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Velimir Velichkov
Co-editorWilliam Velichkov is a research-driven writer. His strengths lie in ensuring factual accuracy, vetting government documentation and reaching out to regulators and other officials. He is particularly fond of financial reporting, the sports betting industry, B2B partnerships and esports betting developments. William is a strong asset to the GamblingNews team as he adds a bedrock to our reporting.
Business
December 1, 2022
ParlayBay Adds Fredrik Elmqvist as Chair of Its Board
The fast-growing iGaming startup that delivers unique sports betting experiences via micro betting games, ParlayBay, expanded its senior-level team Thursday. The company announced it hired Fredrik Elmqvist to serve as a chair of its Board. Fredrik Elmqvist Joins ParlayBay’s Board Having Elmqvist join the Board complements the company’s growth strategy. In his new position, the […]
Business
November 30, 2022
QTech Games Names Martin Trang Chief Marketing Officer
The lading game distributor, QTech Games, announced Wednesday it hired the services of Martin Trang. By joining the company, Trang was appointed as its new chief marketing officer (CMO). Industry Expert Martin Trang Joins QTech Games The announcement comes amid QTech Games’ ongoing global expansion. Ultimately, having Trang as CMO, the company seeks to boost […]
Business
November 30, 2022
Nevada Operators Report Increase in Gaming Win for October
Licensed gambling operators in Nevada enjoyed strong results in October, judging by details released by the gambling regulator in the state. Nevada Regulator Reveals October Report The gambling regulator in Nevada, the Nevada Gaming Control Board (NGCB), released its latest report Tuesday outlining the performance of licensed operators during the last month. In total, the […]
Lottery
November 29, 2022
Allwyn Posts Strong Q3 According to Preliminary Results
The leading global lottery operator, Allwyn International, released its latest trading update Tuesday. The company unveiled its preliminary results for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2022. Allwyn Releases Q3 Preliminary Results Judging by the recent data, Allwyn enjoyed a strong quarter with gross gaming revenue (GGR) hitting €958.6 million ($995.2 million). When […]
Lottery
November 29, 2022
Scientific Games Backs NCPG’s Responsible Education Program
The global provider of retail and digital products, services and technology for sports betting and lottery operators and platforms, Scientific Games, announced its support for Gift Responsibly, a holiday campaign by the National Council on Problem Gambling. The Company Supports NCPG’s Gift Responsibly Initiative Participation in the program complements Scientific Games’ commitment to responsible gaming […]
Legal
November 28, 2022
KSA Fines Toto Online €400K over Targeting Young Adults
The gambling regulator in the Netherlands, Kansspelautoriteit (KSA), announced a new regulatory action against one licensee. Toto Online Targeted Young Adults, Says KSA On Friday, the gambling watchdog revealed it imposed a hefty fine against the operator Toto Online. The KSA released details outlining that the licensee breached the rules about gambling advertising. Upon investigation, […]
Legal
November 28, 2022
New Bill in Australia Proposes Crackdown on Loot Boxes
Loot boxes have caused controversy in many countries around the world. The virtual rewards, some of which holding real-money value, that are accessed via tokens or keys in exchange for real money were compared to gambling by many lawmakers. This resulted in urges for strict regulation and attempts to restrict video games containing loot boxes […]
Business
November 25, 2022
Lady Luck Expands Latin American Footprint via Logrand Deal
Leading Swedish game studio Lady Luck Games announced a new deal strengthening its presence in Latin America. The company said Friday it joined forces with Logrand Entertainment Group. Logrand Entertainment and Lady Luck Games Ink New Deal Under the terms of the new deal with Logrand Entertainment Group, Lady Luck Games agreed to provide its […]
Business
November 24, 2022
Betting Handle in New Hampshire Hits $91.3M in October
The sports betting handle reported by licensed operators in New Hampshire in October marked the second highest since the start of the year, judging by details released by the gambling regulator in the state. Combined Betting Handle Hits $91.3M in October The New Hampshire Lottery, the authority tasked with the regulation of sports betting in […]
Industry
November 24, 2022
Soccer Star Paul Merson Helps Promote TalkBanStop
Charity organization GamCare announced a new short movie that seeks to reduce gambling harm amid the growing popularity of sports betting. The short movie features the famous English soccer star Paul Merson, Liverpool defender, Gilly Flaherty, as well as Ellis Platten, the famous YouTube star. New Movie Promotes TalkBanStop The movie starts with the trio […]
