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Stoyan Todorov
Co-editorStoyan holds over 8 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 GamblingNews.com 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.
Poker
July 1, 2021
Planet Hollywood’s Pleasure Pit Poker Room Bids Las Vegas Adieu
Rumors quickly turn into fact as social media outpouring confirms that Planet Hollywood is indeed shutting down its poker room. Pandemic Forces Iconic Cardrooms on Permanent Shutdown When the COVID-19 pandemic forced most entertainment businesses to shut down in early 2020, casinos in the heart of the Nevadan desert included, many speculated about the impact […]
Industry
June 30, 2021
Chalkline and officepools.com Launch New Online Gaming Platform
Games provider Chalkline recently announced a new agreement with OfficePools.com, a Canadian fantasy sports company, for a new online platform, OfficePoolsBets.com. This free-to-play site now gives the Canadian company access to Chalkline’s technologies, and comes right at the peak of the NHL and NBA playoffs, as well as the European soccer championship. What the New […]
Casino
June 30, 2021
Indiana Looks to Fill Void Left by Denial of Lucy Luck Casino License
The Indiana Gaming Commission (IGC) has re-opened the application process to issue a casino license for Vigo County. This follows the denial of an annual license renewal last week to Lucy Luck Gaming LLC., which wasn’t able to meet the commission’s stringent criteria. Applicants have time to put their affairs in order, as the window […]
Insider
June 29, 2021
Michele Spiteri: “The More Our Clients Rely on Us for Localization Solutions, The Easier Their Life Becomes”
All-in Global embraces the future of iGaming and sports betting content by leveraging powerful AI algorithms overseen by human editors. At a time when sportsbooks and gaming clients are constantly looking for ways to engage with fans, All-in’s paradigm-shifting solutions are leading the way. We sat down with company CCO Michele Spiteri to discuss the […]
Industry
June 29, 2021
Spain’s iGaming Gross Gaming Revenue Grows by 10.2%
The Dirección General de Ordenación del Juego (DGOJ), Spain’s gambling regulator, released an update on the first quarter of 2021, showing a year-on-year increase of 10.2% in the country’s gross gaming revenue (GGR). The total GGR for the first quarter of the year was estimated at €240.1 million ($285.4M), which is an increase of 3.8% […]
Industry
June 29, 2021
Poker Playing Playboy Sentenced to 13 Years for Kidnapping
Arnaud Mimran was already serving an 8-year sentence for fraud when he received some more bad news. The high-stakes poker player and socialite behind “The swindle of the century,” a fraud committed in 2008 and 2009 that cost the European Union (EU) Emissions Trading Scheme €300 million ($345 million). However, the one-time high-profile poker player […]
Industry
June 28, 2021
Illinois Officials Approve Temporary Hard Rock Casino for Rockford
Rockford, a city in Illinois about 90 miles west from Chicago, is one step closer to opening a Hard Rock Casino. Construction of the new casino may commence this week, according to Senator Dave Syverson. The location, which formerly served as a convention center and restaurant, is owned by a family who was initially part of […]
Esports
June 24, 2021
EEG Backs Indian Gaming Esports Association in Building Its Ecosystem
Esports Entertainment Group continues to push with a stronger B2C and B2B offer as it now reaches out to the Indian Gaming Esports Association (iGEA) with a new partnership. EEG to Aid Tribal Nations in Growing Their Esports Esports Entertainment Group (EEG) has signed a new partnership with the Indian Gaming Esports Association (iGEA) and Spectrum Gaming Capital, an […]
Esports
June 24, 2021
Esports Technologies Secures Patent for Live Streaming Betting for Gaming and Sports
Live streaming is an opportunity for Esports Technologies to launch its newly-patented product that allows audiences to bet directly in gaming and sports live streams. Esports Technologies Seeks to Integrate Betting in Live Streams Esports Technologies, Inc. has secured a provisional patent that will allow it to field its expertise, advanced esports betting products and […]
Esports
June 24, 2021
Betway and BLAST Premier Team up for Olympic-Like Experiences
Betway has teamed up with BLAST Premier to bring a new installment of the Betway Games which will feature numerous challenges for CS: GO fans to try. Betway Continues to Bring Community-Focused Challenges Esports betting firm Betway and tournament production company BLAST Premier are teaming up for a unique Olympic-inspired experience. Now, Counter-Strike: Global Offensive players can enjoy in […]