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Deyan Dimitrov
AuthorDeyan is an experienced writer, analyst, and seeker of forbidden lore. He has approximate knowledge about many things, which he is always willing to apply when researching and preparing his articles. With a degree in Copy-editing and Proofreading, Deyan is able to ensure that his work writing for Gambling News is always up to scratch.
Legal
December 5, 2025
Evolution–Playtech Dispute Deepens as Case Takes Another Dramatic Turn
The long-running legal showdown between Evolution and Playtech has taken a new and unexpected turn in New Jersey, as newly filed sworn testimony threatens to undermine the central defense of the Swedish supplier. A December 1 submission by investigative firm Black Cube introduced new technical evidence that, if accepted, could change how regulators and courts […]
Business
December 5, 2025
Hector Fernandez Takes the Helm at IGT as Company Looks Toward the Future
International Game Technology has officially named Hector Fernandez as the company’s new CEO, marking the start of a new chapter for the newly combined gaming, digital, and financial technology group. Fernandez takes over the position at a crucial time as the IGT Gaming & Digital business unites with Everi Holdings under a single corporate banner. […]
Business
December 4, 2025
UK MP Warns That Tax Hike Could Put bet365 at Risk
A senior Conservative MP in the UK Parliament has sounded an alarm, arguing that the government’s sharp increase in gambling taxes could endanger the future of bet365, one of Britain’s leading gambling firms and a cornerstone employer in the county of Staffordshire. The tax hike will likely force operators to cut costs, leading to a […]
Industry
December 4, 2025
Google Closes the Door on Horse Racing Aggregator Ads in the US
Google has taken a firm stance against online horse racing advertisers in the United States, rolling out a policy change that effectively bars third-party affiliates and comparison platforms from buying ads tied to the sport. Starting from December 1, 2025, Google will no longer allow aggregators promoting various horse racing betting sites to use its […]
Industry
December 3, 2025
Curaçao’s Gambling Regulator Faces Surprising Scrutiny
Curaçao’s gambling regulator finds itself under the spotlight after local prosecutors recently opened an investigation into the Curaçao Gaming Authority (CGA). This development, revealed in a recent letter from the Financial Supervision Board (Cft), adds to the mounting controversy surrounding the island’s former finance minister, Javier Silvania. The Rising Scrutiny Aligns with Broader Investigations According […]
Casino
December 3, 2025
Illinois “Bounty Hunter” Challenges Operators in Unusual Gambling Lawsuit
A new federal case in Illinois is attracting attention for its unusual legal challenge and eccentric plaintiff. Mark T. Lavery, an Illinois resident who has spent years challenging what he sees as illegal gambling schemes, has filed a lawsuit that claims modern online wagering violates legal theory tied to an antiquated English law. The Law […]
Casino
December 2, 2025
London Councils Renew Push to Pull Gambling Ads from Public Transport
Pressure is mounting in London to finally act on a long-promised ban on gambling ads across the London Underground. Five more boroughs have joined a growing campaign that aims to remove betting promotions from the city’s transport network. Although Mayor Sadiq Khan repeatedly promised to implement such restrictions, he has yet to implement any measures. […]
Casino
December 2, 2025
New York’s Casino License Race Enters Its Final Stretch
More than a decade after New York voters approved casinos in the downstate region, the long-winded selection process is finally nearing its end. On Monday, the New York Gaming Facility Location Board is expected to recommend licenses for all three remaining projects, paving the way for the long-delayed expansion of full-scale casino gambling in New […]
Industry
December 1, 2025
Pennsylvania’s Skill Games Remain in Limbo as Pressure Mounts for Regulation
As the year is nearing its end, Pennsylvania lawmakers reached no agreement on how to handle the thousands of so-called “skill games” tucked into bars, social clubs, and gas stations across the state. Months of discussions and open acknowledgment from both parties that the status quo no longer works led nowhere, as the new budget […]
Industry
December 1, 2025
Canadian Push for a Total Gambling Ad Ban Unlikely to Succeed
Canada is seeing a notable increase in the demand for the total prohibition of gambling advertising, with senators banding together to push for stricter regulations. However, such a drastic measure remains unlikely. While outspoken lawmakers argue that the surge in sports betting ads since 2021 has created a public health concern, regulators and industry figures […]
