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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.
Blockchain
December 13, 2024
Memecoins Soar and Plummet in the Wake of Trump’s Presidency
Trump’s win in the US presidential race has sparked new interest in memecoins doubling the market’s value to $118 billion. These digital tokens mix online memes with blockchain tech becoming a key part of the attention economy. They blend viral social media trends with risky investments. Hawk Memecoin’s Collapse Highlights Risks in Viral Crypto Frenzy […]
Industry
December 13, 2024
Study Seeks Veterans to Treat Gambling Addiction with Psilocybin
The Heroic Hearts Project has launched a new program to give military veterans with gambling addiction a chance to try an experimental treatment using psilocybin, the main ingredient in magic mushrooms. Netherlands Retreat to Test Psilocybin’s Potential in Treating Gambling Addiction This research, done in collaboration with the University of Gibraltar, will happen at a […]
Business
December 12, 2024
OLG Boosts Online Gaming As Private-Sector Rivals Grow
The Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation (OLG) is stepping up its game to hold its ground in the competitive Ontario iGaming scene, following advice from the Auditor General’s 2022 review. This action comes as the corporation feels the heat from private companies since the province opened up its online gambling market in April 2022. OLG […]
Business
December 12, 2024
VICI Properties Teams Up with IGP to Grow Canadian Gaming Portfolio
VICI Properties Inc., a key player in experience-based real estate, has struck a deal to change its master lease agreement with PURE Canadian Gaming Corp. This move allows Indigenous Gaming Partners Inc. (IGP) to buy PURE’s operating assets. The deal represents a big move in VICI‘s growth beyond its borders and highlights its aim to […]
Sports
December 11, 2024
New Zealand to Stop Greyhound Racing by 2026 Due to Animal Safety Issues
New Zealand plans to end greyhound racing by August 2026 pointing to ongoing safety problems for the animals. This choice comes after years of pushback and several probes that showed many dogs got hurt or died in races, and some breeders did not treat them well. Deputy PM Peters Calls for End to Greyhound Racing […]
Industry
December 11, 2024
FanDuel Rolls Out “My Spend” to Boost Responsible Gaming Options
FanDuel Group has launched a new feature called “My Spend” to improve its range of responsible gaming tools. FanDuel Unveils Personalized Dashboard for Enhanced Budgeting and Gaming Insights Created to give users better insights into their gaming activities, the personal dashboard allows customers to track spending patterns and handle their budgets well. This new addition […]
Industry
December 10, 2024
AI-Powered Gambling Scams Exploit Social Media to Defraud Users Globally
A worldwide gambling scam network has popped up using AI to trick victims on a huge scale. Group-IB, a cybersecurity company, has uncovered that this operation covers over 1,300 dangerous websites and 500 fake ads, with some people losing as much as $10,000. These scams pretend to be real betting apps aiming to get hold […]
Legal
December 10, 2024
Churchill Downs and NYRA File Lawsuit Against HISA Over Fee Dispute
Churchill Downs Inc. (CDI), which owns the Kentucky Derby, and the New York Racing Association (NYRA), which runs major New York tracks like Belmont Park and Saratoga Race Course, have started a legal battle against the Horseracing Integrity and Safety Authority (HISA). They filed the lawsuit on December 4 in a Kentucky federal court. CDI […]
Legal
December 9, 2024
DraftKings Faces Lawsuit Over Alleged Exploitation of Problem Gambler
DraftKings now faces a legal challenge from Lisa D’Alessandro, whose estranged husband, a resident of New Jersey, gambled away close to $1 million of their family’s money on the platform. Wife Claims DraftKings VIP Program Fueled Husband’s $15M Betting Spiral The legal action alleges that the company played a role in fueling her husband’s gambling […]
Industry
December 9, 2024
Senators Demand Antitrust Investigation into FanDuel and DraftKings
Two US senators, Mike Lee (R-Utah) and Peter Welch (D-Vt.), have asked federal regulators to look into possible antitrust rule-breaking by top online sports betting sites FanDuel and DraftKings. Lawmakers Urge FTC and DOJ to Investigate Potential Collusion Between FanDuel and DraftKings The lawmakers sent a letter on December 5 to the Federal Trade Commission […]
