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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
January 29, 2026
Ohio Governor Regrets Signing Bill Legalizing Sports Betting in the State
When asked about mistakes he regrets from his 7-year tenure as Ohio Governor, Mike DeWine says approving the legislation that legalized sports gambling in the state ranks as his biggest regret. Governor DeWine Regrets Allowing Sports Betting DeWine signed a bill in December 2021 that legalized sports gambling across the state, with betting launching in […]
Legal
January 28, 2026
Former Prosecutor Sentenced in Peppermill Casino Lewdness Case
Former Nevada prosecutor Kenneth Ching, who last year was caught engaging in sexual behavior with an unnamed woman at the Peppermill Casino in Reno, Nevada, has received a suspended jail sentence. Judge Hands Down Ching a Suspended Jail Sentence Ching was discovered with an unidentified woman at the Peppermill Casino in the early morning hours of […]
Legal
January 28, 2026
Court Dismisses Mega Millions Jackpot Co-Winner’s Claims for the Full $394M
Faramarz Lahijani, who in 2023 scored half of a $394 million jackpot from Mega Millions, has been in a court battle ever since, claiming he bought two winning tickets but lost one, entitling him to the full amount, and not just the $197.5 million he got. However, Judge Rolf M. Treu from the Los Angeles Superior […]
Industry
January 27, 2026
Better Markets Director Dubs Kalshi, Polymarket Unregulated Gambling Sites
Better Markets is a non-profit and independent organization founded in the wake of the 2008 financial crisis with a mission to promote interest in financial matters among the general population. Recently, its director of securities policy, Benjamin Schiffrin, commented on prediction markets platforms such as Kalshi and Polymarket, saying they are outright casinos. Better Markets’ Schiffrin […]
Casino
January 27, 2026
Casino at Nemacolin Lets Go 140 Staff, Citing “Long-Term Stability”
The Casino at Nemacolin, part of the Nemacolin Woodlands Resort in Farmington, Pennsylvania, has laid off more than 140 employees recently, citing “long-term stability” as the reason for this drastic move. Casino at Nemacolin Lays Off 140 Employees In an official statement, the casino explained that the decision to reduce the workforce followed a comprehensive […]
Industry
January 26, 2026
Gambling Industry Sponsors Senators to Push a New Taxing Legislation
Reps. Susie Lee (D), Steven Horsford (D), Mark Amodei (R), and Diana Titus (D), all from Nevada, all rely on the gambling industry to fund their campaigns. The four Congress members are pushing for new legislation on taxing gambling losses, which is a policy the industry has talked about for years. Gambling Industry Supports Congress […]
Industry
January 26, 2026
Google to Implement Stricter Rules on Gambling Advertisements
According to a new ruling by Google, Google Ads will introduce stricter certification requirements under its updated Gambling and Games policy, starting from March 23, 2026, which would have a noticeable effect on gambling-related websites. Advertisers operating in any gambling-related category will be required to maintain strong policy compliance to remain eligible for certification. Google […]
Industry
January 23, 2026
Bally’s Dover Casino Sees Man Arrested on Drug and Human Trafficking Suspicions
On January 16, the Dover Police Department arrested Antwan Freeman, 44, of Dover, on drug and human trafficking charges at the Bally’s Dover Casino Resort in Delaware after responding to calls of a physical altercation. Police Arrest Suspect at a Bally’s Dover Casino Hotel Room Police said Freeman was taken into custody without incident, but further […]
Industry
January 23, 2026
Alberta Approaches the Launch of iGaming Ahead of NFL Season
Service Alberta and Red Tape Reduction Minister Dale Nally, who is overseeing Alberta’s online gambling overhaul, says the province has already drawn strong interest from numerous online sportsbook and casino operators. She noted that a “double-digit” number of companies have so far expressed interest in obtaining an iGaming license from the Alberta Gaming, Liquor and […]
Legal
January 22, 2026
Ex-Fayette County Official and $30M Powerball Winner Accused of Stealing $73K for Gambling
Georgianna M. Carter, 58, the former vice president of Point Marion’s parks committee and co-winner of a $30.6 million Powerball jackpot back in 2002, is accused of taking over $73,000 from the borough to fund her gambling habit. Former Parks Committee President Accused of Embezzling $73K for Gambling Carter was charged earlier this week with […]
