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Stefan Velikov
WriterStefan covers the sweepstakes industry and reports on the rapid, global expansion of iGaming brands. Leveraging a background in digital marketing, he investigates how social casinos navigate complex gray markets and drive user acquisition. His coverage provides operators with crucial insights into the regulatory nuances fueling the explosive growth of alternative online gaming platforms.
Casino
October 8, 2026
Mohegan Dealer Triumphs at the G2E Dealer Championship
A Mohegan Sun table games dealer has triumphed at the G2E Dealer Championship in Las Vegas. The winner said that the competition was incredible and that the win made it even more memorable. The Winner Faced Off Against the Best Dealers on the Continent The second annual G2E Dealer Championship just took place during the […]
Prediction Markets
October 7, 2026
EDGE Markets Will Implement AI Agents for Prediction Markets Trading
US financial services company EDGE Markets is deploying AI agents on its EDGE Pro platform and partners to serve as automated margin guardrails for institutions participating in 24/7 prediction market trading. EDGE Markets Announces Integration of AI Agents According to the company, the new capabilities are designed to support institutional trading by eligible users in […]
Industry
October 6, 2026
Spain’s PM Sánchez Calls for Snap Election, Leaves Gambling Reforms in Limbo
Spain’s Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez has called for a snap election, bringing it forward to November 29 from next year, as Spaniards are angry at the current housing crisis in the country. However, this bold political move, which experts say is aimed at transferring that anger towards Sánchez’s political opponents, leaves multiple ongoing gambling reforms […]
Industry
October 6, 2026
Ghost Adventures Host Zak Bagans to Turn Las Vegas Bunker Into Ghost Museum
Zak Bagans, the main host of the Travel Channel series Ghost Adventures, has bought a 16,000-square-foot Cold War bunker in Las Vegas and plans to build a second museum there. Bagans Bags a Bunker in Las Vegas Aptly named The Underground House, the bunker complex is buried nearly three floors beneath an unassuming home in […]
Casino
October 5, 2026
Florida Man Accused of Shooting Two People After Gambling Session Goes Wrong
Rau Lee Davis Jr., 50, is facing charges after he allegedly shot two people in Pompano Beach, Florida, following an argument while they were gambling. The shooting left one dead and another injured. Davis Is Accused of Murder and Attempted Murder Davis is facing charges of second-degree murder and attempted murder. According to investigators, the incident […]
Casino
October 2, 2026
Authorities in Englewood, Florida, Raid Illegal Gambling Venues, Seize 164 Machines
According to the Sarasota County Sheriff’s Office, authorities confiscated 164 illegal slot machines during simultaneous raids on three businesses in Englewood, Florida. Elsewhere in the state and earlier in the month, authorities conducted additional raids on illegal gambling venues. Authorities Seize 164 Illegal Gambling Machines Taking place on Tuesday, September 29, the coordinated operation in […]
Casino
October 2, 2026
Metallica Takes Up Residency at the Las Vegas Sphere
On October 1, legendary band Metallica took up residency in the Sphere in Las Vegas, bringing four decades of experience and cult-classic songs such as Nothing Else Matters, For Whom the Bell Tolls, Fade to Black, and many more with the venue’s wraparound LED display, immersive audio, and 4D effects. Metallica Enters the Las Vegas […]
Sports
October 1, 2026
Bombay Group Closed Bombay Club, Its Tallinn Casino, As Part of Restructuring
After just two years of operations, Bombay Group has closed its Bombay Club casino in Tallinn, Estonia’s capital. The group told customers to withdraw any funds held in their Yolo Wallet and transfer the money to their bank account by November 30, 2026. Bombay Group Announced Tallinn Casino Closure The group’s online brands, Yolo.com and Bombaycasino.com, […]
Casino
September 25, 2026
NICC Extends Star Sydney’s Casino License Suspension Until 2027
The New South Wales Independent Casino Commission (NICC) has extended the suspension of Star Entertainment’s license to operate its Star Sydney casino until June 2027. The regulator came to this decision as it thinks that the gambling operator has not yet proved it has fully fixed its problems with governance, leadership and culture remediation. Regulator […]
Sports
September 25, 2026
Brazil’s Top Two Presidential Opponents Agree On Online Gambling Restrictions
Brazil’s presidential elections are to be held soon on October 4, and the two main candidates for the position – current President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva and his opponent Flávio Bolsonaro – are both trying to get some last-minute support. Interestingly, however, both have outlined ideas for putting strict restrictions on gambling, as public sentiment […]
