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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 31, 2025
Trump Wants to Restart Nuclear Tests Near Las Vegas, Prompting Opposition
Nevada officials pledged to resist any attempts to resume nuclear testing in the state, near Las Vegas, arguing that such tests are unnecessary and could trigger a new arms race. Their remarks followed President Donald Trump’s statement, made just before his meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping on Wednesday, expressing his desire for an immediate […]
Industry
October 31, 2025
Estonia to Gradually Lower Its Tax on Online Gambling
The Estonian government has approved a plan to gradually lower the online gambling tax rate from 6% to 4%. Proponents of the new legislation say the change will boost Estonia’s attractiveness to international operators and ensure more stable funding for sports and cultural initiatives. Estonia Approves Online Gambling Tax Cut Minister of Foreign Affairs Margus […]
Industry
October 30, 2025
UNAD Renews Call for Total Gambling Ad Ban in Spain
Spain’s Network for Addiction Care (UNAD) has reiterated its demand for the complete ban on all gambling and betting advertising, asserting that such promotional messaging is incompatible with prevention efforts and public health policies. UNAD Calls for Gambling Ad Ban UNAD president Luciano Poyato stressed that “promoting gambling is fundamentally at odds with prevention,” warning […]
Industry
October 30, 2025
Mexico Inches Closer to Raising Gambling Tax from 30% to 50%
Mexico’s Senate Committee on Legislative Studies has approved the 2026 Miscellaneous Fiscal Package, which includes a significant hike in taxes on betting and gaming activities. With this move, the country moves closer to accepting part of the President Claudia Sheinbaum administration’s 2026 economic plan, which will see a tax increase on betting and online casino […]
Industry
October 28, 2025
SiGMA Nominate Fairspin for “Best Crypto Casino 2025”
Fairspin, the innovative crypto casino operator, has been officially nominated for the prestigious “Best Crypto Casino 2025” award at the SiGMA Central Europe B2C Awards. The nomination comes on the heels of Fairspin’s recent triumph at the AffPapa iGaming Awards 2025, where it was recognized as “Crypto Casino of the Year.” Fairspin Shortlisted for a […]
Industry
October 28, 2025
Musk’s Boring Co. Is Buying More Properties Along the Las Vegas Loop
The Boring Co. is acquiring real estate along planned expansions of its underground Las Vegas Loop, a move that some analysts view as a potentially risky investment with uncertain returns. Why Is Musk’s Company Buying More Properties in Las Vegas? Since the project’s launch in 2021, subsidiaries of the Boring Co. have bought eight properties […]
Industry
October 28, 2025
New Jersey Lawmaker Seeks to Ban Microbetting
Assemblyman Dan Hutchison, a Democrat from New Jersey’s 4th District, is proposing a ban on “microbetting,” reasoning that this form of sports wagering encourages impulsive gambling and can lead to financial hardship. Assemblyman Proposes Bill to Ban Microbetting in new Jersey These wagers let bettors place money on specific moments or statistics within a game […]
Lottery
October 27, 2025
EL and WLA Event Discuss How Lotteries Stay Safe as Cyber Threats Change the Sector
In an event hosted by Norsk Tipping, Norway’s national lottery company, European Lotteries and the World Lottery Association (WLA) brought together operators, suppliers, and regulators in Oslo from October 21–23 for the 2025 Security & Operational Risk Seminar. Centered on the theme “Trust in the Supply Chain: Resilience and Oversight,” the seminar examined ways lotteries […]
Industry
October 27, 2025
Commissioner Manfred Defends MLB’s Partnerships with Gambling Companies
Like other major sports leagues, MLB has both benefited from and contributed to the rise of sports betting. Accordingly, Major League Baseball Commissioner Rob Manfred justified the league’s partnerships with gambling companies, describing them as an essential means of identifying and preventing misconduct. MLB Commissioner Defends the League’s Relationship With Betting Companies Manfred has explained […]
Industry
October 24, 2025
PGCB Places Three People on Exclusion List for Leaving Children Unattended
Earlier this week, the Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board (PGCB) announced that three adults were placed on the PGCB’s Involuntary Casino Exclusion List for leaving children unattended in their vehicles while they went off to gamble. Additionally, the regulator issued several fines to casinos for various rule violations. Several Adults Were Placed on the Involuntary Casino […]
