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Deyan Dimitrov
WriterDeyan 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
March 6, 2026
Internal Papers Reveal Doubts over UK Gambling Tax Hikes
Tensions are rising between the UK Treasury and the Department for Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS). Recent reports revealed that DCMS officials had warned racing would see little benefit from a betting tax exemption introduced in last year’s budget. However, the Treasury ignored these claims, leaving the UK’s horse racing sector in an increasingly precarious […]
Business
March 5, 2026
Entain Reports Strong FY2025 as BetMGM Reaches Profitability
Entain achieved substantial growth in fiscal year 2025, propelled by solid online expansion and successful operational results from its BetMGM venture. The London-based betting and gaming company generated stronger earnings and improved cash flow. It also achieved its first full year of profitability through its American business partnership, signaling a shift from years of heavy […]
Legal
March 5, 2026
Court Allows Partial Secrecy for Ex-Entain Executives
A London judge has imposed reporting restrictions on parts of a previous judgment involving former gambling executives Kenny Alexander and Lee Feldman, allowing most of the decision to be published while shielding certain findings that might impact a future criminal trial. Until then, the public will see only part of the civil judgment. Alexander and […]
Industry
March 5, 2026
Las Vegas Renames Park Avenue in Honor of Bruno Mars’ MGM Legacy
A stretch of Park Avenue in Las Vegas will soon carry a new name: Bruno Mars Drive. The Clark County Commission approved the change this week. Officials noted that this gesture honors a performer whose residency has become a fixture of the Strip. MGM Resorts International confirmed the street renaming project, though details on the […]
Industry
March 4, 2026
Atlantic County Executive Proposes Statewide Tax Shift
Atlantic County executive Dennis Levinson has called for changes to how certain gaming taxes are funded statewide. Levinson presented his 2026 budget address to the Atlantic County Board of Commissioners, arguing that it is unfair for Atlantic County taxpayers alone to absorb financial obligations associated with Atlantic City casinos when the industry’s benefits extend throughout […]
Prediction Markets
March 3, 2026
DraftKings Unveils Super App to Unite Sportsbook, Casino, and Prediction Markets
DraftKings is preparing to merge all of its existing products into a single platform. The operator unveiled its plans for a “Super App” that will combine sportsbook, casino, lottery, and event-based prediction contracts under one roof. The integration of the new platform, branded DraftKings Sports & Casino, will begin ahead of March Madness, with additional […]
Prediction Markets
March 3, 2026
Kalshi Intensifies Lobbying Efforts in New York in Response to 3 New Bills
Kalshi has ramped up its lobbying efforts in New York as lawmakers consider several bills that would place prediction markets under state oversight. The federally regulated exchange registered to lobby in New York on February 21. State filings show Kalshi signed a $10,000-per-month agreement with the Albany firm Brown Weinraub to monitor and engage with […]
Legal
March 2, 2026
Austrian Prosecutors Charge Former Novomatic Executives in Bribery Case
Austria’s top anti-corruption prosecutors have brought bribery charges against two leading figures in the country’s gaming industry. Johann Graf, founder and owner of Novomatic, and former chief executive Harald Neuman, along with Heinz-Christian Strache, vice-chancellor of the far-right Freedom Party of Austria (FPÖ), have all been implicated in this growing scandal. The Two Executives Allegedly […]
Legal
March 2, 2026
Evolution–Black Cube Battle Intensifies over Contested Spectrum Report
A new motion in the Superior Court of New Jersey has escalated the legal battle between live casino giant Evolution and investigative firm Black Cube. The newest debate centers on the so-called Spectrum report, an independent review commissioned after Black Cube’s 2021 report, which claimed that Evolution’s games could be played in regions with restricted […]
Sports
February 27, 2026
More Americans Are Betting on Sports Despite Integrity Concerns
A new national survey suggests sports wagering is becoming increasingly mainstream. According to a poll conducted by Deseret News in partnership with the Hinckley Institute of Politics, 28% of Americans say they have placed a bet on a sporting event through a sportsbook website or mobile app. The findings showcase the dramatic shifts in the […]
