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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
January 6, 2025
Michigan’s Gaming Sector Generates Over $500M for State in 2024
Michigan’s gaming industry hit a big mark in 2024 raising $501.4 million for the state’s School Aid Fund, which helps K-12 public schools. This number shows how much the industry has grown and how it supports key services across the state. Michigan’s Online Gaming Boom Supports Education and Public Safety Online gaming led the way […]
Casino
January 3, 2025
Texas Sports Betting Advocates Gear Up for 2025 Legislative Session
Lawmakers in Texas are preparing for the 2025 session, and efforts to make sports betting legal are picking up steam. Texas Sports Betting Alliance Urges Action on Illegal Wagers, Eyes $360M in Taxes Groups like the Texas Sports Betting Alliance are putting more pressure on politicians to control the industry. They point out the possible […]
Business
January 3, 2025
Motti Gil Bids Farewell to NeoGames After 8.5 Years
Motti Gil, a seasoned finance executive, has ended his stint as Chief Financial Officer (CFO) at NeoGames, which now forms part of Aristocrat Interactive. Motti Gil Wraps Up CFO Role at NeoGames, Credits Team for Company’s Milestones Gil’s last day in the role was December 31 capping off more than eight years of steering the […]
Casino
January 2, 2025
Bally’s Chicago Opens Investment to Women and Minority Investors
Bally’s Chicago has rolled out an investment program to boost diversity and inclusion in its $1.7 billion casino and resort project, which is now being built in River West. The company is offering investors a chance to buy a 25% stake in the project, but this opportunity is open to women and minority investors. Bally’s […]
Business
January 2, 2025
180 Life Sciences to Raise $2.9M as It Shifts Focus to iGaming
180 Life Sciences Corp. has set the price for its $2.9 million securities offering to raise funds through direct stock sales and private warrant placements. The biotech company, which is shifting more towards entertainment and online gaming, said institutional investors will buy 1.2 million common stock shares in a direct offering. This approach follows Nasdaq’s […]
Casino
December 31, 2024
Family Sues Las Vegas Restaurant for Wrongful Death
Abraham Kenneth Ezra Williams’ family has sued for wrongful death following his death in April 2024. They claim a shellfish allergy killed him at Beauty & Essex, a restaurant in The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas. Cosmopolitan Restaurant and EMS Accused of Negligence in Wrongful Death Suit On December 26, Williams’ family filed the lawsuit in […]
Casino
December 31, 2024
Solaire Resort Launches Recruitment Drive for Online Gaming Expansion
Solaire Resort & Casino, a leading luxury gaming destination in the Philippines, is set to strengthen its presence in the online gaming market by hiring for crucial positions. Key Positions Open at Solaire as New App Development Begins A recent post on LinkedIn showed a bunch of job openings aiming to create a team focused […]
Casino
December 31, 2024
Connecticut Card Counter Sues Horseshoe Baltimore Casino Over Detention
A man from Connecticut, Jordan Kerr, has sued Horseshoe Baltimore Casino and Caesars Entertainment, its parent company, for $3 million. Advantage Player Seeks $3M in Damages from Horseshoe Casino Kerr claims casino security held him against his will during an October incident. The lawsuit first filed in Baltimore City Circuit Court now sits in Maryland’s […]
Sports
December 30, 2024
Gaming Industry Booms with Record-Breaking Profits and New Frontiers
The US gaming industry keeps growing hitting new highs in growth and groundbreaking ideas. Bill Miller, who heads the American Gaming Association (AGA), says 2024 was the fourth year in a row where gross gaming revenue (GGR) broke records. With profits up 7% through October and likely to top the $67 billion mark set in […]
Blockchain
December 30, 2024
Crypto.com Faces Lawsuit Over Domain Dispute Amid Sports Trading Launch
Crypto.com, a big name in the crypto world, has landed in hot water over claims about a domain name. The company was about to roll out a new sports trading platform when its operator, Foris Limited, based in Hong Kong, got slapped with a lawsuit by an Estonian tech firm, Domdevelo OÜ. Domdevelo Alleges Domain […]
