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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 8, 2025
Washoe County Prosecutor Loses Job After Casino Lewdness Arrest
An incident at Reno’s Peppermill Resort Casino led to Kenneth Ching, a deputy district attorney in Washoe County, being fired. Authorities accused him of taking part in sexual activity in a public area. Washoe County Lawyer Arrested in Connection With Peppermill Exposure Incident Police documents describe officers responding to the scene at around 1:30 in […]
Industry
September 8, 2025
Entain Stock Jumps as Analysts Discuss New Strategic Moves
Entain Plc shares rose this week after analysts discussed new strategies for its US joint venture and broader M&A plans. The betting company based in London and co-owner of BetMGM with MGM Resorts International, became the best-performing stock on the FTSE 100 on Friday after Jefferies issued an optimistic report. Jefferies Remains Optimistic on Entain […]
Sports
September 5, 2025
NZ Sporting Bodies Warn of Funding Crisis Over Online Gambling Bill
Over 50 sporting groups in New Zealand have united to fight the Government’s planned Online Casino Gambling Bill. They claim it might rob grassroots sport of key resources. New Zealand Struggles to Balance Safe Gambling and Community Support Brooke van Velden, the Internal Affairs Minister, put forward the bill in June. It would allow up […]
Industry
September 5, 2025
India Hikes GST on Real Money Gaming and Betting to 40%
India’s Goods and Services Tax (GST) Council has given the green light to a big jump in taxes on activities like online real money gaming, casinos, lotteries, race clubs, and betting. The rate will climb from 28% to 40% starting September 22. This change is the second major update in less than two years. Gambling […]
Legal
September 5, 2025
Lucas Paquetá Plans on Suing FA After Betting Case Falls Apart
Lucas Paquetá is getting ready to sue the English Football Association (FA) after he was cleared in one of the biggest investigations in recent soccer history. The West Ham midfielder, who spent almost two years under suspicion of spot-fixing, is now thinking about making a multi-million-pound claim to get compensation. Outside Panel Throws Out Paquetá […]
Lottery
September 4, 2025
Powerball Jackpot Hits $1.7B as Winning Remains Elusive
The Powerball jackpot has surged to an extraordinary $1.7 billion after no ticket matched all six numbers in Wednesday night’s drawing. The prize now ranks as the third largest in American lottery history, behind only two jackpots that topped $1.7 billion and $2 billion in recent years. Next Powerball Draw Could Make History as Jackpot […]
Industry
September 4, 2025
Finnish Police Take Action Against Social Media Stars Promoting Gambling
Finland’s National Police Board (NPB) has stepped in again to stop social media personalities from promoting gambling. They have handed out new bans and slapped hefty fines on offenders. Two Social Media Stars Face €30K Penalties In May, the police banned two influencers from advertising gambling in Finland. This came after investigations showed their content […]
Sports
September 4, 2025
Kalshi Plans to Launch Parlay-Like Prediction Contracts Before NFL Season Starts
Kalshi is getting ready to grow its product range by adding parlay-like event contracts to its prediction market, which the federal government oversees. The company has sent paperwork to the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) asking for the green light to offer contracts that let users bet on several outcomes at the same time — […]
Sports
September 3, 2025
Watchdogs Align Ad Rules for UK and Foreign Gambling Companies
The Advertising Standards Authority (ASA), the UK’s ad watchdog, has taken steps to plug a gap that let overseas betting companies target British customers with fewer rules than UK-based ones. CAP Shuts Down Gap, Letting Overseas Gambling Ads Dodge UK Guidelines Starting September 1, the Committee of Advertising Practice (CAP) changed its rules so all […]
Industry
September 3, 2025
America Sees Sharp Drop in Foreign Tourists in 2025
International tourism to the US is taking a nosedive in 2025, and experts say this slump might last well past the summer months. Numbers from the National Travel and Tourism Office reveal that visitors from overseas – not counting those from Canada and Mexico – dropped by over 3 million in the first seven months […]
