Angel Hristov's latest articles
Industry
October 13, 2023
Light & Wonder Spearheads Spribe’s Launch in the US
Gambling provider Light & Wonder has signed a major new deal with Spribe, the company behind the world’s biggest crash game, Aviator. Thanks to this tie-up, Spribe will be able to penetrate the US market, bringing its cutting-edge games to American audiences. Under the landmark distribution agreement, Aviator and Spribe’s Turbo Games portfolio will be […]
Business
October 13, 2023
Mohegan Names Greene as VP of Online Marketing of Digital Division
Casino & hospitality giant Mohegan has reinforced its leadership team with the addition of Guy Greene. The new appointee will serve as vice president of online marketing of the gambling company’s online casino division, helping it expand its footprint. In his new role, Greene will be responsible for enacting the company’s marketing strategies and promoting […]
Business
October 13, 2023
Hofbauer Departs Svenska Spel, Set to Join Telia as CEO in 2024
Swedish state-owned gambling company Svenska Spel announced that it will be parting ways with Patrik Hofbauer, who is set to explore new opportunities. Hofbauer, currently serving as the operator’s president and chief executive, believes that the gambling company is in a good position to continue without him. The outgoing CEO joined Svenska Spel back in […]
Casino
October 13, 2023
Woman Wins $50,000 a Year after Missing Bingo Event Because of Heart Attack
Last year, a Massachusetts woman had to drop out of a Super Bingo tournament in Las Vegas because of a heart attack. A year later, she returned to settle the score, taking back $50,000 home. The woman, identified as Pam, couldn’t wrap up her run at the bingo tournament at Plaza Hotel & Casino last […]
Industry
October 12, 2023
ACMA Asks Best Bookies to Take Down Unlicensed Gambling Service
The Australian Communications and Media Authority (AMCA) has issued a formal warning to Best Bookies’ Price over the latter company’s unlicensed wagering products. While not an operator in the traditional sense, Best Bookies’ had functionalities that placed bets on behalf of its customers. Best Bookies is an online service that allows gamblers to compare betting […]
Lottery
October 12, 2023
Buckeye Man Grabs $1M Ohio Lottery Prize
The Ohio Lottery has turned another man’s life around as a local won a $1-million second-tier prize from the lottery’s Billion scratch-off tickets. Frank Phillips, a Columbiana County resident, won the life-changing prize after purchasing a scratch-off ticket at Hollywood Gaming Mahoning, local news outlets reported. The $1-million Ohio Lottery prize is an annuity that […]
Industry
October 12, 2023
New GambleAware Data Maps Detail Harm in the UK
GambleAware, the United Kingdom’s leading gambling harm prevention and treatment charity, has published new gambling harm data maps. Detailing the level of gambling harms in Britain at local authority and parliamentary constituency level, the maps also highlight the usage of support and treatment. According to GambleAware, its new maps were produced by PoliMapper. The charity […]
Industry
October 11, 2023
UKGC Close to Signing Multiple MOUs with US Regulators
Tim Miller, the executive director of the United Kingdom’s Gambling Commission (UKGC), spoke during the recent G2E conference in Las Vegas, saying that his team is close to sealing several Memoranda of Understanding with a number of US regulators. In line with Miller’s call for unity, the move would improve the relationship between the British […]
Industry
October 11, 2023
The Q2 Results of Ontario’s iGaming Industry Remain Stable
Ontario’s iGaming market remains stable as demonstrated by the market’s unaudited second quarter results. Data from iGaming Ontario shows that players in the Canadian province have wagered a total of $14.2 billion (around USD 10.4 billion) during the period, not counting any promotional wagers and bonuses. For reference, this number represents a slight growth from […]
Industry
October 11, 2023
Tim Miller Highlights the Importance of Collaboration in Gambling Regulation
Tim Miller, executive director of the United Kingdom’s Gambling Commission (UKGC) addressed the current state of the industry from the perspective of the British regulator. During yesterday’s Global Gaming Expo (G2E), Miller commented on some of the latest developments in global gaming. Miller started his speech with a brief discussion of the British market, noting […]
