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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
March 31, 2023
Brick-and-Mortar Casinos Maintain Dominance in US Gambling Industry
The report found that casinos captured the largest share of the market, accounting for 63% of the total revenue, followed by lotteries at 23%. Distributed gaming and route operations, sports betting, charity, and racing made up the remaining 12%. The online channel, which includes online casinos, poker, sports betting, iLottery, and pari-mutuel ADW, represented 9% […]
Sports
March 31, 2023
Star Sports Accused of Ignoring Social Responsibility Toward Problem Gambler
The Racing Post reported that O’Brien claims that the sportsbook ignored its social responsibility towards him as they were aware of his gambling addiction but still allowed him to bet, leading to a loss of over GBP48,000 ($59,533) between September 14, 2018, and March 30, 2019. O’Brien stated that the amount he lost did not […]
Legal
March 31, 2023
IMG Arena Sues Stats Perform for Unauthorized Soccer Data Collection
SBC News reported that IMG Arena filed a lawsuit against Stats Perform over alleged breaches of exclusive data collection rights during Austrian, Czech, German, Greek, and Swiss soccer matches. Stats Perform Accused of Breaching IMG Arena’s Exclusive Data Collection Rights In the claim, IMG Arena alleges that Stats Perform has been operating an unauthorized network […]
Sports
March 30, 2023
AGA Letter Pushes Kentucky Senate for Regulated Sports Betting
The American Gaming Association (AGA) has sent a letter to the Kentucky Senate, urging the passage of regulated sports betting legislation in the state. AGA Highlights the Need for Regulated Sports Betting to Combat Illegal Wagering in Kentucky AGA’s research has found that an estimated $64 billion is wagered each year with illegal sportsbooks, meaning […]
Industry
March 30, 2023
Danish Self-Exclusion Tool Gains Momentum with Over 40,000 Registrants
Since its launch in 2012, the number of registrants has been on a steady increase, with over 40,000 Danes having signed up for the scheme. Danish Gambling Authority Credits Awareness Campaigns for Increase in ROFUS Registrants Anders Dorph, director of the Danish Gambling Authority, Spillemyndigheden, notes that the increasing number of registrants proves that ROFUS […]
Sports
March 29, 2023
Bill to Legalize Mobile Sports Betting in North Carolina Passes House Vote
WRAL News reported that North Carolina lawmakers have approved a bill to legalize mobile sports betting, allowing people to place bets on professional and college sports using electronic devices. A final vote is expected on March 29, and if passed, the bill will move to the Senate, which has already passed similar legislation. Mobile Sports […]
Sports
March 29, 2023
NFL Owners Vote to Allow Physical Sportsbooks on Game Days for 2023 Season
The Athletic reported that in a major shift in stance towards sports betting, NFL owners have voted to allow physical sportsbooks to operate on game days starting from the 2023 season, according to league sources. The vote occurred on Monday at the NFL owners’ meetings in Scottsdale, Arizona. The NFL Goes All-In on Sports Betting […]
Esports
March 28, 2023
Esports Industry Worldwide to Prosper Further in 2023
According to the elaborate report published by iGB, the global esports industry has not only stood strong during the pandemic but has also been a driver for jobs, investment, the economy and so-called soft power. Global Esports Industry Continues to Thrive North America, Europe and Asia Pacific are the global leaders in esports viewership and […]
Casino
March 28, 2023
Madonna and Adele Extend Las Vegas Residencies, Kelly Clarkson Announces Her Own
Two musical legends, Madonna and Adele, are extending their Las Vegas residencies into 2024, while pop star Kelly Clarkson has announced her own residency on The Strip starting in July 2023. The Queens of Pop Return to Las Vegas: Adele’s Residency and Madonna’s Expanded Tour Madonna is expanding her global Celebration Tour with eight new […]
Industry
March 27, 2023
Calls to Shut Down POGOs Highlight Need for Stronger Gambling Regulation
ASGAM reported that the move is aimed at addressing concerns about tax avoidance and crime related to offshore gaming. Senator Gatchalian Calls for New Regulatory Body to Oversee Philippine Gambling Sector Senator Sherwin Gatchalian, who chairs the Philippines Senate’s Committee on Ways and Means, has called for the establishment of a new regulatory body to […]
