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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.
Lottery
January 20, 2025
Arizona Lottery Player Wins $112M Mega Millions Jackpot via Jackpocket App
An Arizona resident kicked off 2025 with a lucky break snagging a $112 million Mega Millions jackpot. This big win happened through the Jackpocket app setting a record as the biggest prize ever won using an online lottery ticket delivery service. Lucky Ticket Marks First Jackpot of 2025 and Arizona’s Second-Biggest Prize The lucky ticket, […]
Casino
January 17, 2025
Mayor Brandon Johnson Opposes Bally’s $300M Tax Break for Chicago Casino
Bally’s Corporation aims to get a big tax break for its $1.7 billion River West casino project, but Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson does not like this idea. The company’s plan, if it gets the green light, could lower Bally’s property tax bill by almost $300 million in the next ten years. Alderman Villegas Advocates for […]
Casino
January 17, 2025
Atlantic City Gambling Revenue Hits Record High in 2024, But Challenges Persist
Atlantic City’s gambling industry reached a new high in 2024, with a total revenue of $5.7 billion beating the previous record of $5.2 billion. When sports betting revenue from horse tracks is added, the overall total goes up to $6.3 billion. Casino Operators Express Concerns Despite Revenue Surge Even with these big numbers, casino operators […]
Industry
January 16, 2025
Sevilla Defender Kike Salas Under Investigation for Alleged Betting Fraud
Spanish authorities are looking into claims that Sevilla FC’s 22-year-old defender Kike Salas played a part in a sports betting scandal. Kike Salas and Two Others Detained Over Alleged Yellow Card Betting Scheme On January 14, police took Salas and two others into custody. They suspect he got yellow cards in games to help people […]
Sports
January 16, 2025
GeoComply Data Shows Huge Demand for Sports Betting in Texas and Other States
As 2025 legislative sessions kick off, efforts to make sports betting legal in key states are picking up steam. GeoComply’s Findings Show How Neighboring States Impact Sports Betting Demand New numbers from GeoComply show big demand in areas without regulations, like Texas, Nebraska, Alabama, and South Carolina. This sheds light on how setting up a […]
Casino
January 15, 2025
Coquille Tribe Starts Gaming in Medford While Legal Battle Continues
The Coquille Indian Tribe has now begun its gaming operations in South Medford opening a Class II gaming venue inside the old Roxy Ann Lanes bowling alley. This move comes after the US Department of the Interior decided to put 2.4 acres of land into trust for the tribe allowing them to set up The […]
Poker
January 15, 2025
Rush Street Interactive Unveils Partnership with Poker Legend Phil Hellmuth
Rush Street Interactive (RSI), which owns BetRivers, has teamed up with Phil Hellmuth, a big name in professional poker. Phil Hellmuth Brings Poker Magic to BetRivers, Spanning Casino, Sportsbook, and Poker Offerings The company shared this news on January 13, 2025. Hellmuth will now act as a face for the brand and help create content. […]
Casino
January 14, 2025
Judge Gives Green Light to Koi Nation Casino Project Near Windsor
A federal judge has turned down the Federated Indians of Graton Rancheria‘s attempt to stop the approval for a casino and resort proposed by the Koi Nation. This ruling marks a big step forward for the Koi Nation, a small Pomo tribe forced out of Lake County, and a blow to tribes against the project, […]
Business
January 14, 2025
Donald Trump Jr. Becomes Kalshi’s Strategic Adviser
Donald Trump Jr., the President-elect’s son, has taken on a role as a strategic adviser at Kalshi, a platform for prediction markets. This step highlights the increasing importance of political betting markets in the US following Kalshi’s legal victory that paved the way for betting on election outcomes. Kalshi Secures Trump Jr. Partnership Amid Legal […]
Casino
January 13, 2025
Las Vegas Strip Gaming Revenue Drops in 2024 but Hope Stays High for 2025
The Las Vegas Strip will show its sixth straight month of falling gaming revenue compared to last year when December’s numbers come out. This kind of drop does not happen often, with the last similar run occurring in early 2019, before COVID-19 hit. Even with this slowdown, industry insiders still feel good about how the […]
