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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.
Sports
November 20, 2024
Australian Gambling Groups Pay AU$400 for IDs, Raising Concerns
It is not uncommon for bookmakers to restrict the accounts of bettors who are constantly winning. At the same time, some betting companies provide major incentives until a certain timeframe in order to engage with new customers. However, a practice that is picking up speed in Australia is raising concerns among bookmakers and regulators alike, […]
Industry
November 20, 2024
Thailand: Woman Kills Friend, Steals $2K to Settle Gambling Debt
A crippling gambling addiction can bring more than financial harm. People suffering from problem gambling can engage in unlawful activities. While fraud, scams or theft are by no means minor crimes, some people, pushed by gambling debt may even consider murder or robberies. In one such criminal case from Thailand, a 65-year-old woman was killed […]
Lottery
November 19, 2024
Michigan: Lottery Player Eyes a New Car and House After $2M Win
Many lottery players dream of winning big. In some cases, a hefty win is just around the corner and this is precisely the case of one Wayne County, Michigan man, who recently purchased a total of three tickets and scored a multi-million win with the last ticket. The Michigan Lottery uncovered details Monday regarding the […]
Industry
November 19, 2024
Woman Addicted to Gambling Steals $1.8M, Goes to Prison
A former office manager for a popular property appraisal firm in San Antonio, Texas, is going to prison after stealing nearly $2 million from her employer to fuel a gambling addiction. Office Manager Steals from Employer for Years The case involves a woman identified with the initials J.W., who used to be employed by Valbridge […]
Industry
November 19, 2024
Illegal Gambling Probe in Arizona Uncovers Record Weapons
An investigation into a suspected illegal gambling operation resulted in the arrest of two individuals along with the seizure of hundreds of firearms in Arizona. Cash, Guns, Ammunition and Accessories Seized On Monday, the regulatory agency in charge of gambling activities, the Arizona Department of Gaming (ADG), announced that it conducted an extensive investigation into […]
Legal
November 19, 2024
Five People Enter in Guilty Pleas over Illegal Gambling in Michigan
Last month we reported that an operation against illegal gambling in Michigan resulted in guilty pleas for two men. The illegal storefront casino case saw two men admit to operating a gambling venue in Flint without a license. Now, in another case from Flint, five defendants pleaded guilty to their involvement in the operation of […]
Industry
November 19, 2024
Gambling Commission Continues UK Election Betting Probe
Earlier this year, a massive betting-related scandal erupted in the UK just ahead of the country’s General Election. Labor and Conservative politicians, police officers and other people, suspected of placing bets on the date of the election with insider knowledge, fell into the sights of the gambling regulator, the Gambling Commission. Up to Five Officials […]
Industry
November 19, 2024
Intralot Betting Contract in DC Faces Scrutiny from AG
After years of struggle and inability to meet revenue projections in Washington DC, GambetDC, the sole sports betting application in the jurisdiction until recently, was replaced by FanDuel earlier this year. The debut of the popular brand in April represented a landmark moment for the market as it was able to record more revenue in […]
Industry
November 18, 2024
Veikkaus Hit with Temporary Marketing Ban, €2.9M Fine
Across Europe, strict gambling marketing rules seek to ensure that such advertisements are not viewed by children. While regulations vary from one country to the other, in general, gambling ads cannot target anyone under the age of 18 years old. Due to one recent breach by the Finnish gambling operator, Veikkaus, a fine was implemented […]
Legal
November 18, 2024
Flutter’s Betfair Secures Victory in High Court Problem Gambling Case
Flutter Entertainment, the recognizable gaming and betting company, recently won an important case filed against one of its brands operating in the United Kingdom. The decision in the case against the company filed by a person who lost nearly £1.5 million ($1.89 million) gambling with Betfair came from the country’s High Court. Legal Claim Against […]
