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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 2, 2023
Nevada Operators Enjoy Strong 2023 Start with $1.27bn Gaming Win
The gambling regulator in Nevada, the Nevada Gaming Control Board (NGCB), released its latest report, outlining the financial performance of nonrestricted gaming licenses for January. Judging by the new report, the operators enjoyed a stellar start to the year, with the total gaming win hitting $1,272,955,068 in January 2023. A year-over-year comparison to January 2022 […]
Sports
March 1, 2023
Badminton World Federation Boosts Integrity via Stats Perform Deal
The international governing body of badminton, the Badminton World Federation (BWF), announced a new partnership with Stats Perform, a sports integrity and data leader. Announced Tuesday, the new deal sees the company deliver its leading integrity services for the BWF Integrity Unit. This new collaboration helps extend the reach of Stats Perform’s leading services while […]
Business
March 1, 2023
Better Collective Inks Media Partnership with Goal
Sports media company Better Collective, announced a new partnership Wednesday. The company confirmed it joined forces with Goal, a leading digital soccer media brand that is owned by Footballco. Under the terms of the new partnership, Better Collective will engage with Goal’s continuously growing customer base. Currently, the digital soccer media has some 64 million […]
Sports
March 1, 2023
Coolbet Rolls Out Highlight Games’ Ice Hockey Product
Fast-growing London-based instant win and video virtual games provider, Highlight Games Limited, announced a new partnership with the leading gaming operator Coolbet. Details of the new collaboration emerged Wednesday. Thanks to the new deal, Highlight Games’ ice hockey product called IIHF World Championship is now live for Coolbet customers in Europe. IIHF World Championship is […]
Industry
February 28, 2023
GamCare Introduces Online Self-Help Tool Called MyGamCare
The leading provider of information, support and advice for people affected by gambling harm, GamCare, announced the launch of a new online tool. On Tuesday, the independent charity unveiled MyGamCare, an innovative online self-help tool that provides support for gamblers. The innovative tool is free and enables customers to receive online self-help by allowing them […]
Business
February 27, 2023
Betting GGR in January Sets a New Record in New Hampshire
The New Hampshire Lottery, the regulator in charge of sports betting in the state, revealed that the combined betting handle by retail and mobile sports betting hit $97.2 million in January. Although this result didn’t mark a record, it was still the highest wagering handle reported for the last six months. More importantly, the $97.2 […]
Esports
February 27, 2023
Guild Esports Unveils Guild Studios Creative Agency
The leading esports organization and globally recognized lifestyle brand, Guild Esports, confirmed Monday the launch of its new production and creative division called Guild Studios. The company confirmed that the new creative agency will deliver campaign-led solutions for media owners, as well as brands that want to engage with gaming and esports audiences from the […]
Lottery
February 27, 2023
Allwyn Becomes Partner of the Wings for Life World Run
The leading lottery operator, Allwyn, announced Monday a new global partnership with the Wings for Life World Run. The Wings for Life World Run is an international annual running event that contributes to raising funds for research, as well as clinical studies that seek to develop a cure for injuries of the spinal cord. Thanks […]
Business
February 24, 2023
Bally’s Enjoys Exceptional Results in 2022 and Growth for Q4
Details emerged as a part of a trading update released on Thursday which saw the company report fourth quarter revenue of $576.7 million. This result, when compared to the Q4 2021 result of $547.7 million, marked a strong increase of more than 5%. Adjusted EBITDA for the three months ended December 31, 2022, hit $145.8 […]
Business
February 23, 2023
CDI Reports Revenue Growth of 13% To Record $1.81B in 2022
Overall, the net revenue reported by Churchill Downs Incorporated (CDI) for the year ended December 31, 2022, hit $1.81 billion, a new record for the company. This result, when compared to the $1.6 billion figure reported in 2021, marked an increase of 13%. Not unexpectedly, the net income reported by CDI in 2022 increased as […]
