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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.
Industry
January 17, 2023
Politician Blasts UK Gambling Commission Imposed Affordability Checks
The Racing Post reported that one parliamentary representative harshly criticized the betting industry regulatory body for forcing bookmakers to ask for customers’ private financial information to allow them to gamble. Shipley MP Opined the Gambling Commission Is Out of Control Customers are currently experiencing excessive and intrusive examinations of their financial situation and sources of […]
Industry
January 16, 2023
Victoria Mayor Bans Ads at Community Sports Events to Protect Youngsters
The Guardian reported that the mayor of the City of Monash, Tina Samardzija, is also advocating for other councils to take similar actions and implement a ban on all forms of gambling advertisements at community sports events, instead of waiting for government legislation to be passed. Children Should Be Protected from the Normalization of Gambling […]
Industry
January 16, 2023
Sydney Archbishop Supports Reforms Tackling Problem Gambling
The Sydney Morning Herald reported that in an interview in connection with the death of Cardinal George Pell, Anthony Fisher, the Sydney Archbishop, has called on the Australian government to take action in order to protect vulnerable individuals and families from the negative effects of gambling addiction. The Archbishop Says It Is a Matter of […]
Legal
January 16, 2023
Appeals Court Confirms Dismissal of RICO Case Against Steve Wynn
The Las Vegas Review-Journal reported that the lawsuit, which was initially filed in 2018, accused Wynn and his company, Wynn Resorts, of firing Angelica Limcaco, a salon manager at one of the company’s Las Vegas venues because she reported that Wynn had raped one of her employees in 2005. The Lawsuit Was Dismissed as Being […]
Legal
January 13, 2023
Macau Police Busts Illegal Gambling Scheme and Arrests 15 People
The Macau Daily Times reported that the arrested Macau residents of ages 29 to 66 years old were allegedly part of an illegal online gambling business operated on overseas servers. The Investigation Was a Collaboration Between Macau and Guangdong Authorities At a press conference that took place on January 12, the Macau Judiciary Police announced […]
Industry
January 13, 2023
Gaming Society Partners with IGI to Gain Insight into Female Bettors
The goal of the research is to achieve a better understanding of the fans of female sports, the betting behavior regarding female sports, women that engage in sports betting activities, and the sponsorship coming to women’s sports. The Collaboration Will Focus on Female Sports Bettors The collaboration between IGI, the academic research center at UNLV, […]
Esports
January 12, 2023
Nevada on Its Way to Legalize Esports Wagering
The Las Vegas Review-Journal reported that if the recommendation is accepted and approved by the Nevada Gaming Commission at their next meeting taking place on January 26, the legislative amendments will have immediate effect. Nevada on Its Way to Pioneer Esports Betting Legislation Nevada is again at the forefront of gambling regulations. Back in 2021, […]
Casino
January 12, 2023
CEASE Demands a Full Smoking Ban for Casinos by April
Ahead of New Jersey governor Phil Murphy’s address to the state, CEASE released a video with their demands on eradicating the only loophole in New Jersey’s Smoke-Free Air Act. Casinos Are the Only Work Places in New Jersey Where Smoking Is Still Allowed On January 10, CEASE released a video with several casino workers speaking […]
Industry
January 11, 2023
Michael Ahearne Leaves GiG Board of Directors
Michael Ahearne’s resignation is with immediate effect as he will be focusing on his job as CEO of SkyCity Entertainment Group. Michael Ahearne Joined the GiG Board After the Company Acquired Sportnco Michael Ahearne has been part of the board of directors of iGaming company GiG since April 1, 2022, when the company finalized its […]
Industry
January 11, 2023
Svenska Spel CEO Advocates for Restrictions on Fast Loans and a Debt Register
Hofbauer made a review of the goals Svenska Spel has set for the new year with a main focus on tackling problem gambling and lowering the effects of gambling harm. Hofbauer Outlined Several Measures to Fight Gambling Harm in 2023 and Beyond In the official statement addressing customers of Svenska Spel and Swedes in general, […]
