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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
April 22, 2025
Prediction Markets React after Pope Francis Dies at 88
Pope Francis, who led the Roman Catholic Church and had a revolutionary impact on global religious leadership, died early Monday morning at 88 years old. His death came just hours after he gave a blessing during Easter celebrations in Vatican City. This event has sparked widespread grief throughout the Catholic world, and unforeseen effects in […]
Casino
April 22, 2025
Yolo Group Founder Sues for Millions After Failed Kidnapping in Estonia
Tim Heath, who started the crypto-gaming giant Yolo Group, has begun a civil case asking for more than €3.2 million ($3.7 million) after he escaped being kidnapped in Tallinn last summer. People are calling this case, which has been filed in Estonia’s Harju County Court, one of the biggest requests for money in the country’s […]
Blockchain
April 22, 2025
Crypto Gambling Sites Rake in Over $80B Thanks to Global Legal Gaps
Online casinos that use cryptocurrencies have seen a huge jump in business, with worldwide betting profits hitting $81.4 billion in 2024, five times more than the year before. This growth happens even with lots of rules in place, as millions of players find ways around blocks to use offshore sites that are not regulated. Stake […]
Sports
April 21, 2025
MLB Players Union Fights DraftKings’ Appeal in NIL Dispute
The Major League Baseball Players Association (MLBPA) wants a federal judge to throw out DraftKings’ attempt to appeal a recent decision in a lawsuit about the unauthorized use of players’ name, image, and likeness (NIL). The union filed a court document on April 17 saying DraftKings’ request for an interlocutory appeal has no basis and […]
Casino
April 21, 2025
Las Vegas Sands Backs Local Youth Programs with $100,000 Grant
Las Vegas Sands has shown its dedication to community growth by giving $100,000 to 100 Black Men Las Vegas. The Sands Cares program made this gift to help various projects that aim to boost young people in Southern Nevada. These efforts focus on education, mentoring, and career growth. Sands Grant Fuels New Youth Initiatives and […]
Industry
April 21, 2025
MGM Resorts Faces $8.5M Penalty Over Anti-Money Laundering Failures
MGM Resorts International will pay Nevada regulators $8.5 million after a long investigation into breaches of anti-money laundering (AML) rules linked to two convicted illegal bookmakers. The proposed deal, if the Nevada Gaming Commission approves it next week, would be one of the biggest regulatory fines in the state’s history. MGM Slammed with Fine for Letting Bookies Operate […]
Casino
April 18, 2025
Crypto Casino Founder Richard Kim Arrested for Fraud After Losing $7M
Police took Richard Kim into custody this week. He started the cryptocurrency casino platform Zero Edge, which no longer exists. People claim he misused almost $7 million that investors gave him. Kim used to work as an executive at big financial companies like Galaxy Digital, Goldman Sachs, and JPMorgan. Now he faces charges of securities […]
Sports
April 18, 2025
New York Assemblymember Suggests Tougher Rules for Sports Betting
A New York lawmaker has put forward a new bill that might change the state’s booming sports betting scene. Assemblymember Robert Carroll introduced the proposed law, which looks to set firm caps on how much people can bet and how sportsbooks can promote their services. If it passes, this bill could lead the way for […]
Casino
April 18, 2025
Bill 48 Clears Second Hurdle as Alberta Eyes Regulated iGaming
Alberta stands on the edge of a big change in how it handles online gambling. Bill 48 called the iGaming Alberta Act, has made it through its second reading in the province’s lawmaking body. This suggests Alberta might soon let private companies run online sportsbooks, casinos, and poker sites under the province’s rules. New Bill […]
Casino
April 17, 2025
South Jersey Voters Support Smoking Ban in Atlantic City Casinos
A new poll across South Jersey counties shows strong public backing to ban smoking inside Atlantic City casinos, with 83% of people polled wanting a complete indoor smoking ban. The April poll also found that almost four in five voters would visit casinos more if they did not allow indoor smoking. Poll Sparks Push to […]
