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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.
Poker
October 22, 2025
Poker Pro Faces Sentencing for Threatening Judge and Tournament Executive
A big name in poker circles finds himself in hot water in Las Vegas. He stands accused of making online threats against a judge and a top official of the World Poker Tour. Poker Champion Jordan Cristos Jailed After Admitting to Cyberstalking Judge Jordan Cristos, a 38-year-old poker pro who has won over $3 million […]
Casino
October 22, 2025
Video Gambling Magnate Joins Republican Contest for Illinois Governor
Rick Heidner, a rich real estate investor and video gaming businessman from Barrington Hills, has now jumped into the Republican primary race to become Illinois governor. His campaign paperwork filed with the Illinois State Board of Elections adds another name to an already packed GOP lineup before the March 2026 primary. Video Gaming Tycoon Rick […]
Sports
October 22, 2025
DraftKings Moves into Prediction Markets by Buying Railbird
DraftKings has bought Railbird Technologies Inc. and its subsidiary Railbird Exchange, taking a big step into the regulated prediction market world. DraftKings Uses Railbird’s CFTC License to Create Event-Trading App The Boston-based gaming company shared the news on Tuesday, highlighting that Railbird’s tech and federal licenses will be the foundation for its new product, DraftKings […]
Sports
October 21, 2025
New Jersey Player Sues BetMGM for Changing Contest Rules to Help VIP Gambler
A New Jersey resident has sued BetMGM claiming the online casino giant changed the rules of a digital slot competition while it was ongoing to help a favored customer. The case, which brings up issues about safeguarding consumers in online gambling, will have oral arguments in January 2026 before the Superior Court of New Jersey […]
Casino
October 21, 2025
Virginia Lawmakers Take Another Look at Plans for Gaming Commission
Virginia lawmakers are taking another look at the idea to create a central authority to oversee the state’s expanding gambling industry. During a subcommittee meeting on Monday, officials talked about the possibility to form the Virginia Gaming Commission, an idea that has come up again after years of discussion. Casino Operators Brief Lawmakers on Community […]
Industry
October 21, 2025
Families Detained and Children Restrained During FBI Gambling Probe in Idaho
A family day out at La Catedral Arena on Sunday afternoon turned into chaos when federal and local law enforcement agencies swarmed the small-town racetrack. Officials said this was part of a big probe into illegal horse betting. Immigration Fears Rise After FBI’s 200-Agent Raid on Small-Town Racetrack The arena, in Wilder, a country town […]
Casino
October 20, 2025
Steve Cohen’s Queens Casino Project to Bring in $33B in Tax Revenue
The much-awaited Metropolitan Park plan, a team effort between New York Mets owner Steve Cohen and Hard Rock International, has taken a big step forward. The team behind the project turned in an extra application to the New York State Gaming Facility Location Board before the October 14 cutoff, standing by their $8 billion vision […]
Casino
October 20, 2025
Small Businesses Ask Lawmakers to Shield Skill Games from Big Taxes
About a hundred small business owners, vendors, and community backers met at the Hershey Italian Lodge this week to ask for fair rules and sensible taxes on Pennsylvania’s skill games. The event, part rally and part town debate, showed how these machines have become a cash boost for local establishments trying to keep their doors […]
Sports
October 20, 2025
Federal Probe Expands into College Basketball Betting Scheme
Federal and NCAA investigators are stepping up their investigation into what they think is a planned gambling operation targeting men’s college basketball games during the 2024–2025 season. String of Odd Bets Across US Hints at Potential Game-Fixing Ring Reports from inside sportsbooks and integrity alerts show a pattern of weird bets placed over six weeks, […]
Casino
October 17, 2025
Las Vegas Tourism Boss Sees Big Growth Coming
Las Vegas is bouncing back after a slow summer, and tourism chiefs say the next 15 months could bring a big turnaround for the city’s visitor economy. Talking to the NAIOP Southern Nevada development group on Thursday, Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority (LVCVA) CEO Steve Hill shot down talk that the city’s tourist appeal […]
