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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.
Industry
March 20, 2023
Stanleybet Group Confirms Plans for Rebranding
Stanleybet Group is a company with a rich history, considering its launch back in 1958 as a bookmaker. Much has changed over the last 65 years, and the company grew from a bookmaker to a leading consolidated group that currently offers virtual gaming options and continues to expand its presence. On Monday, Stanleybet confirmed that […]
Business
March 20, 2023
OnAir Entertainment Remains Committed to Growing Globally
The innovative provider of live casino experiences and fast-growing studio, OnAir Entertainment, confirmed its plans to continue growing on a global scale and expand further its presence via localized content. On Monday, the company acknowledged that over the last 15 months, it has seen exponential growth with entries in 10 new markets. Such markets include […]
Business
March 17, 2023
EveryMatrix Adds Bang Bang Games to SlotMatrix RGS
EveryMatrix, a leading business-to-business (B2B) iGaming platform provider, announced a deal with the boutique gaming studio that delivers engaging, innovative and adrenaline-fueled slot games for the iGaming sector, Bang Bang Games. Under the terms of the new deal announced Thursday, the leading iGaming content developer joins the roster of partners within EveryMatrix’s SlotMatrix RGS. As […]
Business
March 17, 2023
Gambling Revenue in New Jersey Increases by 10.4% In February
The gambling regulator in New Jersey, the Division of Gaming Enforcement (DGE), released its latest report outlining the performance of racetracks, casinos and their partners during February 2023. Overall, the gaming revenue reported by the gambling operators and their partners last month hit $412.2 million. This result, when compared to the $373.3 million reported for […]
Business
March 16, 2023
Commercial Gaming Revenue up by 21% In January, Says AGA
The US gambling industry trade group, the American Gaming Association (AGA), announced Wednesday new data regarding the revenue reported by the commercial gambling sector in the country, acknowledging a strong start to the year. Judging by the new data, the US commercial gaming revenue, which includes iGaming, land-based and sports betting revenue hit $5.50 billion […]
Casino
March 16, 2023
Hub88 Expands Offering Adding Content from Platipus
The integration platform provider powering iGaming operators, Hub88, announced a new partnership with Platipus, the leading developer of content for the online gambling sector. Announced Thursday, the new partnership sees Hub88 expand its offering by adding content from the leading game developer to its global operator network. Per the new deal, online casino titles from […]
Legal
March 15, 2023
Spain Revamps Gambling Sector Introducing Strict New Rules
Earlier this week, lawmakers in Spain approved the “Royal Decree on Responsible Gambling Environments,” a new regulation of the gambling sector that enforces tough restrictions in an effort to protect customers and especially young adults. Supported by Alberto Garzón, the Minister of Consumer Affairs in Spain, the new Decree enforces tough regulation for the sector, […]
Legal
March 15, 2023
German Gambling Watchdog Issues First Ad Breach Fine
Germany is one of the European countries that strengthened the protection for its players within the online gambling vertical. Back in 2021, the country implemented its Fourth State Treaty on Gambling which implemented legislative changes for the gambling sector. At the start of the year, the control of the gambling sector was assumed by the […]
Business
March 14, 2023
EveryMatrix Selects Tor Skeie for CEO of OddsMatrix
The software provider for the growing online gambling sector, EveryMatrix, announced a senior-level appointment Tuesday. The company confirmed it hired the services of Tor Skeie as the CEO of OddsMatrix, the company’s sportsbook division. In his new role with the company, Skeie will oversee the company’s sports business and spearhead its growth. Overall, he brings […]
Industry
March 14, 2023
Sports Betting Proposal Gains Traction in Kentucky
Kentucky is one of the states that currently seeks to legalize wagering on sports events. Those efforts date back to 2018 when the US Supreme Court struck down PASPA, yet, proposals that call for the legalization of sports wagering haven’t made it all the way to becoming law. House Bill 551 (HB 551), is one […]
