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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.
Industry
October 2, 2025
Europe Gets Closer to a Single Standard for Spotting Gambling Problems
Europe has taken a new step to unify safe gambling practices. National standardization groups have voted to support a draft European framework that aims to identify risky gambling behavior. CEN Greenlights Framework to Spot Risky Gambling Behaviour Across Europe The European Gaming and Betting Association (EGBA) first suggested this plan in 2022. Now, the European […]
Casino
October 2, 2025
Federal Reversal Casts Doubt on Alaska Tribal Gaming Projects
The US Department of the Interior has withdrawn a key legal interpretation that allowed Alaska tribes to operate casino-style gaming halls, putting the future of two newly established projects in limbo. Eklutna and Tlingit-Haida Casino Plans Unclear After Interior Department’s Move Deputy Interior Secretary Kate MacGregor issued the decision in a September 25 memo, stating […]
Poker
October 2, 2025
Two Men Deny Casino Poker Scam Charges in San Diego County
Two men charged with running a poker cheating operation at a pair of North County casinos have pleaded not guilty after prosecutors claimed they won over $30,000 using marked cards. San Diego Men Blamed for Fixing Poker Game with Marked Cards Vaagn Galustyan, 52, and Armin Martirosyan, 53, showed up on September 30 in San […]
Industry
October 1, 2025
Apple, Google and Meta Told to Handle Casino App Lawsuits
A US federal judge has decided that Apple, Google, and Meta must handle class-action lawsuits. These lawsuits claim they made money from illegal gambling through casino-like mobile apps. This decision is a blow to the tech companies, which tried to get rid of the claims by using protections under federal law. Judge Rejects Tech Giants’ […]
Casino
October 1, 2025
Four Casino Bids Move Forward in New York’s Heated License Competition
New York’s ongoing battle for three downstate casino permits has narrowed to four candidates, with proposals in Queens, the Bronx, and Yonkers now entering the last phase. This development follows a series of crucial community advisory panel votes that knocked out several well-known Manhattan projects and a Coney Island plan earlier this week. Resorts World […]
Industry
October 1, 2025
Florida Officials Break Up $24M Gambling Operation at Senior Center
State prosecutors revealed last week that a senior entertainment center just outside The Villages served as the center of a huge illegal gambling operation. This scheme channeled millions of dollars through fake businesses and offshore accounts. Florida Elders’ Hangout Uncovered as $24 Million Underground Casino The Fifth Judicial Circuit State Attorney’s Office teamed up with […]
Sports
September 30, 2025
Senators Push Back Against CFTC Over Prediction Market Expansion
Congress sees a bipartisan push to question the Commodity Futures Trading Commission’s (CFTC) approach to the growth of prediction markets offering sports-related contracts. Draft Letter Slams CFTC for Giving Green Light to Nationwide Sports Wagering Products Democrat Catherine Cortez Masto from Nevada and Republican John Curtis from Utah are getting signatures for a draft letter. […]
Industry
September 30, 2025
AGA Updates Industry Guide to Strengthen Anti-Money Laundering Efforts
The American Gaming Association (AGA) has released a new version of its Best Practices for Anti-Money Laundering (AML) Compliance Guide. This resource aims to help casinos and suppliers improve their programs as rules, technology, and criminal methods keep changing. Gaming Group Toughens AML Rules with New Guidance on Risk and Reporting The latest edition builds […]
Casino
September 30, 2025
Long-serving Tribal Gaming Chief Ernie Stevens Jr. Dies at 66
Native American communities grieve the unexpected death of Ernie Stevens Jr., head of the Indian Gaming Association (IGA) and member of the Oneida Nation of Wisconsin, who died on September 26 at 66 years old. Native American Community Honors Stevens as Mentor, Advocate, and Leader Stevens, who ran the IGA for almost 25 years, had […]
Casino
September 29, 2025
Baccarat Boom Boosts Strip Casinos in August Despite Fewer Visitors
Nevada casinos posted strong numbers in August, with the Las Vegas Strip shining for its second month in a row of growth. The state raked in $1.22 billion from gambling, up 5.5% from the same time last year, as shown in data the Nevada Gaming Control Board released on Friday. Baccarat Gives Double-Digit Boost to […]
