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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.
Industry
June 23, 2025
Quebec Faces Growing Pressure to Reform Online Gaming Amid National Shift
Canada is rethinking how it approaches online gambling, but Quebec still clings to a government-run monopoly. It is one of the few provinces that has not changed. This stance has an impact on potential tax revenue, leading to big losses. Industry experts are taking a closer look, which puts more heat on Quebec. All of […]
Lottery
June 23, 2025
North Bay Lottery Ticket Scores Huge $34M Jackpot
A Lotto 6/49 Gold Ball ticket bought in North Bay has an impact on someone’s life forever, as the winning numbers from the June 21 draw bagged a $34 million prize. The Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation (OLG) shared this news over the weekend and now waits for the ticket holder to claim their prize. […]
Sports
June 20, 2025
DraftKings Remains Wary as Prediction Markets Gain Popularity
DraftKings is taking a careful approach to joining the growing field of prediction markets, despite the increasing popularity of these platforms across the US. DraftKings Adopts Measured Approach to Emerging Prediction Markets David Katz, an analyst at Jefferies, talked with company leaders at an investment conference in New York. He reports that DraftKings does not […]
Sports
June 20, 2025
Brazil’s Senate Edges Closer to Making Casinos and Bingos Legal
Brazil’s Senate is getting ready to vote on a bill that has been talked about for years. This bill would make casinos, bingo halls, and the old-school jogo do bicho (animal game) legal. The Senate might even vote before it takes a break in July. Brazil’s Senate Fast-Tracks Casino Bill after Decade-Long Debates Senate President […]
Sports
June 20, 2025
Spain Unveils Bold Plan for Safer Gambling with New Advisory Group
Spain’s Directorate General for the Regulation of Gambling (DGOJ) has kicked off a fresh chapter in its push to boost player safety and encourage responsible gambling. Spain Unveils New Gambling Council and Drafts Bold Plan for 2026–2030 Reforms On June 19, the Spanish gambling watchdog held the first meeting of its revamped Responsible Gambling Advisory […]
Casino
June 19, 2025
Drake Opens Up about the Risks of Gambling Following Massive $8M Loss
Pop icon Drake has given a glimpse into the risks of big-money betting, sharing that he has lost $8 million in just the past month. The 38-year-old singer famous for songs like In My Feelings and God’s Plan posted on Instagram to express his annoyance and discuss a tough run of bad luck that has […]
Casino
June 19, 2025
Online Gambling Booms in Denmark as Self-Exclusion Sign-Ups Peak
Denmark‘s gambling scene grew in April, with total gross gaming revenue (GGR) climbing to DKK 665 million ($100.6 million), a boost of 11.6% from April last year. Online casinos led this growth, jumping 21.4% to DKK 331 million ($50.8 million), the highest since December 2024. Slots Dominate Denmark’s Online Casino Revenue as Land-Based Gambling Falters […]
Casino
June 19, 2025
Pennsylvania Gaming Revenue Tops $600M in May 2025
Pennsylvania’s gaming industry has hit a new high, bringing in over $600 million in a single month for the first time ever. The Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board (PGCB) reports that total gaming and fantasy contest revenue for May 2025 reached $601.8 million, a 15.5% jump from the same month last year. Digital Surge Powers PA […]
Sports
June 18, 2025
Fitch Sees Stable Credit for US Sports Betting Giants Despite Tax Hikes
Even though many US states are increasing taxes, big online sports betting companies like DraftKings and Flutter Entertainment, the owner of FanDuel, should stay stable, according to a new Fitch Ratings report from June 16, 2025. Higher Betting Taxes May Pressure Margins, Yet Top Online Operators Maintain Solid Financial Health Higher taxes in Illinois, Maryland, […]
Sports
June 18, 2025
DraftKings and Underdog Jump Ahead in Missouri’s Sports Betting Launch
Missouri plans to introduce legal sports betting this year, and DraftKings and Underdog have gotten a head start by being the first to apply for mobile sports betting licenses. The Missouri Gaming Commission (MGC) stated that these two companies were the only ones to submit applications by mid-June. Sports Betting Goes Live in Missouri December […]
