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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
January 23, 2023
CEO Hornbuckle Commits to Reviving MGM Springfield
Mass Live reported that the city of Springfield was promised three thousand jobs by MGM when they were granted the license to construct their $1 billion resort. This number is recorded in the host community agreement between MGM Resorts International and the city. However, this number may not be realistic, according to MGM Resorts International […]
Business
January 20, 2023
Kambi Sets Ambitious Financial Targets for the Next 5-Year Period
These targets, which were presented at the company’s Capital Markets Day on January 19, include revenue of 2-3 times the levels of 2022 by 2027 and an EBIT of over EUR 150 million ($162 million). Ambitious Targets Backed by Key Factors The company’s Board of Directors has based these targets on a number of key […]
Sports
January 20, 2023
Australian Operators Offer Bets on Events with Underage Players
ABC reported that Sportsbet, TAB, and bet365 have been providing options for betting on the first Under-19 Women’s T20 World Cup taking place in South Africa this month, including the match between Australia and Sri Lanka held in Benoni last Wednesday. Nearly half of the Australian players on the team were under 18, including 15-year-old […]
Sports
January 20, 2023
UFC Partners with US Integrity to Improve Integrity Controls
The partnership will see US Integrity become the official integrity service provider for UFC, with the aim of identifying and analyzing unusual wagering activity that may indicate potential integrity concerns. The collaboration has an immediate effect. UFC Made Serious Advances Towards Better Integrity Controls The partnership with US Integrity will help UFC strengthen its existing […]
Industry
January 19, 2023
Pennsylvania Financial Results for 2022 Reveal Booming Gaming Industry
In the calendar year 2022, the combined revenue of slot machines, table games, sports wagering, iGaming, video gaming terminals (VGTs), and fantasy contests totaled $5.2 billion compared to $4.7 billion in 2021. iGaming Was the Main Contributor to the Record Revenue Growth One of the main drivers of this revenue increase was the growth in […]
Legal
January 19, 2023
No Constitutional Changes Needed for Betting in Georgia
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reported Melton’s opinion is that the legalization of sports betting in the state should be viewed as an expansion of the lottery. Georgia Politicians Push for the Legalization of Sports Betting Recently, there has been an increased push to pass legislation through the General Assembly, with the Metro Atlanta Chamber requesting Melton’s […]
Business
January 18, 2023
Entain Speeds Up Withdrawal from Unregulated Markets
This move is in line with the company’s commitment to sustainability, growth, and innovation, which it made back in 2020. 100% of Entain’s Revenue to Come from Regulated Markets by the End of This Year In November 2020, Entain announced a clear strategy with the goal of ensuring that 100% of the group’s revenue would […]
Sports
January 18, 2023
Massachusetts Gaming Commission Confirms Sports Betting Launch on January 31
Boston 25 News reported that this means that sports betting in the Bay State will be available on January 31, just ahead of the Superbowl. Massachusetts Gaming Commission Is Finalizing Preparations for the Sports Betting Launch The Massachusetts Gaming Commission regulators have been actively conducting an initial review of sports betting applications since the start […]
Legal
January 18, 2023
Former Suncity Group CEO Alvin Chau Gets 18 Years in Prison
GGR Asia reported that Chau, who was arrested back in November 2021, was found guilty on charges of illegal gambling, including running illegal gambling activities in licensed venues and fraud. Chau was not found guilty of charges of money laundering. Suncity Group’s Side-Betting Scheme Confirmed Macau Court of First Instance’s judge Lou Ieng Ha pronounced […]
Casino
January 17, 2023
US Court Discards RCBC Dismissal Claim Over 2016 Bangladesh Cyber Heist
The 2016 cyber heist resulted in the loss of $81 million to Philippine casinos so the RCBC is facing accusations of negligence in failing to prevent cybercrime. It is also facing accusations that it did not implement adequate security measures to prevent the theft of such a large sum of money. The New York Supreme […]
