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Jerome García's latest articles
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.
Legal
February 28, 2024
Defense Deadline Extended for Former BetCity Owners in Entain Lawsuit
Late last month, Entain, the leading gaming and entertainment giant, filed a lawsuit against the former owners of BetCity, a leading online betting and sports brand it acquired last year. The lawsuit came after a couple of undisclosed accidents that involved the brand and ultimately resulted in monetary penalties. Entain alleged that BetCity’s former owners […]
Industry
February 28, 2024
Affordability Checks in the UK May Cause Friction, Says Expert
Much has been said over the last few months about the proposed affordability checks in the UK. The changes, part of the overhaul of the gambling sector in the country, seek to protect bettors from excessive gambling. But while the affordability checks were presented earlier this month as a “frictionless light touch” by the Gambling […]
Sports
February 28, 2024
Iowa State Athletes Defense Calls for Dismissal of Gambling Charges
Nearly two dozen Iowa State and Iowa athletes faced different charges over betting and using another person’s account to place wagers among other charges. The athletes were subject to criminal charges, fines as well as suspensions and temporary loss of eligibility from the NCAA in light of the betting probe. While many of the athletes […]
Industry
February 27, 2024
Debate on Proposed Affordability Checks in the UK Intensifies
Several years ago, the UK government announced the launch of a review of its Gambling Act 2005, the main law that regulates gambling activities in an effort to make it more suitable for the digital age. After many delays, the Gambling Act white paper was released in April 2023, marking the start of important reforms […]
Business
February 27, 2024
FanDuel Reportedly Hires Former NIGC Chairman Simermeyer
Last month, the leading betting and gaming operator, FanDuel, hired Frank Sizemore, the former VP of operations for San Manuel. At the time, he was appointed to the role of VP for strategic partnerships, in a move that signals the company’s plans to collaborate with Indian Country. This wasn’t the only recent appointment for an […]
Casino
February 27, 2024
Bill in Iowa Proposes Reduction of Tax Rate for Land-Based Casinos
Iowa is one of the US states that currently offers not only legal sports betting but casino gambling as well. The state currently offers legal retail and online betting on sports, as well as casino gambling via 19 brick-and-mortar casinos. The tax rate applicable for sports betting is set at 6.75% on sports betting revenue, […]
Legal
February 27, 2024
BetMGM Case Dismissal by Problem Gambler under Appeal
Several years ago, Sam Antar, the nephew of the founder of the now-defunct “Crazy Eddie” electronics store chain, Eddie Antar, filed a lawsuit against the leading gaming and betting operator, BetMGM, the Borgata and other defendants. In his lawsuit, he claimed that BetMGM offered him benefits although it was aware of his gambling addiction. Antar […]
Industry
February 27, 2024
Online Gambling Legalization Talks in Maryland Continue
The debate on the benefits and drawbacks of the legalization of online gambling continues in Maryland. On one side, the state’s lawmakers along with the support from the gambling industry highlight the additional revenue iGaming can bring while offering users a legal form of online gambling. Opponents of the iGaming legalization fear the statewide expansion […]
Lottery
February 26, 2024
Powerball Jackpot Gets Closer to a Whopping $400 Million
With approximately 12 hours to go until the next drawing of Powerball, America’s favorite lottery game, the grand prize for the game is getting close to a staggering $400 million. On Saturday, February 24, no one guessed correctly all winning white balls which were 3, 8, 40, 53, 58 and red Powerball number 3. This […]
Industry
February 26, 2024
Frankfurt Selected for EU’s New Authority for Anti-money Laundering
European Union ambassadors together with Members of the European Parliament (MEPs), voted on Thursday, approving Frankfurt as the seat for the EU’s new Authority for Anti-Money Laundering and Countering the Financing of Terrorism (AMLA). The selection of a city for the AMLA is an important part of the process. The establishment of the AMLA is […]
