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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
December 6, 2024
VGW, Apple, and Google Face Illegal Gambling Lawsuit in NY
A group of people has sued VGW Apple, and Google in New York’s Southern District Court. They accuse these companies of running or backing illegal gambling operations. Class Action Claims VGW’s Apps Turn Devices Into Gambling Machines The lawsuit, filed on December 3, claims that VGW’s platforms — Chumba Casino, LuckyLand Slots, and Global Poker […]
Business
December 6, 2024
Hector Fernandez to Lead Combined IGT and Everi Enterprise as CEO in 2025
Hector Fernandez will take charge as CEO of the merged business combining International Game Technology’s (IGT) Gaming and Digital division with Everi Holdings, once the deal closes. Apollo Global Management Plans New Leadership Structure Post-Acquisition This news comes after Apollo Global Management affiliates bought both companies taking a big step to build a varied gaming […]
Industry
December 6, 2024
Malaysia Targets Online Gambling in Proposed Cybercrime Law Amendments
Malaysia aims to toughen up its cybercrime laws by making big changes to the Communications and Multimedia Act 1998 (CMA). This move comes as the government tries to handle the rise in online crimes such as illegal betting, scams, and other damaging digital acts. Amendment Bill Introduced to Strengthen MCMC’s Authority Communications Minister Fahmi Fadzil […]
Business
December 5, 2024
Robinhood Eyes Entry into Sports Betting Market
Robinhood Markets, the brokerage that has shaken up traditional trading platforms, is looking to jump into the sports betting sector. CEO Vlad Tenev revealed this information during the company’s first investor day hinting that the firm sees big cultural and customer worth in this field. Though Robinhood has not said it will do this, Tenev’s […]
Casino
December 5, 2024
Kansas and Missouri Lawmakers Consider Casino Smoking Ban
Kansas and Missouri are getting closer to stopping people from smoking inside state-owned casinos as their lawmaking seasons come near. People are trying to put new rules in place in both states. CEASE Campaigns for Ban on Smoking in Kansas and Missouri Casinos Groups like Casino Employees Against Smoking Effects (CEASE) are pushing for banning […]
Legal
December 4, 2024
Dispute Between Tribal Nations Intensifies Over Proposed Bay Area Casino
A court fight between two Native American tribes has heated up as the Federated Indians of Graton Rancheria try to stop the building of a planned casino near Windsor, California. The Graton Rancheria sued federal agencies on November 27 claiming that the project would step on their tribal rights and ancestral roots. Historic Dispute Over […]
Sports
December 4, 2024
DraftKings CEO Highlights Dominance and Future of US Online Sports Betting
DraftKings CEO Jason Robins feels sure his company together with FanDuel, will keep their top spots in the US online sports betting market. At Craig-Hallum’s 4th Annual Online Gaming Conference, Robins talked about the industry’s problems and changes while stressing DraftKings’ toughness and long-term plans. Robins Discusses Upstart Brands and the Resilience of DraftKings and […]
Industry
December 3, 2024
Man Drives SUV Off Casino Parking Garage Roof in Evansville
A guy in Evansville, Indiana, is in big trouble after a strange and damaging event at Bally’s Casino. Police say Jeremiah Oldham drove his SUV off the seventh floor of the casino’s parking garage on Monday morning. His vehicle crashed into the roof of the nearby Executive Conference Center. Man Charged with Felonies After High-Speed […]
Industry
December 3, 2024
Atlantic City Casino Smoking Debate Sparks Call for Union Leader’s Exit
The fight about smoking in Atlantic City casinos has grown more intense. Some people who stand up for workers say Local 54 of the Unite Here union takes the side of tobacco companies instead of looking out for employees. UAW Official Urges Local 54 Leader to Step Down This smoking debate reached a peak on […]
Casino
December 2, 2024
Salem Approves $160M Casino Development at Rockingham Park
The Planning Board in Salem, New Hampshire, has given conditional approval to a $160 million casino project at the former Lord & Taylor location in The Mall at Rockingham Park. After long talks and a 5-2 vote, the big project will start next year. Salem Casino Plan Backed by Officials Amid Resident Praise and Concerns […]
