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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
November 11, 2025
Video Game Purchases Linked to Gambling Problems in Adolescents, Study Finds
A recent study in Norway, examining adolescents aged 12–17, has revealed that engaging in computer gaming is linked to notably higher rates of gambling problems among youth. The study specifically highlights the dangers of buying loot boxes and betting on in-game skins. A Link Between Video Game Purchases and Harmful Gambling The study, carried out […]
Industry
November 11, 2025
Kalshi-Backed Survey Finds 90% of People Support Prediction Markets
According to a recent study by Kalshi, nearly 90% of Americans believe they should have access to prediction markets. The surveyed respondents see prediction markets as financial investments rather than gambling, which is a view that enjoys strong bipartisan support. Survey Results Show Overwhelming Support for Prediction Markets Axis Research, the company that made the […]
Legal
November 11, 2025
Illegal Gambling Boss She Zhijiang to Be Extradited to China, Thai Court Says
A Thai appeals court on Monday approved the extradition of She Zhijiang to China. She, described by Beijing as a key figure in transnational crime, is accused of running more than 200 illegal online gambling operations. She Zhijiang Awaits Extradition to China According to a statement from Thai prosecutors, She will be sent to China […]
Industry
November 10, 2025
New York’s New Bill Targets Prediction Markets with Strict Restrictions
New York’s Assembly Bill 9251, referred to as the Oversight and Regulation of Activity for Contracts Linked to Events (ORACLE) Act, aims to establish definitions, regulations, and limitations for the operation of prediction markets. AB 9251 Aims to Heavily Restrict Prediction Markets The bill’s key provision explicitly prohibits certain types of markets for users in […]
Industry
November 10, 2025
Las Vegas’ Cosmopolitan Is Selling Off Ice-Skating Ring
Since 2011, The Cosmopolitan in Las Vegas has transformed its fourth-floor Boulevard Tower pool into a 4,200-square-foot rooftop ice rink, complete with real ice, fire pits, snow showers, and themed cocktails, creating a festive winter wonderland for the holiday season. Unfortunately for longtime fans of this tradition, this year the popular seasonal attraction will be […]
Industry
November 10, 2025
Offshore Gambling Sites Target Australians on Self-Exclusion Lists
Australian gambling addicts who have entered self-exclusion lists have been targeted by offshore gambling companies, which are using third-party websites to entice them back into gaming. Gambling Sites Target Vulnerable Australian Addicts Despite offshore gambling companies being banned in the country, they have been paying websites that promote their services. Some of the websites, whose […]
Business
November 7, 2025
Golden Entertainment CEO to Buy the Company in a Private Buyout
Golden Entertainment, a company operating a diversified entertainment platform that includes gaming and hospitality assets, announced that it has reached a definitive agreement to sell its operating assets to its CEO and founder, Blake Sartini, along with his affiliates. In addition, seven of Golden Entertainment’s casino real estate properties will be sold to VICI Properties […]
Legal
November 7, 2025
Former Thai Police Chief Says Dozens of Officers Got Bribes from Online Gambling Networks
Former deputy national police chief of Thailand, Pol Gen Surachate Hakparn, has submitted evidence to a Thai parliamentary committee, alleging that over 30 police officers were paid by online gambling networks. Surachate Submits Details Saying Over 30 Officers Got Paid by Gambling Networks Surachate provided testimony for roughly three hours, with the evidence being submitted […]
Industry
November 7, 2025
US Gaming Industry Rebounds as Executive Optimism Rises
According to the American Gaming Association’s (АGА) Gaming Industry Outlook survey, executives expressed optimism about the key performance indicators of the US gaming industry. Industry leaders pointed to rising revenues, stronger balance sheets, increased consumer activity, and reduced promotional spending as signs of the sector’s overall strength. Gambling Honchos’ Optimism About the Sector Rises, Survey […]
Legal
November 6, 2025
Korean Police Bust Illegal Gambling Ring and Arrest 7 Suspects
The Incheon Metropolitan Police Agency in Korea has announced the arrest of seven individuals accused of running a large-scale illegal gambling operation. The group allegedly used a counterfeit home trading system (HTS) to imitate overseas futures trading. South Korean Police Arrest Suspected Creators of Illegal Gambling Ring According to authorities, the suspects include a man […]
