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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
August 7, 2019
Ben Simmons Claims Crown Casino Melbourne Discriminated Him
NBA star Ben Simmons says Crown Casino barred him from entering the Melbourne casino Crown refutes Mr. Simmons claims and argues that upon identification he was allowed into the property Crown was recently mentioned as part of an investigation into an organized crime ring NBA star Ben Simmons was trying to get into the Crown […]
Poker
August 6, 2019
Hollywood Casino Vows to Launch Poker by End of 2019
Hollywood Casino prepares end-of-year poker launch on the IGT network in Pennsylvania Penn National won’t launch PokerStars in Pennsylvania 888 and partypoker still not opening their card rooms in the state Hollywood Casino is going to roll out its online poker powered by the IGT before the end of 2019, the casino has confirmed. H2: […]
Esports
August 5, 2019
Smash Bros. Breaks All Viewership Records at EVO 2019
Super Smash Bros. posts nearly 280,000 concurrent viewership Breslau calls out Nintendo on failing to provide funding Smash series fans continue to demand better competitive treatment of the game Super Smash Bros. breaks Evo viewership record, posting some 279,000 concurrent viewers for the game’s finals on Sunday, August 4. Super Bros. Smashes Evo Viewership All-Time […]
Casino
August 4, 2019
Crown Australia May Still Be Skirting Regulations
Crown Australia continues to enjoy political favoritism The property has been accused of flaunting gambling regulation Crown has been reportedly participating in organized crime Crown Australia has been enjoying governmental favoritism and skirting pass hefty fines over compliance slippages for years now. Lax Regulation and Crown’s Murky Reputation Regulating the iGaming and casino sectors in […]
Esports
August 2, 2019
MTG Reveals Dates of Last Mythic Championship for 2019
Last Mythic Championship arriving in December MTG to award $750,000 in prize pools The event wraps one year of MTG esports Magic: The Gathering’s last Mythic Championships in 2019 will take place in Long Beach, Los Angeles on December 6. Magic: The Gathering’s Last Mythic Championship for 2019 Magic: The Gathering’s Mythic Championships will conclude […]
Business
August 1, 2019
Penn Forges 20-Year Deals with DraftKings, STG, Others
Penn National has signed partnerships with multiple betting and gaming companies, including PointsBet, theScore, The Stars Group, DraftKings, and Kambi. Penn National Adds Multiple Big Gaming and Betting Brands Penn National has signed up a number of partnership agreements with prominent suppliers and brands of various sports betting, poker, and gambling products. The US-based casino […]
Casino
July 30, 2019
Chicago’s Casino Location to be determined by Poll
Chicago mayor launches poll asking residents to weigh in on the decision where to place casino Sites for the new resort are aimed at neighborhoods in need of economic stimulation Union Gaming chosen to deliver an economic feasibility study, aimed at assisting the decision 2019 is becoming a noteworthy year in terms of the United […]
Business
July 28, 2019
Walt Disney Settles with Genting over Fox Deal
Walt Disney and Genting settle in Fox Case Fox World to be renamed to Genting Genting overcomes an important setback in its investment portfolio Walt Disney has agreed to honor the original deal struck between Fox and Genting back in 2013, allowing Genting to use Fox assets in the rebranded Fox World resort. Walt Disney, […]
Casino
July 27, 2019
New Jersey Posts Growth for 13th Consecutive Month
New Jersey’s results improve 13 months in a row Mobile dominates the sports betting vertical The Garden State posts better results year-over-year New Jersey’s casino industry has grown for 13th consecutive month, posting a stronger overall financial year. New Jersey’s Casinos Show a Solid Financial Year New Jersey’s casino industry has been keeping steady throughout […]
Esports
July 25, 2019
Kroenke Sports & Entertainment New Echo Fox Owner, Sources
Following the fallout between Echo Fox owners over the use of racist slurs, an investor will now purchase the team for $30 million, sources say. Kroenke Sports Reportedly Buys Echo Fox Echo Fox will be selling its League of Legends Championship Series franchise, the Riot Games hosted competition running around the globe and culminating in […]