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Jerome García
JournalistJerome is a welcome new addition to the Gambling News team, bringing years of journalistic experience within the iGaming sector. His interest in the industry begun after he graduated from college where he played in regular local poker tournaments which eventually lead to exposure towards the growing popularity of online poker and casino rooms. Jerome now puts all the knowledge he's accrued to fuel his passion for journalism, providing our team with the latest scoops online.
Casino
December 7, 2020
Casinos in Peru Reopen, 40,000 People Return to Work
Casinos in Peru are restarting operations after a Supreme Decree has been passed allowing gaming operations to pick up once again at 40% capacity. Peru’s Casinos Restart Operations Peru is hitting the restart button on its brick-and-mortar casino industry, as the government has green-lighted a move allowing it to restart operations at 40% capacity across […]
Casino
December 6, 2020
Virgin Hotels Las Vegas Pushes Opening Date Due to COVID-19
In light of the ongoing pandemic, JC Hospitality, owner of Virgin Hotels Las Vegas pushed the opening date of the resort to next year. The operator stressed that the health and safety of customers and employees remains a top priority. Virgin Hotels Las Vegas Opening Date Pushed to Next Year January JC Hospitality, owner of […]
Business
December 6, 2020
Veikkaus Announces Negotiations for Possible Temporary Redundancies
Veikkaus revealed that it initiated discussions which may lead to temporary workforce redundancies. The government-owned betting agency was forced to close its venues in light of recent spikes of positive COVID-19 cases. Veikkaus Warns of Temporary Workforce Redundancies Finnish government-owned betting agency, Veikkaus, announced earlier this week that it has initiated negotiations concerning the function […]
Esports
December 5, 2020
Leeds United Inks Partnership with Ninjas in Pyjamas
Premier League English football club Leeds United and esports team Ninjas in Pyjamas entered into a partnership. The collaboration will see the organizations take FIFA esports to new heights. Leeds United Teams up with Ninjas in Pyjamas Esport organization Ninjas in Pyjamas (NIP) announced earlier this week that it inked a partnership agreement with the […]
Esports
December 5, 2020
Esports Team Vitality Announces Launch of Operations in India
Team Vitality, the professional esports team, announced the launch of its operations in India. The organization starts to build a local presence and plans to create a competitive branch in the country in 2021. Ultimately, Team Vitality’s goal is to become the best organization in the region. Team Vitality Enters India’s Gaming Landscape Europe’s leading […]
Poker
December 4, 2020
Bilzerian Celebrates 40th Birthday with $100,000 Freeroll, Joins GGPoker Team
The poker pro and iconic influencer Dan Bilzerian became a GGPoker brand ambassador. Furthermore, GGPoker revealed that in order to celebrate Bilzerian’s 40th birthday, a $100,000 Freeroll poker tournament will be hosted. Dan Bilzerian Becomes a GGPoker Brand Ambassador GGPoker announced on Thursday this week that Dan Bilzerian has become a part of the Team […]
Casino
December 4, 2020
ANR Wants Casinos on COVID Relief Funds to Ban Smoking
In a letter sent to the American Gaming Association, the American Nonsmokers’ Rights foundation wanted casinos receiving COVID-19 relief funds to ban indoor smoking. In the letter, ANR’s CEO Cynthia Hallett compared smoking indoors to “promoting the spread” of the virus. ANR Sends a Letter to AGA Urging for Smoke-Free Casino Floors On Thursday this […]
Business
December 3, 2020
Playson Inks Agreement with Blox, Increases Presence in Italy
Italian-licensed Blox Limited and the leading igaming software developer Playson inked a new agreement. Blox will be able to distribute hit games by Playson as a part of the agreement. At the same time, Playson is increasing its market presence in Italy and expanding its reach. Playson and Blox Limited Ink a New Partnership The […]
Legal
December 3, 2020
Sweden Appoints Gambling Black Market Lead Investigator
In its efforts to reduce match-fixing and influence of the black market, the Ministry of Finance in Sweden initiated a new investigation. Led by Gunnar Larsson, the investigation will seek to identify obstacles and propose solutions aiming at improving the methods for control and reducing unlicensed operators as well as match-fixing. Gunnar Larsson Is Appointed […]
Business
December 2, 2020
Kindred Adds Live Casino Portfolio by Pragmatic Play
The gaming industry content provider, Pragmatic Play, revealed that the integration of its Live Casino portfolio for Kindred Group was completed. According to the Head of Gaming at Kindred, Cristiano Blanco, the new state-of-the-art products will entertain the company’s clients for years to come. Pragmatic Play’s Live Casino Portfolio Is Now Integrated for Kindred The […]