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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.
Sports
June 9, 2025
Crypto.com Fights Nevada Gaming’s Crackdown on Sports Event Contracts
Crypto.com has taken legal steps to protect its right to offer sports event-based financial contracts in Nevada, which has intensified a dispute about whether federal or state authorities should regulate these markets. Crypto.com Seeks Injunction After Nevada Orders Halt to Sports Prediction Markets The cryptocurrency exchange submitted a request for a preliminary injunction to the […]
Casino
June 9, 2025
New York Closes 26 Unlicensed Sweepstakes Casinos
New York Attorney General Letitia James has led a major crackdown that has an impact on 26 online platforms offering what officials consider illegal gambling through so-called sweepstakes casinos. These platforms allowed users to buy virtual coins and use them to play casino-style games with the chance to cash out winnings. They have now stopped […]
Casino
June 6, 2025
Las Vegas Casinos Feel the Heat to Go Smoke-Free as Public Opinion Shifts
Las Vegas casinos are moving towards a smoke-free future due to investor pressure and changing public views. While most Las Vegas Strip resorts still allow smoking on their gaming floors, more and more people want casino operators to think again. Park MGM’s Smoke Ban Stands Alone Amid Growing Calls for Industry-Wide Reform Park MGM stands […]
Sports
June 6, 2025
L’Auberge Casino Fights $3M Tax Bill from Louisiana School District
A tax fight is brewing between the Calcasieu Parish School Board and L’Auberge Casino Resort. The school district claims the casino owes $3 million in unpaid taxes, interest that has built up, and penalties. The argument revolves around how to tax complimentary hotel rooms, a special rule in local tax laws. L’Auberge Casino Fights $3M […]
Casino
June 6, 2025
Woman Sues Harrah’s Joliet After Attack by Barred Person
A woman from Joliet is taking Harrah’s Casino and Hotel to court. She claims the business did not stop a known dangerous person from entering the property. This led to a severe beating and theft in her hotel room. Lawsuit Claims Harrah’s Failed to Block Known Offender Who Later Attacked Guest Dana Bass, 46, has […]
Sports
June 5, 2025
Rhode Island Senate Backs Bill to Grow Online Sports Betting Market
Rhode Island might soon move away from its single-operator sports betting system. The state Senate has supported a bill that would let several national betting platforms work in the state. This could change the local gambling scene and start talks about revenue and regulations. Bill Passes Senate to Introduce DraftKings, FanDuel, and Others to Rhode […]
Casino
June 5, 2025
Nevada Opens Private Casino Salons to Wider Public Under New Law
Nevada Governor Joe Lombardo has just signed Senate Bill 459 (SB459), marking a big change for the state’s casino business. This new law opens up fancy private gaming rooms to more casino visitors. VIP Casino Spaces No Longer Just for the Ultra-Rich Under New Nevada Law Previously, posh private gaming spaces were reserved for high […]
Sports
June 5, 2025
Nevada Resort Association Gets Court’s Approval to Join Sports Betting Fight
A federal judge has given the Nevada Resort Association (NRA) the green light to jump into an ongoing legal tussle between prediction market platform Kalshi and Nevada’s top gaming regulators. This development comes as the state’s gaming industry pushes back against what it views as a rising threat to its monitored sports betting system. Court […]
Industry
June 4, 2025
Genting Malaysia Takes Complete Control of Empire Resorts
Genting Malaysia Berhad has bought the remaining 51% stake in Empire Resorts Inc., giving the casino operator full ownership of the struggling US company. The deal, which closed on May 31, 2025, was revealed in a report filed with Bursa Malaysia this week. Full Empire Acquisition Sees Genting Malaysia Shoulder $40M in Legacy Debt The […]
Sports
June 4, 2025
Caesars Sportsbook Adds Horse Racing Bets in Indiana and Illinois
Caesars Entertainment has expanded its sportsbook offerings by launching pari-mutuel horse racing betting in Indiana and Illinois right before the upcoming Belmont Stakes at Saratoga Race Course. This new addition brings the total count of states with horse racing integration in the Caesars Sportsbook app to seven. Caesars Brings Horse Racing to More States via […]
