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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.
Business
October 7, 2022
AGA Appoints Maureen Beddis as Senior Vice President, Membership and Events
On October 6, the American Gaming Association (AGA) announced that it has appointed Maureen Beddis as senior vice president, of membership, and events. Maureen Beddis Joins from The Vision Council with Extensive Experience in the Optical Industry Maureen Beddis’ appointment to AGA’s executive team will be effective from October 31. She joins from The Vision […]
Casino
October 6, 2022
Nevada Gaming Control Board Adds Another Offender to its Black Book
The Nevada Gaming Control Board could be adding another offender to its notorious Black Book, the list of people that are not allowed to enter any of the state’s gambling venues, which is officially called the List of Excluded Persons. 37th Person To be Added to the Nevada Gaming Control Board’s Black Book The Las […]
Casino
October 6, 2022
Nevada Gaming Control Board Appoints New Chief of Enforcement Division
On October 4, the Nevada Gaming Control Board announced that it has appointed deputy chief Kristi Torgerson to the position of chief of the Enforcement Division of the Bord. Torgerson Has Worked for the Nevada Gaming Control Board for Over 25 Years Nevada Gaming Control Board chairman J. Brin Gibson has offered the position of […]
Industry
October 5, 2022
The Introduction of Two-Factor Authentication in New Jersey Proves Successful
New Jersey’s Division of Gaming Enforcement (DGE) has reported that the two-factor authentication for online and mobile sports betting, which was introduced in the state in June, is going smoothly. People Without Smartphones Experience Issues with Email Authentication New Jersey Online Gambling reported that the two-factor authentication introduced in New Jersey by the regulator DGE […]
Industry
October 5, 2022
Licensed Swedish Gambling Operators Generate $625M in GGR in Q22022
Spelinspektionen, the Swedish Gambling Authority, has announced the financial results for the regulated gambling market for the second quarter of 2022. Swedish Licensed Gambling Operators’ GGR 4% Higher Year-On-Year The Swedish Gambling Authority reported that the total GGR for all licensed gambling operators in Sweden for the second quarter of 2022 totaled SEK 6.8 billion […]
Casino
October 4, 2022
Harrah’s Cherokee Valley River Casino Commences Major Expansion Worth $275M
An expansion project for the Harrah’s Cherokee Valley River Casino & Hotel in Murphy, North Carolina, worth $275 million commenced on September 29 following the casino’s 7th anniversary. The New Expansion Will Be a Major Upgrade of the Valley River Casino The One Feather reported that on September 29 ground was broken for a project […]
Industry
October 4, 2022
Four US States, including New York, May Be the Next to Introduce iGaming
There is a buzz across the gambling industry with experts, government officials, and gambling operators saying that iGaming is very likely to be introduced in more US states. Speculations float around that Indiana, Illinois, Iowa, and New York will be the first in line to do so. Indiana, Illinois, Iowa, and New York Could Soon […]
Sports
October 3, 2022
Peter Shilton Calls for Restriction of Gambling Ads and Sponsorship in Soccer
Soccer legend Peter Shilton has condemned the toxic relationship soccer has with gambling providers, particularly criticizing the gambling deal of the English Football League (EFL), which sees soccer clubs profit from gamblers’ losses. Former Goalie Peter Shilton Advocates for Fewer Ads in Soccer Legendary England goalkeeper Peter Shilton has been struggling with gambling addiction for […]
Casino
October 3, 2022
Three Alabama Casinos Cease Operations as per Supreme Court Decision
The state of Alabama has successfully cracked down on illegal electronic bingo machines with the latest development in a battle going on for about ten years. A decision by the Alabama Supreme Court will force three casinos in the state to close operations. Alabama Attorney General Wins the Fight Against Illegal Electronic Bingo Games On […]
Sports
September 30, 2022
Tekkorp Digital Remains Only Applicant in Illinois Sportsbook Licensing Bid
The attempt of the state of Illinois to bring in more players to its online sports betting market may fail as the last of four applicants could be dropping out of the license application process. Tekkorp Digital Remains the Only Bidder for Online-Only Sports Wagering Licenses in Illinois The Chicago Tribune reported that the Illinois […]
