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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
December 25, 2019
Japanese MP Arrested for Accepting Kickbacks for Integrated Resort Lobbying
A Japanese Member of Parliament (MP) was arrested on Wednesday, December 25, for allegedly accepting a $34,000 kickback to assist a company to secure rights over the first integrated resort project in the country. Member of Government Arrested for Allegedly Accepting Bribe for IR A Japanese MP was arrested on Wednesday, December 25, on suspicion […]
Sports
December 25, 2019
Georgia Senators to Debate Online Gambling Legalization
In Georgia, lawmakers, and Sen. Brandon Beach in particular, are pushing for a constitutional change that would allow state residents to vote in a referendum and determine whether they want to legalize gambling. Georgia Could Yet See Gambling Legalized Georgia lawmakers may be more inclined to legalize sports betting in 2020 as falling tax revenue […]
Esports
December 21, 2019
RSPH Urges Action to Limit Harmful Loot Boxes Effects
The RSPH has asked regulators, educators and video game makers to pool their efforts and focus on educating underage gamers on how loot boxes could lead to gambling addiction. RSPH Calls for Alternative Approach to Loot Boxes The Royal Society for Public Health (RSPH) has become the latest body to call for tighter regulation of […]
Business
December 16, 2019
Penn Requests Probe into Former Director for $75,000 Fraud
A former Penn National Gaming Director of Benefits is facing multiple charges after the company reported her for allegedly misappropriating over $75,000 worth of gift cards that should have gone to the company’s employees. Berks County detectives have conducted an investigation confirming Penn’s suspicions. Former Penn National Gaming Director Charged with Fraud A Berks County […]
Business
December 13, 2019
Vie.gg’s EEG Secures $1M in Private Placement Round
Vie.gg owner, Esports Entertainment Group, has secured a fresh funding round to the tune of $1 million from four investors. EEG Adds $1m in Fresh Funds Esports Entertainment Group (EEG), Inc closed a funding round with private investors adding up to $1 million in fresh investment. The transaction took place on December 6 and was […]
Industry
December 12, 2019
Yggdrasil Introduces ‘Splitz’, Game Release in January, 2020
Casino software developer and supplier Yggdrasil has announced the upcoming Splitz mechanic which will introduce over 200,000 paylines in future slot machine games. The first product to include the mechanic is Temple Stacks: Splitz which will arrive early in 2020. Yggdrasil Announces the Splitz Mechanic Leading iGaming software provider Yggdrasil has pioneered the Splitz mechanic, […]
Legal
December 10, 2019
Pennsylvania to Address Potential State Lottery Fraud
Eugene DePasquale, the auditor general for Pennsylvania, will be taking a closer look at potential lottery fraud in the Keystone State. Pennsylvania’s Auditor to Crack Down on Lottery Fraud Pennsylvania’s lottery has been churning out winners in droves and Eugene DePasquale, Pennsylvania’s auditor general, is now determined to get to the bottom of the story. […]
Industry
December 9, 2019
NetEnt Releases NetConnect Content Aggregator Platform
NetEnt has announced the release of its content aggregator platform, NetConnect. The platform will allow Net Entertainment’s partners to achieve deeper market penetration and reach a new customer base. NetConnect Launches Adding Red Tiger Gaming’s Portfolio of Games Swedish casino game maker NetEnt has launched a namesake content aggregator platform, NetConnect, designed to integrate content […]
Legal
December 7, 2019
$6M in Penalties for Hawaiian Gardens Cardroom in Los Angeles
Hawaiian Gardens Casino has been hit with nearly $6 million in penalties issued by federal and California regulators over gambling compliance failures since 2016. California Hits Hawaiian Gardens Casino with $3.1m Fine California state and federal regulators have hit Hawaiian Gardens Casino cardroom with a record $3.1 million settlement fine, CA Attorney General Xavier Becerra […]
Business
December 5, 2019
PAGCOR Boss Says Not to Overregulate POGOs
Discussing the Philippine Offshore Gaming Operators, the country’s gaming regulator boss, Alfredo C Lim, said that POGOs were a positive development and they must not be regulated and taxed out of existence. PAGCOR Boss Warns the Philippines to Avoid Overregulation PAGCOR President and COO Alfredo C Lim has cautioned the government not to try and […]