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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
August 28, 2025
Titus Aims to Pass FAIR BET Act Through Defense Bill
Nevada Congresswoman Dina Titus is making a clever move to advance her Fair Accounting for Income Realized from Betting Earnings Taxation Act (FAIR BET Act). She plans to attach it to the 2026 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), a bill that must pass. This strategy, which she announced on August 27, increases the likelihood that […]
Casino
August 28, 2025
Crown Melbourne Gets Two More Years to Roll Out Key Gambling Change
The Victorian government has given Crown Melbourne an extra two years to put in place mandatory card play for all its table games, pushing the deadline to December 2027. This decision, announced this week, has sparked new talks about the state’s dedication to gambling reform and efforts to fight money laundering. Government Grants Crown More […]
Casino
August 28, 2025
Wynn Shows Interest in Georgia Casino Market if Gambling Ban Ends
Georgia might soon take a new look at its long-time ban on casino gambling. Big names in the gaming world are eager to tap into the state’s unused market. Wynn Resorts and Boyd Gaming, both based in Las Vegas, spoke at a recent House study committee hearing. They said they would be ready to put […]
Casino
August 27, 2025
Four Get Jail Time for Botched Heist at Oklahoma Casino
A North Texas man’s night of fun at Choctaw Casino in Durant, Oklahoma, turned into a scary situation. Six months later, a Grayson County court has sentenced all four people involved in an armed robbery plan linked to the victim’s small casino prize. Four Convicted in Southmayd Gunpoint Robbery Tied to Casino Prize Prosecutors say […]
Casino
August 27, 2025
Caesars Times Square Casino Promises $15M for Manhattan Civil Rights Museum
The team proposing the Caesars Palace Times Square casino has said it will give $15 million to help build the Museum of Civil Rights in Manhattan. The group, Caesars Entertainment, SL Green Realty, and Jay-Z’s Roc Nation, shared that this promise is part of a bigger plan to offer $250 million in public benefits if […]
Casino
August 27, 2025
VGW Shuts Down Chumba Casino and Global Poker in Canada
Virtual Gaming Worlds (VGW), which runs Chumba Casino and Global Poker from Australia, plans to close shop in Canada this autumn. The company says this decision stems from a change in its business goals. Both platforms will stop working for Canadian users on October 23, 2025. Chumba Casino and Global Poker Begin Canadian Exit Ahead […]
Sports
August 26, 2025
Malik Beasley No Longer a Subject in Federal Gambling Investigation
NBA guard Malik Beasley is not a target in a federal gambling probe anymore, his lawyers said on Friday. This news comes after months of doubt that held up his free agency chances and overshadowed his great season with the Detroit Pistons. Lawyers Confirm Beasley Not Targeted, Cite Career Damage from Allegations Lawyers Steve Haney […]
Casino
August 26, 2025
Big Lagoon Rancheria Asks to Hold Off on AB 831
The Big Lagoon Rancheria has asked California lawmakers to hold off on Assembly Bill 831, saying the proposed law puts tribal sovereignty at risk and might hurt smaller tribes’ chances to make money. They made this request in an August 25 letter to the Senate Appropriations Committee, which Tribal Chairperson Virgil Moorehead signed. Big Lagoon […]
Casino
August 26, 2025
Gambling Giants Face Heat for Massive CEO-Worker Pay Gaps
Caesar’s Entertainment, MGM Resorts International, and Las Vegas Sands, three top companies in the betting world, are in hot water again after showing up on the 2025 “Low-Wage 100” list. The yearly report put together by the Institute for Policy Studies and Inequality.org, shines a light on S&P 500 companies with the tiniest median worker […]
Casino
August 26, 2025
Poker Palace to Close as Las Vegas Struggles Economically
North Las Vegas prepares to bid farewell to one of its oldest gambling landmarks. Poker Palace, a local favorite operating since 1974, will shut down for good on October 1, 2025. A Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification (WARN) filing confirms this decision, which will lead to 126 job losses. Iconic North Las Vegas Casino Changes […]
