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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.
Sports
July 4, 2022
UK Operator VirginBet Continues Partnership with Ayr Gold Cup
UK-based mobile sportsbook VirginBet has extended its sponsorship agreement with Ayr Racecourse to retain the naming rights of the Virgin Bet Ayr Gold Cup Festival. The three-day event will run from the 15th to the 17th of September and is one of Scotland’s premier horse racing festivals. The Ayr Gold Cup Presents a Good Marketing […]
Business
July 1, 2022
PointsBet Expands to Europe with a New Dublin HQ
US sportsbook operator PointsBet opened its first European headquarters in Ireland’s capital city of Dublin. The new HQ will serve as a staging ground for the operator’s future expansion efforts in the Old Continent and will initially house 70 employees. PointsBet’s Numerous Irish Ties Made Dublin an Obvious Choice PointsBet’s expansion in Europe was heralded […]
Industry
July 1, 2022
Ex-MGA Compliance Officer Loses Consulting License after Multiple Charges
Iosif Galea, a former compliance officer at the Malta Gaming Authority (MGA), has been banned from directorships in gaming companies and other related businesses under the MGA’s supervision. Galea Got Apprehended in Italy with Two European Arrest Warrants Galea had two European Arrest Warrants. The first was issued in Germany on suspicions of tax evasion. […]
Casino
July 1, 2022
GambleAware Launches Its New Aftercare and Community Programmes
UK-based charity GambleAware launched two new programs aimed at helping victims of gambling addiction and providing support to vulnerable communities affected by the cost-of-living crisis. GambleAware has a framework agreement with the United Kingdom Gambling Commission and is responsible for the regulator’s National Strategy to Reduce Gambling Harms. The charity is funded primarily via voluntary […]
Industry
June 30, 2022
UK’s Upcoming Gambling Reform Continues to Attract Controversy
The UK government will likely unveil its new gambling reforms within days. The changes are motivated by the explosive growth of online betting and the increased threat of gambling addiction. Recent rumors about some suggestions getting removed from the white paper caused an uproar among anti-gambling campaigners. Gambling Regulations in the UK Are in Dire […]
Casino
June 30, 2022
Atlantic City Casino Workers Prepare for a Strike as Negotiations with Casinos Continue
Unite Here Local 54 continues its negotiations with three top Atlantic City casinos to negotiate better employee wages and working conditions. The union gave the casinos an ultimatum until June 1. If the two parties do not manage a deal until then, workers have threatened to go on strike. A Potential Strike Would Cost Casinos […]
Sports
June 29, 2022
Genius Sports Partners with Clue to Combat Match-Fixing and Corruption
Genius Sports, a sports data and technology company, announced its new partnership with investigation case management and intelligence provider Clue. The two companies will launch a new system to detect match-fixing and corruption, which will help official investigations. Clue is an investigation case management and intelligence platform with solid experience working for governments, police, and […]
Industry
June 29, 2022
Germany’s New Regulator Starts Work This Friday
Until now, gambling in Germany was supervised locally by the federal states. This system will change in 2023 when the country’s new regulator, Glücksspielbehörde (GGL), takes over. The GGL will start work at a limited capacity beginning July and will focus on battling unlicensed operators and advertisements. New Consolidated Regulation Will Improve Operator Compliance The […]
Casino
June 29, 2022
Australian Casino the Star on the Verge of Losing Its License
The New South Wales (NSW) gambling regulator continues its investigation of the controversial casino The Star. Senior counsel Naomi Sharp stated that the Independent Liquor and Gaming Authority’s (ILGA)’s findings found the establishment unfit to hold a license. The Star Had a Long History of Disregard for the Rules ILGA’s 26 public hearings exposed a […]
Casino
June 28, 2022
Aristocrat Gaming Expands Management Team with New Position
Australia-based gambling machine manufacturer Aristocrat Gaming announced that it is opening a new management position for the vice president of communications and corporate affairs. The person chosen for this new role is Oriana Branon Monday, who will become a member of the company’s executive leadership team. Branon’s Previous Experience Should Translate Well to the New […]
