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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
March 27, 2023
Legal Battle Over POM Gaming Machines Heads to Pennsylvania Supreme Court
Law.com reported that the legality of gaming devices produced by Pace-O-Matic (POM), a company based in the state of Georgia, is set to be considered by the Pennsylvania Supreme Court. An appeal was made possible due to Pace-O-Matic discontinuing the lawsuit. The case will address open questions surrounding how Pennsylvania’s Crimes Code interacts with the […]
Industry
March 24, 2023
Park County Declines State’s Funding Offer to Combat Gambling Issues
Powell Tribune reported that on Wednesday, March 22, 2023, the commissioners of Park County in Wyoming unanimously decided to decline the Wyoming Department of Health’s offer of $32,141 to address problem gambling. Park County Commissioners Unanimously Reject Department of Health’s Offer to Combat Problem Gambling Wyoming lawmakers recently legalized online sports betting, and the state […]
Industry
March 24, 2023
Washington DC Mayor Cuts Problem Gambling Services Funding
Sports Handle reported that Washington D.C. has allegedly taken a step back in problem gambling services as the Mayor, Muriel Bowser, seeks to eliminate all funding for the service. Mayor’s Budget Cuts Threaten Progress Against Problem Gambling, Warns Lobbyist Although the Mayor’s office has not made any comments on the motive behind the cut, lobbyist […]
Sports
March 23, 2023
NHL Star Evander Kane Reveals Gambling Addiction as Reason for Bankruptcy
The Athletic reported that in legal papers filed last week, Kane stated that he gambled up to 50 times a day, which is a primary reason why he fell into debt. Evander Kane’s Legal Battle Reveals Startling Details of His Gambling Addiction and Debt Kane’s legal team presented the player’s family background in the lawsuit […]
Industry
March 23, 2023
Fineff’s Testimony Sparks Calls for Stricter Gambling Regulation in Australia
The Guardian reported that the case of Gavin Fineff, a former financial advisor who lost more than AUD8 million ($5.4 million) to sports betting companies, has brought the issue to the forefront once again. Speaking to federal politicians in Canberra, Fineff urged them to take radical action to prevent others from falling into the same […]
Industry
March 22, 2023
Risk Gambling Decreases, According to Svenska Spel’s Sustainability Manager
The company’s sustainability manager, Kajsa Nylander, revealed in a blog post that the proportion of customers showing signs of risky gambling has actually decreased compared to the same period last year. Svenska Spel’s Risk Gambling Figures Encouraging but Caution Still Needed The analysis of gaming patterns conducted by Svenska Spel’s analysts during January and February […]
Industry
March 22, 2023
Law Proposal Seeks to Exempt Gambling from Norway’s Right of Withdrawal Act
The Norwegian Ministry of Children and Families has proposed a bill that would exempt gambling from Norway’s Right of Withdrawal Act. The bill also includes measures to correct inaccuracies in the scope of the Act. Norway Considers Amendments to Right of Withdrawal Act for Gambling Contracts The Right of Withdrawal Act of 2014 governs agreements […]
Business
March 21, 2023
Scientific Games Promotes Key Leaders to Boost Digital Growth
Scientific Games, a leading provider of lottery products, technology, and services to government-sponsored lottery programs globally, is expanding its digital and sports betting teams to continue serving its digital lottery and lottery sports betting customers worldwide. Amy Bergette, Kira Summers, and Merv Huber Promoted in Scientific Games’ Push for Digital Growth Scientific Games offers digital […]
Industry
March 21, 2023
Denmark Introduces Player Registration for Land-Based Gambling
The order, which will take effect on October 1, 2023, aims to align the land-based and retail gambling sectors with the same know-your-customer and anti-money laundering processes that are already in place in the online gambling industry. How Denmark’s New Regulations Ensure Consumer Protection The executive order was put in place after the Danish government […]
Sports
March 20, 2023
Father of Three from South Wales Blames William Hill for Gambling Addiction
BBC News reported that bookmaker William Hill has been accused by a gambling addict of not doing enough to help him stop betting while he was staking thousands of pounds on single bets. According to gambling rules, bookmakers are required to intervene at signs of distress. Father of Three and Teacher from South Wales Struggles […]
