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Jerome García
Senior JournalistJerome provides expert industrial analysis, exploring the shifting dynamics of emerging markets throughout the digital age. With a background in applied economics, he decodes how rapid digitalization and tech infrastructure disrupt traditional supply chains. His data-driven insights empower global investors and executives to navigate volatile economies and capitalize on untapped, high-growth opportunities worldwide.
Industry
April 8, 2026
Poker Ring Case Deepens Around Arenas’ Mansion
A high-profile illegal gambling case in Los Angeles is moving forward as one of the key suspects prepares to plead guilty, adding a new chapter to a sprawling investigation tied to former NBA player Gilbert Arenas. Gershman Will Plead Guilty Prosecutors say alleged “organized crime figure” from Israel, Yevgeni Gershman, has agreed to plead guilty […]
Casino
April 7, 2026
Hard Rock Casino Sees Local Woman Hit $200K Win
The Hard Rock Hotel and Casino in Sacramento at Fire Mountain became the scene of an important win – a $200,000 jackpot hit by a local Marysville woman. The woman was playing Three Card Poker and decided to opt for the $5 side bet when good fortune struck, and she scooped the six-figure payout. “We […]
Casino
April 6, 2026
Man Suffers Heart Attack After William Hill $376K Jackpot Proves a Dud
William Hill has been in damage control over the past weeks, after the Jackpot Drop game ended up paying huge jackpots to at least 35,000 customers. The company swooped into action and urged users to return the money, notifying them that a technical glitch had occurred, mistakenly displaying smaller sums as large jackpots. Man Suffers […]
Casino
April 6, 2026
MGM Springfield Sees Multiple Jackpot Winners on Same Day
MGM Springfield has become the place of several high jackpots on the very same day, with three people walking away with five-figure prizes on March 2. Although the jackpots occurred more than a month ago, the property only publicized the event recently. Three Jackpots Drop at MGM Springfield on Same Day According to the official […]
Lottery
April 3, 2026
Missing Scratch-off Ticket Leads to an Ohio Man’s $1M Win
Playing scratch-off tickets is a habit for many people, and once people have a favorite game they would like to play, they stick with it almost religiously. However, one Ohio resident’s decision to buck the trend has proven to be the right one, bringing him a neat seven-figure payout. After checking a few places for […]
Lottery
April 2, 2026
New Jersey Lottery Player Scoops $6.5M in March
New Jersey remains one of the hottest places to enjoy the lottery, with the state minting another huge winner last week. A single ticket won a $6.5-million payout from the Pick 6 game, with the draw taking place on Monday, March 23. The lottery has only released news about the win recently, and offered more […]
Casino
April 1, 2026
Manhunt Continues for Suspect in $1.3M Missouri Casino Robbery
A bizarre daytime robbery took place at the Isle of Capri Casino in Missouri last week, and a suspect – a security guard – has already been arrested in relation to the case. A second suspect, however, is still on the run, with police actively searching for the man who made away with nearly $1.3 […]
Casino
April 1, 2026
Nepalese Rapper Prime Minister Blocks Access to Gambling Sites
Nepal has a new prime minister, one of its youngest. The 35-year-old former rapper Balendra Shah stepped into office on Friday, March 27, announcing an important change from the get-go – online betting apps and websites need to go. Balen has issued a block on access to Internet gambling, one of his campaign promises and […]
Sports
April 1, 2026
BetMGM Begins Phasing Out Credit Cards, Blocks New Ones
BetMGM has officially pulled the plug on credit card use for its sports betting and online casino operations. The company announced that as of Tuesday, March 31, it is no longer accepting new credit cards. BetMGM Ends New Credit Card Use – Begins Phasing Existing Ones Out Customers who have funded bonuses and accounts with […]
Casino
April 1, 2026
VICI Plans to Buy Alberta Casino Assets in $144M Deal
The S&P 500 experiential real estate investment trust VICI Properties has agreed to buy the real estate behind three casino venues in Alberta, Canada, in a deal worth $144.4 million (CAD 200.6 million). New Rent Underway The transaction, which includes Deerfoot Inn & Casino, Great Northern Casino, and two “limited-service hotels that are adjacent to […]
