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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
October 6, 2025
Bally’s Bronx Casino Progress Pushes Trump’s Company Toward a Big Payday
Bally’s Corporation has taken another step to bring a $4 billion casino complex to the Bronx, gaining crucial backing from a local advisory group this week. This decision keeps the project in the running for New York’s competitive race for three downstate casino permits and sets up the Trump Organization to receive $175 million. Bally’s […]
Casino
October 3, 2025
Ras Al Khaimah Announces “Wynn Boulevard” to Connect Casino Resort with Dubai
Ras Al Khaimah has confirmed its plan for a major new road, Wynn Boulevard, which will act as the main link between the soon-to-open Wynn Al Marjan Island resort and other parts of the UAE. Officials unveiled the boulevard during the kickoff of Marjan Beach, a large residential project located next to the casino site. […]
Casino
October 3, 2025
Las Vegas Job Market Struggles as Tourism Declines
Las Vegas faces one of the highest unemployment rates among major metropolitan areas in the country, highlighting continued problems in the city’s tourism-based economy. Nevada Expert Says Job Scene Unchanged Despite Lower Numbers The US Bureau of Labor Statistics reports that the region’s unemployment rate reached 5.6% in August, making it the fourth highest among […]
Industry
October 3, 2025
Former Casino Executive Tony Alamo Sr. Dies at 84
Antonio “Tony” Alamo Sr., who came to America from Cuba and worked his way up from a basic casino position to run some of the best-known properties in Las Vegas, has died at 84. His family said he passed away on October 2 with his loved ones by his side, after dealing with health issues […]
Industry
October 2, 2025
Europe Gets Closer to a Single Standard for Spotting Gambling Problems
Europe has taken a new step to unify safe gambling practices. National standardization groups have voted to support a draft European framework that aims to identify risky gambling behavior. CEN Greenlights Framework to Spot Risky Gambling Behaviour Across Europe The European Gaming and Betting Association (EGBA) first suggested this plan in 2022. Now, the European […]
Casino
October 2, 2025
Federal Reversal Casts Doubt on Alaska Tribal Gaming Projects
The US Department of the Interior has withdrawn a key legal interpretation that allowed Alaska tribes to operate casino-style gaming halls, putting the future of two newly established projects in limbo. Eklutna and Tlingit-Haida Casino Plans Unclear After Interior Department’s Move Deputy Interior Secretary Kate MacGregor issued the decision in a September 25 memo, stating […]
Poker
October 2, 2025
Two Men Deny Casino Poker Scam Charges in San Diego County
Two men charged with running a poker cheating operation at a pair of North County casinos have pleaded not guilty after prosecutors claimed they won over $30,000 using marked cards. San Diego Men Blamed for Fixing Poker Game with Marked Cards Vaagn Galustyan, 52, and Armin Martirosyan, 53, showed up on September 30 in San […]
Industry
October 1, 2025
Apple, Google and Meta Told to Handle Casino App Lawsuits
A US federal judge has decided that Apple, Google, and Meta must handle class-action lawsuits. These lawsuits claim they made money from illegal gambling through casino-like mobile apps. This decision is a blow to the tech companies, which tried to get rid of the claims by using protections under federal law. Judge Rejects Tech Giants’ […]
Casino
October 1, 2025
Four Casino Bids Move Forward in New York’s Heated License Competition
New York’s ongoing battle for three downstate casino permits has narrowed to four candidates, with proposals in Queens, the Bronx, and Yonkers now entering the last phase. This development follows a series of crucial community advisory panel votes that knocked out several well-known Manhattan projects and a Coney Island plan earlier this week. Resorts World […]
Industry
October 1, 2025
Florida Officials Break Up $24M Gambling Operation at Senior Center
State prosecutors revealed last week that a senior entertainment center just outside The Villages served as the center of a huge illegal gambling operation. This scheme channeled millions of dollars through fake businesses and offshore accounts. Florida Elders’ Hangout Uncovered as $24 Million Underground Casino The Fifth Judicial Circuit State Attorney’s Office teamed up with […]
