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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
March 6, 2025
Sports Betting Proposal Picks up Speed in Hawaii
A new proposal, permitting the regulation of sports wagering in Hawaii is gaining traction. While sports betting is legal in the state, there are currently no authorized online platforms or retail outlets permitted to accept wagers. That is all going to change under House Bill 1308 (HB 1308). Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs to […]
Industry
March 5, 2025
NJ Proposal Would Ban Public Colleges from Betting Deals
Many states across the United States currently prohibit wagering on college sports competitions. Fears about the impact of betting on young athletes and potential concerns related to addiction are among the main reasons why some states considered such a ban. New Jersey, one of the states that has a robust gambling sector, offering online sports […]
Industry
March 5, 2025
New Jersey Lawmakers Divided on Proposed Gambling Tax Hike
New Jersey is another US state where lawmakers are considering increasing gambling taxes. Late last month, Gov. Phil Murphy pitched a gambling tax hike, proposing an increase on the levy applicable for online gaming and sports betting. While most lawmakers oppose increasing taxes, one Democratic Senator spoke in favor of the proposed gambling tax increase. […]
Industry
March 5, 2025
Gambling Loss Tax Deduction Bill Advances in North Carolina
A bill, proposing a gambling loss income tax deduction, is making its way in North Carolina. The proposal, which was introduced near the end of January this year, recently received bipartisan support by a House committee. House Bill 14 Receives Bipartisan Support The bill, titled “Gambling Losses Tax Deduction” seeks to enable North Carolina residents […]
Industry
March 5, 2025
YouTube Enhances Rules on Betting and Casino Content
Newly announced policies by YouTube are going to crack down on gambling and related content, specifically targeting the promotion of “unapproved” gambling websites. While details regarding the new policies emerged Tuesday this week, their implementation is expected to be completed in mid-March. YouTube Overhauls Gambling-Related Policies Since 2018, when the US Supreme Court struck down […]
Legal
March 4, 2025
Lawyers Push to Keep Evolution Accuser Anonymous, File Appeal
A long-term legal dispute revolving around a 2021 report, accusing the leading gaming company, Evolution, of offering its services in different markets and using deceptive tactics, picked up significant speed. Last week, Evolution moved a step closer in uncovering the identity of the entity or entities behind the damaging report from 2021. Calcagni & Kanefsky […]
Industry
March 4, 2025
European iGaming Companies Lose $5BN to Fraud Annually, Report
The development of artificial intelligence (AI) makes it more difficult for businesses across the globe to identify potential fraud attempts. While weeding out bad actors remains a challenge for many sectors, the gambling industry isn’t spared. 47% of Online Gambling Companies Lose 10% of Their Annual Revenue to Fraud Online gambling operators across the globe […]
Industry
March 4, 2025
Texas Lottery Scandal Casts Shadow on Betting, Casino Expansion
Texas is one of a handful of states that has limited gambling activities. A legal hurdle that saw the Texas Lottery get into hot water over allowing lottery couriers to operate in the state resulted in further implications that threaten its existence and put significant obstacles in the way of a potential expansion of gambling […]
Sports
March 4, 2025
The Athletics to Offer Priority Access for 2028 LV Season Tickets
The popular Major League Baseball (MLB) team that plans to relocate to Las Vegas, Nevada, the Athletics, formerly known as the Oakland Athletics, announced Monday they will be selling priority access to season tickets. Priority Access to 2028 A’s Las Vegas Season Tickets Costs $19.01 The announcement comes ahead of the team’s first game against […]
Casino
March 3, 2025
Proxy Gambling Will Be No-Go in Thailand’s Upcoming Casino Resorts
Thailand’s Council of State has finalized its study of the amended entertainment complex bill, The Bangkok Post said on Monday, March 3, with the cabinet now up to review the findings at an upcoming meeting later this month. Amended Gambling Bill to Outlaw Proxy Bet, But Possibly Let in Locals Due to gather for a […]
