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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
November 21, 2022
UK Soccer Stars Become Sports Betting Brand Ambassadors Despite Recent Ban
Top UK sports betting brands using former soccer players turned commentators and experts as their brand ambassadors promoting betting on the FIFA World Cup are causing controversy and comments that the ads are not in the spirit of recent regulations banning the use of celebrities for gambling promotion. Slippery Rules Let Gambling Companies Use Pundits […]
Legal
November 18, 2022
VGCCC Slaps Poker Machines Operator ALH with Non-Compliance Charges
Australian major poker machine operator Australian Leisure and Hospitality Group (ALH) is facing 62 charges and a fine of up to AU$1.35 million ($904,000) from the Victorian Gambling and Casino Control Commission (VGCCC) due to non-compliance with regulatory requirements. ALH Did not Install YourPlay on 220 of Its Poker Machines VGCCC has recorded 62 charges […]
Industry
November 18, 2022
Swedish Gambling Authority Bans SG International N.V. From Operating in Sweden
Update: The Swedish Gambling Authority has lifted the ban on SG International N.V. after the company made changes to become compliant with the requirements of Swedish legislation. Spelinspektionen, the Swedish Gambling Authority, has issued an order banning Curacao-based SG International N.V. from doing business in Sweden as it does not hold the necessary license. The […]
Sports
November 17, 2022
MaximBet Terminates Sports Betting Operations
On November 17, US sportsbook MaximBet announced on Twitter it is shutting down its sports betting operations. On November 16, the company sent out an email to its customers about the decision, pointing to macroeconomic conditions as the main reason. MaximBet Informed Customers It Is Closing Sports Betting Operations MaximBet will no longer be taking […]
Casino
November 17, 2022
Alvin Chau Challenges Evidence Presented by Macau Judiciary Police
The case against Suncity Group former CEO Alvin Chau and 20 other defendants draws to a close as all testimonies from witnesses have already been heard and the final arguments are scheduled for November 21. Alvin Chau Challenges Evidence Presented by the Defense Ex-CEO of Suncity Group Alvin Chau and his lawyer have been challenging […]
Casino
November 16, 2022
Universal Entertainment Expects Major Losses Following Okada Manila Takeover
Ahead of the upcoming financial results report scheduled for November 22, Universal Entertainment Corp, the parent company of Okada Manila Casino Resort operator Tiger Resort, Leisure and Entertainment Inc (TRLEI), has announced that it will probably report major losses resulting to the hostile takeover of the resort by Japanese billionaire Kazuo Okada and his group. […]
Industry
November 16, 2022
AGA Survey Suggests Americans Will Spend $1.8B Betting on Soccer World Cup
According to a recent survey commissioned by the American Gaming Association (AGA), 8% of US residents are going to place bets on the major soccer event 2022 FIFA World Cup, which starts on November 20 in Qatar. 8% of US Citizen Plan on Betting on the Upcoming Soccer World Cup AGA commissioned Morning Consult which […]
Industry
November 15, 2022
Further Adjustments Are Made to Macau Junket Law Before Approval in December
The Second Standing Committee of the Macau Legislative Assembly is going to review the Legal Framework for Operating Games of Chance in Casinos, which has been duped by the new junket law of Macau, on November 21. New Article Addition to Clarify What Junket Activities at Macau Casinos Entail At their next meeting taking place […]
Sports
November 15, 2022
BettorOff Survey Shows 49% of US Sports Fans Will Bet on Soccer World Cup
After the introduction of sports betting in more and more US states, it turns out that soccer is quite popular among US bettors with a BettorOff survey showing that about half of US sports fans plan on placing bets on soccer matches from the FIFA World Cup taking place in Qatar from November 20 to […]
Legal
November 14, 2022
Evidence on Suncity Group Proxy Betting Practices Presented in Chau Case
Proxy betting brought massive illegal profits to junket operator Suncity Group and its founder and former CEO Alvin Chau, according to Macau’s Judiciary Police (PJ). Suncity Group Handled over 62,000 Side Bets Between 2013 and 2021 Macau Business reported that during the court hearing of the case against Alvin Chau and 20 other defendants on […]
