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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
September 17, 2025
Las Vegas Starts Big Sales Push to Fight Tourism Slump
Las Vegas plans to launch its first city-wide discount program to spark visitor interest after tourism numbers have dropped for months. Las Vegas Aims to Draw Visitors with Big City-Wide Discounts The Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority (LVCVA) says “The Fabulous 5-Day Sale” will run from September 22 to September 26, offering short-term deals […]
Sports
September 16, 2025
Better Collective Introduces AI Betting Tool to Keep Users Engaged
Better Collective has unveiled Playbook, an AI-driven betting product that aims to transform how fans bet and how sportsbooks keep them coming back. The digital sports media group based in Copenhagen and drawing about 450 million monthly visits across its brands, launched the tool in the US on September 3, right before the NFL season […]
Blockchain
September 16, 2025
DOJ Wants to Take $5M in Bitcoin Connected to SIM-Swap Attacks
The US Department of Justice (DOJ) has started a civil forfeiture action to take over $5 million in Bitcoin that investigators believe thieves stole through planned SIM-swap attacks on cryptocurrency owners across the country. SIM-Swap Hackers Accused of Laundering Millions in Bitcoin via Casino Accounts Federal prosecutors claim the thefts happened between October 2022 and […]
Sports
September 16, 2025
Prediction Markets Face Legal Uncertainty as US States and Courts Weigh In
The debate continues about whether prediction markets should have permission to offer contracts linked to sports events. This issue might need Congress, the US Supreme Court, or coordinated state-level decisions to step in and resolve it. For now, the legal scene remains unclear. This creates both risks and chances for companies in this field. Legal […]
Sports
September 15, 2025
Massachusetts Sues Kalshi Over Alleged Unlawful Sports Betting
Massachusetts has launched a civil lawsuit against Kalshi, a prediction market platform. The state claims the company runs what boils down to unlicensed sports betting under the guise of “event contracts.” Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell filed the case on Friday in Suffolk Superior Court. The lawsuit aims to stop Kalshi’s sports markets in Massachusetts […]
Industry
September 15, 2025
Curaçao Regulator Takes BC.Game License Revocation Off Public List
The Curaçao Gaming Authority (CGA) has taken an unexpected action by removing BC.Game‘s parent company, Small House B.V., and another operator, Rabidi N.V., from its public list of canceled licenses. This move has started discussions in the industry about the possibility that both operators might be getting ready to come back with new setups. BC.Game […]
Industry
September 15, 2025
Lawmakers Try Again to End Federal Sports Betting Tax
A group of senators from both parties wants to get rid of an old federal tax on sports betting. They say this rule does not work anymore and makes it harder for legal betting companies to compete. Senators Revive WAGER Act to Scrap Federal Sports Betting Taxes Sen. Catherine Cortez Masto from Nevada and Sen. […]
Casino
September 12, 2025
Baton Rouge Woman Faces Arrest for Scam Tied to Casino Money Laundering
Baton Rouge officials claim a 27-year-old woman ran a plot to steal over $100,000 from a nearby credit union before trying to launder the money through L’Auberge Casino. Officials Connect Baton Rouge Resident to Credit Union Swindle and Casino Winnings The East Baton Rouge Sheriff’s Office reports that they arrested Ashana K. Webb this week. […]
Poker
September 12, 2025
Haddam Woman Dodges Jail in Animal Abuse Cases Spanning Multiple States
A woman from Connecticut accused of pretending to be a professional dog trainer and mistreating several animals, with one dying, has agreed to a plea deal that keeps her out of prison for now. Middletown Court Sentences Haddam Woman to Probation Court documents reveal that Josephine M. Ragland, 29, from Haddam, admitted guilt on August […]
Legal
September 12, 2025
FanDuel Class Action in California Withdrawn but Might Come Back
A legal fight over FanDuel’s daily fantasy sports contests in California has stopped for now after the plaintiff chose to drop the case, but the lawsuit could start up again. Experts Guess Settlement Talks After California Player Drops FanDuel Class Action Martin Beltran, who lives in California, started the class action in July. He said […]
