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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.
Prediction Markets
May 1, 2026
US Senate Blocks Members from Betting on Event Markets
The US Senate has moved to tighten ethical standards by prohibiting its own members and staff from taking part in prediction markets, a growing sector where users wager on the outcomes of real-world events. The new rule takes effect right away and reflects mounting concern in Washington over potential misuse of privileged information. Senate Acts […]
Casino
April 30, 2026
Malaysia Court Halts $6.6M Casino Debt Claim
A Malaysian High Court has turned down a request by a Singaporean casino operator to recover a multi-million dollar gambling debt, underscoring the country’s tough legal position against enforcing such claims. Judge Rules Gambling Debt Unenforceable in Malaysia The ruling was issued in Ipoh, where the court rejected a bankruptcy petition filed by Resorts World […]
Casino
April 30, 2026
Tabcorp Outlaws High-Stakes Bettors in Bid to Curb Risks
Tabcorp, the Australian gambling giant, has moved to ban a group of high-profile professional punters, putting the spotlight on the way betting companies manage risk and treat winning customers. Tabcorp Excludes Top Bettors Citing Risk and Compliance Several high-profile punters were told last week they would no longer be able to place bets online or […]
Prediction Markets
April 29, 2026
Ohio Moves to Treat Prediction Markets Like Sports Betting
New laws in Ohio could change the way prediction market platforms work in the state, especially those that offer contracts based on sporting events. Ohio Moves to License and Tax Sports Event Contract Trading The proposal filed under Senate Bill 430 wants to officially call trading on contracts for sports events a type of sports […]
Prediction Markets
April 29, 2026
Iowa Moves Forward with Plan to Tax Prediction Markets
A proposal to tighten control over prediction market platforms is gaining support in Iowa, where state lawmakers are trying to bring the rapidly growing industry under a formal regulatory framework. Lawmakers Push Costly Framework for Prediction Platforms in Iowa The new bill, Senate File 2470, has just passed the House subcommittee, which is another step […]
Casino
April 28, 2026
Defamation Case Expands into Battle Over Casino Plans
A legal dispute from a local election in North Carolina has grown more intense, as defendants in a defamation lawsuit argue the case is less about harm to reputation and more about a broader political battle over casino development in Rockingham County. Defendants Say Lawsuit Driven by Anti-Casino Agenda Former county commissioner Craig Travis filed […]
Prediction Markets
April 28, 2026
US Gaming Groups Intensify Push Against Prediction Markets
Two of the most powerful organizations in the American gaming sector are stepping up efforts in Washington to curb the rapid expansion of sports-related prediction markets, arguing that the trend threatens established regulations and state authority. IGA, AGA Step Up Joint Campaign Targeting Prediction Platforms The Indian Gaming Association (IGA) and the American Gaming Association […]
Industry
April 27, 2026
US Gambling Crisis Grows as Industry Booms
Experts are warning that the rapid growth of betting platforms in the US is outpacing safety measures, which is making people more worried about the harm that gambling can cause. The issue will be the main topic at a big policy meeting in Boston, where experts from all over the world will look at the […]
Prediction Markets
April 27, 2026
Trump’s Talk about Iran Makes Prediction Markets Betting Explode
As tensions between Donald Trump and other countries continue to rise, online prediction sites are seeing a big increase in activity. Traders Rush to Wager on US Moves Toward Iran The US president’s changing attitude toward Iran has become a major reason why people are betting on political outcomes. This has brought millions of dollars […]
Legal
April 24, 2026
EU Legal Opinion Questions Malta’s Gaming Law Shield
A senior legal adviser to the Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU) has cast doubt on a controversial Maltese gaming provision, while also suggesting that the case brought before the court may not be suitable for review. Austrian Case on Malta’s Bill 55 Deemed Inadmissible In an opinion delivered on 23 April 2026, […]
