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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.

Sports January 9, 2020
Betting Companies in the US: Between a Rock and a Hard Place
The future of the sports betting industry in the US is taking an interesting turn of events. After having several of their attempts to claim their fair share of the spoils hit the wall, sports leagues now seem to have found a real breakthrough with their latest idea to sell the data they collect during […]
Legal January 9, 2020
Japanese Opposition Prepares Casino Abolishment Bill
In light of the recent bribery scandal involving a foreign entity, Japanese lawmakers are planning on introducing a bill that would abolish casinos and bar the progress of integrated resorts. Opposition to Suggest Abolishing Casinos in Japan Lawmakers from Japan’s opposition parties are considering a new bill that would aim to abolish the Integrated Resorts […]
Business January 6, 2020
Gov. Parson Not Sure if Video Terminals Should Be Considered Gambling
Gov. Parson is still uncertain whether video terminals across Missouri should be classified as a form of gambling. Video Terminal Blues in Missouri Missouri Gov. Mike Parson has argued that the status of video gambling terminals in the state is still unclear, despite regulatory attempts to limit their availability in Missouri. According to the Associated […]
Casino January 3, 2020
Quapaw Vows Economic Boost for Jefferson County through Casino Resort
The Quapaw Nation of Indians is hoping to boost the local economy with the $350-million Saracen Casino Resort. Quapaw’s Saracen Annex Opens Doors Following an approval by the Arkansas Racing Commission, the Quapaw Nation’s Saracen Casino Apex opened doors, four days ahead of the original schedule, and for months now, the property has been raking […]
Casino January 2, 2020
Five New Lawmakers Named in IR Corruption Scandal in Japan
New information cited by Japanese media outlets has led investigators to suspect five Japanese lawmakers for allegedly accepting bribes from Chinese gaming giant 500.com in order to push the company’s bid for an integrated resort in Hokkaido. Japan’s Future Integrated Resorts Marred in Corruption Scandal The plot thickens in Japan as five new lawmakers have […]
Business January 1, 2020
Indiana Expands with Live Dealer Games in Two Casin
As of January 1, 2020, Indiana’s Harrah’s Hoosier Park and Indiana Grand Racing and Casino gaming venues are eligible to introduce live dealer games, which the companies hope, would bring in more interest from gamers. Indiana’s Casinos Introduce Live Dealer Games Indiana has become the latest state to expand table games, including live dealer options. […]
Casino December 31, 2019
Japanese MP Casino Bribery Scandal Casts Shadow on Gambling Projects
The past week brought new reasons to doubt the integrated resort (IR) projects in Japan, with former ruling party member Tsukasa Akimoto arrested for allegedly aiding a Chinese company gain an unfair advantage in the bidding process for an IR. 500.com Allegedly Bribed Tsukasa Akimoto The future of Integrated Resorts (IR) in Japan has been […]
Business December 27, 2019
Osaka Says March 31, 2027 Latest for IR Arrival
Osaka expects to be able and deliver an integrated resort project by March 31, 2027 should it be selected for the inaugural project. A special merit-based point system was established to select a suitable private-sector partner. Osaka Expects Resort by 2027, Releases Point System The government of the Japanese Prefecture of Osaka announced that any […]
Legal December 26, 2019
Cambodian Casinos Shutting in 2020, Non-compliance to Incur Legal Action
Cambodia will shut down online gambling on January 1, 2020. Cambodian casinos failing to comply will face tough ramifications, a Finance Ministry spokesperson has warned. Online Gambling Shutting Down in Cambodia Cambodia is on the cusp of a nation-wide online casinos shut down. With a voted ban on the gaming industry, all Internet casinos in […]
Business December 22, 2019
Philippines Arrest 342 Chinese Nationals in POGOs Sector
In a Thursday raid, the Philippines arrested 342 Chinese nationals working illegally in the Philippines’ increasingly divisive offshore gambling industry. Hundreds of Illegal POGO Workers Arrested On Friday, December 20, the Philippines said that they had detained hundreds of illegal Chinese workers who were hired to work in the country’s offshore gaming operators. The arrests […]