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Jerome García
JournalistJerome brings a wealth of journalistic experience within the iGaming sector. His interest in the industry began after graduating from college, where he regularly participated in local poker tournaments. This exposure led him to the growing popularity of online poker and casino rooms. Jerome now channels all the knowledge he's accrued to fuel his passion for journalism, providing our team with the latest scoops online.
Industry
January 20, 2025
Coroners Under Fire by Families of Gambling Addiction Victims
Excessive gambling can often lead to harm and push some people into unlawful actions. In some cases, gambling addicts may even consider suicide, raising concerns about the detrimental impact of the activity. Now, a newly released report looked into the impact of gambling-related suicides, uncovering a concerning trend where gambling companies are not held accountable. […]
Casino
January 20, 2025
Short Circuit Sparks Devastating Fire at Casino in Mexico
A casino in the state of Sinaloa, Mexico, owned by the Spain-based casino and entertainment company, Grupo Codere, recently burned down in what is seen as an accident. Authorities See the Fire as an Accident Rather than a Deliberate Act The devastating fire that resulted in the destruction of Royal Yak Casino together with a […]
Legal
January 20, 2025
Legal Battle Between Kalshi and CFTC Intensifies
Ahead of the Presidential Elections in the United States in November, the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), an agency that regulates US derivative markets and combats manipulation, fraud and other unlawful practices, clashed with Kalshi, a regulated exchange and prediction market offering trading on the outcome of real-world events. While the legal hurdle between the […]
Casino
January 20, 2025
Eklutna Tribe Works Fast on Birchwood Casino Project
A total of eight acres of land, known as the Ondola Allotment, located in Birchwood, Alaska, is expected to be the home of a new casino offering a range of gambling activities. The project would be built and run by Marnell Gaming, a recognizable casino developer based in Las Vegas and famous for its projects […]
Industry
January 17, 2025
Jackpot City Reportedly Discussed Naming Rights Deal With Metrolinx
Several years ago, in 2022, Ontario launched its legal online gambling market. Since the launch, which was in April of that year, the market has continued to go from strength to strength, with operators competing for market share. In one attempt, likely to expand its footprint further, one popular online casino brand reportedly tried to […]
Legal
January 17, 2025
Fraud Case Against Concord Casino Owner Hits Snag in New Hampshire
One of the lawsuits against Andy Sanborn, the owner of Concord Casino and former New Hampshire senator, recently hit a snag. Gross Negligence Halts Theft Lawsuit The former senator has been subjected to separate lawsuits, one alleging fraud and the other one claiming theft. However, the New Hampshire Attorney General’s (NHAG) office lawsuit alleging theft […]
Industry
January 17, 2025
Influencers in Brazil Arrested Due to Online Casino-Related Fraud
Two influencers, suspected of fraudulently promoting an online casino game in Brazil, were recently arrested by law enforcement. That is the case of Ianka Cristini and Bruno Martins, influencers with more than 15 million followers on social media who were accused of using a demo version of a popular online gambling game as a way […]
Legal
January 17, 2025
California: Court Asks Card Rooms to Supply Surveillance Footage
A dispute between Native American Tribes and card rooms in California is expected to be resolved after the two clashed for years over the offering of certain casino games by the latter. Previously, Tribes didn’t have the ability to sue card rooms as the former has a sovereign status, which means that they cannot turn […]
Industry
January 16, 2025
Lawmakers in Wyoming and Indiana to Consider iGaming Legalization
Legal sports betting is available in close to 40 US states as of the start of 2025. Despite the statewide expansion of the activity, online gambling remains limited to a handful of states. While iGaming is yet to pick up speed and expand as sports betting did, more states are exploring options for legalizing online […]
Industry
January 16, 2025
Las Vegas Casino Mogul Aids Gaza Hostage Release, Ceasefire
On Wednesday this week, the President of the United States, Joe Biden, announced that a ceasefire agreement was reached between Hamas and Israel, putting a stop to a bitter war that has been ongoing for the last 15 months. The agreement was reportedly reached with the help of US, Egypt and Qatar negotiators and if […]
