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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.
Business
January 13, 2025
Star Entertainment Risks Going Bust, Putting Thousands of Jobs on the Line
Star Entertainment Group, a big name in Australia’s casino and hotel business, stands on the brink of going broke. With just $79 million in the bank and growing problems, including fewer customers and over $100 million in fines from regulators, the company might run out of money in a month and a half. Brisbane’s $3.6B […]
Industry
January 10, 2025
New Jersey Gaming Authority Proposes Tighter Reporting Rules for Operators
The New Jersey Division of Gaming Enforcement (DGE) has shown new rule changes to improve how gambling operators report their activities outside the state. These updates, which just finished a period for public feedback, include tougher rules for license holders to report their gaming operations beyond New Jersey. DGE Expands Oversight to Global Activities The […]
Sports
January 10, 2025
Delta Air Lines and DraftKings Announce Collaboration at CES 2025
Delta Air Lines and DraftKings have joined forces catching the eye of people in both the flight and betting worlds. Delta Air Lines Teams Up with DraftKings to Enhance In-Flight Entertainment Experience Delta CEO Ed Bastian broke the news during his main speech at CES 2025 in Las Vegas. Bastian stressed that Delta wants to […]
Casino
January 9, 2025
$340M Solar Project to Power Top Las Vegas Casinos with Clean Energy
Estuary Power has secured $340 million in funding for its innovative Escape Solar and Storage project in Lincoln County, Nevada. The project, which started construction in late 2024, will be the first big solar initiative in the county and plans to start running in 2025. Tesla-Powered Battery Storage to Fuel Green Energy for MGM, Caesars, […]
Industry
January 9, 2025
Kentucky Tackles Gambling Addiction with New State Funding Initiative
Kentucky is nearing the end of its first year of legal sports betting. The state has started a new program to deal with the possible increase in gambling problems. Some of the tax money from sports bets now goes to the Problem Gambling Assistance Fund. This fund aims to boost awareness and train health workers […]
Legal
January 8, 2025
Indian Gaming Firms Seek Supreme Court Protection from Tax Demands
Gaming businesses in India are looking to the Supreme Court to help them out with backdated Goods and Services Tax (GST) bills that might be way more than what they make. In December at least two companies put in special requests asking the court to stop the tax office from taking action until they make […]
Casino
January 8, 2025
MGM Resorts’ Empire City Casino Has an Impact of Over $5B on New York
Empire City Casino run by MGM Resorts, has hit a big milestone. It has contributed more than $5 billion to New York State education. MGM Resorts’ Empire City Casino Powers New York Schools and Local Economies Empire City started in 2006 as a casino with video lottery terminals (VLTs). Since then, it has grown to […]
Sports
January 7, 2025
VSiN Returns to SiriusXM with 24/7 Sports Betting Channel
VSiN, a top sports betting network, is coming back to SiriusXM after a long wait. From January 17, 2025, VSiN will start a new 24/7 sports betting channel on SiriusXM channel 158. Listeners across North America can tune in through their car radios or the SiriusXM app. This comeback is a big deal for VSiN, […]
Sports
January 7, 2025
Trudeau’s Exit Sparks Change in Canadian Politics and Betting Markets
Justin Trudeau has announced his resignation as Prime Minister of Canada, marking a significant shift in the country’s political landscape. The decision follows internal tensions within the Liberal Party and increasing public dissatisfaction, setting the stage for a turbulent year in Canadian politics. Following Freeland’s Resignation, Trudeau Announces Plans for Liberal Leadership Transition The announcement […]
Business
January 6, 2025
DraftKings Hit by Q4 Losses, But Long-Term Growth Stays on Track
DraftKings, a big name in the US online sports betting and gaming scene, ran into some snags in the fourth quarter of 2024 because of unpredicted sports results. A January 2 note from JPMorgan analyst Joseph Greff pointed out that the company saw a big drop in revenue as betting favorites and multi-game parlays did […]
