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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.
Poker
October 13, 2025
California Judge Throws Out Tribal Casinos’ Lawsuit Against Cardrooms
A California judge has stopped tribal casino operators from challenging their non-tribal competitors again, dealing another blow to their long fight over who runs casino-style games in the state. Federal Law Has Priority in California Lawsuit Sacramento County Superior Court Judge Lauri Damrell tossed out a lawsuit tribal governments filed. They claimed they had the […]
Business
October 13, 2025
High Interest Rates Put Casino M&A Activity on Hold
Mergers and acquisitions in the casino industry seem to have slowed down, as steep borrowing costs continue to discourage big deals. Talks at the recent Global Gaming Expo (G2E) in Las Vegas suggest that the usual excitement around deal-making has died down this year. Caution Dominates G2E as Casino M&A Waits for Interest Rate Relief […]
Casino
October 10, 2025
Gregorio Araneta Sells Majority Stake in PhilWeb
Gregorio Ma. Araneta III’s investment company, Gregorio Araneta Inc., has completed the sale of its controlling 57% share in PhilWeb Corp. The buyers, two local holding companies named Nexora Holdings, Inc. and Velora Holdings, Inc., paid a total of PHP 1.8 billion ($30.9 million) for the stake. This deal signals Araneta’s complete departure from the […]
Industry
October 10, 2025
Brazil’s Betting Tax Debate Reignites After Congress Rejection
The Brazilian government now faces new budget concerns after the Chamber of Deputies let Provisional Measure (MP) 1.303 lapse this week. This move derailed a big tax overhaul plan that aimed to raise taxes on online betting, financial assets, and fintech companies. The setback creates a possible gap of over BRL 50 billion ($9.2 billion) […]
Industry
October 10, 2025
New York Casino Board Starts Final Assessment of Four Downstate Proposals
The competition for New York‘s three downstate casino permits has reached its critical phase, as the state’s Gaming Facility Location Board conducted its first formal meeting this week to consider the final applications. The five-person group will assess four major bids competing for what many expect to become some of the most lucrative casino licenses […]
Casino
October 9, 2025
Jewellery Store in Cotai Exposed as Front for Gambling Cash Network
Macau law enforcement has exposed a jewelry store in Cotai that served as a cover for unlawful currency exchange and loansharking activities connected to gambling. The crackdown resulted in the capture of four people, including the store’s manager, two staff members, and a mainland Chinese individual suspected of enabling illegal loans. Macau Police Raid Reveals […]
Casino
October 9, 2025
Casino Tribes’ Donations Put Spotlight on Bonta’s Fantasy Sports Crackdown
People are taking a closer look at California Attorney General Rob Bonta after he got over $100,000 in campaign money from Native American tribes that run casinos. This happened just a few months before his office said daily fantasy sports (DFS) contests broke the law in California. California Tribes Back Bonta as He Labels Fantasy […]
Casino
October 9, 2025
Eklutna Tribe Stops Birchwood Casino Expansion Due to Federal Policy Change
The Native Village of Eklutna has suspended construction of a major tribal casino north of Anchorage. This decision comes after the Trump administration canceled a federal legal opinion that had expanded tribal control over Alaska Native allotments. Tribe Seeks Answers on Rights Before Resuming Birchwood Casino Construction The tribe had started to clear land to […]
Sports
October 8, 2025
Kalshi Sues Ohio Regulators Over Limits on Prediction Market Activities
Kalshi, an online prediction market, has taken legal action in a federal court against the Ohio Casino Control Commission and the state Attorney General. The lawsuit claims that Ohio authorities have overstepped their authority by restricting Kalshi’s ability to sell “event contracts” connected to sports results. Ohio’s Crackdown on Kalshi Sparks Federal Lawsuit Over State […]
Legal
October 8, 2025
Torch Electronics Hit With $500,000 Verdict in Missouri Gambling Case
A federal jury found that Torch Electronics, a major distributor of “gray market” gaming machines in Missouri, used unfair business practices by giving false information to retailers about whether its products were legal. Torch Electronics Fined $500,000 Over “No-Chance” Machines in Missouri Legal Battle On Monday, in St. Louis, the jury ordered Torch Electronics to […]
