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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.
Casino
July 10, 2024
AGA Endorses New Law to Combat Human Trafficking in the US
The American Gaming Association (AGA) has expressed its support for a new law designed to stop human trafficking. New Law Aims to Certify Businesses in Human Trafficking Awareness and Prevention The Human Trafficking Awareness Training Recognition Act, introduced by Congressmen David Valadao of California and Troy Carter of Louisiana, seeks to create a certification program […]
Casino
July 9, 2024
Innovative Therapy Program Aims to Combat Gambling Addiction
At the heart of Las Vegas, the International Problem Gambling Center is tackling gambling addiction with an innovative approach: intensive cognitive therapy designed to uncover and address the deep-seated emotional triggers that drive compulsive gambling. The Program Uncovers the Roots of Gambling Addiction Through Cognitive Therapy The program offered by The International Problem Gambling Center […]
Business
July 9, 2024
Wall Street Analysts Bullish on FanDuel and DraftKings’ Long-Term Potential
According to Wall Street analysts, investors are increasingly considering FanDuel and DraftKings as major players in the sports betting and iGaming sectors. FanDuel and DraftKings Lead the Pack in New York’s Sports Betting Market David Katz of Jefferies Equities Research said that FanDuel and DraftKings had been the center of attention for investors, especially in […]
Sports
July 8, 2024
Caesars Entertainment Acquires Australian Tech Startup ZeroFlucs
Caesars Entertainment, a prominent player in the casino and hospitality industry, has purchased Brisbane-based software firm ZeroFlucs Group. The acquisition is aimed at improving Caesars’ sports betting capabilities within its digital segment, Caesars Digital. This move comes after successful cooperation between the two companies that led to the integration of ZeroFlucs’ technology into the Caesars […]
Business
July 8, 2024
Penn Entertainment Shares Soar as Flutter Weighs In on Potential Acquisition
Flutter Entertainment is said to be considering the purchase of interactive assets from Penn Entertainment in a notable move for the gaming industry. Flutter could team up with Boyd Gaming, which has also expressed interest in buying Penn. Penn Entertainment Shares Rise as Flutter Weighs in on Potential Acquisition Following this news, shares of Penn […]
Casino
July 5, 2024
Gambler’s Fury Sparks Chaos at South Korea’s Kangwon Land Casino Hotel
In a stunning occurrence at the Kangwon Land Casino in Gangwon Province, South Korea, a Chinese national in his 50s was arrested for arson after reportedly setting fire to his hotel room following substantial gambling losses. The event took place early on the morning of July 4 when, as authorities suspect, the man lit the […]
Casino
July 5, 2024
Cosmopolitan’s Identity Membership to Merge with MGM Rewards on July 30
For those who visit the Cosmopolitan Las Vegas often, there is big news coming your way. The resort’s program, Identity Membership and Rewards will be transitioning to MGM Rewards on July 30. For reference, this change comes after MGM Resorts International bought Blackstone’s operating rights for $1.6 billion in September 2019. Cosmopolitan Identity Program Merging […]
Casino
July 5, 2024
Suncity Group’s Alvin Chau Loses Appeal of 18-Year Prison Sentence
Macau’s Court of Final Appeal has upheld a prison sentence for former Suncity Group CEO Alvin Chau of 18 years, rejecting his appeal to shorten the term. This comes at the end of a closely watched case that has had major implications for Macau’s casino industry. Macau Court Denies Appeals by Chau and Eight Other […]
Sports
July 4, 2024
DraftKings Eyes Potential Sale of Vegas Sports Network
DraftKings is said to be thinking about selling the Vegas Sports Information Network (VSiN). VSiN is a Las Vegas-based sports betting radio network that the company bought for $70 million back in March 2021. Analysts are drawing parallels between this possible transaction and Penn Entertainment’s offloading of Barstool Sports last year, when Barstool went back […]
Sports
July 4, 2024
Former NBA Player Jontay Porter Faces Federal Felony Charges
Federal prosecutors in Brooklyn are ready to charge Jontay Porter, a former player for the Toronto Raptors, with a federal felony in connection to a sports betting scandal that caused him to be banned from the NBA for life. Jontay Porter Faces Unknown Charges Filed on July 3, the court documents do not indicate what […]
