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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.
Casino
August 19, 2025
Lake Mac Casino Resort and Quarter Horse Racetrack Finally Opens
Elite Casino Resorts, in partnership with Nebraska businessman Brian Becker, will open the highly anticipated Lake Mac Casino Resort and the permanent 5/8 Quarter Horse racetrack on August 19. Lake Mac Casino Resort Opens Gates will open at 1 pm MDT, with a ribbon-cutting ceremony scheduled for 2 pm, with the first Quarter Horse race […]
Industry
August 19, 2025
NBA Players’ Association Supports Stricter Prop Betting Regulations
The NBA and the National Basketball Players Association (NBPA) have expressed support for tighter regulations on prop betting in response to a wave of gambling-related scandals that have shaken professional basketball. NBPA Supports NBA’s Decision on Prop Bets This action follows the banning of former Toronto Raptors center Jontay Porter, who pleaded guilty to a […]
Industry
August 19, 2025
Fake Justin Bieber Fools Fans & Staff at Wynn Las Vegas, Performs on Stage
Dylan Desclos, a 29-year-old Justin Bieber impersonator from France, managed to trick both staff and audience at Wynn Las Vegas that he was the real singer before he got found out and was promptly escorted away from the premises. Justin Bieber Impersonator Fools Everyone The bizarre incident happened on August 16 in front of dozens […]
Legal
August 18, 2025
Tarek El Moussa’s Las Vegas Casino Battery Charge Dismissed
Tarek El Moussa, a co-host of HGTV’s Flip or Flop, was previously facing a misdemeanor battery charge related to an altercation at a Las Vegas casino in June. However, a Las Vegas judge dismissed the charge on August 5. Judge Dismisses Tarek El Moussa’s Battery Charge According to legal documents obtained by PEOPLE, the 43-year-old […]
Casino
August 18, 2025
Two Bank Robbers Caught in Casino on the Same Day as the Robbery
Michael Dino Peraino and Tyler Michael Thayer, two alleged bank robbers, apparently drove over 60 miles (100 kilometers) from the bank they robbed on July 10 to spend the money in a tribal casino, only to be arrested on its floor later the same day. How Did the Robbery Happen? According to investigators, Peraino (63) […]
Lottery
August 18, 2025
Massachusetts Man Wins $4М Top Prize from State Lottery
A lucky Massachusetts State Lottery player has claimed the final $4 million top prize in the “$4,000,000 Monopoly Doubler” game, the lottery announced Thursday. Player Claims $4M Massachusetts State Lottery Win The winning ticket was purchased at the fittingly named Winners Corner Market in North Andover. The odds of winning the top prize in this […]
Casino
August 15, 2025
Gala Bingo Glitch Mistakenly Pays 700+ Players
More than 700 Gala Bingo players believed they had won a share of a GBP1.6 million ($2.2 million) jackpot, only to later discover it was a technical error leading to many disappointments. Gala Bingo Glitch Leaves Hundreds of Players Devastated After Jackpot Error Gala Bingo players who saw thousands of pounds credited to their accounts […]
Casino
August 15, 2025
Keene Revo Casino Donates $20K to Support Keene Senior Center Programs
Keene Revo Casino has donated $19,569 to the Keene Senior Center in New Hampshire, an organization that helps sustain programs, meals, and services for local residents aged 50 and older. Keen Senior Center Receives $20K from Keene Revo Casino Keen Senior Center executive director Kim Rumrill stated that the generous support received from the Keene Revo […]
Industry
August 14, 2025
BSP Orders E-Wallets to Cut Ties with Online Gambling Sites Within 48 Hours
The Philippine Central Bank, also known natively as Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP), has given all e-wallet providers a 48-hour deadline to disconnect their platforms from online gambling websites. BSP Sets Ultimatum for E-Wallets BSP Deputy Governor Mamerto Tangonan disclosed the matter during the Senate Committee on Games and Amusements hearing on Thursday, stating that […]
Industry
August 14, 2025
Brazil’s AG Office Gives Meta 48 Hours to Remove Illegal Gambling Ads
The Office of the Attorney General of the Union (AGU) has issued an extrajudicial notice to Meta, the parent company of Instagram and Facebook, demanding the removal of illegal advertisements from profiles promoting unauthorized online betting and gambling services in Brazil. Meta Given 48 Hours by the Brazilian Attorney General’s Office to Remove Illegal Gambling […]
