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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.
Casino
March 2, 2026
Australian Gaming Billionaire Faces Expanded Drug Case
Australian tech entrepreneur Laurence Escalante has been hit with a fresh set of drug-related allegations, widening the criminal case already underway against him in Perth. Gaming Billionaire Faces 17 Charges After New Drug Allegations The 44-year-old founder of Virtual Gaming Worlds (VGW) appeared again before the Perth Magistrates Court, where prosecutors outlined nine additional counts […]
Casino
March 2, 2026
Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs Could Emerge as Key Witness in Tupac Murder Case
The long-running investigation into the Las Vegas killing of Tupac Shakur may soon draw another famous name back into public view. Defense lawyers for the only man charged in the case are considering calling Sean “Diddy” Combs to testify. Davis Pushes New Strategy, Hopes Diddy Can Undermine Old Admissions The potential move comes as Duane […]
Sports
February 27, 2026
20 Charged in Connecticut Betting Fraud Case Worth $190,000
Authorities in Connecticut say a widening investigation into an alleged online betting fraud has now led to charges against 20 residents. Officials continue their search for two suspected organizers believed to have coordinated the activity from outside the state. Authorities Uncover DraftKings Chargeback Scam Investigators from the Connecticut Department of Consumer Protection claim the scheme […]
Industry
February 27, 2026
Mobile Betting Boom in the Philippines Triggers Calls for Public Awareness
Online gambling in the Philippines has expanded at a striking pace, causing renewed concern among policymakers, analysts, and media observers about its social and economic consequences. What once required a trip to a casino or betting shop is now accessible within seconds through mobile apps, turning wagering into an everyday digital activity. Pandemic-Era Shift Fuels […]
Casino
February 26, 2026
Massachusetts iGaming Fight Deepens as Rival Polls Clash
A growing dispute over online casino legalization in Massachusetts is shaped by competing public opinion surveys, with recent polling showing different pictures of voter sentiment as lawmakers weigh several proposals. Conflicting Surveys Split Opinion on Online Casinos in Massachusetts One statewide survey conducted in mid-January by Emerson College Polling and funded by Stop iGaming in […]
Casino
February 26, 2026
Indiana Senate Edges Forward with Plan for Fort Wayne Casino
Lawmakers in the Indiana Senate have given tentative backing to legislation that could bring a major casino resort to the Fort Wayne region after a contested vote exposed divisions over public input and the future of gambling in the state. Close Senate Vote Moves $500M Indiana Casino Project Forward The proposal, known as House Bill […]
Sports
February 25, 2026
Regulator Clears Tabcorp Venue-Based In-Play Betting Trial
Australia’s communications watchdog has concluded that Tabcorp did not breach federal gambling rules with its Tap in-play wagering system, a decision that could support the company’s push to strengthen its retail betting network. ACMA Rules Tap In-Play Service Complies With Betting Laws The investigation conducted by the Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA), examined whether […]
Casino
February 25, 2026
Lawsuit Claims Casino Failed to Call Ambulance for Ill Guest
The estate of a US tourist who died weeks after falling ill in a Las Vegas resort has filed a wrongful-death lawsuit alleging staff failed to summon emergency medical assistance and instead arranged private transport. Caesars Palace Faces Wrongful-Death Claim Over Delayed Care Court filings submitted in the Nevada district court accuse operators of Caesars […]
Sports
February 24, 2026
New York Bill Pushes Monthly Betting Reports for Users
A recently introduced measure in the New York State Assembly could reshape how online sports wagering platforms interact with their customers by obliging operators to give detailed monthly activity summaries. Lawmakers Push for Mandatory Account Statements in Betting Apps The proposal filed by Assemblymember Anna Kassay, seeks to amend existing gambling legislation to require licensed […]
Sports
February 24, 2026
USA Wins Olympic Hockey Final Amid Surge in Betting Activity
The men’s Olympic hockey final between the United States and Canada delivered a dramatic finish on the ice and triggered exceptional engagement across betting markets and prediction platforms worldwide. Thrilling Olympics Men’s Hockey Final Delivers Gold for USA Sportsbooks reported that the matchup ranked among the most wagered hockey events in recent memory. At DraftKings, […]
