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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.
Sports
May 22, 2024
Euro 2024 Sparks Fears of Gambling Addiction Rise in Thailand
Major sports competitions usually raise concerns about a rise in gambling addiction. Such sports events may push inexperienced individuals into sports betting, while in some cases, may have problem gamblers return to the activity. Whatever the case may be, responsible gambling advocates have continuously urged sports not to be associated with betting, encouraging fans to […]
Sports
May 22, 2024
Betting Investigation Stalls Paqueta’s $90M Move to Man City
An investigation by the Football Association (FA) into an alleged betting activity related to Lucas Paqueta, the West Ham star, dating back to last year continues to hold the soccer player’s signing with Manchester City. Talks have been on hold since last August in what was expected to be a temporary halt. The move came […]
Industry
May 21, 2024
Spain’s DGOJ Initiates Debate on Unified Gambling Data Registry
The gambling sector in Spain is expected to feature one of the toughest regulations on the Old Continent. Changes to the industry’s regulatory framework have already been initiated and the overhaul of the market has already started. Part of the changes within the gambling sector involves strict know-your-customer (KYC) rules and the establishment of a […]
Industry
May 21, 2024
Tough Gambling Regulations in Brazil May Boost Black Market, GR8 Tech Warns
Last month, the government in Brazil confirmed its intention to finalize its laws regarding betting and online gaming by this summer. The country’s Ministry of Finance confirmed it expects the regulatory framework to be established in four stages with the last one ending in July. Amid the plans for a regulated iGaming and betting market, […]
Business
May 21, 2024
Macau Casinos Poised to Beat Las Vegas Rivals, Analyst Says
The performance of hotel-casino operators in Macau was significantly impacted due to the global pandemic a few years ago. While operators in the special administrative region (SAR) are yet to surpass 2019 figures, certainly, the removal of pandemic-related restrictions and the uptick in traveling has been beneficial for the sector. This growth of Macau casino […]
Lottery
May 21, 2024
Advocates Warn NSW Lottery Growth Normalizes Gambling
Across Australia, gambling is quite popular and widely spread. Sadly, Australians are known as the world’s biggest losers as they report the highest losses per capita out of any other country around the world. While hundreds of millions of Australian dollars are lost to pokies, also known as the one-armed bandits in the country, the […]
Sports
May 21, 2024
David Fletcher Reportedly Faces MLB Investigation amid Gambling Claims
Earlier this year, Shohei Ohtani, the globally recognizable Japanese baseball star who is a part of the Los Angeles Dodgers, was tangled into a gambling controversy. The case that raised eyebrows involved the star’s interpreter, Ippei Mizuhara, who was initially suspected of stealing $4.5 million from Ohtani’s bank account. Mizuhara was then charged in April […]
Industry
May 20, 2024
GambleAware Issues Statement on Misleading Allegations
The leading organization focused on treating and preventing gambling harm across the United Kingdom, GambleAware, saw a complaint filed against itself with the Charity Commission earlier this year. The complaint was filed by the Good Law project back in March and alleged that the charity is too closely related to the gambling sector and instead […]
Industry
May 20, 2024
Florida: Man Faces Charges for Attempted Murder after Casino Clash
A young man is facing several charges after an altercation with one of his alienated friends. The incident dates back to last week and happened in Bartow, Florida. The argument between the two started at Hard Rock Casino Tampa and continued throughout the night, resulting in attempted murder, among other charges. The suspect in the […]
Business
May 20, 2024
Hard Rock Eyes Acquisition of Star Entertainment
Star Entertainment, one of the largest gambling operators in Australia, was tangled into a prolonged investigation over alleged breaches related to anti-money laundering rules, among other issues. Amid the regulatory hurdle, the operator remains subject to scrutiny. Government-appointed managers seek to ensure compliance of the operator’s casinos, while back in March, the company announced leadership […]
