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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.
Industry
September 15, 2025
Lawmakers Try Again to End Federal Sports Betting Tax
A group of senators from both parties wants to get rid of an old federal tax on sports betting. They say this rule does not work anymore and makes it harder for legal betting companies to compete. Senators Revive WAGER Act to Scrap Federal Sports Betting Taxes Sen. Catherine Cortez Masto from Nevada and Sen. […]
Casino
September 12, 2025
Baton Rouge Woman Faces Arrest for Scam Tied to Casino Money Laundering
Baton Rouge officials claim a 27-year-old woman ran a plot to steal over $100,000 from a nearby credit union before trying to launder the money through L’Auberge Casino. Officials Connect Baton Rouge Resident to Credit Union Swindle and Casino Winnings The East Baton Rouge Sheriff’s Office reports that they arrested Ashana K. Webb this week. […]
Poker
September 12, 2025
Haddam Woman Dodges Jail in Animal Abuse Cases Spanning Multiple States
A woman from Connecticut accused of pretending to be a professional dog trainer and mistreating several animals, with one dying, has agreed to a plea deal that keeps her out of prison for now. Middletown Court Sentences Haddam Woman to Probation Court documents reveal that Josephine M. Ragland, 29, from Haddam, admitted guilt on August […]
Legal
September 12, 2025
FanDuel Class Action in California Withdrawn but Might Come Back
A legal fight over FanDuel’s daily fantasy sports contests in California has stopped for now after the plaintiff chose to drop the case, but the lawsuit could start up again. Experts Guess Settlement Talks After California Player Drops FanDuel Class Action Martin Beltran, who lives in California, started the class action in July. He said […]
Business
September 11, 2025
Caesars’ Online Business Could Be Worth More Than Parent Company
A new evaluation from David Bain, an analyst at Texas Capital, suggests that the digital branch of Caesars Entertainment might now have a higher value than the entire company. Caesars’ Online Division May Be Worth Up to $9.6B Caesars Entertainment has a current market value of about $5.3 billion. However, Bain’s forecasts indicate that Caesars […]
Casino
September 11, 2025
Wyoming Committee Leaves Gambling Tax Talks After Clash Over Revenue Plans
A Wyoming legislative panel ended its meeting early Tuesday when strong disagreements about suggested changes to gambling taxation led lawmakers to a standstill. Wyoming Gambling Tax Talks Collapse After Freedom Caucus Blocks Key Bill The Select Committee on Capital Financing and Investments planned to look at four draft bills to change how the state taxes […]
Sports
September 11, 2025
NBA Keeps Looking Into Malik Beasley After Questionable Betting Trends
The NBA has started its own probe into free agent guard Malik Beasley after claims of improper gambling behavior, league officials confirmed this week. This comes months after Beasley was linked to a federal inquiry led by prosecutors in the Eastern District of New York. NBA Review Keeps Malik Beasley’s Free Agency in Limbo Beasley, […]
Poker
September 10, 2025
Texas Supreme Court Turns Away Case Letting Dallas Poker Rooms Stay Open
Texas poker rooms in Dallas can keep running after the Texas Supreme Court chose not to hear the city’s appeal. This decision means card clubs like Texas Card House can continue their operations. Poker Club Licenses Remain Valid After City’s Legal Case Fails Late last week, the state’s top civil court decided against reviewing the […]
Industry
September 10, 2025
Dina Titus’ FAIR Bet Act Blocked by Rules Committee
Congresswoman Dina Titus from Nevada faced another obstacle in her push to change a debated gambling tax law. On Tuesday, the House Rules Committee chose not to include her Fair Accounting for Income Realized from Betting Earnings Taxation Act, also known as the FAIR Bet Act, as an amendment to the National Defense Authorization Act. […]
Sports
September 10, 2025
Genius Sports Aims to Grow Using In-Play Betting and BetVision Expansion
Genius Sports sees live betting as a key path to boost growth in the US. Mark Locke, the CEO, believes this opportunity is much bigger than many investors understand. Genius Sports Views U.S. In-Game Betting Shortfall as a Big Growth Opportunity While talking at the Goldman Sachs Communicopia + Technology Conference in New York, Locke […]
