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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
January 5, 2023
Match-Fixing Scandal Shakes Up Cricket Tournament in Nepal
The Kathmandu Post reported that seven or more players have submitted reports to the International Cricket Council (ICC) after being approached with offers for match-fixing arrangements. Former National Team Captain Reports Match-Fixing Offer One of the reports comes from the former captain of Nepal’s national team and the current captain of the Kathmandu Knights, Gyanendra […]
Legal
January 5, 2023
New Bill Proposal Puts Connecticut on Its Way to Ban Greyhound Racing
Bill 5042 was proposed by 105th district representative Nicole Klarides-Ditria, 91st district representative Michael D’Agostino, and 18th district senator Heather Somers. Bill 5042 Is Not the First Attempt to Ban Greyhound Racing in Connecticut Bill 5042 proposes a full prohibition on the operation of any greyhound racing tracks in the state of Connecticut. Furthermore, it […]
Sports
January 4, 2023
Virginia Reports 29% Yearly Increase in Sports Betting Handle for November
The total amount Virginia residents wagered in the month of November was just 1.7% lower than the record number posted for October. The total handle in November was $518.8 million, while in October the Virginia Lottery reported $528 million. The Total Handle Increased by 29% Year-On-Year Even though the total sports betting handle in November […]
Business
January 4, 2023
Chilean Billionaire Backs Out of Las Vegas Strip Property Deal with LVCVA
Real Property reported that this came as a surprise as the $120 million deal was announced in October 2021 and on October 12 this year the state-funded convention and tourist agency LVCVA made an announcement that the sale has been finalized with just some regulatory approvals still pending. LVCVA Has Been Trying to Sell the […]
Sports
January 4, 2023
Ohio Surpasses New York Upon Online Sports Betting Market Launch
Ohio launched its regulated sports betting market on January 1, 2023, and geolocation services company GeoComply provided data on how the launch went during the first days of the new year. GeoComply Records 11.3M Transactions in Ohio over New Year’s Weekend According to GeoComply data, during the New Year’s weekend, Ohio surpassed even New York […]
Casino
January 3, 2023
Cambodia Fulfills Gambling Crackdown by Closing over 200 Illegal Businesses
The Khmer Times reported that Cambodian police force spokesperson Lieutenant General Chhay Kim Khoeun has been actively cracking down on illegal gambling establishments across the whole country from September 15 to December 27 and will continue to do so in 2023 as well. Cambodian Police’s Crackdown Already Shows Results The police representative noted that they […]
Industry
January 3, 2023
Ireland’s Justice Department Rejects Measures from Gambling Bill Proposal
The Irish Examiner reported that experts have directed criticism towards the Department of Justice for rejecting the proposal and have called its decision a “big miss”. The Department of Justice Rejects Background Checks Ireland’s Department of Justice had to review a proposal with a series of measures for the new Gambling Bill that will be […]
Casino
January 2, 2023
NSW RSL CEO Criticized for Opinion on Cashless Gaming Cards
The Guardian reported that the quarterly RSL and Services Clubs magazine called Focus Magazine published a commentary piece by New South Wales RSL and Services Clubs CEO Margot Smith, who urged members to protest against the cashless gaming card, which has been proposed by the New South Wales Crime Commission as a means to fight […]
Casino
January 2, 2023
Two Pedestrians Die After Car Crash in Downtown Las Vegas
Associated Press reported that on December 28, a man and a woman from New Mexico, William Clayton Baxter Jr, age 44, and Kristie Eileen Baxter, age 51, were hit by an SUV at a busy pedestrian crossing in the vicinity of Fremont Street Experience casino mall. Both Pedestrians Died from Their Injuries caused by the […]
Sports
December 23, 2022
Massachusetts Launches In-Person Sports Betting Ahead of Super Bowl
Mass Live reported that, following the completion of a long-lasting license approval process, the Massachusetts Gaming Commission met on December 22 and finally decided on a schedule to launch the retail sports betting market in the Bay State. Massachusetts sports fans are surely happy with the schedule as the launch date is just a few […]
