G2E: GAMING INDUSTRY COULD DO MORE WITH CRYPTO, EVEN AFTER CLARITY ACT DEATH
(iGB)

September 30, 2026

The CLARITY Act might have helped crypto adoption in gaming, but experts say it wasn't needed to make progress now.

Industry consultant Jonathan Michaels moderated the panel with three guests whose experience covered various aspects of the intersection between gaming and finance: Earle Hall, CEO of systems provider AXES, Rich Winley, CEO of payment kiosk maker Payline and Lindsay Slader, chief growth officer of UBank."

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YOUNG ADULTS UNDER 21 TRADED $5 BILLION ON KALSHI THIS YEAR, AMID PREDICTION MARKET FRENZY
(CNN)

August 28, 2026

“Normally you’d have a big summer lull, but the World Cup changed that completely,” said Jonathan Michaels … “Prediction markets will also see record numbers this fall with the football season, and that’ll certainly trickle down into college-age students.”

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INDUSTRY OBSERVERS WEIGH IN ON 2026
(CDC Gaming Roundtable)

December 12, 2025

Roundtable discussion on predictions for 2026.

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OPINION: IT’S TIME TO CHANGE UP ONLINE CASINO LEGALIZATION MESSAGING
(SBC Americas)

July 8, 2025

Jonathan Michaels has some suggestions on how to tweak gaming lobbying, particularly when it comes to online casino expansion.

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FORMER SIGHTLINE PAYMENTS, AGA VP MICHAELS OPENS CONSULTING FIRM
(CDC Gaming)

June 20, 2023

Michaels Strategies will focus on five areas: government and regulatory affairs, strategic communications, business development, payments, and responsible gambling

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MICHAELS STRATEGIES LAUNCHES

June 20, 2023

Michaels Strategies launches today to help global companies achieve new growth and innovation opportunities in the U.S. market.

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