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Stoyan Todorov
Co-editorStoyan holds over 9 years of esports and gambling writing experience under his belt and is specifically knowledgeable about developments within the online scene. He is a great asset to the Gambling News team with his niche expertise and continual focus on providing our readers with articles that have a unique spin which differentiates us from the rest.
Business
January 8, 2021
Catena Appoints Göran Blomberg as Interim CEO
Catena Media’s search for its top job continues with trusted insiders stepping in to take the reins and preside over the company’s expansion push in 2021. Chairman Göran Blomberg has stepped in as an interim CEO as of Thursday. Blomberg Steps in as Interim CEO to Guide Catena Forth Catena Media has appointed Göran Blomberg […]
Business
January 8, 2021
Sheldon Adelson Takes Medical Leave of Absence from LVS
Sheldon Adelson has requested an official medical leave of absence as he addresses his non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma, a type of blood cancer. Adelson on the Mend, Takes Medical Leave of Absence Las Vegas Sands Chairman and CEO Sheldon Adelson has faced numerous challenges regarding his health of late. Recovering from non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma, the casino mogul made […]
Industry
January 6, 2021
Chinese State-Backed Hackers Target Gambling Companies in $100M Ransomware Attack
Israeli cybersecurity firms have released a report detailing Chinese state-backed hacker attempts to disrupt gambling platforms. Chinese Hackers Target Gambling Companies China’s march against illegal gambling operations has taken a new turn, with state-sponsored hackers now taking aim at gambling firms that have been promoting their products to Chinese nationals without authorization. In what is […]
Legal
January 6, 2021
China Reports 11m Daily Online Gamblers in New Security Report
China’s Ministry of Public Security has published a new report outlining the progress that has been made against illegal online cross-border gambling in 2020. China Continues to Put Heat on Online Gambling Gambling in China is going at full bore despite the government’s better efforts to clamp down on illegal activities and limit the scope […]
Insider
January 5, 2021
Cloudbet: ‘We’re developing technologies that allow us to take the largest bets that anyone in the world has ever taken’
Cloudbet has been a prominent operator in the crypto iGaming, sports and esports betting space. The website was launched as an attempt to pioneer and introduce cryptocurrencies into the regular gaming and sports betting sequence and it has been a success. To consolidate its footprint, Cloudbet has been among the first to adopt stablecoins giving […]
Business
January 4, 2021
MGM Resorts Attempting to Buy Entain, Says WSJ
MGM Resorts has reportedly made an offer for Entain’s business that includes a substantial stock component, after the company previously rebuffed a $10 billion all-cash bid, Wall Street Journal has reported. Entain Reportedly in Acquisition Talks with MGM Resorts MGM Resorts is looking to buy out Ladbrokes owner Entain, the company which recently rebranded from […]
Sports
December 31, 2020
Michigan Lawmakers Confident in January Online Gambling Launch
Michigan is launching interactive sports betting by mid-January, officials from the Michigan Gaming Control Board have confirmed. Michigan to See Official Interactive Sports Betting in January Online gambling and specifically sports betting are coming to Michigan and members of the Michigan Gaming Control Board (MGCB) have confirmed that the state should see online operations launch […]
Business
December 31, 2020
DMY Technology Shareholders Say Yes to RSI Public Listing
Rush Street Interactive is now a publicly-traded company following approval by dMY Technology shareholders, with the newly-merged company entering 2021 on a strong and ambitious foot. RSI Finalizes Mergers and Goes Public ahead of 2021 Rush Street Interactive is officially a publicly-traded company, following the approval of dMY Technology stockholders on Wednesday. Moving forward, the […]
Poker
December 29, 2020
WSOP Disqualifies De Silva over Positive Covid-19 Test
Upeshka De Silva has been disqualified from this year’s WSOP Main Event final table over a positive COVID-19 test. WSOP Gets Underway with Eight Players After causing a stir earlier in December for annulling a previously-thought-of as Main Event, WSOP has made the headlines once again with Upeshka De Silva, a poker pro who qualified […]
Insider
December 23, 2020
Entain CEO Shay Segev: Don’t Educate Audiences How Good Existing Products Are, Create Products That Fit New Audiences
Shay Segev is the CEO of Entain, the recently-rebranded GVC Holdings, who will guide the company through its new vision towards a consumer-focused experience and sustainability in the coming years, with the outlook for Entain being to triple its business and remain a key player in 20 years. The company’s rebranding comes with a new […]
