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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
March 27, 2023
TAB NZ Picks Entain for a New 25-Year Strategic Partnership
The single racing and sports betting agency in New Zealand, TAB NZ, announced it joined forces with the globally recognized and leading betting and gaming company, Entain. Details about the new strategic collaboration emerged Monday. TAB NZ confirmed that the deal comes amid continuously growing competition. Additionally, the company said that it has seen a […]
Business
March 27, 2023
SIS Boosts Esports Growth via Two New Appointments
The fast-growing multi-channel supplier of 24/7 live betting services, Sports Information Services (SIS), announced two senior-level hires Monday. The company unveiled it strengthened its esports division by hiring the services of Aaron St Pierre and Jacob Howard. Joining SIS, Pierre was selected for the role of trading manager, while Howard was appointed esports product manager. […]
Sports
March 24, 2023
Inspired to Deliver Virtual Sports Offering for NFL via Aristocrat
Global gaming content and technology company Aristocrat Gaming, announced a new deal with the fast-growing provider of content, technology, services and hardware for the regulated betting, gaming and lottery industry, Inspired Entertainment. Under the terms of the new partnership announced Friday, Aristocrat confirmed it will deliver virtual sports experiences from Inspired for the National Football […]
Casino
March 24, 2023
Clark County Greenlights Hard Rock’s Guitar-Shaped Tower in Vegas
The iconic guitar, synonymous with the international entertainment brand Hard Rock, will soon be arriving on the Strip in the gambling capital of the world, Las Vegas. Earlier this week, Clark County officials greenlighted the design for the new guitar-shaped tower that is expected to emerge at the Mirage, likely replacing the volcano site. The […]
Legal
March 23, 2023
Two Kindred Brands in the UK Receive Fines from the GC
The Gambling Commission in the UK, the regulatory body in charge of gambling, announced Thursday it imposed fines against two operators that are a part of Kindred Group. The fines, totaling £7.1 million ($8.7 million), were against Platinum Gaming Limited, as well as 32Red Limited. The fine against Platinum Gaming Limited, imposed by the GC […]
Business
March 23, 2023
Push Gaming Strengthens European Presence via Italy Debut
Fast-growing business-to-business (B2B) gaming supplier Push Gaming expanded further its European presence by announcing a new market entry. On Thursday the company confirmed it entered the regulated market in Italy. The entry marked the debut of Push Gaming into the market, which is believed to be one of the most lucrative jurisdictions on the Old […]
Sports
March 22, 2023
Suspicious Matches in 2022 Increase by 34%, Says Sportradar
Sportradar’s unit, Sportradar Integrity Services, announced Tuesday the release of its second annual report titled “Betting, Corruption and Match-fixing in 2022,” outlining the number of suspicious matches flagged last year. The company pointed out that its integrity solutions and services analyzed 850,000 matches from 92 different countries within 12 sports. The new report revealed that […]
Legal
March 22, 2023
North Carolina Bill Proposing Betting Expansion Gains Traction
In the years since PASPA was struck down by the US Supreme Court in 2018, different states have gone through the process of legalizing and launching sports betting activities in some form. While many states offer retail, as well as mobile sports wagering, some, such as North Carolina, offer only retail betting options. However, this […]
Business
March 21, 2023
Playtech Inks Strategic Multi-Year Deal with DAZN Bet
The leading gambling technology company, Playtech, announced a new collaboration with DAZN Bet, an innovative sports betting business that launched its services last year. Thanks to the deal, announced Tuesday, DAZN Bet will benefit from content provided by Playtech. Such content will include table games, live casino games, as well as casino RNG games. Lauded […]
Sports
March 21, 2023
NHL Names Veikkaus Official Sportsbook for Finland
The professional ice hockey league in North America, The National Hockey League (NHL), announced a new partnership with the Finnish government-owned gambling monopoly, Veikkaus. Details of the new collaboration emerged Monday and see the gambling operator become an Official Sportsbook of the NHL in Finland. The 2022-23 NHL season kicked off in October and is […]
