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Silvia Pavlof
WriterSilvia 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.
Prediction Markets
February 12, 2026
Dina Titus Bill Takes Aim at Sports Contracts on Prediction Markets
Nevada Representative Dina Titus has introduced federal legislation to stop prediction market platforms from offering contracts linked to sporting events and casino-style outcomes. This move has sparked a heated debate about how to regulate these products. Titus Pushes Crackdown on Sports-Linked Prediction Contracts The proposed Fair Markets and Sports Integrity Act would ban regulated exchanges […]
Casino
February 11, 2026
Shapiro Wants to Regulate Skill Games to Help Pennsylvania’s Budget
Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro is again asking lawmakers to act on electronic skill games. He believes that if the state regulates these widespread machines, it could open up a big new source of money and ease the pressure on the commonwealth’s finances. Shapiro Eyes Skill Game Reform as Funding Gap Persists In his newest budget […]
Prediction Markets
February 11, 2026
NCPG Asks Prediction Markets to Highlight National Gambling Helpline
The National Council on Problem Gambling (NCPG) has asked prediction market operators who serve US customers to highlight the National Problem Gambling Helpline. The NCPG warns that these platforms carry risks like traditional betting products. Prediction Market Growth Raises Gambling Harm Concerns, NCPG Warns On February 9, the nonprofit’s board of directors passed a resolution. […]
Prediction Markets
February 10, 2026
Polymarket Takes Massachusetts to Court Over Limits on Sports Contracts
Polymarket is suing Massachusetts to stop the state from limiting its sports prediction markets. This legal battle comes as regulators crack down, already forcing Kalshi, a competitor, to block Massachusetts users. Legal Fight Looms as Polymarket Moves to Block Massachusetts Enforcement On Monday, Polymarket filed a lawsuit in the US District Court for the District […]
Sports
February 10, 2026
Connecticut Pair Charged with Using Stolen IDs in $3M Betting Fraud
Federal prosecutors in Connecticut have charged two Glastonbury residents with running a long-term scam that stole millions from major online gambling sites by misusing stolen personal information. Federal Case Targets Alleged Multi-Year Betting Bonus Scam Using Stolen IDs Court documents show that Amitoj Kapoor and Siddharth Lillaney, both 29, face a broad 45-count federal indictment […]
Prediction Markets
February 9, 2026
Kalshi App Gains Ground on Sportsbooks Before Super Bowl
A newcomer to the sports betting scene has jumped into the limelight right before the year’s biggest game. Kalshi, a small-time player next to big-name sportsbooks, saw a big jump in people downloading its mobile app in January. It was ahead of well-known brands like DraftKings and FanDuel as the Super Bowl got closer. Kalshi […]
Lottery
February 9, 2026
Lottery Group Wants Out of Fight Over $1.08B Powerball Win
The group that runs Powerball is asking a Los Angeles judge to take it off a big lawsuit. A woman sued, saying she should have won a $1.08 billion jackpot from a 2023 draw. However, someone else already got the prize. Powerball Operator Says No Contract Exists in $1B Jackpot Dispute The Multi-State Lottery Association […]
Prediction Markets
February 6, 2026
UK Regulator Says Prediction Markets Would Fall Under Gambling Laws
The UK Gambling Commission (UKGC) has explained how it would handle prediction market platforms if they launched in Great Britain. The regulator suggested these products would be treated as gambling services instead of financial tools. UKGC Signals Prediction Markets Would Require Gambling Licences In a new statement, the Commission’s Director of Strategy, Brad Enright, talked […]
Casino
February 6, 2026
Teen Dies in Shooting after Argument at Bally’s Kansas City Casino Parking Lot
Police in Kansas City are looking into a fatal shooting that happened Wednesday night outside Bally’s Kansas City Casino. The incident left an 18-year-old man dead and put one person in custody. Police Detain Suspect Following Fatal Shooting at Bally’s Kansas City Police got a call to come to the casino at 1800 East Front […]
Casino
February 5, 2026
AI Set to Drive Efficiency and Innovation Across Las Vegas Casinos
Artificial intelligence will change the Las Vegas casino scene, boosting productivity and improving sports betting control, while also posing job challenges in many areas. Industry experts talked about these topics during a recent meetup held by the Economic Club of Las Vegas at Park MGM. They looked at how fast-growing tech could shape the city’s […]
