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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
June 15, 2022
Crown’s Acquisition by Blackstone Will Breathe New Life into the Brand
The Federal Court of Australia has approved the takeover of beleaguered casino operator Crown by The Blackstone Group, a US-based private equity giant. This approval clears the final hurdle before the $6.5 billion acquisition, which will conclude on 24 June. The takeover has already secured the other required approvals from Victoria, Western Australia, and New […]
Casino
June 14, 2022
Uruguay’s Government Determined to Complete Its Project for a Casino Resort in Rocha
The Uruguayan president and other officials recently met to analyze the government’s next steps regarding a new casino resort on the shores of Rocha as all three potential applicants presented subpar offers. Uruguay is currently involved with several major casino projects. Hospitality group Cipriani has invested more than $450 million in a new megaproject in […]
Business
June 14, 2022
49’s Live Draws Are Coming to bet365
Gaming operator bet365 has signed an agreement with SIS (Sports Information Services) to allow the gambling company to stream 49’s Original Live Draw on its platform worldwide. The Streaming Agreement Will Be a Boon to Both SIS and bet365 49’s is the flagship product of UK-based betting service supplier SIS. It is a fixed-odds live […]
Industry
June 13, 2022
BetRivers Teams with Evolution Gaming to Offer Live Casino in WV
BetRivers, a subsidiary of Rush Street Interactive (RSI), announced that it is the first gambling operator in West Virginia to offer Live Dealer Casino. The new content is provided by Evolution Gaming and is available on the BetRivers Android app and website. Live Dealer Casinos Are Quickly Gaining Popularity with Operators and Players Alike Live […]
Business
June 13, 2022
PointsBet Rebuffs Acquisition Offer for Its Australian Arm
The board of directors of PointsBet allegedly turned down an acquisition offer by a consortium led by Rupert Murdoch’s News Corp Australia. The proposed deal was for up to $211.1 million, but PointsBet directors did not present it to shareholders in the company. PointsBet’s board, which is currently led by former UBS banker Brett Paton, […]
Casino
June 10, 2022
Police and FBI Bust Drug Trafficking and Illegal Gambling Operation in Hawaii
A joint operation between the FBI and Maui Police Department tore down a drug distribution and illegal gambling operation in Maui and Honolulu counties. Three men were arrested, while a fourth individual is still at large. The suspects are facing charges of drug trafficking, possession of illegal firearms, gambling, and money laundering. The arrests marked […]
Casino
June 10, 2022
Union Accuses Casinos of Violating COVID-19 Safety Regulations
Local 54 of the Unite Here union recently stated that four resorts are failing to clean their hotel rooms daily, as mandated in a 2020 order related to COVID prevention. On Wednesday, June 8, the union filed a complaint with the state Department of Community Affairs, leveling accusations against Caesars, Harrah’s, Tropicana, and the Golden […]
Business
June 9, 2022
Smarkets Attracts Nike Senior Executive for Its New US General Manager Position
London-based sports betting company Smarkets has announced the hire of its new US General Manager. The position will be assumed by Sheldon Hanai, a former senior executive at Nike. Hanai Brings Considerable Experience and Is a Known Face to Smarkets Hanai started his career working for the US Department of Defense before moving to Google […]
Casino
June 9, 2022
Football Index Clients Lose Hope as UK Minister Denies Them Compensation
A UK cabinet minister announced that the government would not provide any compensation for clients of failed sports betting company Football Index. This decision comes more than a year after the UK gambling commission stripped Football Index of its gambling license and quashed the hopes of thousands of customers. Football Index Suffered a Swift and […]
Sports
June 8, 2022
Japanese Government Denies Any Plans for Gambling Reforms
Hagiuda Koichi, Japan’s Minister of Economy, Trade, and Industry held a press conference over rumors of a draft proposal to ease restrictions on sports wagering in the country. He was adamant that there were no planned legislative changes relating to sports betting. This stance was also confirmed by several other government officials and follows the […]
