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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.
Casino
January 6, 2026
Swintt Expands in Germany with Entain’s bwin
Swintt is expanding its reach in Germany, after Entain, one of the leaders in the market, has confirmed that the company’s Bwin brand will be integrating more than 100 of its games locally, giving an immediate boost to its library as well as the supplier’s local reach. Both Swintt and Entain are well-established names in the […]
Industry
January 6, 2026
Polymarket Bet Worth $37K Placed on China Invading Taiwan
Never mind President Donald Trump’s ebullience when he was announcing the successful extraction of President Nicolás Maduro of Venezuela on Friday, January 2, in a special operation that involved Delta Force soldiers on the ground, and a massive bombardment of Caracas, the capital. The abrupt geopolitical shock and saber-rattling over the future of Greenland, part […]
Casino
January 5, 2026
Sri Lanka Announces Higher Taxes for Casinos, Entry Fees for Patrons
Sri Lanka’s financial regulator has confirmed that the country is raising the taxes applicable to casino operators, and has also increased the fee patrons and customers ought to pay to access gambling facilities. The measure came into effect on January 1, 2026, as confirmed by the Inland Revenue Department, and the decision was previously voted […]
Industry
January 5, 2026
Türkiye’s Banks Begin Sending Notices to Consumers about Risks of Illegal Gambling
Türkiye has been intensifying its efforts to rein in the illegal gambling market, which has been a continuous focus of law enforcement and judicial efforts, with a new strategy outlined by the country’s Justice Minister, Yılmaz Tunç. New Action Plan Set to Intensify Crackdown Against Illegal Gambling in Türkiye In the latest such effort, the […]
Casino
January 5, 2026
Encore Boston Sets Record for Highest $1.6M Jackpot Won at Property, State
In 2024, the Encore Boston briefly became the place where a player and dealer had colluded to cheat the casino out of thousands of dollars. Yet, this did nothing to lessen the property’s appetite for high payouts to its patrons. This is precisely what happened in the case of an anonymous Quincy man who was […]
Business
January 5, 2026
GG.Bet Surrenders License, Prepares to Leave the United Kingdom
The decision did not come lightly, but on December 12, GG.BET, one of the best-known esports betting bookmakers, stopped accepting new players and surrendered its UK Gambling Commission license a day later. A message on the website’s official page reads: “Dear players, GGBET.co.uk is preparing to wind down its operations under the Gambling Commission licence […]
Lottery
January 5, 2026
Powerball Jackpot of $1.817B Remains Unclaimed as the Ticket Owner Hasn’t Contacted Lottery
Did they lose it? It certainly sounds plausible. Millions of dollars are lost to automatically forfeited jackpots because their winners are none the wiser about the fact. Yet, in the case of the $1.817 billion jackpot won in Arkansas, having the winner fail to materialize would serve as a costly warning to all lottery players […]
Casino
January 2, 2026
Man Who Allegedly Attacked Patron in Casino Bathroom in Montana Arrested
A patron was attacked under suspicious circumstances in the restroom of a Montana casino, sparking a swift police investigation. Authorities have since arrested a man in connection with the incident, though motives remain unclear; larceny is the version they are running with. Thankfully, the victim did not suffer fatal consequences and is alive and well. […]
Lottery
January 2, 2026
Woman Steps Forward to Scoop AUD 20M Jackpot in South Australia
A woman from Hackham in South Australia turns out to be the winner of an AUD 20 million ($13.4 million) Powerball jackpot. The drawing took place on Thursday, December 25, 2025, with a single winner emerging, but their identity was unknown until now. The winner was not originally registered with The Lott Members Club, which […]
Lottery
January 2, 2026
Woman Spends $20 on Illinois Lottery, Scoops $250K Payout
A woman from Illinois has accidentally purchased a $20 Magnificent Multiplier game ticket, which turned out to be the luckiest mistake of her life. Identified as Holly of Johnston City, the lucky player turned her $20 purchase into a $250,000 payout. The ticket was bought by accident, with Holly originally intending to scoop up a […]
