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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 13, 2024
How Venmo Is Used for Gambling, Sex and Drug Payments, Report
The evolution of digital payment platforms makes it easier to pay without cash for a range of activities or products. From paying at McDonalds, shopping online and even placing a bet via online casino or a bookmaker, digital wallets sure make cash obsolete. Avoiding Cash, Even Illegal Bookmakers and Drug Dealers Use Digital Payment Platforms […]
Industry
December 13, 2024
Pin-up Exec Supports Ukrainian Partner amid Russian Activity Accusations
It has now been nearly three years since Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. While the war rages on, Ukraine announced it suspects an iGaming operator of helping Russia. An announcement from the State Bureau of Investigation confirmed it suspects Pin-Up, one of the country’s leading online gambling operators, of ties with Russia. “In particular, the ties […]
Industry
December 13, 2024
Billions Are Lost to Illegal Online Gambling in Louisiana, Lawmaker
There are less than 10 US states that currently offer legal online gambling. While the activity is available to customers in major markets such as Michigan, Pennsylvania and New Jersey, among others for a total of seven states, illegal online gambling and offshore operators offer their services to customers in states where the activity isn’t […]
Industry
December 13, 2024
Nevada Regulators Consider Gaming Salon Changes to Attract Visitors
High-end gaming salons across Nevada may undergo changes, pushed by the industry in an effort to generate extra revenue and increase visitation. That would be the case considering that the state’s gambling regulators approve changes to the existing regulations for gambling salons. NGCB Discusses Changes to VIP Gaming Salons The topic was brought up during […]
Industry
December 13, 2024
Curaçao’s Gambling Law Overhaul Picks up Speed
The reform of the gambling sector in Curaçao started several years ago, in 2022. At the time, Dutch lawmakers made it mandatory for the jurisdiction to receive COVID-19 relief packages based on a range of different reforms, including one that affected the gambling industry. The improved version of Curaçao’s National Ordinance for Games of Chance […]
Lottery
December 12, 2024
Mega Millions Jackpot Approaches $700M for Friday the 13th Drawing
Friday the 13th is once again around the corner. While some cultures consider the day to be unlucky, or even the unluckiest day a year may have, fortunate lottery players, have won large prizes precisely on such dates. That is the case of several Michigan lottery players who won big earlier this year, scoring prizes […]
Business
December 12, 2024
Gambling.com Continues to Expand with Odds Holdings Acquisition
The fast-growing provider of digital marketing services to the global online gambling industry, Gambling.com Group, announced its plans to acquire OddsJam’s parent company Odds Holdings, Inc. The Acquisition Is Expected to Close In 2025 On Thursday, the former company confirmed it entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Odds Holds in a deal that has […]
Industry
December 12, 2024
Online Gambling Losses in the US to Exceed $1 Trillion by 2028
The expansion of legal betting and online gambling across the United States enables millions of Americans across the country to place legal bets. However, thanks to smartphones, wagering on sports or iGaming is a few taps away, which in some cases results in excessive gambling and harm. People affected by problem gambling spend more than […]
Lottery
December 12, 2024
California Winner Sues to Claim Remaining Half of Mega Millions Jackpot
Two lottery tickets with identical numbers hit a jackpot of nearly $400 million from Mega Millions in December last year. Both tickets were purchased in California. While the first half of the $394 million jackpot from December 8, 2023, was already claimed, the California Lottery announced last week that unless a claim is filed for […]
Industry
December 12, 2024
US Senate Committee Schedules Discussion on Sports Betting
As the legal sports betting expansion looms across the United States, the activity caught the attention of federal lawmakers. Recognizable Senators part of the US Senate Committee on the Judiciary are expected to engage in a debate regarding the betting vertical early next week. Senate Committee Convenes for a Sports Betting Debate A full committee […]
