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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
May 13, 2025
Jude Law and Andrew Garfield to Play Siegfried & Roy in Apple TV+ Show
Apple TV+ plans to bring the amazing tale of Las Vegas icons Siegfried & Roy to viewers, with Jude Law and Andrew Garfield taking on the parts of the well-known magicians in a new mini-series called Wild Things. Wild Things to Explore Siegfried & Roy’s Legacy and Tragic Fall The project takes its cue from […]
Casino
May 13, 2025
Wynn’s Unused Las Vegas Property Might Fetch $1B
A top casino industry expert thinks Wynn Resorts has a chance to boost its value by selling a key plot on the Las Vegas Strip. While the company has not said it plans to sell the land, a new report hints that its 38-acre empty lot could bring in offers close to $1 billion. Analyst […]
Sports
May 13, 2025
Dallas Mavericks Snag Top Pick in 2025 NBA Draft Lottery
The Dallas Mavericks pulled off a stunner in the recent NBA Draft Lottery, grabbing the prized No. 1 overall pick for the 2025 NBA Draft. Mavericks Stun NBA Lottery, Land No. 1 Pick With Just 1.8% Odds The Dallas Mavericks entered the lottery as huge underdogs with just a 1.8% shot at the top spot. […]
Legal
May 12, 2025
Kalshi Fights Nevada in High-Stakes Clash Over Federal vs. State Control
Kalshi, a company running prediction markets, is pushing hard to stop Nevada officials from banning its trading contracts. Kalshi Argues Federal Law Overrides Nevada in Sports Betting Dispute The firm claims that federal law, not state rules, decides if its business is legal. Kalshi told a court that the Commodity Exchange Act (CEA), which controls […]
Casino
May 12, 2025
Alberta Gets Ready to Kick Off Regulated iGaming Market
Alberta plans to shake up its online gambling scene after Bill 48, the iGaming Alberta Act, just got the green light. Now that lawmakers have given it the thumbs up, the province has a lot of work to do in order to set up the rules for launching a regulated market for online casinos and […]
Casino
May 12, 2025
Online Gambling Firms Urge British Columbia to Rethink Monopoly
Online gambling businesses have started conversations with British Columbia’s government. They want to explore the option of a regulated iGaming market that would open up competition beyond the current provincial monopoly. Records of lobbying from earlier this year show that the industry is working together to push British Columbia to follow provinces like Ontario and […]
Casino
May 12, 2025
Chinese Tycoon Reaches Deal in Multi-Million Dollar Casino Fight
A big legal fight between Hong Kong businessman Linong Ma and SkyCity Adelaide has ended, wrapping up six years of court battles over millions in disputed casino winnings. The case also involved two junket operators, with one found liable by default because they did not show up in court. Chinese High Roller Alleges Casino and […]
Business
May 9, 2025
Macau Struggles to Promote Gambling Awareness to Mainland Tourists
Macau’s push to encourage safe gambling habits among visitors from mainland China runs into red tape and cultural barriers, experts shared at a recent industry event. Policy Divide Hampers Macau’s Responsible Gambling Push for Mainland Visitors At the Global Gaming Expo (G2E) Asia in Macau, scholars pointed out the gap between Macau’s gambling rules and […]
Casino
May 9, 2025
Coney Island Casino Project Moves Ahead with Key Approval
The New York City Planning Commission has given the green light to plans for a large casino and entertainment complex in Coney Island, marking a big step forward. Coney Island Casino Plan Clears City Hurdle, Faces Statewide Licensing Battle The project called The Coney, would take up three blocks along Surf Avenue and include a […]
Casino
May 9, 2025
Atlantic City Casinos Give $572M to State Aid Despite Profit Drop
A new report from Stockton University’s Lloyd D. Levenson Institute of Gaming, Hospitality & Tourism (LIGHT), working with the Casino Association of New Jersey (CANJ), shows that Atlantic City’s casino industry sent a record $572 million to the state’s Casino Revenue Fund in Fiscal Year 2024. These findings highlight how the industry remains crucial to […]
