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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
December 19, 2022
Macau Casino Concessionaires Sign Contracts for the Next 10 Years
On December 16, Representatives of Galaxy Entertainment Group Ltd., MGM China Holdings Ltd., Sands China Ltd., Wynn Macau Ltd., Melco Resorts & Entertainment Ltd., and SJM Holdings Ltd. and the Macau authorities attended an official ceremony where they signed their license contracts for the next 10-year period. The official event was followed by press conferences […]
Industry
December 19, 2022
Schools Seek to Educate Kids on Dangers of Problem Gambling
BBC News reported on new resources prepared by the CCEA in the form of five lessons that will help teachers at schools across the UK make their pupils of age 11 to 14 aware of the harm that may come from gaming and gambling. The Lessons Offer a Positive Approach to Gaming The lessons put […]
Legal
December 16, 2022
New Legislation Proposal Targets Illegal Slot Machines in Missouri
New legislation cracking down on illegal electronic gaming machines (EGMs) at gas stations and corner stores in Missouri may be introduced at the Missouri House in January 2023. Missouri Lawmakers to Crack Down on Illegal Gambling Machines The St. Louis Post-Dispatch reported that St. Louis riverside district representative Rasheen Aldridge is pushing forward a plan, […]
Sports
December 16, 2022
Caesars Offers Micro-Betting Through New Partnership with Simplebet
Caesars Entertainment is getting in on the latest trend in sports betting – micro-betting – with a brand-new multi-year partnership with leading micro-betting provider Simplebet. Caesars Sportsbook Introduces Micro-Betting with New Partnership Forbes reported that Caesars Entertainment has signed a partnership agreement with Simplebet, which will see Caesars Sportsbook enriched with real-money micro-betting. This means […]
Business
December 15, 2022
Universal Entertainment Reports Major Loss Resulting from Okada Manila Takeover
Following a delay in the announcement of third quarter financial results due to the Okada Manila Casino Resort scandal, Universal Entertainment, the Japan-based parent company of the Philippine casino operator Tiger Resort, Leisure and Entertainment Inc (TRLEI), finally posted its results revealing the fulfillment of forecasts for big losses in connection with the scandal. Universal […]
Legal
December 15, 2022
PGCB Moves Forward with Licensing Procedure for Mini-Casino at Nittany Mall
The proposal for a mini-casino at Nittany Mall in State College, Pennsylvania, submitted by SC Gaming OpCo, which won a public bid for the project two years ago, may be moving forward after the Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board (PGCB) voted unanimously for the licensing procedure to advance to the next stage. PGCB Moves Licensing Forward […]
Blockchain
December 14, 2022
Australian NFT Platform Balthazar Raises Additional $2M Via Token Sale
Australia-based NFT gaming platform Balthazar DAO has raised further financing through a private round of selling tokens, which has increased the company’s valuation. Balthazar Will Invest in Talent Acquisition Striving to be the top NFT gaming platform available in the metaverse, Balthazar DAO has released another Private Round Token Sale, which has helped the company […]
Industry
December 14, 2022
Legalization of Sports Betting in Brazil Faces Uncertain Future
Hopes that the sports betting market in Brazil will be launched any time soon seem to need a dial-down after the latest developments in the country’s political life. Bolsonaro Puts a Stop on Sports Betting Launch by Not Signing the Gambling Bill The legislation was coined over the course of four years and then it […]
Casino
December 13, 2022
Philippines Finance Secretary Calls for Sale of PAGCOR Casinos
Pressure keeps mounting on Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (PAGCOR) as yet another of the country’s politicians has called for the privatization of casinos run by the watchdog. Finance Secretary Highlights PAGCOR Conflict of Interest Benjamin Diokno, Department of Finance Secretary, has joined in the chorus of voices asking for the privatization of the casinos […]
Legal
December 13, 2022
BetMGM Files Motion in Antar Case Claiming Allegations Are Far-Fetched
In its motion submitted to the New Jersey Superior Court, BetMGM urges the court to dismiss the lawsuit against the company filed by Sam A. Antar in September. BetMGM Submits Motion in Antar Lawsuit SBC Americas reported on details around BetMGM’s motion filed in connection with the lawsuit against the company submitted by gambling addict […]
