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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.
Casino
October 3, 2022
BetGames Expands in Africa via Sahara Games Partnership
The award-winning industry-leading provider of innovative live dealer betting games, BetGames, expanded its presence further in Africa by teaming up with Sahara Games Technology Corporation. Sahara Games Rolls Out Content from BetGames The new deal announced Monday will see Sahara Games expand its land-based offering by adding a wide range of portfolio from BetGames. Such content includes the highly popular Wheel of […]
Sports
September 30, 2022
Rhode Island Betting Revenue Out of the Doldrums with $3M in August
August was a strong month for sportsbooks operating in Rhode Island, judging by figures released by the gambling regulator in the state. Sports Betting Revenue Hits $3M in August The Rhode Island Lottery, the gambling regulator in the state, has announced the financial results for August reported by licensed sportsbook operators in the state. Last month, […]
Poker
September 30, 2022
Poker Pro Kenna James Signs New Deal with Ape in Poker
Fast-growing iGaming operator, Ape In Poker (AIP), announced a new groundbreaking collaboration with Kenna James, the world-famous professional poker player from California. Kenna James Inks Partnership with Ape In Poker The new collaboration was announced Thursday and will see the poker pro help AIP grow further into the online poker industry. Under the terms of the new deal, James […]
Poker
September 29, 2022
ClubGG Selects Kyna England as Its First Ambassador
The leading mobile-friendly new generation subscription poker platform, ClubGG, announced it joined forces with the American poker pro player Kyna England. Kyna England Joins ClubGG as Ambassador The new collaboration was announced Monday and sees England become ClubGG’s first ambassador. Sharing her excitement, she pointed out that becoming an ambassador for ClubGG marks another milestone in her poker […]
Business
September 29, 2022
SJM Resorts Selects Daisy Ho for Managing Director
SJM Holdings Limited’s subsidiary, SJM Resorts, announced a new senior leadership appointment. Daisy Ho Is SJM Resorts’ New Managing Director The company revealed on Wednesday that its Board of Directors appointed Ms. Daisy Ho Chiu Fung as managing director. The recent appointment complements Daisy Ho’s other key positions with SJM. Back in March 2019, she was elected […]
Business
September 28, 2022
Bally’s Lands on the Strip, Completes Tropicana Deal
The global casino-entertainment company, Bally’s Corporation, announced Tuesday it completed the planned acquisition of the non-land-based assets of the Tropicana Las Vegas. Bally’s Corporation Completes Tropicana Takeover Bid To complete the takeover, Bally’s agreed to purchase the non-land-based assets of the Tropicana Las Vegas in a cash purchase of $148 million, payable to Penn Entertainment and Gaming & Leisure Properties Inc (GLPI). […]
Business
September 28, 2022
Sportingtech Names Paul Jerram Head of Compliance
The multi-award-winning full-service betting and gaming platform provider, Sportingtech, announced a new senior leadership hire. iGaming Industry Veteran Paul Jerram Joins Sportingtech On Monday, the tier-one platform provider announced it boosted its compliance efforts by hiring Paul Jerram. Joining Sportingtech, Jerram will assume the role of head of compliance. Having a track record of iGaming industry compliance and significant […]
Casino
September 27, 2022
Netherlands: Self-Exclusion Registration Temporarily Down
The national self-exclusion system in the Netherlands temporarily stopped part of its operations, the Dutch gambling regulator, Kansspelautoriteit (KSA), revealed. Cruks Temporarily Halts New Registrations Due to DigiD Error The KSA released a statement on Monday, September 26, 2022, informing that the Centraal Register Uitsluiting Kansspelen (Cruks), the country’s self-exclusion system, temporarily discontinued some of its operations. […]
Business
September 27, 2022
Kings Entertainment’s Plan to Acquire SVH Receives CSE Approval
The leading international online service provider for lottery, casino and sportsbook gambling, Kings Entertainment, announced it completed a major step toward combining with the parent company of the market-leading Bet99 brand, Sports Venture Holdings (SVH). CSE Provides Conditional Approval for Kings’ Acquisition of SVH On Monday, the company revealed it received a green light from the Canadian Securities Exchange (CSE) regarding the […]
Esports
September 27, 2022
Betby Completes the Separation of Its eSports Solution
The award-winning and fast-growing iGaming operator, Betby, announced it completed the isolation of its eSports solution. Betby Separates Esports Solution The company said Monday that the isolation was completed to add value to its client base. As a result, now, Betby can leverage its eSports solution as an individual arm. What’s more, by combining in-depth official data through a […]
