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RG.org Took Part in Key Responsible Gambling Conference

RG.org took part in the 2025 National Conference on Gambling Addiction, reinforcing its commitment to transparency and responsible betting practices.

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07/23/2025

Sergey Demidov

RG.org Took Part in Key Responsible Gambling Conference

RG Announces Rebranding to Emphasize Commitment to Responsible Betting Education

New York, NY, September 19, 2024 – Our platform, RG , is announcing its rebranding in response to recent concerns regarding the name of our website. Since our

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09/20/2024

Sol Fayerman-Hansen

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Kentucky Sportsbooks Earn $22.3M on $174.8M Handle in June 2025

Kentucky sportsbooks posted $174.8M handle and $22.3M revenue in June 2025, as the state’s young market faced its first summer slowdown.

Emotional Fedorov Says “I Was Always a Red Wing” as No. 91 Heads to Rafters

Sergei Fedorov says Detroit’s decision to retire his No. 91 “took his breath away” as the Red Wings prepare to honor him during their centennial season.

7 min read

08/20/2025

Sergey Demidov

Emotional Fedorov Says “I Was Always a Red Wing” as No. 91 Heads to Rafters

Virginia Sports Betting Handle Hits $477.8M in June 2025, Up 15% Year-over-Year

Virginia bettors wagered $477.8M in June 2025. Revenue hit $57.1M, taxes $8.67M, up 15% year-over-year despite a summer slowdown.

Habs Prospect Handel Talks Draft, Goals For Next Season

Canadiens prospect Carlos Handel reflects on being drafted and outlines his goals for growth, leadership, and development heading into next season.

11 min read

08/19/2025

Blain Potvin

Habs Prospect Handel Talks Draft, Goals For Next Season

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Paruyr Shahbazyan started his business career as an entrepreneur in 2000. Over 13 years, he learned business and leadership, which laid the foundation for his career.

In 2013, Paruyr entered the sports and betting industry as the founder and president of Bookmaker Rating, an online media platform he led until 2020. The platform focuses on in-depth analysis and insights in sports betting and has gained a reputation for quality content.

In 2022, Paruyr co-founded Azuro, a decentralized betting protocol. This shows his commitment to technology in the sports betting space. Through all these experiences, Paruyr has been shaping and influencing the betting industry, setting new trends and standards.

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