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Silvia Pavlof
WriterAn expert in industry analysis, Silvia closely tracks global mergers, acquisitions, and transitions in corporate strategy. She investigates market consolidation and competitive dynamics. Her sharp financial insights help executives and investors decode complex structural shifts, empowering them to navigate high-stakes deals and capitalize on emerging industry trends worldwide.
Casino
March 21, 2025
China’s Economic Stimulus Expected to Give Macau’s Casino Industry a Boost
Analysts at Seaport Research Partners think Beijing’s new economic stimulus plans will have a big impact on Macau’s gaming industry. China introduced these plans to get people to spend more money. Experts believe this will lead to more disposable income and make consumers feel better about spending, which will help Macau’s casinos in the long […]
Industry
March 21, 2025
California Lottery Reveals $1.2B Mega Millions Winner
Finally, it has been revealed who won last year’s $1.2 billion Mega Millions jackpot. California lottery officials have named Rosemary Casarotti as the person who bought the winning ticket — but she wants to stay out of the public eye. Mega Millions Jackpot Winner Skips Public Spotlight, Opts for $571M Lump Sum Casarotti won the […]
Sports
March 20, 2025
US Bill Aims to Ban College Athlete Prop Bets Nationwide
A new bill in the US Congress wants to stop certain sports bets involving student-athletes. Congressman Michael Baumgartner from Washington has introduced this legislation. Its full name is the Providing Responsible Oversight and Transparency and Ensuring Collegiate Trust (PROTECT) Student-Athletes Act. Right now, the Committee on Energy and Commerce is looking it over. Legislation Aims […]
Casino
March 20, 2025
New York Senate Takes Steps to Ban Sweepstakes Gaming
The New York Senate Racing, Gaming, and Wagering Committee has given its full support to a bill that aims to outlaw online sweepstakes gaming. The committee’s approval moves the proposal to the Senate floor for more discussion. Senator Joseph Addabbo introduced the bill known as S5935. It looks to prohibit sweepstakes-style online gaming and also […]
Lottery
March 19, 2025
Pennsylvania Lottery Wants to End Profit Rule as Customers Change
The Pennsylvania Lottery has asked lawmakers to rethink the state’s old 20% profit rule for regular lottery games. Lottery executives say getting rid of this rule would let them offer more game types and make more money for state programs that help older state residents. Pennsylvania Lottery Pushes to End Profit Mandate, Citing Demand for […]
Casino
March 19, 2025
Caesars Entertainment Grows Board with Two Independent Directors
Casino giant Caesars Entertainment has added two new independent directors to its Board of Directors. Jesse Lynn and Ted Papapostolou, both executives at Icahn Enterprises, have joined the board right away waiting for regulatory approval. Icahn Enterprises Executives Join Caesars Board This move comes after an agreement between Caesars Entertainment and Icahn Enterprises, a diverse […]
Casino
March 18, 2025
Lawsuit Against Google, Apple, and High 5 Casino Voluntarily Dismissed
Julian Bargo has withdrawn a lawsuit that targeted sweepstakes casinos and big tech firms Apple and Google. Bargo filed the legal action in November 2024. It accused the companies of having an impact on illegal gambling by allowing sweepstakes casino apps to run on their platforms. Bargo Drops Lawsuit Against Sweepstakes Casinos, but Legal Battle […]
Legal
March 18, 2025
Federal Court Sends Social Casino Lawsuits Back to Tennessee
The United States Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit has decided that the Tennessee state court must hear lawsuits filed against several online social casino operators. On March 16, 2025, the court upheld a lower court’s ruling that federal courts do not have jurisdiction over the matter. Sixth Circuit Upholds State Jurisdiction Tennessee residents […]
Sports
March 17, 2025
Kalshi Gets More Time to Answer NGCB Cease-and-Desist Order
Nevada officials have given KalshiEX LLC, a prediction market platform based in New York, extra days to reply to a cease-and-desist order from the Nevada Gaming Control Board (NGCB). The firm, which does business as Kalshi, had to follow the order by March 14, at first, but now the regulators have allowed more time for […]
Industry
March 17, 2025
Man Says Prescription Drug Led to Gambling Addiction and Financial Ruin
A man from Hampshire shared how a medicine to treat Restless Leg Syndrome (RLS) caused him to develop an unstoppable urge to gamble, leading to major financial troubles. Phil Stevens, 66, said that while he used ropinirole, he spent all his savings and had to sell a rental house he owned as part of his […]
