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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
February 21, 2023
Following Stellar Results, Tabcorp Aims for Higher Digital Market Share
This was revealed by Tabcorp in connection with the announcement of the company’s half-year results for the 6 months ending on December 31, 2022. Despite Strong Competition Tabcorp Held Its Digital Market Share The company reported a 1H2023 group statutory net profit after tax (NPAT) of AUD 52 million ($35.8 million), up 11% from the […]
Industry
February 20, 2023
Vegas Odds Survey Projects over $6B in Wagers on March Madness 2023
Vegas Odds looked at the reasons why Americans are following the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) Men’s Basketball Tournament, why people are placing bets on the tournament, how they plan to do that, and the amounts they plan to spend. The Majority of Americans Will Place Their March Madness Bets Online The Vegas Odds survey […]
Industry
February 20, 2023
Swedish Gambling Authority Changes View on License Requirements
Following a recent verdict by the Administrative Court in Linköping, Spelinspektionen, the Swedish Gambling Authority, has decided to reverse its stance on the role of negative equity in the process of evaluating license eligibility. Gambling Regulator Still Maintains Negative Equity Renders License Unsuitability In December 2019, Avento, the proprietor of Frank Casino and SlotsV, was […]
Business
February 17, 2023
BetMGM and Aristocrat’s Anaxi Join Forces in Strategic Partnership
On February 16, it was announced that sports betting behemoth BetMGM has formed a strategic partnership with Anaxi, the online Real Money Gaming business of Aristocrat. BetMGM and Anaxi Executives Thrilled about the New Partnership Cath Burns, Executive Vice President of Anaxi, expressed her excitement about the new collaboration: “We are thrilled to be collaborating […]
Business
February 17, 2023
Svenska Spel Appoints Anna-Clara Fredriksson as Head of HR
Swedish gaming company Svenska Spel has appointed Anna-Clara Fredriksson as its Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO). In her new role, Anna-Clara will be reporting directly to the CEO and will be part of Svenska Spel’s Group Management. Svenska Spel CEO Highlighted Fredriksson’s Vast Experience in the HR Field Patrik Hofbauer, the President, and CEO of […]
Business
February 17, 2023
SKS365 Elevates Betting Experience with New Sportradar Partnership
SKS365 and Sportradar have recently forged a long-term agreement to enhance the betting experience on Planetwin365 by offering a complete entertainment package. This new service will be available to registered users online and on mobile devices and also across the company’s retail network, which is part of the group’s omnichannel approach. The New Sportradar Partnership […]
Legal
February 16, 2023
Church Employee Embezzles About $600K to Fuel Gambling Addiction
Fox 7 reported that the woman, Marie Carson, was found to have transferred a sum of around $573,836.59 from the church’s business accounts to her own personal bank accounts, according to court documents covering a period between 2008 and 2021. The US Department of Justice, however, stated that the actual monetary loss was much higher. […]
Industry
February 16, 2023
Swedish Gambling Authority Lifts Ban on SG International N.V.
According to the Swedish regulator, the ban was a result of SG International N.V. offering services to Swedish customers without holding the necessary license. Following measures taken by the company in order to become compliant with Swedish regulations the ban was eventually lifted on February 13, 2023. SG International N.V. Became Compliant with Swedish Regulations […]
Industry
February 15, 2023
Angry Self-Excluded Gambler Slams BetNation Fine as Too Low
The Guardian reported that BetNation, a major gambling firm that operates in Australia, sent promotional emails to over 7,000 customers, touting its services and inviting bets of up to AUD 1,000 ($691) on the Melbourne Cup horse race. Expert Deems the Fine on BetNation as Small Change Despite being on a self-exclusion list, Mark Kempster, […]
Legal
February 15, 2023
Australian Judge Reprimands AUSTRAC for Delays in Crown Case
The financial crimes regulator is suing the casino operator for numerous breaches of anti-money laundering laws. Judge Lee Criticizes AUSTRAC for Not Taking the Crown Case Seriously The Australian Financial Review reported that Justice Michael Lee expressed his surprise that AUSTRAC agreed to Crown’s request to delay the settlement on agreed facts and admissions until […]