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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
May 8, 2026
Wynn Resorts Reports Strong Q1 Growth on Las Vegas and Macau Gains
Wynn Resorts started 2026 on a positive note, reporting strong gains in revenue and profit in the first quarter, helped by stronger results in its key markets of Las Vegas and Macau. Wynn Q1 Revenue Hits $1.86B as Profit Jumps Sharply For the three months ended March 31, the company generated $1.86 billion in operating […]
Casino
May 7, 2026
Regional Casinos Face Slower April as Visitor Numbers Fall
Regional casino operators across the United States may be heading into a softer spring period after new data pointed to weaker customer traffic in April. This adds to concerns about uneven conditions across the broader gaming industry. JP Morgan Reports Decline in Regional Casino Visits A recent analysis by JP Morgan showed that visits to […]
Sports
May 7, 2026
New Jersey Eyes World Cup Betting Levy to Ease Hosting Burden
New Jersey lawmakers are advancing a proposal that would temporarily raise taxes on sports betting tied to the 2026 FIFA World Cup as officials search for ways to cover the soaring costs of staging the global tournament. New Jersey Targets Sportsbook Revenue to Fund World Cup The legislation introduced in both chambers of the state […]
Casino
May 6, 2026
Bessent Advises against Lottery Play, Encourages Long-Term Investing
US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent is urging Americans, particularly younger workers, to reconsider their attitudes about money, cautioning that chasing short-term financial gains often leads to long-term setbacks rather than stability. Bessent Warns Against Lottery Habit As Financial Literacy Month comes to a close, Bessent stressed how habits like buying lottery tickets, taking out short-term […]
Casino
May 6, 2026
Washington D.C. May Legalize Online Casinos
Lawmakers in Washington, DC, are seriously considering whether to allow real-money online casino gaming, a marked change of tone from neighboring states that recently put the brakes on similar efforts. DC Lawmakers Debate Framework for Online Casino Legalization The city council this week hosted a public hearing where policymakers, industry representatives, and advocacy groups gathered […]
Casino
May 5, 2026
Lumbee Tribe Moves Closer to I-95 Casino Project
The Lumbee Tribe of North Carolina has taken a major step toward developing a casino, after its governing body approved changes to the tribe’s constitution that would allow gaming activities on tribal land. The decision, backed by a 17-2 vote during a mid-April council meeting, sets the stage for a broader vote among tribal members, […]
Prediction Markets
May 5, 2026
Massachusetts Court Signals Support for Kalshi Betting Ban
Massachusetts’ highest court is leaning toward allowing state regulators to block sports-related trading offered by Kalshi, in a case that could reshape oversight of the fast-growing prediction markets industry. Kalshi Grilled in the Massachusetts High Court During a watched hearing, judges from the Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court questioned whether the company’s products differ in a […]
Sports
May 4, 2026
New York Moves to Study Risks and Growth of Prop Bets
In New York, lawmakers have proposed new legislation to examine one fast-growing segment of the sports betting market. A proposal filed in late April would set up a special task force to study proposition wagers, especially so-called “under” bets. Task Force Plan Aims to Examine Growth of Prop Betting The bill, Senate Bill S10153, was […]
Casino
May 4, 2026
Firms Shut Down Black Market Gambling Network Ahead of Report
UK-focused offshore gambling giant dismantles major corporate entities days before new probe report is released, sparking renewed concerns over accountability and regulatory gaps. Black Market Betting Network Dissolves Key Companies Before Investigative Report The results, due to be published by GAMRS and Deal Me Out, examine a group that has been widely linked to brands […]
Casino
May 1, 2026
Casino Cheating Case Ends with Time Served Sentence
A man accused of manipulating slot machines at Northern Quest Resort & Casino has been sentenced after reaching a plea deal with prosecutors, bringing an unusual gambling-related case to a close. Court Accepts Plea Deal in Casino Machine Manipulation Case The defendant, 33-year-old Jeremiah Villegas, admitted guilt to reduced charges that included a misdemeanor count […]
