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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.
Sports
January 9, 2020
Nevada Gives Preliminary OK to Roar Digital to Open Shop in State
The joint venture between MGM Resorts International and GVC Holdings has been cleared for a launch in Nevada where Roar Digital will now set a digital sports betting shop. Nevada Gaming Commission Clears Roar Digital for Nevada On Wednesday, the Nevada Gaming Control Board (NGCB) gave a preliminary approval to Roar Digital, a 50/50 joint […]
Legal
January 8, 2020
Gov. Mills Has to Decide on Future of Maine Sports Betting
Gov. Janet Mills of Maine has until Friday to sign, veto or let a sports betting bill become a law, and thus make the Pine Tree State the first to legalize sports betting in 2020. Maine Could Have Sports Betting by Friday Maine Gov. Janet Mills has until Friday, January 10, to approve or veto […]
Casino
January 8, 2020
Chiba Drops Out of IR Race Citing Environmental Concerns
The city of Chiba has become the latest place in Japan to officially drop out from the integrated resort (IR) race, citing more pressing, environmental issues as a priority. Chiba Decides to Step Out of IR Bidding Process The Japanese city of Chiba has dropped out of the race for an integrated resort (IR), the […]
Legal
January 7, 2020
500.com’s CEO Pan Zhengming Temporarily Steps Down
The Chinese boss of 500.com, Pan Zhengming, has requested from the company’s board of directors to be temporarily suspended while an investigation determining the alleged involvement of 500.com in Japan’s integrated resorts bribery scandal is concluded. 500.com CEO to Vacate Post While Investigation Continues The chief executive of 500.com Pan Zhengming has stepped down from […]
Sports
January 6, 2020
Tennessee Sports Betting Timeline Not Clear Lottery Says
The Tennessee Lottery has ended the public consultation process and will now move towards formulating rules and regulations for the sports betting industry in the state. No timeline for TN’s sports betting industry going live has been specified. Lottery Ends Public Consultation Process Tennessee Lottery officials have said that the regulator is not in a […]
Sports
January 3, 2020
DraftKings Becomes Betting Partner for Knicks, Rangers with MSG
US-based sportsbook DraftKings has signed a partnership with Madison Square Garden Company to represent NBA and NHL franchises the New York Knicks and the New York Rangers. MSG and DraftKings Sign Deal for Rangers and Knicks Betting Sponsorship Sports & fantasy betting company DraftKings has become the exclusive betting partner of the New York Knicks […]
Casino
January 1, 2020
7,700 Cambodians Out of a Job after Online Casinos Shut-down
Since January 1, 2020, the Cambodian online casino industry is illegal. Nationwide, inspectors will begin checks to see whether casinos have complied with the government demands. Cambodians Lose Casino Jobs in Droves With the new year, Cambodia has enacted a forceable shut-down of its online gambling industry, leading to massive layoffs. Some 7,700 Cambodians have […]
Legal
December 30, 2019
Oklahoma Tribal Operators Ready to Protect Vendors
The deadlock between Oklahoma’s Native American tribal casinos and Gov. Kevin Stitt continues with small vendors now facing the threat of becoming illegal through their association with tribal operators. Governor Stitt Says Ready to Talk Amid the ongoing dispute between Oklahoma Gov. Kevin Stitt and tribal casino operators, business owners feel the pressure of a […]
Casino
December 28, 2019
Massachusetts Explores the State’s Ability to Address Problem Gambling
State-appointed researcher Sarah Nelson has presented her findings regarding problem gambling in Massachusetts as well as a series of measures proposed to address the issue of lack of qualified staff. Massachusetts Continues to Examine Problem Gambling The Massachusetts Department of Public Health is monitoring the state’s ability to provide adequate treatment to problem gamblers as […]
Casino
December 27, 2019
Caesars Windsor to Face a $500K Lawsuit from Problem Gambler
Caesars Windsor faces a lawsuit from a problem gambler who was allowed to bet at the premises of the casino despite being a severe gambling addict. The lawsuit filed against the company claims Windsor staff “encouraged the victim to play.” Tarwinder Shokar Gambles It All at Caesars Windsor A problem gambler by the name of […]