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Filip Mishevski
AuthorFilip Mishevski has been covering online gambling and cryptocurrencies for the past few years. He has written countless articles, how-to-guides, insights and news, and is keen on sharing his extensive knowledge in the aforementioned fields. He’s very passionate about soccer and MMA and is interested in how the online gambling industry will shape our future and thus, influence our lives.
Business
January 5, 2022
Playtech and Aristocrat Shareholder Meetings Delayed Over JKO Interest
Playtech has decided to postpone shareholder meetings in which Aristocrat’s takeover is set to be approved as a way to buy more time to discuss with JKO Play on a potential bid. Up until recently, Aristocrat was the frontrunner to acquire Playtech as the two companies agreed to a $3.7 billion deal in October 2021, […]
Industry
January 5, 2022
Dutch Man Sentenced For Embezzling Money He Gained Trying to Sue Lottery
Interesting news comes from the Netherlands as Ferdy Roet has been convicted of embezzling $3.1 million. Der Telegraph reports that the 41-year-old received his sentence in a Zwolle court, located in the northeast part of the country. He will now serve a two-year prison sentence. The Whole Conviction is One Massive Irony The reason why […]
Industry
January 4, 2022
California Tribes Call Out Cardrooms on Belated Lawsuit Against 2022 Ballot Measure
Tribal casinos in California continue to adjust to the way the industry evolves. Part of this adjustment is fending off various lawsuits that try to disrupt what, in their opinion, is progress. The latest head-butting involves all major Californian tribal operators, who are hoping to push the California Sports Wagering Regulation and Unlawful Gambling Enforcement […]
Casino
January 4, 2022
Teachers’ Union in Las Vegas Lawyers Up over Disputed Casino Tax Ballot Measures
Barbara Cegavske, the Republican secretary of state in Nevada, is being sued by the Clark County Education Association. The CCEA is backing political action committees, and they are demanding to remove two tax measures from the 2022 ballot. The tax hikes seek to increase the amounts casinos pay to the state in a bid to […]
Poker
December 30, 2021
Two Women Arrested in Campbeltown for Secretly Filming Police Officers
A rather bizarre event took place in Campbeltown, Argyll and Bute, as two women were arrested for filming naked police officers while they allegedly played strip poker after a night out. According to reports, the incident took place last month in a third-floor flat. The Video Was Uploaded Online and Sparked an Investigation This event […]
Poker
December 30, 2021
National Poker Series India 2022 Officially Scheduled to Start on March 6
India’s most prestigious poker event, as well as one of the most recognized and most prestigious in the poker industry, just shared its dates for the 2022 edition. As the official announcement states, the National Poker Series India will start on March 6, 2022, and will last for 15 days. A Total of 84 Tournaments […]
Legal
December 29, 2021
Laila Mintas Hits Back at Accusations That She Botched PlayUp’s $450M Sale
Laila Mintas finally decided to speak up on the recent fallout that she had with PlayUp on a botched $450 million sale. PlayUp was quick to replace her and even took legal action. However, Mintas denied the accusations that she was responsible for the failed sale and claimed that PlayUp’s global CEO was actually responsible […]
Sports
December 28, 2021
307 Horse Racing Set to Open Pari-Mutuel Betting Site in Casper, WY
Casper’s C85 Pump Room is likely to be the next destination for pari-mutuel betting after the commissioners in Natrona County gave the green light last week. To do that, the north portion of the Casper building, which is a liquor store, will be used for the new off-track pari-mutuel betting site. The Wyoming Gaming Commission […]
Sports
December 27, 2021
UK’s BGC Notes That Safer Gambling and Sports Sponsorships Go Side by Side
As UK authorities are set to commence the long-awaited review of the Gambling Act, which will make changes that will regulate the gambling industry better and allow its residents to participate in these activities in the safest possible way, the Betting and Gaming Council (BGC) reminds everyone of the fact that sports sponsorships must go […]
Legal
December 27, 2021
Boyd Gaming Fails to Report Internal Investigation, Gets $150K Fine
The Indiana Gaming Commission has issued a fine of $150,000 to Boyd Gaming after the regulator established that the company did not reveal a former executive and license holder was under internal investigation. This is now a small setback for the company, which recently extended its reach in Louisiana. Boyd’s Anti-Fraternization Rules Were Broken As […]