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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 14, 2025
Man Admits to Theft of Kalispel Tribal Artifacts from Northern Quest Casino
A Yakima, Washington, resident has entered a guilty plea for stealing precious cultural items from the Northern Quest Resort & Casino in Airway Heights, yet the objects are still missing. Kevin William Wissman, 61, confessed in federal court on March 12 that he took five baby moccasins and a beaded leather glove from a display […]
Sports
March 14, 2025
PlayUp and FR Park Racing End Legal Battle Over Freehold Raceway Issue
PlayUp and its former New Jersey market access partner, FR Park Racing, have come to an agreement with the Standardbred Breeders and Owners Association of New Jersey (SBOANJ) to settle their legal dispute. The lawsuit, which centered on revenue-sharing deals and Freehold Raceway’s future, has now been resolved. This settlement puts an end to a […]
Sports
March 13, 2025
Canada PM’s Odds Improve Amid Political and Economic Changes
Mark Carney, Canada’s new Prime Minister and Liberal Party leader, now has a better chance to win the next federal election. Betting markets such as Polymarket show this change. Carney’s odds went up from 32% to 41% in the past few weeks. His Conservative rival, Pierre Poilievre still leads, but his edge has shrunk a […]
Industry
March 13, 2025
Sportsbet CEO Owns Up to Past Mistakes in Advertising and Integrity Failures
Sportsbet CEO Barni Evans has owned up to the company’s big slip-ups in how it handled ads and its duty to protect major sports’ integrity. At an industry event in Sydney, Evans looked back on the company’s history admitting they got caught up in a fierce ad race while ignoring more urgent issues. Sportsbet CEO […]
Business
March 12, 2025
Major US Gambling Companies Suffer as Markets Tumble
This week, the stock market crashed, with large gambling businesses losing a lot of money as investors worry about President Donald Trump’s changing trade rules. The wider economic slump caused by concerns about a possible recession, has led to a sell-off that has erased trillions in market value. Gaming Industry Hit Hard Amid US-China Trade […]
Business
March 12, 2025
DraftKings Moves Toward Prediction Markets with NFA Registration
DraftKings seems to be getting ready to jump into the prediction market arena. The company has registered a new entity, DraftKings Predict, with the National Futures Association (NFA). This step shows that DraftKings wants to grow beyond regular sports betting into a market that is catching the eye of both regulators and big players in […]
Sports
March 11, 2025
MGM Board Member Barry Diller Backs Andrew Cuomo for New York City Mayor
Media tycoon and MGM Resorts International board member Barry Diller has shown his support for former New York Governor Andrew Cuomo in the upcoming New York City mayoral election. Diller’s endorsement stems from his gratitude for Cuomo’s help to develop Little Island, a public park project on the Hudson River. Diller and his wife, fashion […]
Casino
March 11, 2025
Alleged Secret Deal on Online Gambling Creates a Stir in Germany
A newly discovered deal between Germany’s states and online gambling companies has raised alarm bells among experts. They claim it undermines crucial measures to protect players. Research by Investigate Europe, Monitor, and Zeit Online shows that this arrangement weakens the safeguards set up under the Interstate Gambling Treaty. This treaty aimed to stop gambling addiction […]
Business
March 10, 2025
MGM Resorts Executive to Retire After Three-Decade Career
A longtime executive at MGM Resorts International is set to retire next month after more than three decades with the company. Ann Hoff, who serves as president and chief operating officer of Bellagio and Park MGM, will step down from her role on April 25, according to internal communications from the company. MGM Resorts Honors […]
Casino
March 10, 2025
Debate Over iGaming Intensifies as Industry Stakeholders Clash
The gap in the gaming world about internet casino betting, or iGaming, keeps getting bigger. A new report has added fuel to the fire. The National Association Against iGaming asked for this study. It brings up concerns about possible financial problems, job cuts, and social harm tied to online betting. On the flip side, those […]
