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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.
Legal
April 14, 2025
New Jersey Councilman Among Dozens Charged in Major Gambling Scheme
New Jersey Attorney General Matt Platkin announced on April 11 that authorities have broken up a large-scale illegal gambling network with alleged connections to the Lucchese organized crime family. Two-Year Investigation Uncovers Massive Gambling Operation This development comes after a two-year investigation. The charges involve 39 individuals, including Anand Shah, a local council member from […]
Business
April 11, 2025
Publishers Clearing House Goes Bankrupt, Starts Digital Shift
Publishers Clearing House (PCH), the well-known sweepstakes company famous for its TV prize giveaways and big checks, has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy to change its business strategy. The Jericho, New York-based firm plans to move away from its old reliance on direct mail and catalog marketing to focus on digital ads and entertainment instead. […]
Legal
April 11, 2025
Aristocrat Pressures Light & Wonder over Evidence Access
The legal battle between Aristocrat Technologies and Light & Wonder over the Dragon Train slot game series has gotten worse, with new US court filings showing growing friction about sharing evidence and discovery rules. Tensions Rise as Aristocrat Targets Ex-Staffer in IP Battle with Light & Wonder Papers filed on April 8 show Aristocrat slamming […]
Industry
April 10, 2025
Hawaii Gets Closer to Making Online Sports Betting and Fantasy Sports Legal
Hawaii looks set to join the list of US states that allow legal sports betting. On April 8, the state Senate voted 15-10 to approve House Bill 1308, a law that would give the go-ahead to online sports betting and daily fantasy sports contests. The bill led by Representative Daniel Holt now goes back to […]
Legal
April 10, 2025
FanDuel Founder Asks Court to Stop Arbitration in Ongoing Legal Fight
Nigel Eccles, who started FanDuel and used to run it, wants a New York court to stop his old company from making him go to arbitration. This is the latest part of a legal battle that has been going on for years about selling the sports betting company in 2018. Eccles Accuses FanDuel of Dodging […]
Legal
April 9, 2025
Delaware Orders VGW Luckyland to Halt Operations
Delaware State regulators have taken action to stop VGW Luckyland Inc. from operating in Delaware after they discovered illegal online gambling activity. VGW Luckyland Banned in Delaware for Running Illegal Slot Games The Delaware Division of Gaming Enforcement (DGE) led an investigation that revealed the company — a US branch of Australian-based VGW Holdings Ltd. […]
Legal
April 9, 2025
Stake.us Hit with Class Action Lawsuit in Illinois
Stake.us, a gaming platform that uses a sweepstakes-style model, now faces legal challenges. An Illinois resident, Brayden Urdan, has filed a class action lawsuit in federal court. The lawsuit claims that Stake.us runs an illegal online casino while pretending to be a casual gaming site. Stake.us Accused of Masking Real-Money Bets with “Gold Coins” Edelson […]
Casino
April 8, 2025
Study Reveals Alarming Rise in Teen Gambling in Australia
A recent study sheds light on the troubling extent of teen gambling in Australia, pointing out the possible future effects of habits picked up in youth. Aussie Teens Spend $231 Million Annually on Gambling About one in three Aussie kids between 12 and 17 gambles, and this problem gets much worse for those 18 to […]
Sports
April 8, 2025
Bettor Risks $884,000 on LeBron James to Score 10+ Points and Wins
LeBron James keeps making an impact on sports betting, both as a player and a public figure. A gambler showed extreme confidence in James’ scoring ability, betting $884,671 that the Los Angeles Lakers star would score at least 10 points against the Oklahoma City Thunder. LeBron James Scores 19 Points as Bettor Wins Small Profit […]
Casino
April 7, 2025
Sphere Studios Announces Two New Immersive Shows
Sphere Entertainment Co. has unveiled its newest forays into immersive storytelling with two original productions in development: The Wizard of Oz at Sphere and From the Edge. Sphere Studios has created both titles to join the venue’s expanding roster of multi-sensory experiences under The Sphere Experience brand. Hollywood Heavyweights Bring “The Wizard of Oz” to […]
