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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 31, 2025
Hard Rock Bet Brings Slot-Like Games to Florida
Hard Rock Bet has made a daring move in Florida’s online gaming scene by rolling out a new type of betting that mixes sports wagering with casino gameplay. The company has unveiled a set of games called Games Powered by Past Motor Races — a product that looks like slot machines but falls under the […]
Sports
October 30, 2025
MLB Takes Action to Stop “Micro Prop” Betting in Ohio
Major League Baseball is working to limit “micro prop” betting, bets on specific in-game events, due to rising worries about professional sports integrity. Ohio Governor Mike DeWine said league officials told him they were about to finalize deals with most big betting companies to remove these types of wagers from baseball markets. Governor DeWine Warns […]
Casino
October 30, 2025
Las Vegas Experiences Tourism and Gambling Dip in September
The economic heart of Las Vegas slowed down in September as both gambling income and tourist numbers dropped compared to the same month in the previous year. Even with this setback, experts and residents still believe the city’s ongoing growth will continue. Nevada Casinos See September Dip but Still Cross $1B Mark The Nevada Gaming […]
Industry
October 29, 2025
Gambling Industry Faces Pushback as BGC Boss Downplays Social Harm Concerns
The leader of Britain’s main betting industry group has come under fire after telling MPs that gambling does not cause “social problems.” Grainne Hurst, who runs the Betting and Gaming Council (BGC), said this to the Treasury select committee this week, asking the government not to hike taxes on gambling in next month’s budget. Industry […]
Industry
October 29, 2025
Ex-Paddy Power Boss Wants Higher Gambling Taxes to Limit Addictive Betting
Stewart Kenny, who started and used to run Paddy Power, thinks gambling companies should pay more taxes. He believes this would stop them from pushing harmful betting practices. Ex-Paddy Power Boss Admits Regret, Pushes for Tougher Taxes on Gambling Industry Kenny spoke to MPs on the Treasury Committee this week. He told them bookies now […]
Industry
October 29, 2025
Nevada Regulators Deny Rio Executive’s Gaming License Due to Ethics Issues
Last week, Nevada regulators turned down a gaming license for a top executive from Dreamscape Companies Inc., which owns the Rio Hotel & Casino. They raised questions about his honesty and past work behavior. This decision throws John Eder’s future into doubt in Nevada‘s strict gaming world. Eder serves as Dreamscape’s president and chief financial […]
Business
October 28, 2025
Old Math Hides Real Effect of Pennsylvania’s Casino-Backed Property Tax Cuts
For almost two decades, Pennsylvania homeowners have seen their property taxes go down thanks to money from casinos. This year, over $1 billion will go out to lower local school taxes, the most since the program started. However, people are asking if the 20-year-old math used to figure out these payments still matches what is […]
Sports
October 28, 2025
Arkansas Attorney General Calls Prediction Markets Unlawful Gambling
Arkansas Attorney General Tim Griffin has decided that online prediction markets without a state gaming license are breaking Arkansas law. He gave this official opinion on October 23, 2025, answering State Senator Bryan King‘s question about the legality of companies like Kalshi, which allow users to bet on future events. Arkansas AG: Platforms Like Kalshi […]
Casino
October 28, 2025
UAE Approves Single Online Gaming License for Each Emirate
The United Arab Emirates is getting ready to make a big move to grow its regulated gaming industry. The country’s General Commercial Gaming Regulatory Authority (GCGRA) will roll out a plan to allow one online gaming license in each emirate. This approach mirrors the current system for land-based casinos, where each emirate can have one […]
Sports
October 27, 2025
Crypto.com to Stop Nevada Sports Prediction Markets Due to Legal Fight
Crypto.com plans to stop its sports event prediction market activities in Nevada on November 3, after a recent federal court ruling against the company. This move marks a big step in an ongoing legal fight about whether sports-based prediction contracts fall under federal commodities law or Nevada’s tough gambling rules. Nevada Orders Crypto.com to Suspend […]
