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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
July 10, 2025
Italy Moves Toward Overhaul of Online Gambling Sector with New Licenses
Italy’s online gaming industry stands at the edge of big changes as the government pushes forward with its licensing overhaul. The Customs and Monopolies Agency (ADM) has just finished the first screening process to issue new online gambling concessions, which marks a key step in a wide-ranging regulatory reform. Italy’s ADM Greenlights 46 Key Operators […]
Sports
July 10, 2025
Senate Pushes Back Gambling Bill Vote Due to Deep Split and Poor Turnout
The Brazilian Senate chose on Tuesday, July 8, to put off voting on a debated bill that would make several types of gambling legal in the country. This includes casinos, bingo halls, the classic “jogo do bicho,” and betting on horse races. Senate President Davi Alcolumbre made this call, noting the small number of senators […]
Legal
July 10, 2025
Tribal Groups Use Supreme Court Ruling to Expand Legal Fight Against Kalshi
The legal battle over Kalshi, a fast-growing prediction market platform, has heated up as tribal groups point to a recent US Supreme Court decision to strengthen their case. Tribes Say SCOTUS Ruling Exposes Gaps in CFTC Oversight In a July 1 filing, over 65 tribes and tribal organizations argued that the Supreme Court’s June 27 […]
Casino
July 10, 2025
Entertainment Community Fund Joins Movement Against Times Square Casino Bid
The movement against the proposed Caesars Palace Times Square Casino gained momentum this week when the Entertainment Community Fund joined the No Times Square Casino Coalition. The nonprofit organization, which helps professionals in the performing arts and entertainment industries, expressed deep worries about how such a project might affect the core of New York’s theater […]
Sports
July 9, 2025
BetMGM and TAPPP Bring Sportsbook Gift Cards to Canada
People living in Ontario can now enjoy online gaming and sports betting in a new way. BetMGM has rolled out the first gift cards branded by a sportsbook in Canada. This move, which is made possible through a collaboration with payment tech company TAPPP, sets a new standard in Canada’s iGaming scene. Ontario Players Can […]
Industry
July 9, 2025
California Bill Causes a Stir Over Sweepstakes Gaming Ban
California is seeing a heated argument about Assembly Bill 831 (AB 831), a new plan to outlaw online sweepstakes-style games in the state. Assemblymember Avelino Valencia introduced the bill, which has faced strong pushback from digital gaming supporters. The Social and Promotional Games Association (SPGA) has become one of the loudest voices against this proposal. […]
Sports
July 9, 2025
FanDuel Beefs Up Public Policy Team as Rules Change
Sports betting giant FanDuel Group has grown its leadership by hiring two experienced public policy professionals. The company brought on Shailagh Murray as Senior Vice President of Public Affairs and Jonathan Nabavi as Vice President of Federal Affairs. These key hires happen as online gaming and sports betting face big rule changes across the US. […]
Business
July 8, 2025
Fantasy Life Secures $7M to Boost Innovative Fantasy Sports Platform
Fantasy Life, the fantasy sports media and gaming brand that Matthew Berry, a big name in fantasy football, started, has just pulled in $7 million in its newest round of funding. LeBron James-Backed Fantasy Life Raises Funds to Supercharge FantasyHQ and Unique Game Format The company, based in New York, aims to use this money […]
Business
July 8, 2025
Jefferies Sees Flutter Entertainment as Good Bet in Shaky Market
Jefferies has a positive outlook on Flutter Entertainment, which owns FanDuel. The brokerage started covering the stock again, telling investors to “Buy” and setting a target price of $380 per share. This price target is among the most optimistic on Wall Street right now and suggests the stock could go up by 35% from where […]
Sports
July 8, 2025
Goldman Sachs Gives MGM Resorts a “Sell” Rating Due to Cash Flow Concerns
MGM Resorts International saw investors grow more cautious on July 7 when Goldman Sachs started covering the casino giant with a negative outlook. The brokerage tagged the stock with a “sell” rating and set a $34 price target, pointing to a potential 10% drop from its current price. MGM Faces Pressure as Goldman Sachs Cites […]
