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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.
Industry
November 25, 2025
CFTC Signals Support for Prediction Markets as State Pushback Intensifies
As the debate over prediction markets in the United States intensifies, the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) finds itself under increasing pressure to issue a definitive statement on the sector’s legal boundaries. While state regulators are taking an increasingly harsher stance against event-based contracts, the CFTS recently endorsed the tokenized financial infrastructure that underpins modern […]
Legal
November 24, 2025
Osceola County Gambling Case Expands as New Allegations Surface
The illegal gambling investigation that resulted in criminal proceedings against Osceola County (Florida) Sheriff Marcos Lopez has taken another turn, with new court filings drawing his estranged wife deeper into the probe. Documents released this week reveal that prosecutors plan to call Eclipse Social Club owner Krishna Deokaran, another individual implicated in the case, to […]
Industry
November 24, 2025
Lithuania Steps Up the Fight Against Online Gambling Fraud
The Lithuanian government has intensified its efforts against online gambling fraud, bringing together several state institutions to address regulatory gaps that illegal gambling operators have exploited for years. On November 20, representatives from more than a dozen government agencies examined how fake internet domains are often used to lure residents into unlicensed gambling and other […]
Industry
November 21, 2025
Spain Steps Forward as a Leader in European Gambling Regulation
Spain has taken a decisive step, positioning itself at the forefront of European gambling regulation. The country hosted the recent International Gaming Congress to showcase its policy ambitions and its growing influence among EU regulators. The event provided a platform for senior officials, operators, academics, and international experts to discuss the industry’s responsibilities. Lawmakers Are […]
Industry
November 21, 2025
Maryland Cracks Down on Sweepstakes Casinos and Prediction Markets
The Maryland Lottery and Gaming Control Agency (MLGCA) has intensified its scrutiny of unlicensed sweepstakes casinos, signaling that the state is ready to confront operators that skirt the boundaries of gambling law. The regulator also sent an official letter to the state’s regulated sportsbooks, warning that any expansion into prediction markets could result in the […]
Business
November 20, 2025
Sky Bet Faces Political Backlash in the UK After Shifting Headquarters to Malta
Sky Bet’s move to Malta has sparked a fresh political debate in the UK, with former prime minister Gordon Brown urging MPs to examine whether gambling companies are using relocation strategies to reduce their tax obligations in the UK. Brown released a sharply worded statement, following revelations that Flutter Entertainment, Sky Bet’s parent company, could […]
Industry
November 20, 2025
UKGC Hits Videoslots with GBP 650,000 Penalty over AML and Player Safety Failures
Videoslots has encountered another regulatory setback as the UK Gambling Commission (UKGC) ordered the operator to pay a penalty of GBP 650,000 ($851,000) for several anti-money laundering and social responsibility violations. In addition to the fine, the company also received a formal warning and a requirement for an independent audit, adding further scrutiny to a […]
Legal
November 19, 2025
Evoke Faces Fresh Scrutiny in Austria as CEO Named in Private Criminal Complaint
Evoke plc and some of its top executives face renewed scrutiny, this time in Austria, where the company’s CEO, Per Widerström, has been named in a private criminal complaint related to a dispute over historic gambling losses. The case, brought by an Austrian physician, was filed with the Vienna Public Prosecutor’s Office on November 13 […]
Casino
November 19, 2025
Rivers Casino Supports the Community with Thanksgiving Meal Drive
This week, a large-scale holiday meal giveaway by Rivers Casino Portsmouth in Hampton Roads, Virginia, helped support hundreds of families. Portsmouth City councilman Vernon L. Tillage Jr. spearheaded the initiative, gifting full Thanksgiving dinners to roughly 500 local households facing financial strain. Such gestures also help cement Rivers Casino’s status as a pillar of the […]
Business
November 18, 2025
Steve Wynn Shaves Another $10M off Beverly Hills Estate Asking Price
Steve Wynn has once again slashed the price of his gigantic Beverly Hills estate, marking the latest adjustment in his long-running efforts to find a buyer for one of the city’s most high-profile luxury listings. The 80-year-old casino mogul is asking $65 million for the property in Benedict Canyon, which is $10 million less than […]
