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Deyan Dimitrov
AuthorDeyan is an experienced writer, analyst, and seeker of forbidden lore. He has approximate knowledge about many things, which he is always willing to apply when researching and preparing his articles. With a degree in Copy-editing and Proofreading, Deyan is able to ensure that his work writing for GamblingNews is always up to scratch.
Casino
August 2, 2022
Lithuanian Regulator Cracks Down on Betsson and Tete-a-Tete Casino
Lithuania’s Gambling Supervisory Authority continues to enforce its ban on gambling advertising. The regulator fined Gaming Strategy Group, the company behind Betsson brand Betsafe for breaching advertising regulations. Tete-a-Tete Casino caught the regulator’s ire for allowing players located outside of the country to bet via its website. Betsafe Got Fined for Illegal Advertising Betsafe found […]
Sports
August 1, 2022
Massachusetts Passes Sports Betting Bill with Only Hours to Spare
The Massachusetts House and Senate finally agreed on the details regarding the legalization of sports betting for professional and college sports. The specifics of the new bill are not yet public, but sports betting in the Bay State could become a reality in a matter of weeks. The Agreement Happened at the Last Possible Moment […]
Poker
August 1, 2022
Startup Company 4Poker Attracts PokerStars Veteran
4Poker, an upcoming new contender in the online poker space, managed to snag industry veteran Heath Cram as its new chief operating officer (COO). He joins several of his ex-PokerStars colleagues as the new startup prepares to launch in Q4 2022. The New COO Started in the Horse Racing Business Cram has all the experience […]
Business
August 1, 2022
Playtech Relinquishes Its SPAC Plans for Caliplay
The board of directors of gambling software developer Playtech announced that they are suspending their plans to publicly list Caliplay, the company’s joint venture with Mexico-based operator Caliente Interactive. An Alternative Solution for Caliplay Is Still Possible Earlier this year, Playtech revealed that it intended to merge Caliplay with a special-purpose acquisition company (SPAC) to […]
Industry
July 29, 2022
DraftKings Attends, Promotes, and Sponsors Conference on Responsible Gambling
The National Council on Problem Gambling (NCPG) partnered with the Massachusetts Council on Gaming and Health (MACGH) to host the 2022 National Conference on Gambling Addiction and Responsible Gambling. The 36th iteration of the event took place on 20 – 22 July in Boston and gathered over 600 individuals. Industry representatives, responsible gambling advocates, and […]
Business
July 28, 2022
FanDuel Appoints New Chief Legal Officer amidst Management Reshuffles
Carolyn Renzin, former FanDuel chief risk and compliance officer , announced on her LinkedIn profile that she would become the company’s new chief legal and compliance officer starting this month. This promotion continues her almost three-year employment at the gambling operator. Renzin Has Substantial Legal Experience in Many Industries FanDuel was Renzin’s first contact with […]
Business
July 28, 2022
Rank Interactive Appoints New Head of HR
Rank Interactive, the online division of UK-based gambling giant The Rank Group, hired Heather Kemp as the company’s new head of HR. Kemp will work for the company’s digital content-focused Gibraltar office. The New Hire Is an Experienced and Versatile Professional Rank Interactive’s new Head of HR is not a novice in the gambling business. […]
Casino
July 27, 2022
SciPlay Features Sofia Vergara in Its New Ad Campaign
Online casino game developer and publisher SciPlay recently started a new marketing campaign for its game Jackpot Party, featuring actress and entrepreneur Sofia Vergara. Ten lucky players who engage with the game while the promotion lasts will win an all-expense-paid trip to Hollywood. Such Endorsements Are Nothing New for Vergara Marketing for the new campaign […]
Industry
July 27, 2022
Betfair Promotes Shane O’Driscoll to Marketing Director
Gambling operator Betfair added to its senior management team, appointing Shane O’Driscoll as its new marketing director. Betfair is owned by Irish bookmaking holding company Flutter Entertainment, which recently made sweeping changes to its management team. The New Marketing Director Rose from the Ground Up O’Driscoll’s career is a fine example of professional growth. He […]
Industry
July 26, 2022
All-Index Rates Inclusion and Diversity at Gambling Firms
The All-Index, an annual survey measuring diversity, inclusion, and belonging within specific global industries, released its 2020-2021 report, focusing on the gambling world. Participating companies received a score of 1-100, and the overall data helped create a clearer picture of the global industry trends. The document started by acknowledging the impact of COVID-19 on consumer, […]
