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Silvia Pavlof
WriterAn expert in industry analysis, Silvia closely tracks global mergers, acquisitions, and transitions in corporate strategy. She investigates market consolidation and competitive dynamics. Her sharp financial insights help executives and investors decode complex structural shifts, empowering them to navigate high-stakes deals and capitalize on emerging industry trends worldwide.
Casino
January 30, 2026
Las Vegas Tourism Falls in 2025 but Major Events Set Stage for Recovery
Las Vegas saw about 38.5 million tourists in 2025, showing a clear drop in overall travel to the city and the lowest yearly total since the comeback after the pandemic started in 2021. This number was 7.5% less than in 2024 and stayed far below the highest point reached before the pandemic in 2019. Weaker […]
Industry
January 30, 2026
NCPG Launches New National Gambling Support Line
The National Council on Problem Gambling (NCPG) has started using a new nationwide helpline number, 1-800-MY-RESET, to make support for gambling-related problems easier to access and remember. People across the United States can now call this number at any time to get professional help with gambling issues. Updated National Gambling Helpline Aims to Break Barriers […]
Sports
January 29, 2026
Webull Drops Fees for Super Bowl Betting Markets
Webull has grown its event-based trading options by cutting brokerage fees on prediction contracts linked to the Super Bowl. This change happens as the online investing platform keeps expanding in regulated betting markets through its team-up with Kalshi, an exchange approved by the Commodity Futures Trading Commission. Webull Brings Market-Style Trading to Sports Through this […]
Industry
January 29, 2026
Virginia Lawmakers Push New Rules and Taxes for Fantasy Sports Industry
Virginia lawmakers are taking steps to change how daily fantasy sports companies do business in the state. Delegate Paul Krizek introduced House Bill 145, which just passed its first test. A House subcommittee voted to send the bill to the Appropriations Committee, with all members in favor. Virginia Lawmakers Target Fantasy Sports With New Taxes […]
Casino
January 28, 2026
Catawba Two Kings Casino’s First Phase Close to Opening in North Carolina
The Catawba Indian Nation is getting ready to open the first part of its big casino project in Kings Mountain, North Carolina, in late winter 2026. The tribe’s leaders said the ground floor of the main casino building should start running in February or March. Catawba Two Kings Resort Begins Transition from Temporary to Full […]
Industry
January 28, 2026
UK Plans to Boost Gambling Regulator Fees as Budget Tightens
The UK government has started asking the public what they think about raising the fees that gambling companies pay for licenses. This move aims to help the UK Gambling Commission stay afloat as it costs more to regulate the industry. New UK Consultation Outlines Tiered Gambling Licence Fee Increases The Department for Culture, Media and […]
Casino
January 27, 2026
Casino Money Tied to Lawmakers Pushing Gambling Tax Break
A look at federal fundraising records shows that some members of Congress who have gotten big bucks from the gambling industry are now backing laws that casinos want. Lawmakers Seek to Let Gamblers Fully Deduct Losses Once Again The politicians, Nevada Reps. Susie Lee, Steven Horsford, Mark Amodei, and Dina Titus, want to bring back […]
Sports
January 27, 2026
Colorado Bettors Back Broncos as Super Bowl LX Odds Take Shape
NFL playoff season sparked a betting frenzy across Colorado, with many fans showing unwavering support for the Denver Broncos despite slim chances and challenging opponents. In Black Hawk casinos, fans placed bets on their home team ranging from small amounts to hefty sums, showing hope that often goes beyond the numbers. $25K Broncos Bet Highlights […]
Industry
January 26, 2026
Nebraska Considers Changes to Gambling Addiction Program as Funding Shrinks
Nebraska might soon change how it deals with gambling addiction. This shift links to Governor Jim Pillen’s budget plan. The proposal aims to get rid of the Nebraska Commission on Problem Gambling. Its duties would then move to the state’s Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS). Nebraska Plans Major Reduction in Gambling Treatment Budget […]
Industry
January 26, 2026
Iowa Targets Prediction Markets with Steep Fees and New Taxes
Iowa lawmakers have put forward a far-reaching plan that would change how prediction market platforms work in the state. Senate File 2085 aims to bring these booming trading services under state control, adding expensive licensing rules, a new tax system, and big changes to how the state taxes trader earnings. Iowa Looks to Boost State […]
