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Silvia Pavlof
WriterAn expert in industry analysis, Silvia closely tracks global mergers, acquisitions, and transitions in corporate strategy. She investigates market consolidation and competitive dynamics. Her sharp financial insights help executives and investors decode complex structural shifts, empowering them to navigate high-stakes deals and capitalize on emerging industry trends worldwide.
Casino
November 21, 2025
Tough Hearing Ends With Nevada Regulator Approving $7.8M Caesars Fine
The Nevada Gaming Commission has hit Caesars Entertainment with a $7.8 million fine. This comes after state watchdogs found that the company let Matthew Bowyer, a known illegal bookmaker, gamble big at many of its casinos for years. The company did not check where his money came from. Bowyer’s Trail of Violations Spurs Yet Another […]
Casino
November 20, 2025
Ontario iGaming Hits Record in October as Online Casinos Dominate
Ontario’s online betting scene hit a new high in October, wrapping up the month with its best showing since the province launched its regulated market in 2022. Online Casinos Lead Ontario iGaming Surge with $6.5B Wagered in October New data from iGaming Ontario reveals that gamblers bet over CAD 9.2 billion ($6,5 billion) on licensed […]
Sports
November 20, 2025
Seven Killed at Mexico Racetrack as Criminal Feud Erupts in Gunfire
A deadly shooting broke out at a horse race near Parral in southern Chihuahua, Mexico, over the weekend, killing seven men and raising concerns about organized crime’s growing presence in local racing events. Deadly Clash Outside Racetrack Highlights Intensifying Turf Battle Between Criminal Rivals The attack happened Saturday night at a racetrack outside the city, […]
Sports
November 20, 2025
UFC Chief Eyes One-Night Vegas Face-Off With Million-Dollar Bets on Netflix
Dana White, the CEO of UFC, is pushing to create a new venture. This venture aims to combine high-stakes gambling with live entertainment. White wants to turn a multi-million dollar casino showdown into a Netflix spectacle. White Teases $30M Credit Line Pitch for Live Casino Duel White talked about his plans during a recent appearance […]
Casino
November 19, 2025
Horseshoe Indianapolis Dealers Enter Second Month of Union Strike
Table-game dealers and pit bosses at Horseshoe Indianapolis are now in their second month of striking. They keep watch outside the Shelbyville casino day and night, pushing harder to get their union recognized. Casino Workers Push for Union Recognition Amid Ongoing Picketers’ Protest Workers walked off the job in mid-October. This happened right after a […]
Industry
November 19, 2025
Bid to Restore Full Betting Deductions Nears Year-End Deadline
Politicians got back to DC this week with many unsettled issues, and a bill about how to tax gambling losses is still at the bottom of the list. The plan, which would bring back full tax write-offs for gambling losses, has support from both parties in the House and Senate. However, it is not moving […]
Casino
November 19, 2025
New Files Reveal Hidden Cash Pipeline Running Through Las Vegas Casinos
New revelations have exposed how criminal groups sneaked huge sums of dirty money into Las Vegas‘s upscale gambling world. They used casino employees and underground financiers to hide where the cash came from. Underground Cash Brokers Tied to Wynn Scandal Exposed in Newly Released Case Records Recently released investigation records linked to federal lawsuits and […]
Sports
November 18, 2025
Fanatics Eyes Early-Stage Talks on Prediction Market Expansion
Fanatics is thinking about getting more involved in digital betting. They are in early talks with Crypto.com to create a joint platform for betting on future events. From Jerseys to Events Contracts: Fanatics Eyes Crypto.com Collaboration People who know about these discussions say they are still in the initial stage, but the idea shows that […]
Casino
November 18, 2025
Resorts World Seeks Fairer Tax Terms in Tightening NY Casino Race
Resorts World is pushing New York officials to reconsider the tax plan for the long-awaited downstate casino licenses. This has sparked a late-stage debate about how much operators should pay to enter the country’s most sought-after gaming market. Sources close to the talks say the company intends to claim that its current bid puts it […]
Sports
November 18, 2025
FanDuel and DraftKings Exit AGA as Talks Expose Rift Over Event Contracts
FanDuel and DraftKings have ended their ties with the American Gaming Association (AGA). This split shows a big change in the evolving link between old-school gambling groups and firms moving into prediction markets overseen by federal rules. Departure of FanDuel and DraftKings Signals a Power Shift in the Betting Industry FanDuel and DraftKings left after […]
