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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.
Business
May 9, 2025
Playtech Stock Plunges After €1.8B Special Dividend
Playtech, a leading gambling tech company, has seen its stock price crash by over 60%, dropping from 800p to 316p, after giving out a huge special dividend. This payout came from selling its Italian consumer brand Snaitech to Flutter Entertainment for €2.3 billion ($2.6 billion), giving back almost two-thirds of Playtech’s market value to its […]
Lottery
May 8, 2025
Texas Lottery Faces Shutdown Amid Scrutiny Over Digital Ticket Sales
The Texas Lottery, which generates substantial income for public education and veterans’ programs, might cease to exist as state lawmakers near a key deadline without agreement on its future. If legislators do not act to reauthorize the Texas Lottery Commission by August 31, the agency will shut down, putting billions in yearly funding at risk. […]
Sports
May 8, 2025
UK Bettor Wins Almost £15,000 from £10 Golf Bet
A golf fan in the UK hit the jackpot this past weekend, transforming a mere £10 ($13) into an amazing £14,898 ($19,784) payout by guessing the champions of four different professional golf tournaments. Bettor Turns £5 Into £15k After Nailing Four Golf Champions Across Global Tours A gutsy bet was placed with William Hill, a […]
Lottery
May 8, 2025
Legal Blunder Boosts Desmond’s £200M National Lottery Fight
A big mistake by the UK Gambling Commission has given Richard Desmond’s lawsuit over the disputed National Lottery contract award a boost, after a High Court ruling allowed the media tycoon to use thousands of documents released by accident. Legal Setback for Gambling Commission as Court Allows Use of Mistakenly Shared Documents The dispute revolves […]
Casino
May 8, 2025
Fertitta Maintains Passive Role in Wynn Despite Largest Shareholding
Tilman Fertitta, the billionaire businessman and US Ambassador to Italy, has made it clear that his position as a Wynn Resorts shareholder remains hands-off, at least for the time being. He shared this during a recent Nevada Gaming Control Board (NGCB) meeting where the main attention was on licensing matters for his ex-wife, Paige Fertitta. […]
Industry
May 7, 2025
Peru Takes the Lead in Gambling Regulation Across Latin America
Peru now stands out as a top player in Latin America when it comes to controlling online betting and pushing for responsible gambling. This change came about after Law No. 31557 went into effect. The Ministry of Foreign Trade and Tourism (Mincetur) brought in this new set of rules in February 2024, and it has […]
Casino
May 7, 2025
Ex-Attorney Sentenced for $8.7M Las Vegas Investor Scam
A court has given a 21-month federal prison sentence to a former Newport Beach attorney. This lawyer now disbarred, took almost $9 million from investors and spent it on a lavish way of life in Las Vegas. Disgraced Lawyer Sentenced After Scam Funds Luxury Life and Las Vegas Binge Gambling Sara Jacqueline King, 41, confessed […]
Industry
May 7, 2025
Smokey Robinson Faces $50M Lawsuit Over Sexual Assault Allegations
Four former housekeepers have filed a $50 million civil lawsuit against Motown legend and Las Vegas star Smokey Robinson. Lawsuit Alleges 20 Years of Abuse by Famed Singer and His Wife The 85-year-old singer stands accused of repeated sexual abuse spanning almost 20 years. The lawsuit claims Robinson committed rape, sexual battery, and false imprisonment. […]
Casino
May 7, 2025
Wynn Resorts Sees Drop in Q1 Results While Expanding Globally
Wynn Resorts saw a fall in many important financial measures in the first quarter of 2025. The company fell short of what the market expected, showing it faced difficulties in both the US and overseas markets. Revenue Drops to $1.7B as Wynn Falls Short of Forecasts The company brought in $1.7 billion in revenue, missing […]
Business
May 6, 2025
Bet365’s Future in Question as Talk of Sale Gains Momentum
Talk of Bet365 going on sale has got the gambling world buzzing, but many are not sure if Denise Coates, who started the company, is keen to sell. Even though nothing has been announced, rumors that Coates has brought in experts to look into selling or going public have got bankers and investors both excited […]
