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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.
Business
January 28, 2021
How WallStreetBets Subreddit Drives GameStop Stock Rally
GameStop, an embattled and disintegrating games retailer, has been bolstered up by the efforts of a Reddit forum by the name of WallStreetBets, which sent the value of the company’s shares up by 2000% over the last month. WallStreetBets Resurrects a Dying GameStop After the flurry of excitement surrounding the WallStreetBets subreddit, the board […]
Sports
January 27, 2021
Entain to Educate College Students about Dangers of Gambling
Gambling firm Entain is teaming up with EPIC Risk Management to help teach responsible gambling practices to college-athletes and students in the United States. To this end, the company is investing $137 million. Entain to Help College Athletes Cope with Gambling Pitfalls Entain is forging ahead with a new initiative, this time aiming to help […]
Industry
January 27, 2021
Catena Veteran Johannes Bergh Steps in as Gambling.com CSO
Johannes Bergh has stepped in as Gambling.com Group’s chief strategy officer as the company seeks out new international market to expand its growth momentum. Gambling.com Appoints Bergh as CSO Gambling.com Group is reinforcing its executive lineup with the addition of Johannes Bergh as the company’s new chief strategy officer (CSO). Bergh will oversee Gambling.com’s expansion […]
Business
January 26, 2021
Playtech in Advanced Talks to Sell Finalto for $200M
Finalto, Playtech’s financial arm, may soon find a new home as the company is in advanced talks to sell what it considers a non-core asset for at least $200 million. Playtech Confirms Intention to Sell Finalto Starting the week, Playtech confirmed that it has entered into exclusive talks with a consortium to sell its financial […]
Esports
January 22, 2021
ESIC Issues Bans to 35 Australians Involved in Esports Match-Fixing
Esports match-fixing continues as ESIC has just issued 35 new bans to offending players from Australia who have been referred to authorities. ESIC Continues to Investigate Match-Fixers The Esports Integrity Commission (ESIC) continues to work actively to clear esports from match-fixing and cheating. A new group of Australian players has been targeted in the latest […]
Sports
January 22, 2021
WynnBet Gets Access in Ohio, Eighth State for the Company
Ohio now welcomes another sports betting brand with WynnBet securing market access while the state prepares to legalize sports betting by mid-2021, Gov. Mike DeWine hopes. WynnBet’s Footprint in the US Continues to Grow WynnBET is continuing to grow its clout on the sports betting market in the United States, with the app securing a […]
Legal
January 20, 2021
New York Gov. Stands by Monopoly Model for Sports Betting
Gov. Andrew Cuomo has once again dampened the hopes that New York will see a liberal mobile sports betting market. In his latest address, the governor said that he prefers the state lottery to run the business. New York Not Getting Mobile Betting Just Yet New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo has been flirting with the […]
Sports
January 19, 2021
William Hill’s Asher Talks to CNBC about Upcoming D.C. Sportsbook
Speaking to CNBC’s “Squawk Box,” William Hill US CEO Joe Asher and Monumental Sports and Entertainment CEO Ted Leonsis talk about the upcoming in-arena sportsbook at the Capital One Arena in Washington, D.C. In-Arena Betting on Its Way William Hill US CEO Joe Asher and Monumental Sports and Entertainment CEO Ted Leonsis joined CNBC’s “Squawk […]
Industry
January 16, 2021
Everi’s David Lucchese Becomes New AGEM President
AGEM has appointed David Lucchese from Everi as its new president to help steer the non-profit trade group’s interests worldwide. David Lucchese Takes Key Position at AGEM Everi executive vice president of sales, marketing and digital, David Lucchese has stepped in as president of the Association of Gaming Equipment Manufacturers (AGEM) earlier this week. The […]
Industry
January 16, 2021
White Hat Appoints Two Former NetEnt Executives in Key Positions
Former NetEnt executives Andy Whitworth and Rob Fell will step in as a chief commercial officer and chief operating officer at White Hat Gaming respectively. Former NetEnt Executives Arrive at White Hat Gaming Leading provider of casino and bingo content White Hat Gaming has appointed former NetEnt executives Andy Whitworth and Rob Fell to strengthen […]