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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
December 27, 2024
Florida Busts Huge Gambling Ring That Ran in 10 Locations
Investigators and prosecutors in Florida managed to mount an ambitious and ultimately successful operation against an illegal gambling ring based in Jacksonville that is said to have operated at least 10 locations, hosting a variety of games of chances, including online games, fish tables, fire links, and more. Operations Fish & Chips Busts Multiple Venues […]
Casino
December 26, 2024
Massachusetts’ Taunton Casino May Finally Be Coming Says Tribe
According to the Mashpee Wampanoag Tribe, more information will be released in early 2025, which will outline the project and how plausible it is moving forward. The message shared with Taunton Daily Gazette is one of cautious optimism, however. Taunton Casino by Tribe May Finally Be Arriving “We are working towards presenting these plans to […]
Casino
December 26, 2024
Casino Visitors at Parx Abandon 6YO in Freezing Temperatures
Two adults were found guilty of having abandoned their daughter in the parking lot of the Parx Casino in Pennsylvania. The pair had left their six-year-old girl outside in the parking lot in a Honda CRV car for approximately 45 minutes before security staff discovered the girl inside. The outside temperature at the time of […]
Business
December 24, 2024
Churchill Downs Dumfries VA Casino Hotel Shows Signs of Strengths
The Rose Casino Hotel in Dumfries, Virginia, owned by Churchill Downs has been up and running for two months now, although it has not opened to the general public yet. Regardless, a recent report by Stifel analyst Jeffrey Stantial suggests that Churchill Downs is a “buy” rating with its stock price target set at $164 in […]
Casino
December 23, 2024
Isle of Man Issues $870K Penalty to Betsson Subsidiary
BMO Manx has been targeted in a comprehensive move by the Isle of Man’s Gambling Supervision Commission, which is the gambling regulator in the jurisdiction. The gambling regulator has fined the company $870,000 or £700,000. BMO Manx Hit with Penalty in Isle of Man According to the watchdog, BMO Manx has had shortcomings in its […]
Casino
December 23, 2024
Nevada Gamblers Can Now Use Betting Funds for Hospitality, Food, and Drinks
The Nevada Gaming Commission has given the go-ahead to operators to now allow players at casino floors to also use their wagering accounts in other parts of the casino and gambling establishments, including retail stores, restaurants, and other options that offer non-gambling services, but are affiliated to the larger casino brand in some way. Untying […]
Business
December 20, 2024
Playtech Investors Greenlight Disputed Executive Bonus Package
Late in November, we reported that Playtech investors are expected to vote on a €100 million ($109 million) executive remuneration proposal. The proposed bonus plan for key executives and new long-term incentive proposal followed the announcement about the sale of the company’s business-to-consumer (B2C) arm, Snaitech, to Flutter Entertainment in a £2.3 billion (approx. $3 […]
Legal
December 20, 2024
Playtech’s Lawsuit Against OnAir Entertainment Picks up Speed
An ongoing lawsuit between two leading online gambling industry providers recently picked up speed after a court decision. Espionage Lawsuit Can Proceed This is the industrial espionage suit filed by Playtech against its rival, OnAir Entertainment. The latter company faced allegations of corporate espionage amid data accusing a former employee of keeping his access to […]
Business
December 20, 2024
FanDuel Reclaims Dominance in US iGaming for November
There are currently two betting and gaming companies in the United States that dominate the iGaming and sports betting vertical. That’s the case of DraftKings and FanDuel with each competing not only against other rivals but against each other. On the heels of a recently requested antitrust investigation into the duo, an expert analyst highlighted […]
Industry
December 20, 2024
Fontainebleau Las Vegas and Culinary Union Reach Tentative Agreement
Over the last year, recognizable gaming and hospitality operators in Las Vegas reached new contracts with local unions, ensuring better pay and additional benefits for the workers. On Thursday, another landmark Las Vegas Strip property reached a contract positively affecting more than 3,000 of its workers. New Tentative Agreement After Long Negotiations That’s the case […]
