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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 16, 2026
NCAA Calls for Federal Halt on College Sports Betting Markets
The NCAA has stepped up its fight against new betting platforms, asking federal regulators to stop trading linked to college sports until stricter national rules are in place. NCAA Warns Prediction Markets Endanger Student-Athletes This request, made official in a letter this week to Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) head Michael S. Selig, shows increasing […]
Sports
January 16, 2026
Georgia Lawmakers Try Again to Push Lottery-Run Mobile Sports Betting
Georgia‘s ongoing argument about sports betting has popped up again, as a well-known bill came back to the legislature when the 2026 session began. House Bill 910, which Representative Matt Hatchett first brought up in 2025, is now in front of lawmakers after it got stuck last year. The bill has moved to the House […]
Sports
January 15, 2026
AGA And IGA Ask Congress to Limit Sports Prediction Market Contracts
Two major players in the US betting world are stepping up their efforts to convince lawmakers to act. They warn that sports-themed prediction markets without proper oversight now look a lot like full-blown betting operations. Call Intensifies for Congress to Rein in Prediction Market Sports Contracts This week, the American Gaming Association (AGA) and the […]
Industry
January 15, 2026
Bill Aims to Stop Abortion Providers from Getting Casino-Related Donations
A plan moving forward in New Hampshire’s State House has triggered heated discussion about whether groups that provide abortions should still qualify for funds generated through the state’s charitable gaming system. House Bill Targets Abortion Clinics’ Eligibility for Casino Donations The proposal, introduced as House Bill 1338, would change current law so that any nonprofit […]
Casino
January 14, 2026
Estonia Rushes to Fix Tax Error That Lets Online Casinos Off The Hook
A drafting mistake in Estonia’s new gambling tax law has created an unexpected gap that allows internet casino operators to avoid paying taxes in 2026, leading lawmakers to plan fixes. The error came to light after the bill had gone through the Riigikogu and gotten the president’s approval late last year. Clerical Slip Exempts Online […]
Casino
January 14, 2026
Two Ex-Met Cops Get Suspended Sentences for SA Casino Attack
A pair of former Metropolitan Police officers walked free after a nighttime sexual assault at a popular central London gambling spot. The attack, which happened in the Hippodrome Casino‘s rooftop bar, has put police misconduct back in the spotlight and sparked debate about safety in busy nightlife areas where drinking, crowds, and gambling come together. […]
Casino
January 13, 2026
BetRivers Raises Illinois Minimum Bet as Tax Pressures Change Market
BetRivers has increased the minimum stake for online sports bets in Illinois to $5. This is their second change in under a year. It shows how new state and city taxes are changing betting habits across the area. The move happens as operators deal with rules that have made low-value bets more expensive to offer. […]
Casino
January 13, 2026
Grand Island Casino Bomb Threat Turns Out to Be Fake
Police in Grand Island looked into what seemed like a big threat at the Grand Island Casino Resort on Sunday afternoon, but found out the scary call was not real. Cops say this event, which for a short time made people leave the building and led to a careful security check, was a classic example […]
Sports
January 12, 2026
Tennessee Escalates Clash with Prediction Markets
Tennessee authorities have intensified their campaign against sports-related prediction markets, directing Kalshi, Polymarket, and Crypto.com to cut off access for state residents and unwind all sports event positions by the end of January. The orders, delivered in letters dated January 9, accuse the companies of operating wagering products without meeting the state’s licensing and consumer-protection […]
Industry
January 12, 2026
House Rules Panel Stops FAIR BET Act as 2026 Gambling Tax Change Approaches
A new effort in Washington to bring back full deductions for gambling losses has hit another big snag, leaving bettors and industry groups ready for a tax scene that changes a lot in 2026. Effort to Add FAIR BET Act to Defense Bill Fails in House Rules Committee The latest problem happened when the House […]
