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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
October 21, 2025
Virginia Lawmakers Take Another Look at Plans for Gaming Commission
Virginia lawmakers are taking another look at the idea to create a central authority to oversee the state’s expanding gambling industry. During a subcommittee meeting on Monday, officials talked about the possibility to form the Virginia Gaming Commission, an idea that has come up again after years of discussion. Casino Operators Brief Lawmakers on Community […]
Industry
October 21, 2025
Families Detained and Children Restrained During FBI Gambling Probe in Idaho
A family day out at La Catedral Arena on Sunday afternoon turned into chaos when federal and local law enforcement agencies swarmed the small-town racetrack. Officials said this was part of a big probe into illegal horse betting. Immigration Fears Rise After FBI’s 200-Agent Raid on Small-Town Racetrack The arena, in Wilder, a country town […]
Casino
October 20, 2025
Steve Cohen’s Queens Casino Project to Bring in $33B in Tax Revenue
The much-awaited Metropolitan Park plan, a team effort between New York Mets owner Steve Cohen and Hard Rock International, has taken a big step forward. The team behind the project turned in an extra application to the New York State Gaming Facility Location Board before the October 14 cutoff, standing by their $8 billion vision […]
Casino
October 20, 2025
Small Businesses Ask Lawmakers to Shield Skill Games from Big Taxes
About a hundred small business owners, vendors, and community backers met at the Hershey Italian Lodge this week to ask for fair rules and sensible taxes on Pennsylvania’s skill games. The event, part rally and part town debate, showed how these machines have become a cash boost for local establishments trying to keep their doors […]
Sports
October 20, 2025
Federal Probe Expands into College Basketball Betting Scheme
Federal and NCAA investigators are stepping up their investigation into what they think is a planned gambling operation targeting men’s college basketball games during the 2024–2025 season. String of Odd Bets Across US Hints at Potential Game-Fixing Ring Reports from inside sportsbooks and integrity alerts show a pattern of weird bets placed over six weeks, […]
Casino
October 17, 2025
Las Vegas Tourism Boss Sees Big Growth Coming
Las Vegas is bouncing back after a slow summer, and tourism chiefs say the next 15 months could bring a big turnaround for the city’s visitor economy. Talking to the NAIOP Southern Nevada development group on Thursday, Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority (LVCVA) CEO Steve Hill shot down talk that the city’s tourist appeal […]
Casino
October 17, 2025
Illinois Governor JB Pritzker Reports $1.4M Blackjack Win in Las Vegas
Illinois Governor JB Pritzker revealed a $1.4 million gambling profit from a Las Vegas trip in the previous year, based on tax records his campaign made public this week. The Democratic leader, who many consider a possible candidate for the 2028 presidential election, stated the earnings came from one session of blackjack games during a […]
Blockchain
October 17, 2025
Kraken Boosts US Presence by Buying Small Exchange for $100M
Crypto trading platform Kraken has beefed up its US derivatives standing by shelling out $100 million to buy Small Exchange, a Chicago-based Designated Contract Market (DCM) under the watchful eye of the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC). This purchase from London’s IG Group is a big move in Kraken’s plan to set up a regulated […]
Sports
October 16, 2025
Mike Shildt Quits Padres Citing Mental Health and Gambling Pressure
Mike Shildt, who led the San Diego Padres to two of their best seasons ever, has quit, ending his 34-year baseball career. After Two Playoff Seasons, Shildt Leaves Job to Protect Mental Health The 57-year-old manager, who still had two years on his contract, said the job’s stress and the growing pressure from modern sports […]
Casino
October 16, 2025
NY Senator Wants Casino Licenses Awarded Quickly After MGM Backs Out
New York State Senator Joseph P. Addabbo Jr. has asked the state’s Gaming Facility Location Board to speed up the approval of downstate casino licenses after MGM Resorts International dropped out of the competition. Addabbo, who leads the Senate Committee on Racing, Gaming, and Wagering, cautioned that any holdup could slow down important building work, […]
