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Jerome García

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Jerome is a welcome new addition to the Gambling News team, bringing years of journalistic experience within the iGaming sector. His interest in the industry begun after he graduated from college where he played in regular local poker tournaments which eventually lead to exposure towards the growing popularity of online poker and casino rooms. Jerome now puts all the knowledge he's accrued to fuel his passion for journalism, providing our team with the latest scoops online.

Business May 26, 2020
PokerStars May Be Withdrawing from Cyprus
Online players and local Cypriot news agencies have reported that PokerStars may be planning to leave the country’s gaming market. PokerStars Leaving the Cypriot Market, Say Outlets and Local Players Greek and Cypriot local news have reported that PokerStars plans to quit the Cyprus online gaming market. Besides local news agencies, many Cypriot online players […]
Legal May 26, 2020
Spain Warns Casinos and Sportsbooks Not to Reopen Without Authorization
With Spain preparing to return back to normal, the government has cautioned casinos and sports betting venues not to reopen. All properties need to wait for an official go-ahead. Spain’s Gambling Regulator Warns Gambling Venues Not to Reopen Spain’s gambling regulator continues to keep a close eye on the country’s gambling industry. Even though the […]
Casino May 25, 2020
As Casinos Prepare to Reopen, iGaming May Become the New Normal
With the online gaming market in the U.S. posting record-high numbers and a convergence between land-based and online gaming technology, casinos may need to rely on iGaming more in future to weather big disruptions. Regulated US Markets Sees Strong iGaming Uptake in April The last few months have completely reshaped the casino landscape in the […]
Business May 24, 2020
New Skill-based Games Enter Nevada’s Regulated Casino Market
The Australian gaming developer Wymac is entering Nevada’s market following a licensing approval by the state regulator. Wymac Skill Games Have Received License from Nevada’s Regulator Nevada’s Gaming Control Board approved gaming license the Australian gaming developer Wymac Development this Thursday. The regulator’s decision was kept on hold since March, due to the state emergency […]
Industry May 23, 2020
MGA Games Teamed-Up with Betway For the Mexican Market
Under the recent partnership, MGA Games content will be available for Mexican users of Betway. MGA Games Content Will Be Available for Users of Betway.mx The Spanish casino game developer MGA Games continues to expand around the globe. Following a recent partnership deal with Betway, MGA games will be available for Mexican players visiting Betway’s […]
Esports May 23, 2020
Team SoloMid Joins VALORANT Esports with a New Team
Riot Games’ new first-person shooter, VALORANT, continues to grow, with a number of flagship esports organizations, and now Team SoloMid, joining the competitive scene. SoloMid Becomes the Latest Organization to Join Competitive VALORANT Team SoloMid has become the latest esports organization to bolster its presence in the VALORANT competitive scene. Scooping up a handful of […]
Legal May 22, 2020
Michigan Gaming Regulator Started Accepting License Applications
Michigan’s Gaming regulator is now accepting applications for online gambling licenses. MGCB Now Accepts Applications for Gambling Licenses The Michigan’s Gaming Control Board (MGCB) has started accepting online applications for gambling licenses. The regulator shared all necessary details and the application form on their web site. Furthermore, MGCB now has committed a separate form which […]
Legal May 21, 2020
Sports Books and Casinos Win the VAT Legal Battle with HMRC
Sports betting operators in the UK are expected to reclaim up to £1 billion, after the legal battle over the inappropriately applied tax to fixed-odds betting terminals (FOBTs) is over. The Upper Tribunal Tax Chamber came up with a ruling last month supporting the First-Tier Tribunal stance that gambling companies have been charged VAT on […]
Business May 21, 2020
Svenska Spel, IGT Pave the Way for Cashless Gaming
Svenska Spel has said it will further innovate the VLTs retail sector in Sweden with the help of IGT and the firm’s cashless payment technology, IGTPay. IGT and Svenska Spel Introduce Cashless Payment Solutions for Retail Venues IGT and Svenska Spel have teamed up to turn a new leaf in gaming, introducing cashless technology with […]
Legal May 20, 2020
Gambling Addiction in Great Britain Closer to 2.7% Survey Says
New survey by GambleAware indicates that the actual number of gambling addicts in Great Britain might be closer to 2.7% of the adult population. A New Look at Gambling Addiction Numbers in the UK Gambling addiction continues to be a contentious bone in the UK, and not even a spate of changes to regulation, including […]