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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
December 12, 2022
One More Queensland Casino Charged Over Illegitimate Junket Operations
Following a probe by the Office of Liquor and Gaming Regulation (OLGR) lasting over 9 months, North Queensland casino The Ville Casino in Townsville has been charged with violating the state’s gambling regulations. Another Queensland Casino Faces Charges Over Illegitimate Junket Operations Just after Queensland casino – the Reef Hotel Casino – in Cairns was […]
Business
December 12, 2022
News Corp Increases Share Holding in Betr
Rupert Murdoch’s media company in Australia, News Corporation, has upped its stake in Matthew Tripp’s fast-growing bookmaker betr to almost 50%. New Investment of AUD 50 Million in Matthew Tripp’s Betr The Australian Financial Review reported that the partnership between News Corp, Matthew Tripp’s BetMakers Technology Group, and Las Vegas-based Tekkorp Capital, which created Australia’s […]
Legal
December 9, 2022
Massachusetts Gaming Commission Unable to Decide on Sports Betting Bids
For the second day in a row, the Massachusetts Gaming Commission, which is responsible for regulating the gambling industry in the state, cannot make a decision on a sports betting application. Commissioners Postpone Decision on MGM Springfield The Boston Herald reported that on December 7, the Massachusetts Gaming Commission held a meeting to review the […]
Industry
December 9, 2022
UK Gambling Minister Offers No Clarity on Upcoming White Paper
UK minister for gambling Paul Scully spoke at the annual GambleAware conference and yet again promised the Gambling Act Review will be published within weeks. However, he did not disclose any specific details leaving the stakeholders in the sector uncertain about what to expect. Scully Focused Mainly on Gambling Harm Paul Scully is the third […]
Casino
December 8, 2022
Queensland Casino Fined for Illegitimate Junket Collaboration
The crackdown on Australian casinos involved with Asian junket operations still continues with new developments in the case against The Reef Hotel Casino in Cairns, Queensland. Dealings with Asian Junket Agent Result in a Fine for the Reef Hotel Casino ABC News reported that The Reef Hotel Casino in Cairns, which is jointly owned by […]
Industry
December 8, 2022
Google Asserts It Does Not Allow Gambling Ads in India
US tech giant Google has issued an official statement in response to India’s Ministry of Information and Broadcasting directive addressed toward the company obliging it to stop any gambling ads that are being shown on YouTube or in the search engine. Google Affirms It Does Not Allow Gambling Ads in India In an official statement, […]
Esports
December 7, 2022
Trainwrecks Blasts Twitch with Plans for His Own Streaming Platform
Twitch streamer Tyler Faraz Niknam, a.k.a ‘Trainwrecks’, has announced plans for launching his own streaming platform as he is not satisfied with Twitch. Trainwrecks Blasts Twitch with New Platform Plans The Washington Post reported that Tyler ‘Trainwrecks’ Niknam, who has 2.1 million followers on Twitch, has directed criticism toward the Amazon-owned platform due to its […]
Legal
December 7, 2022
AUSTRAC Opens Civil Penalty Proceedings against SkyCity Adelaide
Australian Transaction Reports and Analysis Centre (AUSTRAC), the Australian Government’s agency, which detects and thwarts criminal activities in connection with the financial system, is cracking down on yet another Australian casino for breaching the laws on anti-money laundering and counter-terrorism financing. AUSTRAC Files Penalty Proceedings Against SkyCity Adelaide On December 7, AUSTRAC announced that it […]
Legal
December 6, 2022
Macau Concessionaires File Compensation Claims Against Chan and Defendants
Macau casino concessionaires have filed legal compensation claims against Levo Chan, former CEO of junket operator Tak Chun Group, and several other defendants in connection with the case, which Macau’s Public Prosecution Office initiated at the beginning of August. Four Macau Casino Concessionaires Seek Compensation Totaling $16.8 million GGRAsia reported that Wynn Resorts (Macau), SJM […]
Casino
December 6, 2022
Iowa Resident Tried to Get Another Man to Collect Jackpot and Got Arrested
An Iowa resident tried to get another man to receive his slot machine jackpot in order to get away from paying a debt he owes to the Iowa State but he ended up in jail instead. Iowa Man Did Not Want His Winnings to Go to Repaying a Debt to the State Sioux and Proud […]
