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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.
Casino
February 13, 2026
Data-Driven Blask Awards Crown 2025 iGaming Leaders
Blask has revealed the outcomes of its 2025 awards, highlighting the most visible and sought-after iGaming titles and studios in regulated markets around the world. The rankings come from live market data showing which games rule operator portfolios and grab player attention on licensed platforms. Gates of Olympus 1000 Leads Blask Awards 2025 This year’s […]
Sports
February 13, 2026
DraftKings Keeps Exclusive Sports Betting Deal in New Hampshire
DraftKings will stay the only online sports betting provider in New Hampshire after getting a new extension to its deal with the New Hampshire Lottery. The new agreement means the Boston-based company holds on to its exclusive spot in the state’s regulated market, a position it has had since sports betting started there in late […]
Legal
February 12, 2026
Evolution-Black Cube Clash Moves Closer to Trial
A watched court fight between live casino provider Evolution and investigative firm Black Cube has progressed in New Jersey, with both sides claiming wins as the case heads to trial. Judge’s Ruling in Ongoing Dispute Forces Evolution to Hand Over Key Documents The row, which has captivated the online gambling world for months, focuses on […]
Prediction Markets
February 12, 2026
Dina Titus Bill Takes Aim at Sports Contracts on Prediction Markets
Nevada Representative Dina Titus has introduced federal legislation to stop prediction market platforms from offering contracts linked to sporting events and casino-style outcomes. This move has sparked a heated debate about how to regulate these products. Titus Pushes Crackdown on Sports-Linked Prediction Contracts The proposed Fair Markets and Sports Integrity Act would ban regulated exchanges […]
Casino
February 11, 2026
Shapiro Wants to Regulate Skill Games to Help Pennsylvania’s Budget
Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro is again asking lawmakers to act on electronic skill games. He believes that if the state regulates these widespread machines, it could open up a big new source of money and ease the pressure on the commonwealth’s finances. Shapiro Eyes Skill Game Reform as Funding Gap Persists In his newest budget […]
Prediction Markets
February 11, 2026
NCPG Asks Prediction Markets to Highlight National Gambling Helpline
The National Council on Problem Gambling (NCPG) has asked prediction market operators who serve US customers to highlight the National Problem Gambling Helpline. The NCPG warns that these platforms carry risks like traditional betting products. Prediction Market Growth Raises Gambling Harm Concerns, NCPG Warns On February 9, the nonprofit’s board of directors passed a resolution. […]
Prediction Markets
February 10, 2026
Polymarket Takes Massachusetts to Court Over Limits on Sports Contracts
Polymarket is suing Massachusetts to stop the state from limiting its sports prediction markets. This legal battle comes as regulators crack down, already forcing Kalshi, a competitor, to block Massachusetts users. Legal Fight Looms as Polymarket Moves to Block Massachusetts Enforcement On Monday, Polymarket filed a lawsuit in the US District Court for the District […]
Sports
February 10, 2026
Connecticut Pair Charged with Using Stolen IDs in $3M Betting Fraud
Federal prosecutors in Connecticut have charged two Glastonbury residents with running a long-term scam that stole millions from major online gambling sites by misusing stolen personal information. Federal Case Targets Alleged Multi-Year Betting Bonus Scam Using Stolen IDs Court documents show that Amitoj Kapoor and Siddharth Lillaney, both 29, face a broad 45-count federal indictment […]
Prediction Markets
February 9, 2026
Kalshi App Gains Ground on Sportsbooks Before Super Bowl
A newcomer to the sports betting scene has jumped into the limelight right before the year’s biggest game. Kalshi, a small-time player next to big-name sportsbooks, saw a big jump in people downloading its mobile app in January. It was ahead of well-known brands like DraftKings and FanDuel as the Super Bowl got closer. Kalshi […]
Lottery
February 9, 2026
Lottery Group Wants Out of Fight Over $1.08B Powerball Win
The group that runs Powerball is asking a Los Angeles judge to take it off a big lawsuit. A woman sued, saying she should have won a $1.08 billion jackpot from a 2023 draw. However, someone else already got the prize. Powerball Operator Says No Contract Exists in $1B Jackpot Dispute The Multi-State Lottery Association […]
