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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
December 18, 2024
Virginia Casino Opponents Concerned with Impact on National Security
Citing concerns about the potential impact of a casino located in Tysons, Virginia, intelligence and defense experts spoke against the proposed plan. The plan to build a Tysons casino in Fairfax County seeks to expand the state’s commercial gaming offering. Letter Describes Concerns with Tysons Casino Project Yet, according to more than 100 experts, such […]
Lottery
December 17, 2024
Powerball Jackpot Gets Closer to $70M for Upcoming Drawing
Monday marked the latest drawing of Powerball, America’s popular lottery game. While many tried their luck for the $58 million jackpot, no player was fortunate enough to match all winning numbers from the recent drawing. Colorado Player Nearly Misses Powerball Top Prize Powerball’s drawing on Monday saw winning numbers 9, 30, 33, 57, 61 and […]
Industry
December 17, 2024
New Video Games Classification Helps Parents in Australia
Ahead of Christmas, many parents are likely wondering what the best gift for their children would be. While some may consider toys, others, likely responding to children’s requests, may purchase certain video games. In recent years, the lines between gambling and games have been blurring, especially with the introduction of the popular loot boxes that […]
Industry
December 17, 2024
Children in the UK Exposed to Illegal Gambling via Robux Casinos
In August last year, Roblox, the popular video gaming platform that has an estimated 80 million daily active users, was hit by a lawsuit in the United States. The legal claim, filed by parents of children who used the platform’s virtual currency to access casino gambling, challenged the unlawful activity, naming the platform defendant. While […]
Industry
December 17, 2024
Mississippi House Committee Reviews Proposal for Jackson Casino
A proposal calling for the development of a casino in Mississippi’s capital city, Jackson, seeks to revitalize the city and contribute to its future growth. Jackson May Benefit from a New Casino The new proposal was recently reviewed by a Mississippi House committee, as announced by WLBT. Per the new casino proposal, supported by a […]
Industry
December 17, 2024
NJ Lawmakers Propose Fines Instead of Charges for Underage Gambling
Underage gambling is strictly monitored across the United States. While the legal gambling age varies from one state to the other, generally speaking, the minimum is 18, but the most common age required for gambling activities, similar to alcohol, is 21. Penalties for underage gambling, similar to the minimum age, are different across the nation. […]
Lottery
December 16, 2024
Four Lottery Players Nearly Miss Mega Millions $700M Jackpot
An estimated $695 million was up for grabs last week from Mega Millions, the popular lottery game in the United States. While many tried their luck, nobody matched all the winning numbers from the game’s drawing on Friday the 13th last week. This allowed the jackpot to continue growing, surpassing the mind-blowing sum of $700 […]
Legal
December 16, 2024
Entain Hit With Civil Penalty Proceedings in Australia
The Australian Government agency responsible for deterring, detecting and disrupting financial crimes and organized criminal activities, AUSTRAC (the Australian Transaction Reports and Analysis Centre), announced it initiated civil penalty proceedings against a recognizable betting and gaming operator. The Agency Claims Entain Breached AML, CTF Regulations On Monday, the agency confirmed that Ladbrokes and Neds’ operator […]
Sports
December 16, 2024
Vegas Golden Knights’ Lehner Addresses Bankruptcy Issues
Several years ago, in 2019, Robin Lehner, the famous National Hockey League (NHL) player, won the Bill Masterton Memorial Trophy. Undoubtedly when winning the prize which recognizes “perseverance, sportsmanship and dedication to hockey,” the player did not expect that he would file for bankruptcy a few years later. Lehner has been through rough times in […]
Industry
December 16, 2024
NCLGS Seeks Public Input on Proposed iGaming Bill
Close to 40 US states currently offer legal sports betting. With the activity available in a mobile and retail form in most states, its expansion became a fact after PASPA was struck down some six years ago. While sports betting has expanded exponentially since, the same cannot be said about online gambling. Currently, only seven […]
