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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.
Casino
November 18, 2025
Washington Casino Robbery Suspect Captured after Cross-County Crime Spree
Federal agents collaborating with local police have brought an end to a two-week spree of casino and bank robberies after apprehending a 32-year-old man from Federal Way who is now implicated in a series of hold-ups that stretched from Tulalip all the way to Shoreline. E.G.B., a Mexican national, is currently being detained at the […]
Business
November 17, 2025
PlayUp’s Future Hangs in the Balance as Acquisition by CrossBet Seems Increasingly Likely
PlayUp’s ongoing search for a way to escape its long-running regulatory and financial challenges is nearing a decisive moment. According to a recent Next.io report, shareholders are set for a December 10 vote for the sale of the company’s Australian gaming assets for AUD 18.6 million (12.11 million) to CrossBet. This proposal, shared with investors […]
Legal
November 17, 2025
GiG Sidesteps Austrian Player Claims After Malta Court Decision
Gaming Innovation Group (GiG) has taken a decisive step to distance itself from Austrian player reimbursement claims that could have had wide-ranging implications. According to a recent Next.io report, the operator secured a favorable ruling from a Maltese court, allowing it to dissolve its dormant white-label subsidiary MT SecureTrade Limited, protecting the parent company from […]
Business
November 14, 2025
AQR Weighs a Move into Sports Betting as Prediction Markets Continue to Expand
AQR Capital Management, one of the leading global quantitative hedge funds, is carefully evaluating whether sports betting could be its next frontier. Co-founder and CIO Cliff Asness discussed this possibility during a special 10th anniversary episode of the Odd Lots podcast, noting that the firm is examining what such a move would entail. Prediction Markets […]
Industry
November 14, 2025
Illinois’ Per-Wager Tax Is Reshaping the State’s Betting Landscape
Illinois’ decision to implement a per-wager tax is starting to reshape how residents place their bets, with most sports wagering operators implementing measures to cope with the change. The tax change, approved in June, added a fee of $0.25 on the first 20 million online wagers placed in a fiscal year and $0.50 to every […]
Industry
November 13, 2025
New Study Reveals That Gamblers Still Struggle to Ask for Help
Despite years of public awareness campaigns and a growing network of support services, the stigma attached to problem gambling remains a persistent issue in the UK. According to a recent AskGamblers study, released ahead of Safer Gambling Week 2025, many gamblers feel unable or unwilling to discuss their betting habits. Many People Feel Ashamed to […]
Industry
November 13, 2025
Tribes Unite Against Unregulated Sweepstakes and Prediction Platforms
Native American gaming leaders are intensifying their resistance to what they perceive as a growing wave of unlicensed online operators. During the United Indian Nations of Oklahoma (UINO) Annual Meeting last week in Oklahoma City, tribal representatives and industry leaders from across the USA pledged to defend tribal sovereignty and the integrity of regulated gambling […]
Industry
November 12, 2025
Sweepstakes Lobbyists Seek Image Makeover with “Social Plus” Rebrand
A high-profile lobbying group representing the sweepstakes casino industry is seeking to rewrite the narrative around its controversial operations. This week, the Social Gaming Leadership Alliance (SGLA) introduced a new term called “Social Plus,” seeking to redefine how the public and regulators perceive the online games that have long occupied a legal gray area. The […]
Industry
November 12, 2025
Brazil Introduces Sweeping Player Self-Exclusion Update
The Brazilian Ministry of Finance has made another milestone step toward responsible gambling oversight, unveiling new detailed regulations for the country’s national self-exclusion system. The Secretariat of Prizes and Bets (SPA) announced this update on November 10, praising it as another step in Brazil’s comprehensive gambling regulation overhaul. Bettors Will Have Increased Control The new […]
Industry
November 11, 2025
Andrew Tate Sparks Outrage After New Gambling Partnership
Controversial influencer Andrew Tate has entered the world of crypto gambling, reportedly striking a promotional deal with the online casino Duel.com. Tate did not explicitly announce this team-up. Instead, he revealed the news via a series of videos and social media posts. The development immediately attracted backlash from critics who accused Tate and Duel of […]
