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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.

Casino January 24, 2020
Coronavirus Prompts Macau to Issue Warnings to Casino Operators
As Macau continues to monitor the coronavirus outbreak, U.S. operators who own properties in the gaming hub have said they will be willing to shut down their operations temporarily to help fight the spread of the pathogen. Operators Ready to Shut Down in Macau to Curb Threat of Coronavirus Several U.S. casino operators have confirmed […]
Legal January 23, 2020
New State Treaty On Gambling In The Pipeline
One of the hot subjects in the online gambling industry in Germany is the ongoing talk between representatives from the 16 states regarding drafting a new State Treaty on Gambling and the recent announcement from Schleswig-Holstein that a “breakthrough” has been reached grabs the attention. Lottery remains a state monopoly The proposed model, in order […]
Casino January 22, 2020
AI Facial Recognition And Its Application In The Casino Industry
The rapid development in technologies present real opportunities for many businesses to reshape operations and, even some of the most controversial ones such as AI facial recognition and machine learning, the subject for discussion among executives, analysts and lawyers from the casino industry during the recent day-long primer in the UNLV Boyd School of Law, […]
Legal January 21, 2020
Colorado Receives 50 Bids for 33 Sports Betting Licenses
Sports betting in Colorado is about to get underway with the licensing process bringing in as many as 50 applicants. 33 licenses will be allocated to shortlisted candidates by the end of February. Colorado Accepts 50 Sports Betting Licensing Applications The State of Colorado is moving towards the full-scale launch of its industry by already […]
Casino January 18, 2020
Problem Gamblers and Addicts in Minnesota Research Underway
The state of Minnesota is still trying to pinpoint the exact number of problem gamblers and introduce treatment and well-being options to help clamp down on problem gambling. Yet, this measure contrasts with the fact that problem gamblers drive up to 33% of all gambling revenue in the state. Minnesota Tries to Put Its Finger […]
Business January 17, 2020
Betfred Owners Have Government Gambling Treatment Contracts
The owners of Betfred have been criticized because of their ties to both the flagship British betting company and Health Assured, a company with multiple government contracts, some of which pertain to gambling treatment. Betfred Takes Flak for Owning Addiction Treatment Business The names of Betfred owners Fred and Peter Done have been cited in […]
Casino January 16, 2020
China Ministry of Public Security Targets Illegal Gambling
The Chinese government continues to actively hunt down illegal gambling operators and black-market rings. A new set of measures coordinated by the Minister of Public Security is coming into effect, bringing multiple departments together. China Reveals New Measures to Stop Illegal Gambling China is going to step its efforts on fighting illegal gambling activities both […]
Sports January 13, 2020
Indiana Posts December Sports Betting Revenue, Up 28%
Sportsbooks in Indiana have managed to post a record total $161.8 million betting handle for December 2019, pushing numbers up by 28% from a month before in November. Indiana’s Sportsbook Post a Record Sports Handle Indiana’s sportsbooks managed to amass $12 million in total sports betting revenue off $161.8 million handle, marking a new state […]
Casino January 12, 2020
Virginia Casino Legalization Move Hanging by Thread as Governor Picks Sides
Gov. Ralph Northam of Virginia has yet to signal a clear stance on casino expansion in the state ahead of an anticipated discussion of proposed gambling legalization bill, SB1126, in the state’s General Assembly. Virginia Gov. Remains Ambiguous about Gambling Virginia Governor Ralph Northam has confirmed he is open to the idea of legalizing the […]
Legal January 10, 2020
New York, Vermont Relentless Pursuit for Mobile Betting Continues
A year-and-a-half after a Supreme Court’s decision granted individual states with the opportunity to decide their own fate in terms of betting or no betting, New York and Vermont are among the latest to show their willingness to introduce the necessary legislation for mobile betting. New York state senator Joseph P. Addabbo, Jr., who is […]