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Silvia Pavlof
AuthorSilvia has dabbled in all sorts of writing – from content writing for social media to movie scripts. She has a Bachelor's in Screenwriting and experience in marketing and producing documentary films. With her background as a customer support agent within the gambling industry, she brings valuable insight to the Gambling News writers’ team.
Prediction Markets
February 23, 2026
Fanatics Suit Over Exec Exit Reveals Kalshi Investments
A legal clash between merchandising and betting giant Fanatics and prediction-market platform Polymarket has ended quietly in settlement, but court filings tied to the dispute have exposed new details about competition and strategy in the changing sports-prediction sector. Fanatics Challenge to Polymarket Hire Ends in Settlement The conflict centered on former Fanatics executive Ari Borod, […]
Prediction Markets
February 23, 2026
Tradeweb Partners with Kalshi to Bring Prediction Markets to Institutions
Tradeweb Markets has formed a strategic alliance with Kalshi aimed at introducing prediction-market intelligence to a broader base of institutional investors. This reflects growing interest in event-driven financial signals across global markets. Tradeweb–Kalshi Deal Signals Growing Institutional Demand for Forecast Data Under the arrangement, Tradeweb will integrate Kalshi’s event-based probability data into its electronic trading […]
Sports
February 20, 2026
South Carolina Sports Betting Bill Faces Political Hurdles
Lawmakers in South Carolina are again weighing whether to permit online sports wagering, reopening a debate that has lingered for years in one of the few remaining states without legalized betting. Lawmakers Push Regulated Sports Betting to Keep Funds In-State The proposal, known as Senate Bill 444, would establish a regulated market overseen by a […]
Sports
February 20, 2026
Guardians Pitchers’ Betting Lawsuit Might Move to October
The federal fraud lawsuit against Cleveland pitchers Emmanuel Clase and Luis Ortiz could be delayed until the baseball season ends, after both players pleaded not guilty in New York this week. Farm-Animal Code Words Surface in Baseball Fraud Probe At a hearing in Brooklyn, US District Judge Kiyo A. Matsumoto hinted that the trial now […]
Sports
February 19, 2026
Rush Street Interactive Ends Banner Year with Q4 Gains
Rush Street Interactive posted its best yearly results ever after wrapping up 2025 with an all-time high revenue, growing profits, and ongoing growth of its online casino customer base across North and South America. RSI Revenue Tops $1.1B as Earnings Accelerate in 2025 The online betting and gaming company brought in about $1.13 billion in […]
Industry
February 19, 2026
Illinois Lawmakers Consider Plan to Boost Gambling Addiction Support
Illinois legislators are getting ready to look at a proposal that would officially include gambling-related problems in the state’s current addiction treatment system. Supporters say this could make it easier for thousands of residents to get help. Illinois Bill Seeks to Classify Gambling Disorder as Addiction Julie Morrison introduced the measure, which is set to […]
Casino
February 18, 2026
Virginia Senate Backs Online Casinos With 2027 Launch Delay
The Virginia Senate has given a narrow nod to a bill that could bring regulated online casino gaming to the state, but any launch would have to wait for a few years. Revised Virginia iGaming Plan Adds Safeguards and Pushes Start Date Democratic senator Mamie Locke put forward the proposal, which just squeaked by after […]
Prediction Markets
February 18, 2026
CFTC Backs Prediction Markets as US States Fight Back
The US derivatives watchdog is stepping up to defend prediction markets as legal fights with state authorities heat up. Michael Selig, who heads the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), said the agency filed a brief supporting Crypto.com in a case at the Ninth US Circuit Court of Appeals. This move points to a wider push […]
Sports
February 17, 2026
Campaigns for Legal Online Sports Betting Gain Ground in Nebraska
Moves to bring regulated online sports betting to Nebraska have reached a new stage after state officials gave the green light to the final text of two public petitions paving the way to start collecting signatures. WarHorse Casinos-Backed Push Targets 2026 Online Betting Referendum The push backed by operators like WarHorse Casinos, seeks to put […]
Sports
February 17, 2026
France Warns About Gambling Ads Before 2026 World Cup
France’s gambling watchdog, the Autorité Nationale des Jeux (ANJ), has voiced worry about a possible flood of betting ads before the FIFA World Cup 2026. It cautions that too much exposure might boost risks for people prone to gambling problems. Hydration Breaks Spark Fresh Debate on Gambling Ads As it looked over companies’ marketing plans […]
