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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 3, 2025
California Court Rejects High 5’s Motion in Sweepstakes Casino Lawsuit
The Superior Court of California has denied four recent motions filed by High 5 Entertainment’s legal team, including a request to strike the first amended complaint, a motion to quash the service of summons, and motions to compel arbitration and to initiate arbitration proceedings. Superior Court of California Denies High 5 Entertainment’s Claims This case […]
Industry
September 3, 2025
JP Morgan Analyst Says OSB Operators Shouldn’t Miss Prediction Markets
According to JP Morgan analyst Daniel Politzer, prediction markets may serve as a practical alternative to online sports betting (OSB), paving the way for the further expansion of the sector. Online Sports Betting Operators Could Win a Lot from Prediction Markets, Analyst Says Politzer identified exchange-traded wagers as a promising market expansion opportunity that he […]
Industry
September 3, 2025
IRS Cracks Down on Illegal Sports Gambling as Football Season Looms
As legal sports betting continues to surge in popularity, the Internal Revenue Service’s Criminal Investigation (IRS-CI) unit is intensifying its efforts to crack down on illegal sports gambling. IRS Criminal Investigation Unit Targets Illegal Sports Betting With the football season underway, IRS-CI is using the opportunity to remind bettors that it is actively investigating a […]
Industry
September 2, 2025
KSA Strikes Unibet with Weekly Fines Due to Repeated Offences
The Netherlands Gambling Authority (KSA) has issued a penalty order against Unibet operator Optdeck, citing a “real risk of recurrence” in relation to prohibited sports betting activities. KSA Penalizes Unibet Under the order, Unibet will be fined €75,000 (approximately $81,000) per week for any future violations, with a maximum total penalty of €450,000 (approximately $486,000). […]
Poker
September 2, 2025
Infrared Camera Poker Scam Busted in Birmingham Gambling Dens
Police in Birmingham, England, have shut down illicit gambling dens that used infrared cameras to track cards and scam patrons. The scheme often targeted foreign university students. How Scammers Used Infrared Cameras to Cheat in Poker Players were cheated in private poker games using said cameras in several dens across the city. After raiding an […]
Casino
September 2, 2025
GambleAware Highlights Celebrity and Influencer Impact on Kids’ Exposure to Gambling
GambleAware has published a new survey conducted on the charity’s behalf by Social Finance1 and Sherbert Research, which found that 87% of all students aged 13-17 have encountered gambling in one way or another. GambleAware Sounds Alarm over Kids’ Exposure to Gambling Content, Ads The children and young people who participated in the survey said […]
Casino
September 2, 2025
Las Vegas Tourism Continues to Decline in July Amid Slower Summer Trends
According to the latest figures released Friday morning by the Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority (LVCVA), the city welcomed approximately 3.1 million visitors, which marks a 12% decrease compared to the same period last year. This also represents yet another consecutive month of significant year-over-year declines in tourism for Las Vegas. The Numbers Show […]
Sports
September 1, 2025
Bookmaker in Ohtani Gambling Scandal Sentenced to One Year in Prison
Mathew Bowyer, a Southern California bookmaker who accepted thousands of sports bets from Shohei Ohtani’s former interpreter, was sentenced on Friday to just over a year in prison after extensively cooperating with authorities. Bowyer Sentenced to Prison Time for Involvement in Ohtani Case The case involving Bowyer, a father of five from San Juan Capistrano, […]
Industry
August 29, 2025
Over 100 Piles of Cremated Human Remains Found Near Las Vegas
More than 100 piles of cremated human remains have been discovered in a mass gravesite near Searchlight, Nevada, approximately 50 miles south of Las Vegas, prompting police and authorities to launch an investigation. Piles of Cremated Remains Reported According to 8 News Now in Las Vegas, the piles of ashes were discovered on Bureau of […]
Legal
August 29, 2025
Eastville Officer Accused in $819K Inheritance Scam to Fuel Gambling Addiction
Prosecutors allege that Eastville police officer Jerry Keith Brady Jr. misled friends by making false claims about an inheritance in order to borrow over $819,000. He has been federally charged with wire fraud and money laundering. Eastville Officer Arrested over Alleged Scam Related to His Gambling Addiction Brady Jr, 38, of Belle Haven, was arrested […]
