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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
October 7, 2025
BOS Denies Svenska Spel’s Proposal for Stricter iGaming Regulations
The Swedish Trade Association for Online Gambling (BOS) has responded to Svenska Spel (Sweden’s state-owned gambling company)’s recent proposals for changes to the Swedish gambling market, disputing them and arguing that the new regulatory suggestions could lead to unintended consequences. BOS Pushes Back Against Svenska Spel’s Proposal Svenska Spel recently released a new report outlining […]
Business
October 6, 2025
WarHorse Gaming Secures $300M Deal to Fuel Expansion in Nebraska
Nebraska’s leading casino operator, WarHorse Gaming, the economic development arm of the Winnebago Tribe of Nebraska, has secured a $300 million refinancing deal, paving the way for an exciting expansion. This includes the opening of a new casino in South Sioux City and major upgrades to its current locations in Omaha and Lincoln. WarHorse Plans […]
Industry
October 6, 2025
UK Gambling Commission Reports 1.4M Struggle with Gambling Problems
According to groundbreaking figures released by the United Kingdom’s Gambling Commission (UKGC), an estimated 1.4 million adults in Britain, comprising more than 2.5% of the country’s adult population, struggle with a gambling problem. UKGC Publishes Concerning Findings on People With Gambling Issues Gambling is deeply ingrained in UK culture, with betting shops being a familiar […]
Business
October 6, 2025
Las Vegas Sands Terminates iGaming Stint
Las Vegas Sands Corp. is discontinuing a digital gaming initiative, a move that will result in the loss of jobs for 300 to 400 employees, including approximately 150 based in Las Vegas. The decision to wind down Sands Digital Services was made earlier this week after company leadership concluded that the project did not align […]
Industry
October 3, 2025
New Bill Aims to Turn Estonia Into the Next European iGaming Hub
A new draft legislation in Estonia, led by Reform Party MP and Legal Affairs Committee chair Madis Timpson, seeks to position the Baltic nation as a European iGaming hub to compete with Malta. Estonia Might Become the Next European iGaming Hub The new bill proposes a gradual reduction of the gambling tax by 0.5 percentage […]
Industry
October 3, 2025
Prediction Markets Won’t Hurt Sportsbooks’ Earnings, Macquarie Analyst Says
Prediction market products are not competitive with traditional sportsbook operators, Macquarie senior gaming, lodging & theatres analyst Chad Beynon said, so they shouldn’t have a significant financial impact on their earnings in 2025. Prediction Markets Gain Ground but That Won’t Negatively Impact 2025 Earnings, Beynon Claims Beynon stated that the threat appears genuine, especially in newly regulated states where […]
Business
October 3, 2025
Play’n GO Enters Land-Based Casino Market with Exclusive Genting Partnership
Play’n GO, a global leader in casino entertainment, has announced that its industry-leading game portfolio is now available in land-based casinos for the first time in the company’s 20-year history. Play’n GO Announces Launch of Games in Land-Based Casinos Launching with BOOM Slots, a newly developed cabinet created exclusively for Genting venues, this partnership brings […]
Industry
October 2, 2025
UK Gambling Commission Finds No Sustained Growth in Illegal Gambling Market
The United Kingdom’s Gambling Commission (UKGC) has released the second report in its series on the illegal gambling market in Great Britain, indicating that there is no evidence of an overall upward trend, despite increased activity observed in the latter half of 2024. UKGC’s Newest Report States No Growth in Illegal Gambling In the UK […]
Casino
October 2, 2025
Funeral Director Accused of Funding Gambling Habit with Clients’ Payments
Philip Pietras, 51, from Connecticut, is charged with 60 criminal counts for embezzling funds from his funeral home business to support his gambling habit and lavish lifestyle. According to prosecutors, Pietras misused funds that clients had prepaid for funeral and burial services, using the money to support his lifestyle, including frequent trips to casinos nationwide. […]
Casino
October 2, 2025
Australia Faces Rising Tide of Risky Gambling, ANU Study Finds
According to the latest National Gambling Survey from The Australian National University (ANU), the number of Australians engaging in risky gambling is now at its highest point in six years. The Australian National University Study Finds Concerning Details About Risky Gambling Risk was assessed using the Problem Gambling Severity Index, which evaluates various negative impacts […]
