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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
February 28, 2023
Australian Regulator Harshly Criticizes New Self-Exclusion Tool
Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC) reported that in an attempt to tackle problem gambling, a new national self-exclusion register, called BetStop, has been developed to help problem gamblers block themselves from the lure of sports betting. However, despite its AUD 40 million ($26.9 million) price tag, there is no guarantee that it will be an effective […]
Industry
February 27, 2023
Australian Gambling Support Services Face Online Advert Blockade
The Guardian reported that Australian gambling harm services have complained that their rehabilitation adverts are being wrongly blocked while there has been an increase in wagering advertising, especially following Sportsbet’s partnership with TikTok. Victorian Responsible Gambling Foundation Ads Blocked by Google The Victorian Responsible Gambling Foundation (VRGF) has had its adverts for Gambler’s Help, its […]
Casino
February 27, 2023
New Study Proves Indoor Smoking Harms Casino Workers and Patrons
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention released the study titled, “What happens in Vegas, stays in your lungs: an assessment of fine particulate matter in casinos that prohibit and allow smoking in Las Vegas, Nevada, USA,” which compares the air quality in the non-smoking Park MGM casino, to other casinos that permit smoking. New […]
Industry
February 24, 2023
BetMGM Partner Entain Receives License in Nevada
Entain, a London-based company, is MGM Resorts International’s partner in BetMGM, holding a 50% stake in the sports betting operator. Entain Executives Were Questioned about Social Responsibility and AML Failures The Las Vegas Review-Journal reported that during the meeting on February 23, Nevada commissioners asked about Entain’s $20.4 million fine from the UK’s Gambling Commission […]
Sports
February 24, 2023
NHL’s Kraken to Wear Muckleshoot Indian Tribe Patch in New Collaboration
Associated Press reported that the agreement, which was revealed during a press conference in Seattle on February 22, will see the tribe’s logo featured on the Kraken’s jerseys. This will make the Kraken the first team in any of the four major North American men’s professional sports leagues to feature a Native American tribe’s name […]
Poker
February 23, 2023
Spanish Poker Player Lucia Navarro Becomes Latest 888poker Ambassador
Navarro has become part of an impressive ambassador team with members Ian Simpson, Vivian Saliba, Kara Scott, and Alexandre Mantovani Navarro Started Her Poker Career in 2007-2008 Lucia Navarro is a professional poker player who has achieved notable success in both live and online poker tournaments. She was born in Novelda, Alicante, Spain, and started […]
Legal
February 23, 2023
Federal Court Hinders Potential Sports Betting Expansion in Washington
The Seattle Times reported that the recent ruling by the federal court has dealt a blow to those who were hoping to expand sports gambling throughout Washington state. The Court Cited Sovereign Immunity as One of the Main Reasons for Its Decision Maverick Gaming, which owns and operates a number of card rooms throughout Washington, […]
Industry
February 22, 2023
UK Sports Minister Stuart Andrew to Take Over as Gambling Minister
The Racing Post reported that Stuart Andrew, the Sports Minister, is expected to take over as the Gambling Minister from Paul Scully. Andrew’s appointment indicates that the white paper publication process can be restarted, even though the Department for Culture, Media and Sport has not yet confirmed it officially. Scully’s Departure Causes Yet Another Delay […]
Casino
February 22, 2023
Canadian Fallsview Casino to Attract More Visitors with New Entertainment Center
Niagara Falls Review reported that the OLG Stage at Fallsview Casino opened its doors to the media for a tour of the new theatre in order to showcase the venue and its unique features. All 5,000 Seats Are No More Than 150 Feet Away from the Stage The 5,000-seat theatre was built on top of […]
Legal
February 21, 2023
Prosser Veterans Worker Steals $300K from Employer
Sara Lee Moon, who has been working as a gambling manager at the Prosser Veterans of Foreign Wars Post, has been detained due to allegations of first-degree theft. Moon is being held at the Benton County Jail. The Theft Was Discovered after Routine Check from Washington State Gambling Commission Back in February 2022, the Washington […]
