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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 December 20, 2019
Nevada Wants Steve Wynn Out of the Gaming Industry
The Nevada Control Board insists on having oversight over ousted casino executive Steve Wynn. Mr. Wynn has refused to allow what he considers meddling in his personal life and is challenging any attempts in this direction. Nevada Wants to Have Oversight Over Mr. Wynn A court will have to decide if Nevada’s gaming regulator, the […]
Sports December 19, 2019
Portland Man Sentenced for Running $20m Sports Betting Ring
Stephen Mardigan, a Portland citizen, was sentenced to 15 months to prison for amassing $20 million from running an illegal sports betting ring. Maine Seizes $20m in Assets from Illegal Sports Betting Ring Leader The U.S. attorney’s office has seized assets worth $20 million in Maine, generated through running various illegal sports betting activities. According […]
Legal December 17, 2019
Spain to Consider Gambling Addiction a Mental Illness
Spain will treat gambling addicts as people who suffer from mental illness and offer a nationalized treatment scheme and identification system. Responsible Gambling Updated in Spain Spain will focus on updating its responsible gambling policies, the country’s regulator, the Dirección General de Ordenación del Juego (DGOJ), revealed today, December 17. The update will classify gambling […]
Casino December 14, 2019
Wind Creek 84-Year-Old Patron Attacked and Beaten Out of $10
A now identified and apprehended man attacked an 84-year-old lady as she was leaving the Wind Creek Casino on Wednesday, December 11. Man Attacks 84-Year-Old Wind Creek Patron A $1 million bail has been set for a man who assailed a female 84-year-old Wind Creek Casino patron, forcing the victim into her car and eventually […]
Casino December 13, 2019
Canada’s BC to Crack Down on Money Laundering by 2021
The province of British Columbia will overhaul its gambling laws by 2021 and crack down on money-laundering in the casino sector. British Columbia Overhauls Gambling Regulatory Body In a bid to counter money laundering, the province of British Columbia will transfer power from the local gambling regulator, the Gaming Policy and Enforcement Branch (GPEB), to […]
Casino December 12, 2019
Wynn to Set Up Office in Yokohama, Japan for IR Bid
US based gaming and hospitality leader Wynn Resorts Ltd. has reaffirmed its bid for an integrated resort in the Kanto region and Yokohama specifically. Wynn Resorts Readies Yokohama Bid As prefectures continue to vie for the right to host the inaugural Integrated Resort project in Japan so are gaming brands trying to secure exclusive rights. […]
Business December 11, 2019
iDEA GROWTH Report Projects 50% Increase for Onlne Gaming in NJ
New Jersey’s online gaming industry has been reporting better numbers year in and year out for years now. The industry is expected to grow by over 50% in 2019 alone. Online Gambling Continues to Grow in New Jersey Since online gambling has been up and running in New Jersey, the Garden State, has added 1,851 […]
Business December 8, 2019
California Tribal Operators Try to Snuff Out Sports Betting Competition
A coalition of 18 tribes in California now insists that tribal casinos are the only venue where sports betting should take place. The tribes are firmly opposed to mobile gaming and sports betting options. California’s Casinos Want to Claim Exclusivity Over Sports Betting California is closer to legalizing sports betting, but yet the concomitant economic […]
Legal December 6, 2019
GambleAware Study Seeks to Explain How Gambling Behavior Begins
A new study commissioned by GambleAware and conducted by the University of Bristol offered a keen insight into understanding gambling behavior and how it develops in individuals from a younger age. Children of the 90s Study Gives Insight into Gambling Behavior The ‘Children of the 90s’ study by the University of Bristol has established that […]
Industry December 4, 2019
NetEnt Launches Finn’s Golden Tavern Online Slot
Net Entertainment has introduced Finn’s Golden Tavern online slot today, inviting players to revisit the popular leprechaun series and experience swirly mechanics once again on top a few other innovative features. NetEnt Releases Finn’s Golden Tavern Slot Machine Today, December 4, Net Entertainment reintroduced the second instalment in the Finn leprechaun series with the Finn’s […]