Richard Janvrin

Author: Richard Janvrin, Last updated: Jun 25, 2026

Richard has more than a decade of writing experience, covering a variety of topics, including sports, sports betting, and iGaming. Today, he’s a respected voice in the gambling and sports betting industry and has written thousands of articles across numerous notable outlets, including Forbes, The Sun and many more.

In covering these industries for more than a decade, Richard stays up to date on all things sports betting and iGaming, including breaking news, legislation, developments, and updates within the industry.

In providing content and updates, Richard aims to make the material digestible for players of all types, making it accessible to even the newest online casino or sports betting players. This continued commitment is why Richard is a trusted voice in the space. You can expect thorough, accurate, and to-the-point stories from this ecosystem.

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Latest Articles

New Hard Rock Casino to Open in November

The casino is located about 15 miles south of Bakersfield, California, and it will be owned by the Tejon Tribe, but managed by Hard Rock International.

VGW Introduces Personalized Spending Limits

Social Gaming Leadership Alliance Hosts Online Webinar

During the Online Social Games Expo, a webinar hosted by the Social Gaming Leadership Alliance, it was revealed that Virtual Gaming Worlds (Chumba Casino, Global Poker, LuckyLand Slots) creates personalized spending limits for the highest-spending players.

Cohen-Backed Casino Receives Great News, Advances to State Level

With the Major League Baseball season winding down, New York Mets owner Steve Cohen has received some positive news unrelated to the sport: his Metropolitan Park proposal, a casino to be built in the parking lot of the Mets’ home stadium, Citi Field, was approved unanimously in Queens.

More Sweepstakes Casinos Are Leaving Arizona

Following this move, Sidepot Casino now has 17 states and Quebec on its excluded list, including the following: Alabama, Arizona, Connecticut, Delaware, Idaho, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maryland, Mississippi, Michigan, Montana, New Jersey, New York, Nevada, Tennessee, Washington, and West Virginia.

The Thai Senate Has Rejected a Casino Bill, Citing Social/Security Issues

This decision aligns with Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul’s thought process, which is that while tourism is important, it shouldn’t compromise factors such as social and safety.