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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.
Lottery
December 17, 2025
Lottery Winner Named as Suspected IRA Driver in 1988 Killing
A new investigation into one of the most infamous murders during the Troubles, a prolonged period of conflict in Northern Ireland, has resulted in reporters identifying a former lottery millionaire as a suspected participant in the attack. Operation Kenova Connects Late Millionaire to IRA Murder Plot Joe Clarke, who won over GBP 10 million ($13.4 […]
Casino
December 17, 2025
SNL’s Suspected AI Image Sparks Outrage Among Devoted Viewers
A quick visual during a recent “Weekend Update” segment has caused an unexpectedly strong response from Saturday Night Live watchers. Many think the show brought AI into its production. Questionable Casino Graphic on SNL Draws Scrutiny From Fans The uproar focuses on a still picture shown as Colin Jost and Michael Che told a political […]
Casino
December 16, 2025
Ontario Bets on Casino Growth in Niagara Tourism Overhaul
Ontario has shown a new tourism strategy for Niagara Falls that puts casino growth at the heart of the region’s next growth stage. The Destination Niagara Strategy lays out a plan worth billions to boost visitor numbers while beefing up gaming, entertainment, and hospitality linked to the casino industry. Province Considers Expanding Casinos to Boost […]
Casino
December 16, 2025
MGM Begins Paying Out After Big Data Breach Deal
MGM Resorts International has started to pay people affected by two major cyber attacks, after wrapping up a $45 million class-action settlement in January. These payments mark the end of a long legal battle stemming from breaches that exposed personal information of millions of customers. Cyberattacks Cost MGM Millions and Exposed Data of 37M People […]
Poker
December 15, 2025
US Gambling Tax Change Leads Erik Seidel to Consider Cutting Back on Poker
A big shift in US gambling tax laws has an impact on the poker world, with Hall of Famer Erik Seidel hinting it might force him to cut down his career a lot. The long-time professional, known as one of the best players ever, says the new rule could make playing tournaments full-time too costly […]
Casino
December 15, 2025
Ozarks Casino Supporters Try Again With $20M Plan for 2026 Vote
People who want to build a state-controlled casino at the Lake of the Ozarks are getting ready for another statewide push after Missouri voters said no to their idea last year. This time, the group claims it has picked up lessons from its past mistakes and is putting more money and a new game plan […]
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 […]
