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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.
Business
February 16, 2024
Lottery.com Acquires SportLocker and Unveils Next-Gen Sports Entertainment Platform
Lottery.com, a prominent online lottery services provider, has made a strategic move in the digital entertainment landscape by acquiring S&MI Ltd, the parent company of SportLocker, and simultaneously launching it as Sports.com. This acquisition will see Sports.com emerge as a next-gen digital sports entertainment platform, blending innovative community-driven features with expansive content and technology. The […]
Industry
February 16, 2024
Connecticut Study Reveals Emerging Gambling Market Trends
Connecticut recently released a comprehensive study revealing intriguing insights into the state’s gambling landscape. The research, conducted by Gemini Research and led by University of Massachusetts professor Rachel Volberg, indicates that only 10% of Connecticut residents engage in sports wagering or online games. However, betting trends revealed that the state faces familiar gambling addiction issues. […]
Sports
February 15, 2024
Daring Duo Drops $42,000 for a Super Bowl Stint in Jail
In a bold move that left the audience in shock and admiration, Alex Gonzalez, 23, and Sebastian Rivera, 22, pulled off an audacious stunt during the Las Vegas Super Bowl. Running onto the field while the Chiefs were on offense in the third quarter, the duo were quickly apprehended but left their mark on the […]
Business
February 15, 2024
Entain Strikes Sponsorship Deals in Australia and New Zealand
Ladbrokes, the Entain-owned betting brand, has enhanced its regional sponsorship agreement with the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) in Australia. The two-year deal will see the branding in the Octagon and during UFC broadcasts in Australia transition from the neds brand to Ladbrokes. Entain also recently secured a 25-year strategic partnering agreement in New Zealand to […]
Business
February 14, 2024
La Royale Gaming Enhances Leadership Team with Eamonn Faulkner
La Royale Gaming Investments, a pioneering Malta-based holding company fostering an innovative online and offline gaming enterprise ecosystem, has fortified its leadership by appointing Eamonn Faulkner as chief operating officer. Faulkner boasts over two decades of industry expertise, joining from his prior role at Videoslots, and will contribute his extensive experience to La Royale’s management. […]
Business
February 14, 2024
PrizePicks to Cease Paid Contests in New York after $15M Settlement
PrizePicks, a leading daily fantasy sports operator, has agreed to a settlement with the New York State Gaming Commission (NYSGC), consenting to halt its for-money contests in the state and pay a substantial settlement of nearly $15 million. The sum reflects the revenue generated by PrizePicks through purported interactive fantasy sports contests from 4 June […]
Industry
February 13, 2024
Light & Wonder Elevates the Gaming Experience at Harry Reid International Airport
Light & Wonder, a prominent player in cutting-edge gaming solutions, has been selected to manage the Michael J Gaughan Airport Slot Concession slot floors at Harry Reid International Airport. The company’s innovative systems offering will replace the existing solution for over 1,100 slot machines across multiple terminals, ushering in a new era of enhanced gaming […]
Industry
February 13, 2024
Betting and Gaming Council Seeks Visionary CEO
The Betting and Gaming Council (BGC), the standards body for the UK’s regulated betting and gaming industry, is searching for its next chief executive. With the gambling sector undergoing substantial transformations and entering its fifth year, the BGC seeks a leader who can inspire the industry, foster trust, enhance confidence internally, and collaborate with external […]
Business
February 12, 2024
Entain Explores Bid for Free-to-Air TV in Australia
Global gambling giant Entain is reportedly exploring a bid to secure direct access to a free-to-air TV channel targeting Australian audiences. The move aims to broadcast racing events, explore synergies, promote gambling products, and challenge the monopoly of Tabcorp-owned Sky Racing. Entertain’s previous broadcasting experience should provide substantial benefits, helping leverage a potential agreement. Entain […]
Industry
February 12, 2024
Study Reveals the Dangers of Influencer Gambling Endorsements
A new study funded by the Australian Research Council found that children as young as 12 expressed concerns about the impact of celebrity endorsements on promoting gambling as safe, attractive, and fun. Researchers from Deakin, Wollongong, and Curtin universities noted that the results highlighted the need for strict advertising restrictions to protect the next generation […]
