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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.
Sports
January 23, 2026
Study Shows Stars Do Not Convince US Residents to Gamble
Celebrities still show up a lot in US gambling ads, but new findings hint their pull might not be as strong as companies wish. New survey results from YouGov point out that while well-known faces can make active betters notice more, they shift overall views on gambling brands and might even make some folks question […]
Casino
January 23, 2026
UK Confirms Higher Taxes on Online Gambling in Budget Overhaul
The UK government has announced big tax hikes for online gambling companies, after MPs and the Treasury Committee pushed for this change for months. The Chancellor’s latest Budget includes these new rules, which the Treasury now supports. Once rolled out, these measures should bring in over GBP 1 billion ($1.3 billion) for public funds. Online […]
Sports
January 22, 2026
Betting Markets Rattle Sportsbook Stocks During NFL Playoffs
Stock prices of big US sports betting firms took a nosedive in mid-January. New data showed rising competition from prediction market platforms during the NFL season’s busiest weeks. Traditional Sportsbooks Stumble as Kalshi, Polymarket Gain Ground DraftKings and Flutter Entertainment, which owns FanDuel, saw their shares drop. Investors reacted to hints that old-school sportsbooks might […]
Casino
January 22, 2026
Brain Implant Study in China Linked to Rise in Gambling Addiction
A medical test in China examining brain implants as a way to treat opioid addiction has come under fire after multiple participants reported big changes in how they act, with uncontrollable gambling showing up as one of the most harmful results. Patients Report Gambling Addiction After China’s Brain Stimulation Trial The nationwide experiment conducted from […]
Sports
January 21, 2026
Mike Repole Gets Ready to Take US Horse Racing to Court
Mike Repole, a well-known Thoroughbred owner and rich businessman, has started to set up a big lawsuit that could put many US horse racing groups under the legal microscope. Repole said he has officially told some of the sport’s most powerful organizations that he is preparing to sue. He sees this as a last-ditch try […]
Sports
January 21, 2026
Tennessee’s Only Homegrown Sportsbook Exits the Market
Tennessee’s Action 24/7, the state-owned and licensed online sportsbook, has stopped operations, ending its five-year run in Tennessee’s regulated betting market. Nashville-Based Sportsbook Shuts Down, Leaving Ten Licensed Operators The Nashville-based company posted a notice on its website saying it would stop taking bets right away. The company assured customers that it would settle and […]
Sports
January 20, 2026
Hawthorne’s Racing Stoppage Continues for Third Weekend
Harness racing at Hawthorne Race Course has stopped for a third straight weekend, extending a disruption that has Illinois horsemen waiting to get over a million dollars in owed prize money and creating new doubts about what is next for the track. Over $1M in Purses Frozen After Hawthorne Bank Account Locked The shutdown comes […]
Casino
January 20, 2026
Maryland Lawmakers Try Again to Close Down Sweepstakes Casinos
Maryland politicians have started another attempt to get rid of online sweepstakes casinos, introducing two matching bills right as the 2026 session began. Twin Bills Seek Crackdown on Interactive Sweepstakes Casinos in Maryland The proposals, House Bill 295 and Senate Bill 112, aim to ban interactive gaming platforms that use multi-currency systems where players can […]
Casino
January 19, 2026
Nevada Lawmakers Fight DHS Plan They Claim Hurts Tourism
Nevada’s federal lawmakers are asking the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to reconsider a suggested revamp of entry rules for international travelers. They caution that the plan might worsen the state’s economic troubles and put off much-needed tourists. Nevada Officials Raise Alarm Over Stricter Entry Requirements for Tourists In a letter to Homeland Security Secretary […]
Industry
January 19, 2026
Nevada Gives New Instructions on Online Gambling Across Borders
Nevada‘s main gambling watchdog has sent out new guidelines to its license holders asking them to be more careful when they take part in online betting activities outside the state. The update, which came out on Friday evening from the Nevada Gaming Control Board, highlights how fast digital betting is growing and the legal gray […]
