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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.
Casino
December 12, 2025
Ex-Indiana Gaming Lawyer Asks Trump to Pardon Him as Old Scandal Pops Up
John S. Keeler, who used to be a state lawmaker and a big-time casino lawyer, is back in the news. He is trying to get Donald Trump to pardon him. Clemency Push by Ex-Gaming Official Draws Fresh Attention The request by Keeler can be seen on the US Department of Justice‘s list of people asking […]
Casino
December 12, 2025
US Judge Allows Lawsuit Over Roblox Gambling to Continue
A federal judge in California has decided not to throw out claims against Boris Said Jr., who started the now-closed betting website RBLXWild. This decision paves the way for a combined lawsuit to go ahead. The lawsuit claims that kids were tempted to bet Robux, the fake money used on the Roblox platform. Federal Judge […]
Industry
December 11, 2025
Gemini Gets CFTC Approval Paving the Way for US Prediction Market Launch
Gemini Space Station has overcome a big regulatory challenge in the United States, gaining the Commodity Futures Trading Commission’s go-ahead to function as a designated contract market. This decision brings an end to a review process that lasted several years and puts the company in a position to roll out a regulated prediction market platform […]
Industry
December 11, 2025
California Tribes Rally as Prediction Markets Spread in the State
California’s tribal leaders are stepping up their efforts to tackle the quick growth of prediction markets, meeting this week in San Diego to plan their legal and political moves to slow down, or maybe even halt, the prediction markets’ growth. These talks happen just after Fanatics launched its prediction market in the state, with FanDuel […]
Business
December 10, 2025
Paramount’s Surprise Strike on Warner Bros Rattles US Sportsbooks
Paramount’s unexpected move to skip Warner Bros Discovery‘s bosses and reach out to shareholders has changed a tense takeover battle into a real worry for the betting industry. What started as a normal bidding war has become a mad dash with direct effects on live-betting websites, real-time data streams, and the media channels that bookmakers […]
Casino
December 10, 2025
Nevada Aims to Make Casino Exclusion-List Alerts Faster
Nevada’s casino regulators want to strengthen how gambling houses react when they spot someone from the state’s infamous exclusion list, nicknamed the Black Book, in a gaming area. At a Tuesday workshop, the Nevada Gaming Control Board (NGCB) officials shared suggested changes to make sure casinos tell the authorities right away when they see a […]
Casino
December 9, 2025
Bally’s Boosts Financing to Advance New York Casino Plans
Bally’s Corporation has taken a big step to secure its New York State casino dreams, revealing a bigger financing package that increases its total loan commitments to $1.1 billion. Bally’s Taps Private Credit Providers for Expanded Multi-Layer Loan Deal The updated agreement, detailed in a new commitment letter that replaces an earlier deal from mid-2025, […]
Industry
December 9, 2025
Nevada Officials Set to Review Sportsbook Permits for Boomer’s and Caesars
Boomer’s and Caesars plan to present their newest growth strategies to Nevada officials this month, signaling another change in the state’s rival sports betting scene. Both companies are set to meet with the Nevada Gaming Commission on December 18 after getting initial backing from the Gaming Control Board. Boomer’s Targets Tonopah as Next Step in […]
Casino
December 8, 2025
Federal Review Throws Vallejo Casino Plan into Question
The $700 million casino project planned for Vallejo’s northern outskirts faces fresh doubt as federal officials suggest its earlier approval might not be legitimate. US Interior Fast-Tracks Inquiry into Scotts Valley Gaming Rights The US Department of the Interior has told the Scotts Valley Band of Pomo Indians it will speed up its ongoing review […]
Casino
December 8, 2025
Massachusetts Towns Get Ready for Financial Troubles as Casino Cash Runs Out
Cities and towns in Massachusetts that have big casinos or are next to them are getting ready for big financial problems. Local Budgets Strain as State Again Diverts Casino Mitigation Money This is happening because lawmakers have taken money away from a special fund. This fund was made to help these places deal with the […]
