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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.
Casino
August 22, 2025
Potential Billions at Stake as Virginia Considers Legal Online Casinos
Virginia lawmakers are taking another look at the idea of making online casinos legal. These casinos, often referred to as iGaming, bring both money-making opportunities and regulations-related problems. Virginia Considers Legal Online Betting, Weighing Billions in Possible Gain The topic of iGaming in Virginia was front and center at an August 19 meeting. The group […]
Sports
August 21, 2025
Little League Urges End to Offshore Betting on Kids’ World Series Games
The Little League World Series (LLWS) has made a forceful plea to fans to quit betting on its games, saying this practice does harm and does not suit the tournament as it kicks off its second week in South Williamsport, Pennsylvania. Little League Slams Offshore Sites for Profiting From Children’s Games On Thursday, Little League […]
Sports
August 21, 2025
CME Group and FanDuel Team Up to Offer Event-Based Contracts
CME Group, the top derivatives exchange worldwide, and online gaming powerhouse FanDuel have joined forces to broaden the reach of regulated event-based contracts in the United States. The team-up, announced on August 20, brings together financial markets and online gaming, opening up new doors for everyday traders and bettors. New CME-FanDuel Partnership Brings Low-Cost Event […]
Casino
August 20, 2025
Casino ATM Scam in Edmonton Reveals Money Laundering and Drug Connections
Law enforcement in Alberta continues to search for the last suspect in a sophisticated fraud operation that targeted ATMs in Edmonton-area casinos and resulted in over CAD 1 million ($720,487) in losses throughout Western Canada. Fifth Man Sought as RCMP Uncover Sophisticated Money Laundering Operation in Alberta The Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) has confirmed […]
Casino
August 20, 2025
New Jersey Gambling Council Rejects Arbitration in Hotline Dispute
The Council on Compulsive Gambling of New Jersey (CCGNJ) has refused to participate in arbitration with the National Council on Problem Gambling (NCPG), intensifying a months-long dispute over the future of the national 1-800-GAMBLER helpline. Court Steps In to Keep 1-800-GAMBLER Running Amid Licensing Dispute The hotline, which has served as the main problem gambling […]
Casino
August 20, 2025
Northern Arapaho Leaders Challenge State Gaming Report
The Northern Arapaho Business Council has voiced concerns about a statewide gaming assessment. They claim the report failed to consider the real economic impact gaming expansion has had on tribal casinos. Northern Arapaho Say Casinos Already Hit Hard by Historical Horse Racing Spectrum Gaming Group created the study for the Wyoming Gaming Commission and showed […]
Casino
August 19, 2025
High 5 Entertainment Loses First Round in California Lawsuit
A California judge has made a tentative ruling against High 5 Entertainment in a case that might shake up sweepstakes-style casinos operating in the state. San Francisco Judge Allows Lawsuit Claiming High 5 Misled Player to Move Forward On August 14, Judge Christine Van Aken of the San Francisco Superior Court refused to throw out […]
Sports
August 19, 2025
Kalshi Expands Offerings Before Football Season Kicks Off
Kalshi, a prediction exchange with federal oversight, is broadening its range of products just as the football season is about to begin. The New York-based company made an announcement on Monday that it has approved a new set of sports contracts. These include point spreads, over/unders, and touchdown props, options that people link to regular […]
Sports
August 19, 2025
Kalshi Fights Nevada’s Attempt to Get Broad Discovery in Federal Court Case
Kalshi, a prediction market operator, is resisting Nevada’s efforts to force wide-ranging discovery in their ongoing legal fight. Kalshi argues that the information Nevada wants does not relate to the main question the court needs to answer: Does federal law trump state gambling rules? Kalshi Argues Federal Oversight Trumps Nevada Gaming Laws in Ongoing Legal […]
Sports
August 19, 2025
Prosecutors Want Shorter Jail Time for Bookie in Ohtani Betting Case
Federal prosecutors have asked for a 15-month jail term for California bookie Matt Bowyer, who played a part in a big betting ring tied to Shohei Ohtani’s former translator. This case has caught the eye of the whole country. Their request is way less than what federal rules usually suggest, which could have put him […]
