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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.
Industry
January 8, 2026
Polymarket Says Extraction Is Not Invasion, Refuses Payouts on Venezuela Bets
Words matter. How you describe an event may not necessarily always seem that important, but if you are betting on a prediction market about a specific thing transpiring in real life, you may want to double-check the fine print. This is the bitter lesson many Polymarket users are walking away with after the platform said […]
Sports
January 8, 2026
Lawsuit Targets DraftKings, Alleges Illegal Gambling Offering
A new class-action lawsuit was filed with the US District Court for the Eastern District of Michigan on December 30, targeting DraftKings over what the plaintiff, one Michael Koester, alleges are systemic breaches of gambling laws across the country. This accusation comes only a few days after DraftKings and Mindway AI partnered to strengthen consumer […]
Business
January 8, 2026
Polymarket Signs Data Partnership with Dow Jones, WSJ
A new high-stakes deal has been announced between a prediction market platform and a financial, media, and intelligence company. In this case, Polymarket has teamed up with the Wall Street Journal’s parent, Dow Jones, with the companies leveraging the platform’s data to enhance the quality of real-world reporting. Polymarket Executes Another Business Coup to Solidify […]
Industry
January 7, 2026
Indiana Relents on iLotteries, Toughens on Sweepstakes
Lawmakers in Indiana are considering two draft laws aimed at boosting state lottery sales. One would end the ban on selling tickets online, while the other targets sweepstakes social casinos, a form of unregulated gambling. Sweepstakes and iLottery – Going Opposite Directions Proponents are pointing out that Indiana has fallen behind other states in digitalizing […]
Casino
January 7, 2026
Man Arrested for Bomb Threat at Harrah’s Lake Tahoe Casino in Nevada
A man was arrested on Monday after police from the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office responded to a bomb threat signal at the Harrah’s Lake Tahoe Casino in Nevada. The man supposedly tipped off the casino that he had planted a bomb on-site, but was quickly identified by investigators as a patron who had recently lost […]
Industry
January 7, 2026
Iowa Hopes to Toughen Stance on Illegal Gambling
The Iowa Racing and Gaming Commission (IRGC) may soon wield additional powers, allowing it to address sectors of the gambling industry that the regulator deems illegal. IRGC May Soon Get the Power It Needs to Go After Illegal Gambling A new proposal will be part of the new legislative session, which is due to get […]
Lottery
January 7, 2026
Louisiana Man Wins $775K Jackpot at Turn of the Year
One man from Louisiana has started the year with a $775,000 win under his belt after he won the January 3 drawing. The man, one Joseph Wheat from Bogalusa, bought the Pick 3 ticket at Pine Cash at 26505 Highway 62 in Franklinton and did not hesitate to go right ahead and scoop the cash […]
Lottery
January 7, 2026
$983M Mega Millions Jackpot Finally Claimed after Three Months, Missing Ticket
The Georgia Lottery has nothing but good news to report this early on into the year, with the winner of a $938 million Mega Millions jackpot finally stepping forward to claim their prize. Georgia’s Hunt for Biggest Winner on Record Is Finally Over Commenting on the happy occasion was acknowledged by lottery officials and, specifically, […]
Casino
January 6, 2026
Taiwan Busts Record Illegal Gambling Ring Worth Close to $1B
Taiwan has busted the largest illegal gambling ring tied to money laundering to date, which supposedly generated $975 million in revenue. The operation built custom payment options that enabled players to place wagers on unlicensed platforms all over East Asia. Taiwan-Based Gambling Ring Busted by Prosecutors The activity was based on a local business owner, […]
Industry
January 6, 2026
Ex-NJ Gov Blasts Prediction Markets, Questions Their Legality
Prediction markets are in the center of attention, amid a new $436,000 win on Polymarket, which came after someone placed a wager on President Nicolás Maduro of Venezuela to be toppled by the end of January. The bet – along with a few others – came hours before US President Donald Trump announced the Latin […]
