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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.
Legal
January 6, 2025
Former Jaguars Employee’s Gambling Case No Longer Involves Fox
A former Jacksonville Jaguars financial executive who was sentenced to prison after defrauding the team of more than $22 million which was used for gambling and personal expenditures, amended his lawsuit filed against several companies. Fox Removed from Gambling Lawsuit Without Prejudice In October 2024, Amit Patel, a former employee of the Jaguars, sued FanDuel […]
Industry
January 6, 2025
Pennsylvania: Former Skill Games Exec Accused of Taking Bribes
Following a years-long investigation, several individuals and companies are reportedly facing charges of illegal gambling, money laundering, bribery and corruption in Pennsylvania. Attorney General Files Charges Early in 2024, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) announced an investigation into the former Pace-O-Matic executive, Rick Goodling. At the time, the IRS confirmed that more than $400,000 in […]
Industry
January 6, 2025
Seneca Niagara Resort & Casino Employees Push for Union Representation
Workers at a popular Native American casino in Niagara Falls, New York, are once again trying to unionize. Teamsters Local 449 in Talks with Seneca Niagara Resort and Casino Workers That is the case for Seneca Niagara Resort and Casino employees, who are reportedly in collaboration with Teamsters Local 449 and trying to unionize. The […]
Business
January 3, 2025
Gambling.com Group Seals Odds Holdings Acquisition
Early in December, Gambling.com Group, the leading provider of digital marketing services for the online gambling industry, announced it continues its expansion with the acquisition of OddsJam’s parent company Odds Holdings, Inc. Now, the former confirmed that it has successfully completed the acquisition, as planned and on schedule. Odds Holdings’ Acquisition Closes as Planned Upon […]
Legal
January 3, 2025
Tribes in California Take Legal Action Against Card Rooms
After arguing for years federally recognized Native American Tribes and card rooms in California will soon be able to resolve a major dispute. The prime issue of the Tribes is with the card rooms’ offering of certain table games such as poker and blackjack. The Tribes previously argued that such games cannot be offered by […]
Industry
January 3, 2025
Ireland’s New Gambling Act May Limit Ulster GAA’s Fundraising Efforts
Similarly to the UK, Ireland recently initiated an overhaul of its gambling regulations. Back in October, the Dáil passed a landmark bill that aimed at strengthening gambling regulations, addressing key concerns related to problem gambling. The bill also sought to combat illegal gambling and create an independent statutory gambling body. While the Gambling Regulation Act […]
Legal
January 3, 2025
Professional Poker Player Takes Legal Action Against ACR Poker
A recognizable poker player, who helped promote ACR Poker, recently turned to court to settle a financial dispute, seeking millions in restitution. Legal Claim Seeks Millions in Restitution That is the case of Scott Ball, a famous poker pro who recently filed a lawsuit against ACR Poker, formerly known as Americas Cardroom. The poker player […]
Industry
January 2, 2025
UK Consumers Sell Personal Data for Betting Account Use
The Guardian has followed up on an investigation into companies that offer consumers to sell their personal information, which is then used to open and register sports betting and gambling accounts, the publication informed in an article published on Wednesday, January 1. Consumers Legally Sell Data to Register Betting Accounts According to The Guardian, Kent-based […]
Sports
December 31, 2024
Zimbabwe Votes and Backs 10% Tax on Sports Betting Winnings
A new tax will make sports bettor in Zimbabwe feel a little underwhelmed when they see their net winnings. Even worse, the proposed and now enforced 10% tax which is taking effect on January 1, 2025, will be calculated on players’ gross winnings every time they get a wager right. Zimbabwe Hopes to Prop Up […]
Casino
December 30, 2024
Study Says Porn and Gambling Sites Are Magnet for Malware
Navigating the Internet always poses a danger but none more so when you choose to visit websites that contain pornographic materials or gambling content, according to a new study. Malware Targets Gambling and Adult Content Users The study, conducted by Fabio Massacci, and a team, at the University of Trento and Vrije University in Amsterdam, […]
