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Silvia Pavlof's latest articles
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.
Industry
July 25, 2024
Prisoner Urges Australian Government to Adopt Gambling Harm Recommendations
Gavin Fineff, a former financial planner who is currently in prison for stealing AUD3.3 million ($2.2 million) to support his sports betting habit, has contacted Prime Minister Anthony Albanese. From his jail cell, Fineff asks the government to adopt all of the recommendations made by the parliamentary inquiry for online gambling harm prevention and impose […]
Industry
July 25, 2024
Hard Rock Bet Unveils New Profit Boost Feature Across the US
A new profit boost feature has been introduced by online sportsbook Hard Rock Bet, which is owned by the Seminole Tribe of Florida, in a bid to make betting more exciting for its users. The new feature allows bettors to increase potential winnings by adding a percentage boost to the odds of any qualifying wager […]
Industry
July 24, 2024
Gaming Tech Earnings Forecast Shows Positive Trends, Says Stifel Analyst
As the second quarter earnings season continues, gaming technology companies are preparing to announce their financial results. Analysts expect a generally positive performance across the sector. Stifel Analyst Predicts Strong Q2 for Light & Wonder and PlayAGS, Mixed Outlook for IGT and Everi According to a recent client note from Stifel analyst Jeffrey Stantial, Light […]
Legal
July 24, 2024
Pending Legislation May Halt FTC Probe into MGM Cyberattack
A bill in the US House of Representatives could stop the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) from investigating last September’s cyberattack on MGM Resorts International. The Republican-sponsored spending bill also calls for a 27% cut in the FTC’s budget. Congress Introduces Bill to Limit FTC’s Power in MGM Ransomware Probe The provision targets a civil investigative […]
Industry
July 23, 2024
Charity Commission Clears GambleAware in Industry Independence Inquiry
The UK’s Charity Commission has closed its investigation into GambleAware. The Commission said the charity took ‘appropriate steps’ to maintain its independence from the gambling industry after an inquiry was launched in March. Charity Commission Finds No Fault After Good Law Project Complaint A campaign backed by the Good Law Project had raised concerns about […]
Industry
July 23, 2024
Ex-DraftKings VP’s Fight Against Non-Compete Clause Hinges on State Laws
In a major legal contest over non-compete agreements, the First Circuit Court of Appeals has questioned the efforts of a former DraftKings executive to work for rival company Fanatics while bypassing his agreement. Michael Hermalyn who formerly was the VP of marketing at DraftKings is fighting against enforceability issues surrounding his non-competition clause which have […]
Sports
July 22, 2024
Biden’s Withdrawal Boosts Harris, Alters 2024 Presidential Betting Landscape
In a surprising turn of events during the 2024 US presidential race, President Joe Biden announced on July 21 that he would be withdrawing from the election, which caused a frenzy in betting markets. The 81-year-old US President who is currently recovering from COVID-19 said that his obligation to his current office prevents him from […]
Business
July 22, 2024
Elon Musk’s X Teams Up with Genius Sports for New Ads Tool
In anticipation of a summer filled with significant sporting events like the Olympic and Paralympic Games, X (formerly Twitter) has partnered with Genius Sports to launch an innovative advertising tool called Trend Genius. The product uses live conversations on X to maximize ad spending during periods of peak engagement. Genius Sports and X Launch Trend […]
Industry
July 19, 2024
Casino Sector Underperforms Despite Solid Fundamentals, Analyst Warns
Barry Jonas, an analyst at Truist Securities, is worried that the casino sector has been underperforming. He cited strong gaming fundamentals but said investors are growing increasingly concerned about a potential consumer pullback. Las Vegas Strip Shows Surprising Strength Amid Investor Worries In a note to investors, Jonas dismissed concerns about record heat in Las […]
Industry
July 19, 2024
Massachusetts Communities Benefit from $18M in Gaming Commission Grants
The Massachusetts Gaming Commission (MGC) has just awarded over $18 million worth of grants from the Community Mitigation Fund (CMF) all throughout several municipalities and eligible entities in the state. This funding, which is for fiscal year 2025, aims to offset any negative effects that may come with running a casino as well as improve […]
