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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
August 13, 2025
Eight Arrested in Macau Casino Card-Tampering Fraud Scheme
According to Teledifusão de Macau, a public broadcasting service provider in Macau, eight residents of the city have been detained on suspicion of conspiring to defraud a casino by tampering with poker cards to rig game outcomes. Macau Card Tempering Ring Busted According to police, the card manipulation enabled accomplices posing as gamblers to anticipate […]
Industry
August 13, 2025
Las Vegas Approves $20M to Sponsor F1 Grand Prix Partnership
On Tuesday, the Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority (LVCVA) approved a $20 million race sponsorship agreement that extends the Formula 1 Las Vegas Grand Prix through at least 2027, following the success the event saw last year. Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority Confirms $20M F1 Spending The LVCVA Board of Directors unanimously voted […]
Casino
August 13, 2025
Sahara Las Vegas Roof Caught Fire
A fire broke out Tuesday evening at the Sahara Las Vegas, sending thick smoke over the busy tourist corridor after construction debris on the casino-resort’s roof caught fire around 5 pm. Sahara Las Vegas’s Rooftop Caught Fire The blaze was quickly contained and extinguished, with no injuries reported among civilians or firefighters. According to KLAS […]
Industry
August 12, 2025
Entain Prepared for Potential AUSTRAC Penalties
Entain, a global leader in sports betting and gaming, announced its interim results for H1, which ended 30 June 2025, revealing that a recent reorganization has helped it innovate better and is also prepared for potential penalties from Australia’s financial crime watchdog AUSTRAC. Entain Officials Talk About AUSTRAC Legal Issues During the earnings call, Entain […]
Industry
August 12, 2025
SkyCity Cleared to Keep Casino License in South Australia After Investigation
SkyCity Entertainment has been found suitable to maintain its casino license in South Australia after a thorough independent investigation. The ruling follows earlier concerns about the company’s compliance with anti-money laundering laws and its general management practices. SkyCity Cleared for Operation Led by retired Supreme Court judge Brian Martin, the inquiry recognized the substantial progress […]
Industry
August 12, 2025
Oyo Las Vegas Hooters Closes Permanently Amid Modernization Efforts
As part of a broader modernization effort, Hooters has officially closed its location at Oyo Las Vegas, a hotel situated just east of the Strip on Tropicana Avenue. The closure follows the bankruptcy filing of Hooter’s parent company earlier this year, which led to the shutdown of dozens of locations nationwide in June. Hooters at […]
Industry
August 11, 2025
New York Sports Betting Slows in July as Handle Hits 12-Month Low
Consumer spending on online sports betting in New York fell to a 12-month low in July, according to the New York State Gaming Commission. This marked the lowest monthly total since July of last year, when $1.27 billion was wagered. The figure also represented a 15.2% decline compared to the $1.65 billion spent on sports […]
Legal
August 11, 2025
South Korean Police Bust Crime Ring Extorting Patrons Through Rigged Casinos
South Korean authorities have arrested 12 members of a sophisticated criminal organization that targeted wealthy individuals by inviting them on overseas golf trips, then scammed them out of approximately $850,000 through rigged casino games and extortion schemes. Crime Ring Busted by South Korean Police Identified only as “Mr. A” by the Gyeonggi Southern Police Agency’s […]
Sports
August 11, 2025
Polymarket Blasted for Bets Related to Sex Toy Throwing at WNBA Games
Polymarket is seizing on the recent rise in sex toy-throwing incidents at WNBA games by offering betting markets tied to those events. The controversial betting offering has caused both large interest and large outcry amongst sports fans. Polymarket Faces Backlash Over WNBA Sex Toy Betting Markets Since late July, incidents involving fans throwing sex toys […]
Industry
August 8, 2025
Almost 90% of People Think Las Vegas Is Too Expensive for Tourists
A recent poll conducted by Las Vegas Locally on X reveals a troubling trend: 88% of over 15,500 respondents believe Las Vegas has become too expensive for tourists. Most People Think Las Vegas Is Too Expensive Although visitors are still coming to Sin City, tourism numbers have been steadily declining since the beginning of the […]
