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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
November 11, 2025
Cleveland Pitcher Luis Ortiz Released on $500,000 Bail
Cleveland Guardians pitcher Luis Ortiz walked free on $500,000 bail on Monday after showing up in a Boston federal courtroom. He faces claims of taking bribes linked to illegal sports betting. Prosecutors say Ortiz and teammate Emmanuel Clase took money from gamblers in the Dominican Republic. In return, they tried to sway the outcome of […]
Casino
November 10, 2025
Nevada Regulators Have Concerns About Fifth Street Gaming’s Compliance Issues
Nevada’s gaming regulators are taking a close look at Fifth Street Gaming after tax and audit violations came to light at its North Las Vegas property. The company, which runs Ojos Locos Sports Cantina Y Casino, will face more questions when the Nevada Gaming Commission meets on November 20. Nevada Commission to Weigh Sportsbook Revenue […]
Casino
November 10, 2025
Affinity Interactive Seeks Financial Guidance Amid Mounting Debt Pressures
Casino and media group Affinity Interactive is working with investment bank Moelis & Co. to handle ongoing talks with bondholders as the company looks at ways to manage its growing debt load. This move shows an attempt to steady the business as financial troubles and higher debt ratios worry creditors. Affinity Bondholders Turn to Legal […]
Casino
November 10, 2025
DNA Breakthrough Connects 1970 Vegas Murder to Casino Mob Boss
A woman went missing in the Nevada desert over fifty years ago. Now, investigators have confirmed that bones found south of Las Vegas in 1970 belong to Anna Sylvia Just, a Canadian stenographer who vanished in the late 1960s. The case, which people have long linked to mob stories, now has a connection to a […]
Poker
November 7, 2025
Israeli Crime Boss Charged with Threatening LA Poker Host
US law enforcement has accused an Israeli citizen of trying to shake down the host of a top-tier Los Angeles poker game. This case sheds light on the dangerous side of the city’s glitzy high-stakes gambling world. Federal Agents Say Fugitive Crime Figure Used Threats and Gang Ties A federal court criminal complaint alleges that […]
Poker
November 7, 2025
Poker Pro Gets Prison Time for Cyberstalking Try in Vegas
A poker professional known for his wins at the table will go to prison after admitting he tried to stalk a judge and a big name in poker through online means. Judge Cites Repeated Misconduct as Poker Star Jordan Cristos Receives 14–48 Month Sentence Jordan Cristos, 38, got 14 to 48 months in prison at […]
Sports
November 7, 2025
Ex-NBA Player Damon Jones Rejects Claims in Federal Gambling Lawsuit
Damon Jones, who used to play guard and coach in the NBA, said he was not guilty in federal court on Thursday. He denied claims that he sold secret team information and joined in on rigged poker games linked to the mob. Federal Probe Ties Ex-NBA Player Damon Jones to Leaked Injury Tips and Rigged […]
Casino
November 6, 2025
Florida Judge Throws Out Challenge to Seminole Tribe Sports Betting Deal
A Florida circuit judge has tossed a lawsuit that tried to cancel the state’s gambling compact with the Seminole Tribe. The judge ruled that the group behind the challenge did not have the right to bring the case. This decision is another win for the 2021 agreement that made statewide online sports betting legal under […]
Industry
November 6, 2025
Northern Territory Gambling Watchdogs Ban Gifts from Betting Companies
Australia’s top online gambling watchdog has put a stop to all corporate freebies from betting companies while they work on new rules to boost ethics and win back public confidence. Regulator Promises Stronger Safeguards Following Hospitality Controversy The Northern Territory Racing and Wagering Commission (NTRWC), which gives licenses to over 40 online bookies, said its […]
Sports
November 6, 2025
NBA Talks with Congress Staff as Betting Problems Grow
NBA officials went to Washington this week to meet with congressional workers. They wanted to explain how the NBA is dealing with its growing betting crisis and to talk about its current deals with sports betting companies. NBA Briefs Congress Staff as Lawmakers Probe Betting Scandals Involving Rozier, Billups, and Jones The meeting happened after […]
