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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.
Lottery
May 15, 2026
Forgotten Pants Reveal $5.9M Lottery Win
An old pair of pants turned into a life-changing discovery for a New Jersey resident who found a multi-million-dollar lottery ticket in an unlikely place. $5.9M Lottery Prize in Back Pocket of Forgotten Pants A ticket for a winning Pick-6 worth $5.9 million had been sitting unnoticed for nearly a year after being purchased in […]
Prediction Markets
May 14, 2026
Polymarket Rolls out US iOS App after Months-Long Wait
Prediction market platform Polymarket has officially opened up its US exchange to iOS users without requiring invitation codes after a long rollout period. It is a big step in the company’s return to the American market after regulatory setbacks and operational delays. Polymarket Expands US Access Following Regulatory Comeback Apple users who download the app […]
Industry
May 14, 2026
UFC CEO Dana White Appeals to Trump on Gambling Tax Rule
UFC president and CEO Dana White has chimed in on the ongoing debate over US gambling taxation, urging Donald Trump to back changes to a controversial provision introduced last year. White reached out to the White House on May 11, formally asking for help to overturn a policy that restricts the amount of betting losses […]
Prediction Markets
May 13, 2026
Senate Takes Aim at Sports Prediction Markets
Lawmakers warn that the fast-growing prediction markets industry is starting to look like unregulated sports betting, as a nascent fight for the future of prediction markets in the United States heats up. Senator Adam Schiff Raises Concerns Over Sports Contracts on Prediction Platforms Democratic US Senator Adam Schiff noted that venues that do event-based contracts […]
Prediction Markets
May 13, 2026
Kentucky Sues Kalshi Over Alleged Gambling
Kalshi, a prediction market operator, has come under fire in a new lawsuit in Kentucky, which claims that its platform enables illegal gambling across the state. Kentucky Plaintiff Seeks Damages from Kalshi Over Alleged Bets The case was filed on May 11 in the US District Court for the Western District of Kentucky by resident […]
Business
May 12, 2026
Entain Calls for End to Sponsorship by Unlicensed Bookmakers
Entain’s call for the Independent Football Regulator (IFR) to take action on partnerships with unlicensed betting firms has cranked up the heat in the gambling sponsorship row in English soccer. Entain Says IFR Can Act Now on Unlicensed Betting Sponsors The operator, which owns big brands such as Ladbrokes and Coral, submitted its position during […]
Business
May 12, 2026
Flutter Eyes London Exit as It Focuses on the US
Flutter Entertainment is edging closer to a possible exit from the London Stock Exchange, posing another challenge for the UK’s financial markets as big companies continue to shift their gravitational pull to the United States. Flutter Considers London Exit Amid Strong US Growth The gambling group, which owns brands including Paddy Power and FanDuel, said […]
Casino
May 11, 2026
Nevada Court Considers Tax Fight with Travel Giants
A legal battle over hotel tax payments in Las Vegas is moving forward as a judge considers how much evidence can be collected in a case that could involve more than $1 billion. Judge Weighs Access to Key Evidence in Tax Dispute The case, which has returned to the Clark County District Court, involves allegations […]
Sports
May 11, 2026
AFL Investigates Gold Coast Suns Staffer over Links to Betting Company
The Australian Football League (AFL) has launched an integrity review into a Gold Coast Suns member amid concerns of links to a gambling business previously penalized by regulators. Gold Coast Suns Staff Member under Scrutiny for Okebet Involvement Mark Opie, a long-serving administrator who now works in a matchday capacity with the Gold Coast Suns, […]
Casino
May 8, 2026
Dollar Match Offer Draws Canadians to Las Vegas Casinos
A group of casinos in downtown Las Vegas is seeing a boost from Canadian visitors after launching a currency-matching promotion earlier this year that gives travelers a way to avoid bad exchange rates. 50,000 Canadians Use Vegas Casinos’ Currency Parity Offer The program, launched in January by Circa Resort & Casino, D Las Vegas, and […]
