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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.
Legal
November 18, 2022
KSA Probes Affiliates over Targeting Vulnerable People
Kansspelautoriteit (KSA), the gambling regulator in the Netherlands, announced a new probe into affiliate websites it believes targeted problem gamblers. Affiliates Face Investigation by the KSA On Thursday, the regulator revealed that it launched a new investigation into websites that promoted illegal gambling. Upon searching for illegal gambling offers, the regulator came across a couple […]
Business
November 18, 2022
Operators in Pennsylvania Enjoy Strong Results in October
October marked another stellar month for licensed operators in Pennsylvania, judging by details released by the gambling regulator in the state. Gambling Revenue Hits $450.2M in October The Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board (PGCB), tasked with the regulation of sports betting and gambling in the state, revealed Thursday that the total revenue from all forms of […]
Business
November 18, 2022
New Jersey Operators Report $445.7M in Revenue for October
The gambling regulator in New Jersey, the Division of Gaming Enforcement (DGE), released its latest report outlining the performance of licensed sports betting, internet gaming and casino operators in October. DGE Releases October Report The total gaming revenue reported by racetracks, casinos and their partners last month hit $445.7 million. Although this was a strong […]
Casino
November 17, 2022
Operator in Pennsylvania Fined $10K over Underage Gambling
The Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board (PGCB), the gambling regulator in the state, announced Wednesday a financial penalty was imposed against an operator that allowed a person under age 21 to gamble. Coinciding with the announcement of the fine, the regulator placed multiple individuals on an involuntary exclusion list from the state’s casinos after they were […]
Business
November 17, 2022
Better Collective Q3 Revenue Increases 32% To €60M
The leading developer of education platforms in the iGaming industry, Better Collective, released its latest trading update Thursday. Better Collective Releases Q3 Results The company unveiled details regarding its financial performance for the third quarter and the first nine months of 2022. Judging by the recent data, the company’s revenue in Q3 hit €59.7 million […]
Business
November 16, 2022
Mohegan Becomes International Betting Integrity Association Member
The leading casino resorts developer, Mohegan Gaming & Entertainment, announced a new collaboration with the International Betting Integrity Association (IBIA). The announcement came Wednesday and sees Mohegan become a member of the Association. Mohegan Teams up with IBIA The IBIA is tasked with safeguarding the integrity of the global betting industry. A growing roster of […]
Casino
November 16, 2022
Livespins to Boost Campeόn Gaming’s Player Experience
Livespins, a company that is on a mission to socially charge the iGaming industry by delivering unique experiences, announced a new strategic partnership with the leading iGaming operator Campeόn Gaming. Campeόn Gaming and Livespins Join Forces Details of the new deal emerged Wednesday and see Livespins socially charge the online casino experience Campeόn Gaming offers. […]
Sports
November 15, 2022
American Bettors Interested to Wager on World Cup, Says AGA
While the popularity of sports betting continues to grow and more US states seek to legalize the activity, the American Gaming Association (AGA) released an interesting report outlining how many adults in America plan to place a bet on the upcoming 2022 World Cup in Qatar. 20.5M Americans Likely to Wager on the World Cup […]
Casino
November 15, 2022
1X2 Network Launches in Ontario via 888casino
1X2 Network, a UK-based independent software company with decades of experience within the gaming industry, announced it has gone live in Ontario. On Tuesday, the company revealed that Ontarians can now access its casino content via 888casino, the leading online casino brand that is a part of 888 Holdings plc. Ontarians Can Now Access Games […]
Business
November 14, 2022
New York Mobile Betting GGR and Handle Hit Record in October
Many records for mobile sports betting handle and mobile sports wagering gross gaming revenue (GGR) were broken since the launch of mobile wagering in New York. Now, judging by data released by the gambling regulator, the New York State Gaming Commission, October marked another record month for regulated sports betting operators. Sports Betting Handle in […]
