rico Gaming Commission. US-Type Framework Needed The Fiscal Agency and Financial Advisory Authority /AAFAF/ has issued a request for proposals /RFP/ seeking legal advice for issues related to drafting […]
Industry March 3, 2020
Scientific Games Partners with Vaix.ai AI Engine
Renowned gaming technology solutions provider Scientific Games Corporation has recently announced that it has inked a partnership deal with Vaix.ai, a leading online gambling Artificial Intelligence (AI) engine provider. The goal of the partnership, according to Scientific Games’ executives, is to ensure that their clients have access to better and more personalized online gaming experiences. […]
Business March 1, 2020
Spain Regulator Reported 2019 Online Gambling Revenue Growth
Online gaming activities in Spain has grown in 2019, as the numbers released by the Dirección General del Ordenación del Juego /DGOJ/, the national gambling regulator, show gross gaming revenue /GGR/ of €748.5 million, up by 7.1% year-on-year. 2019 Growth Despite Q4 revenue in decline, growth across all but two verticals managed to push annual […]
Legal February 29, 2020
Maryland Becomes The Next State To Approve Eldorado-Caesars Merger
Eldorado Resorts continue to get state regulators’ approvals, with Maryland being the latest to signal the green light for the mega-merger deal with Caesars Entertainment to go ahead. Another State’s Approval                  The $17.3 billion merger deal between Eldorado Resorts and Caesars Entertainment that is expected to create the largest casino operator in the U.S. is […]
Business February 27, 2020
William Hill Sets Out Plans For Future Growth And Expansion
William Hill outlined its plans for further development by focusing on growing revenue through improving its operational efficiency and utilizing economies of scale, supported by a highly competitive customer service complemented by the introduction of an agile team. Technology Innovation After revealing its 2019 financial results yesterday, William Hill explained its strategy built around continuous […]
Legal February 27, 2020
Kansas Sports Betting Now Closer Than Ever
A little over a week ago, the Kansas Senate Federal and State Affairs Committee passed SB 283, a sports betting bill that involves both retail and mobile betting. This is a huge step forward for the state and it effectively brings it closer than ever before to the launch of a legalized sports betting industry. […]
Business February 25, 2020
William Hill Secures Tribal Gambling Market Access In Michigan
William Hill becomes the next sports betting operator to ensure entry into the forthcoming Michigan market by signing a long-term agreement with the Grand Traverse Band of Ottawa and Chippewa Indians /GTB/. Legislation Only two months have passed since in December 2019 State Governor Gretchen Whitmer approved HB 4311, creating the Lawful Internet Gaming Act […]
Legal February 23, 2020
Buenos Aires Consider Online Gambling Launch For Last Quarter Of 2020
Online gambling seems to be a hot topic this week in Argentina, as the Buenos Aires lottery has announced comprehensive plans to open an application process for online gaming operators. Comprehensive Plans In Place This Thursday, Loteria de la Ciudad de Buenos Aires /LOTBA/,  the agency that is overseeing all gambling-related activities in the city […]
Legal February 22, 2020
Montana Sports Betting Terminals Operational For March Madness
The Montana Lottery Commission has announced its expectations to begin the roll-out of terminals for sports betting across the state in the week commencing March 9. Betting Locations Since the launch in December of its new product, Sports Bet Montana, the state lottery has received 230 applications for sports betting licenses and has issued so […]