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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.
Sports
April 7, 2023
Brazilian Government Introduces 15% Tax on Online Betting
Brazilian media outlet Poder360 reported that the Brazilian government has recently announced that online betting will now be subject to a 15% tax on Gross Gaming Revenue (GGR), with the license fee set at BRL30 million ($5.9 million). Brazilian Government Anticipates Billions in Revenue with New Measures The next step for Brazil’s Finance Ministry is […]
Poker
April 7, 2023
Caesars Opposes Nevada Bill Aimed at Transparency in Online Poker
The Nevada Independent reported that at the latest hearing with the Assembly Judiciary Committee held on April 5, Caesars Entertainment opposed bill AB380, which requires regulators to create a list of people who have been suspended or banned for cheating with interactive gaming accounts. Caesars Interactive Addresses Cheating Claims Amidst Calls for More Transparency The […]
Casino
April 6, 2023
Canadian Law Firm Fails to Get Lawsuit by Online Gambling Companies Dismissed
Business in Vancouver reported that a Canadian law firm has failed in its bid to have a CAD18 million ($13.4 million) lawsuit against them dismissed, which was filed by two international online gambling companies. However, the British Columbia Supreme Court ruled that the case should proceed. Jazette and Go Forward Sue Beadle Defendants Over Alleged […]
Casino
April 6, 2023
Forbes List Reveals 28 Billionaire Magnates in the Gambling Industry
Forbes’ 37th Annual World’s Billionaires List, which was published this week, features 28 individuals who have made their fortunes in the gambling industry. Dr. Miriam Adelson Tops Forbes List of Wealthiest Gambling Industry Magnates The majority of the individuals who made their fortunes through gambling businesses are from the United States, accounting for nine of […]
Casino
April 5, 2023
Las Vegas Hotels Seek Dismissal of Price-Fixing Lawsuit Involving Rainmaker
The Las Vegas Review-Journal reported that several hotel-casino operators on the Las Vegas Strip have filed a motion to dismiss a lawsuit that accuses them of price-fixing hotel room rates through a revenue management platform, Rainmaker. Tourists Sue Las Vegas Hotels for Alleged Antitrust Violations In January, two tourists filed a lawsuit that accused hotel […]
Casino
April 5, 2023
Gambler Wins Record-Breaking $14M Megabucks Jackpot in Reno, Nevada
Reno Gazette-Journal reported that the Reno woman who wished to remain anonymous hit the $14 million jackpot while playing a Megabucks slot machine at the Atlantis Casino Resort Spa on Sunday, April 2, 2023. The anonymous gambler had extended her stay at the casino after her planned cruise was canceled. Atlantis Casino Resort Spa Celebrates […]
Casino
April 4, 2023
Former CRA Employee Sentenced to Prison for Printer Cartridge Scam
Singapore media outlet The Straits Times reported that a former senior executive of a government agency has been sentenced to over two years in prison for misappropriating more than 750 printer cartridges worth over SGD93,000 ($70,118) and selling them online. Ex-CRA Officer Sold Misappropriated Printer Cartridges on Carousell Zulkiflie Yacob, 45, had deliberately over-ordered cartridges […]
Business
April 4, 2023
UFC and WWE Merge in Historic $21B Deal to Create New Publicly Listed Company
Endeavor and World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE) have agreed to merge into a new, publicly listed company consisting of two iconic, complementary, global sports and entertainment brands: UFC and WWE. Endeavor to Hold Majority Stake in New Company with WWE Merger Endeavor will hold a 51% controlling interest in the new company, and existing WWE shareholders […]
Industry
April 3, 2023
New Levy Proposed on UK Gambling Firms to Fund NHS Addiction Treatment
Daily Mail and Daily Express reported that the UK Government is planning to introduce a new levy on gambling companies to fund treatment programs for those addicted to gambling, with the proceeds being directed toward the National Health Service (NHS). Proposed New Levy to Prevent Firms from Exploiting Loopholes in Gambling Contributions The proposed new […]
Casino
April 3, 2023
Former Doctor with Gambling Addiction Regains Medical License
North Wales Live reported that after the medical tribunal panel concluded that Dr Aled Jones had gained adequate insight into his conviction, he was reinstated to the medical register following an 18-month suspension. Medical Tribunal Panel Lifts Suspension of Dr Jones After Extensive Remediation The medical tribunal panel acknowledged that Dr Jones had received two […]
