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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 8, 2026
Prediction Markets Odds of Trump Seizing Greenland Rise
Following the US’s operation in Venezuela to capture its leader, Nicolás Maduro, many have once again started speculating that President Trump might decide to invade Greenland, and prediction markets are seeing an increase in the probability of this happening. Prediction Markets Raise Odds of the US Invading Greenland Trump has grown increasingly focused on acquiring […]
Business
January 7, 2026
Kalshi Launches VIP Program for Its High-Trading Customers
Elisabeth Diana, head of communications at the popular prediction markets provider Kalshi, confirmed that the company is now offering “Platinum” status to high-volume sports traders, essentially mimicking rewards plans offered to big bettors by more traditional sportsbook operators. Kalshi Launches Platinum According to Diana, Kalshi is taking steps, similar to other financial markets, brokerages, and […]
Business
January 7, 2026
Polymarket Enters Real Estate with New Prediction Markets Offerings
Earlier this week, prediction markets giant Polymarket announced a partnership with Parcl, a crypto-backed housing data firm, to bring betting on home-price movements in major US cities. Polymarket and Parcl Announce Collaboration With this rollout, Polymarket expands its roster of real-world markets, which already includes elections, sports, and macroeconomic indicators. Thanks to the new integration, users can […]
Industry
January 6, 2026
Maine Residents Don’t Want iGaming in Their State, Survey Finds
According to a poll commissioned by the National Association Against iGaming (NAAiG) and conducted by Lake Research Partners, 64% of Maine voters are against the legalization of iGaming, while 49% are strongly opposed to it. Survey Comes at a Crucial Time for Talks about iGaming in Maine Interestingly, this date comes at a time when […]
Industry
January 6, 2026
Harold Monteau, Former Chairman of the NIGC, Passes Away at 72
Former National Indian Gaming Commission (NIGC) Chairman Harold Monteau, who was a major figure in the establishment of the regulatory agency, passed away last week, on December 27, at the age of 72, at his home on the Rocky Boy Reservation in Montana. The NICG and Chippewa Cree Tribe Say Farewell to Monteau In an […]
Industry
January 5, 2026
Brazil’s President Approves Law to Increase Taxes on Gambling Operators
Brazil’s president, Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, has enacted a law raising taxes on betting companies operating in the South American country, increasing the rate from 12% to 15% by 2028. President Lula Approves New Tax Law Lula granted final approval to Complementary Law No. 224 last week, following mid-December approval of the original bill, […]
Industry
January 5, 2026
Casino Staff to Benefit from New Jersey 2026 Minimum Wage Increase
New Jersey is starting 2026 with a significant 43% increase in the minimum hourly wage. This will raise the minimum wage to $15.92, which is expected to have a positive impact on many workers in the state’s extensive hospitality and gaming industries. Casino Workers and Others to See a Significant Wage Increase While the state […]
Industry
January 2, 2026
AI Can Develop “Human-Like” Gambling Addiction, Study Suggests
Researchers at the Gwangju Institute of Science and Technology in South Korea discovered that large language models can develop human-like gambling addiction. According to a paper titled “Can Large Language Models Develop Gambling Addiction?,” AI models consistently pursued losses, increased their risk-taking, and in some simulations ended up bankrupt. Study Says AI Models Can Develop […]
Sports
December 31, 2025
Sportsbet Hit With $209K Fine For Failures to Warn Users About Gambling Activity
Australia’s biggest online bookmaker, Sportsbet, has been hit with an AUD 313,140 (about $209,000) fine by the Northern Territory Racing and Wagering Commission for failing to provide required gambling activity statements to more than 6,000 customers over 18 months. NT Gambling Watchdog Slaps Sportsbet with Fine The regulator determined that Sportsbet violated its license conditions […]
Casino
December 31, 2025
Save Fort Wayne Launches Website to Protest Opening a New Casino In the City
A newly formed group called Save Fort Wayne has joined the discussion surrounding a proposed casino in Fort Wayne or elsewhere in Allen County. The group is comprised of local professionals in the business and finance sphere and launched a website to bolster its fight against Senate Bill 70 and House Bill 1038, both of […]
