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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.
Legal
September 12, 2025
Man Sentenced to 3 Years in Prison for Manslaughter of Casino New Brunswick Manager
Michael Thomas Glaspy, 53, has been sentenced to three years in prison for the manslaughter of Rodney Frenette, a manager at Casino New Brunswick in the UK. In addition, Glaspy will also be banned from owning or possessing firearms for a period of ten years. Glaspy Sentenced for Frenette’s Death Rodney Frenette passed away on […]
Legal
September 11, 2025
Former South Carolina Coroner Sues Police over Poker Raid, Says SLED Is in the Wrong
Gary Miller Watts, who served as county coroner for 20 years until 2020, is suing his local police department and the South Carolina Law Enforcement Division (SLED) following his 2024 arrest during a raid on what authorities described as an underground poker game. Coroner Sues SLED Claiming Police Misinterpreted the Law Watts was arrested in […]
Legal
September 11, 2025
South Korean Police Bust $31M Illegal Gambling Ring Operating from Cambodia
According to The Chosun Daily, South Korean police have arrested ten people connected to an illegal online gambling ring that processed approximately KRW 44 billion (approximately $31,6 million) in transactions. The operation was based in Cambodia to evade domestic law enforcement. Police Bust Illegal Korean Gambling Ring On September 10, the Cybercrime Investigation Team of […]
Industry
September 11, 2025
Americans Say Prediction Markets Should Be Regulated, AGA Research Finds
According to a report by the American Gaming Association (AGA), research shows strong public support for regulating sports event contracts offered through prediction markets, similarly to other forms of legal, state-regulated sports betting. Americans Say Prediction Markets Should Be Regulated by State Authorities YouGov conducted an online survey on behalf of the AGA from August […]
Industry
September 10, 2025
Publishers Clearing House Winner Might Lose Home Despite $5K Weekly Prize
John Wyllie, a recipient of the Publishers Clearing House (PCH) “$5,000 A Week Forever” prize, has stepped forward, revealing to the media that his supposedly lifelong guaranteed payments have also come to an unexpected end following PCH’s bankruptcy and subsequent purchase by another company. Publishers Clearing House Winner Speaks Out In 2012, John Wyllie was […]
Industry
September 10, 2025
VCU Professor Talks About the Rise of Problem Gambling in Virginia
Carolyn E. Hawley, Ph.D., a professor in the Department of Rehabilitation and Mental Health Counseling at VCU’s College of Health Professions, has gained a deep understanding of the risks linked to gambling through a variety of community-focused research initiatives and shared recent findings on the subject. Hawley Says Problem Gambling Can Be Hard to Identify […]
Industry
September 10, 2025
UK’s Horseracing Industry Goes on Historic Strike Due to Higher Taxes
The UK horseracing industry is staging a strike on September 10 in protest against the Treasury’s proposed gambling tax harmonization, which could raise the betting tax rate to at least 21%. The strike follows the British Horseracing Authority’s (BHA) launch of the #AxeTheRacingTax campaign in July, which came in response to the Treasury’s consultation on […]
Poker
September 9, 2025
Boris Becker Reveals Prison Poker Game Left Him Owing Money to Dangerous Inmates
Former Wimbledon champion Boris Becker revealed how he found himself in a poker game with dangerous inmates while serving time in a UK prison. This eventually led him to rack up debts to hardened criminals who could have made his life miserable. Boris Becker Talks About His Gambling Troubles in Prison In an interview this […]
Industry
September 9, 2025
Brazil’s SPA and Conar to Work Together to Improve Gambling Ads Oversight
Brazil’s Prizes and Betting Secretariat (SPA-MF), part of the Ministry of Finance, has partnered with the National Advertising Self-Regulation Council (Conar) to strengthen the oversight of advertising campaigns within the country’s gambling sector. SPA and Conar Sign Agreement The agreement outlines several initiatives, including the establishment of a permanent communication channel between SPA and Conar […]
Industry
September 9, 2025
Drake Curse Strikes Again as Rapper Loses Over $500К on Sports Bets
Grammy Award-winning rapper Drake wagered more than $250,000 on the Baltimore Ravens and also placed a $300,000 bet on Jannik Sinner to win the US Open title, but it seems that the infamous “Drake curse” has struck again as both Sinner and the Ravens lost over the weekend. Drake Bets on Sinner and the Baltimore Ravens […]
