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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.
Business
July 24, 2024
Gambling Handle Grows in Deadwood, South Dakota, Betting Soars
The spending on gambling in Deadwood, South Dakota, increased for the first half of the year, data released from the state’s Department of Revenue reveals. Currently, legal gambling activities are available only in Deadwood and at Native American properties. The recently released data reveals that since the start of the year through June, the spending […]
Industry
July 24, 2024
Couple from Las Vegas Arrested after Brazen $652K Theft at Primm Casino
An elderly couple, suspected of being involved in a brazen robbery from a casino in Primm, Nevada, was recently detained. The couple is suspected of stealing more than $652,000, the Las Vegas Review-Journal reports citing data from the Metropolitan Police Department. The husband, identified with the initials J.S., 63, as well as his wife, identified […]
Sports
July 24, 2024
Racing Unprofitable for Bookmakers, Warns Flutter’s UK & Ireland Exec
An executive overseeing two of the UK’s leading sportsbooks recently urged for a change in British horseracing at a time when profits for the sector have been growing despite a shrinking audience. Earlier this week, Ian Brown, the CEO of Flutter Entertainment’s UK and Ireland division, submitted an op-ed for the Racing Post, highlighting a […]
Lottery
July 23, 2024
Australia: Newcastle Woman Thinks AU$1M Lotto Win Is AU$1K
An incredibly lucky woman from Newcastle, New South Wales, Australia, thought she won only AU$1,000 ($662) from a recent Saturday Lotto draw. To the surprise of the winner, whose name was not disclosed, she actually won a sum significantly greater than AU$1,000 ($662), namely, a staggering AU$1 million ($661,700). The winner was one out of […]
Industry
July 23, 2024
Attacker in Reno Casino Sex Assaults Sentenced to Life in Prison
A 27-year-old man has been sentenced to life in prison after assaulting two women at casinos in Reno. The man was involved in two separate incidents before he was arrested by law enforcement. Identified with the initials B.E., the 27-year-old man pleaded guilty to attempted sexual assault with the use of a deadly weapon, as […]
Industry
July 23, 2024
KSA Issues Warning against Licensee for Untargeted TV Ads
In an effort to protect vulnerable groups such as young adults, the Netherlands implemented changes to non-targeted advertising of online gambling activities. The restrictions came into force last year in July, effectively prohibiting non-targeted iGaming advertising. As of July 1 this year, the restriction was expanded to cover program and event sponsorships. In other words, […]
Industry
July 23, 2024
Caesars Indiana Shooter Sentenced to 45 Years in Prison
A man from Louisville, Kentucky, who pleaded guilty to the murder of a hip-hop artist at a southern Indiana casino, was recently sentenced to more than four decades in prison. The case involves a man with the initials A.P., who pleaded guilty to the crime that occurred at Caesars Southern Indiana’s parking garage earlier this […]
Industry
July 23, 2024
Around The Clock Slot Venues in the UK Raise Concerns About Gambling Harm
There are hundreds of slot machine venues across the UK that operate 24 hours a day. Supporters of the gambling sector say that such venues are an important part of the country’s nightlife, and the machines are regulated by the Gambling Commission, making the activity somewhat safer. Yet, opponents of the gambling expansion as well […]
Legal
July 22, 2024
Iowa AG Moves to Dismiss Lawsuit Filed by Athletes over Gambling Probe
Brenna Bird, Iowa’s Attorney General, reportedly seeks the dismissal of a lawsuit filed against the state by athletes who were accused of placing illegal sports wagers in a massive scandal. A betting probe in Iowa from September saw more than two dozen current and former athletes face charges over alleged illegal wagers. The athletes were […]
Sports
July 22, 2024
No Wager Popularity Grows, Bettors Risk Thousands for a Few Hundred
Sports betting expanded exponentially since the repeal of PASPA in 2018. With millions of bettors across the United States having access to legal wagering, more sports fans join the hype as they place bets on their favorite teams. With the popularity of wagering, different types of bets gained the attention of seasoned bettors. Such include […]
