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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 29, 2024
Bills Proposing Tougher Penalties for Illegal Gambling Passed in Florida
Two bills filed recently in Florida called for the increase of penalties for illegal gambling. While one of the proposals was filed with the House, HB 189, the other one, Senate Bill 1046 (SB 1046), was filed with the Senate. The two proposals seek to clamp illegal gambling machines which continue spreading across the state. […]
Sports
February 29, 2024
Underdog Fantasy Trims Offering in Multiple US States
There’s a range of daily fantasy sports (DFS) operators that are offering their services across the United States. But while some states permit the activity, in others, a regulatory framework is missing, which otherwise means that those companies operate in a grey area. With more states anticipating legislation and regulation of DFS, some companies are […]
Industry
February 28, 2024
NC Resident Pleads Guilty to Stealing $240K from Charity, Gambling
A 43-year-old man from Grantham, New Hampshire who currently resides in Holly Springs, North Carolina, pleaded guilty to stealing nearly $240,000 from a charity where he was employed as an executive director. The case involves Kyle Fisher, who was officially charged on May 10, 2023. On Tuesday this week, US Attorney Jane E. Young confirmed […]
Industry
February 28, 2024
Sex Worker Allegedly Helps Robbers in Las Vegas
Millions of visitors enjoy hospitality, gambling and leisure activities by visiting Las Vegas every year. But while many enjoy their visit without any hassle, not everyone’s visit to Sin City is the perfect holiday. This is precisely the case of a group of tourists who visited the gambling capital of the world but were robbed […]
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, […]
