Angel Hristov's latest articles
Industry
June 27, 2024
UNLV Study: Free-Play Is Not as Effective as It Used to Be
A new study by a University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV) researcher suggests that free-play gambling incentives may not be as effective as they used to be. According to researcher Anthony Lucas, the effectiveness of such promotions is gradually decreasing among certain players. Free-play incentives are currently one of the most popular ways to encourage […]
Casino
June 26, 2024
Genting Casino Player Wins $506K Playing Crazy Time
A Genting Casino player has hit a £400,000 (approximately $506,500) prize playing a gameshow title on the operator’s online platform, gentingcasino.com. This is the latest significant prize handed out by the leading gambling company. The player in question was enjoying Crazy Time, a live gameshow title developed by iGaming expert Evolution Gaming. In a single […]
Sports
June 26, 2024
Circa Sports Becomes Partner of NHL’s Chicago Blackhawks
The Chicago Blackhawks unveiled a new multi-year partnership deal with Circa Sports, a Vegas-based sports betting operator. Under the new deal, the sportsbook will serve as the official jersey patch sponsor for the Blackhawks home red jerseys. This partnership would notably mark the first time a partner has been added to the club’s game jerseys. […]
Industry
June 25, 2024
Christopher Hebert Becomes LGCB’s First African American Chairman
The Louisiana Gaming Control Board (LGCB) has welcomed Christopher Hebert as its new chairman. Appointed by Governor Jeff Landry, Hebert is a long-time state assistant attorney general whose experience makes him a perfect successor to Ronnie Johns. Johns, for context, is set to retire on June 30, following almost four decades of public service. Herbert, […]
Industry
June 25, 2024
Massachusetts Considers New Gambling Advertising Regulations
Massachusetts authorities are considering new recommendations to restrict gambling advertising amid an increase in problem gambling. The rapid growth of the state’s gambling industry has, unfortunately, caused higher harm rates, sparking a need for improved safeguards. While Massachusetts has been actively cracking down on misleading ads and trying to limit the frequency of advertising, proponents […]
Industry
June 25, 2024
Australian Study: Problem Players Place a Third of All Bets
Australia continues to struggle with serious problem gambling rates, a new study shows. Conducted by Roy Morgan and published by the Alliance for Gambling Reform, the survey found out that problem gamblers make up a fifth of operators’ user base and were responsible for approximately a third of all money wagered on sports. Roy Morgan […]
Legal
June 25, 2024
UKGC Investigates Another Conservative over Election Date Bets
Yet another British Conservative Party member is being investigated over potential insider betting. The investigation by the UK Gambling Commission (UKGC) comes amid a gambling scandal over Tory politicians placing wagers on political outcomes. The fourth Conservative Party administration member suspected of being involved in the scandal is its chief data officer, Nick Mason. Like […]
Industry
June 25, 2024
Bovada Complies with Michigan’s Cease-and-Desist Order
Harp Media, the company behind the online casino giant Bovada, has seemingly pulled back from the Michigan market, complying with the Michigan Gaming Control Board’s recent cease-and-desist order. This seems to be further confirmed by the Curaçao-based operator itself, according to its official website. Bovada’s FAQ section currently includes Michigan in the Which Countries Are […]
Lottery
June 24, 2024
NC Lottery Hosts Ultimate Dash Challenge, Player Wins $170K
The North Carolina Education Lottery provided life-changing prizes to 12 lucky winners who participated in the Ultimate Dash Challenge Event. Participants in the dash were selected among second-chance Ultimate Dash players. For context, Ultimate Dash is a popular scratch-off game where players can submit their tickets for a chance to compete in an exciting challenge. […]
Lottery
June 24, 2024
Powerball Jackpot Goes Unclaimed, Two Players Win $1M
The Powerball jackpot has gone unclaimed once again but that doesn’t mean that some players didn’t win big. Standing at approximately $73 million and $35.2 million in lump cash value at the time of June 22’s drawing, the jackpot promised to change the life of whoever won it. However, no one managed to correctly match […]
