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Stefan Velikov
AuthorStefan Velikov is an accomplished iGaming writer and journalist specializing in esports, regulatory developments, and industry innovations. With over five years of extensive writing experience, he has contributed to various publications, continuously refining his craft and expertise in the field.
Industry
December 30, 2025
UK Gambling Black Market Pocketed GBP 100M In Bets on Boxing Day, Says BGC
According to a warning from the UK’s Betting and Gaming Council (BGC), the country’s gambling black market is expected to have taken advantage of Boxing Day betting activity, with up to GBP 100 million (about $135 million) potentially staked outside the regulated sector. BGC Estimates Over GBP 100 Million Spent in Illegal Bets on Boxing […]
Industry
December 29, 2025
States Push to Keep Sports Betting Under Control Amid Prediction Market Expansion
Nevada Attorney General Aaron D. Ford announced that he helped lead a coalition of 37 states and the District of Columbia in submitting an amicus brief to the United States Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit, supporting states’ long-established power to regulate sports betting within their borders. Dozens of States Submit a Brief in […]
Industry
December 29, 2025
Gambling Companies Spent Over $6M in Ads on TfL Since Mayor’s Ban Promise
Banning gambling ads from London’s public transportation network (TfL) was a big part of Mayor Sadiq Khan’s pre-electoral promises from several years ago. However, despite this, gambling companies have spent well over $6 million on ads since then. London Mayor Still Hasn’t Put an End to Gambling Ads in TfL Despite the mayor’s 2021 pledge […]
Casino
December 29, 2025
Three Atlantic City Caesars Casinos Donate $15K to Several Charities
Caesars Entertainment is ending the year on a philanthropic note, with its three Atlantic City–based casinos donating a total of $15,000 to local charities, including the 200 Club of Atlantic and Cape May Counties, the Brighton Avenue School, and the Headstrong Project. Who Are the Recipients? The Headstrong Project, a nonprofit mental health organization, will […]
Sports
December 24, 2025
Nine Policemen in Japan Have Been Accused of Illegal Gambling
The Hyogo Prefectural Police in Japan have forwarded cases involving nine male officers, who are mainly in their 20s and 30s, to prosecutors over suspected illegal online casino gambling conducted outside working hours. Officers Found to Have Gambled According to the police department’s inspection office, six of the nine were assigned to the same police […]
Industry
December 23, 2025
Russian Problem Gamblers Can Now Self-Exclude Thanks to New Law
Russia has accepted a new law that will see Russian citizens dealing with gambling addiction be able to voluntarily add themselves to a nationwide “self-prohibition” registry. This new measure extends beyond restricting entry to casinos and betting shops, introducing additional limits on how gambling companies are allowed to advertise. Russian Parliament Accepts New Self-Exclusion Law […]
Casino
December 22, 2025
Santeda Linked to $2.7 Billion Illegal Gambling Network, According to GAMRS
According to a GAMRS report co-authored by DealMeOut CEO Jordan Lea, Curaçao-based operator Santeda International BV and its Mystake, Cosmobet, Velobet, Goldenbet, and Rolletto brands are at the heart of a black-market gambling network that generates over GBP 2 billion (around $2.70 billion) annually. GAMRS stands for the Gambling Industry Accreditation, Monitoring & Registration Service, and […]
Industry
December 22, 2025
Jury Finds Grand Gateway Hotel Liable for Discrimination Against Native Americans
Retsel Corporation, the owner of the Grand Gateway Hotel in South Dakota, which sparked controversy in 2022 after stating that Native Americans were banned from the property, was found liable under the Civil Rights Act for discriminating against the minority group. Jury Sides with the NDN Collective The decision was made by a federal jury after […]
Casino
December 19, 2025
PGCB Bans 15 Gamblers, Four for Leaving Children Unattended in Vehicles
The Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board (PGCB, or the “Board”) took action to place 15 individuals on its various Involuntary Exclusion Lists. Among these actions, the Board added four adults to the casino exclusion list for leaving minors unattended on casino property while they were gambling. Board Places Four Adults on Involuntary Exclusion Lists for Leaving […]
Sports
December 19, 2025
Massachusetts Gambling Operators Should Disclose When Bettors Are Limited
The Massachusetts Gaming Commission (MGC) voted Thursday to require sports betting operators to notify bettors when their accounts are subject to limits. Under the proposal, operators would likely also be required to explain the reason for the limitation and identify the affected betting markets. MGC Votes on New Rules If adopted, the MGC would become […]
