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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
July 5, 2024
Texas: San Juan Police Arrests Four, Seizes 77 Illegal Gambling Machines
Despite the efforts of law enforcement across the United States, illegal gambling remains an issue and attracts millions of players. Not only are there unlicensed, offshore online casinos and betting platforms but oftentimes, police bust illegal gambling dens. In one such criminal case from San Juan, Texas, a total of four individuals, suspected of being […]
Industry
July 5, 2024
Rivers Casino Portsmouth Receives $545K in Fines Over Alleged Breaches
The popular gaming and entertainment destination in Portsmouth, Virginia, Rivers Casino Portsmouth, reportedly agreed to pay fines of more than half a million dollars after alleged breaches uncovered by the gambling regulator in the state. The fine came from the Virginia Lottery, the gambling regulator in the state after an investigation alleged breaches of the […]
Sports
July 5, 2024
Raptors’ Former Center Porter Expected to Plead Guilty, Suggests Report
Jontay Porter, the Toronto Raptors center who was banned by the NBA in April is facing significant scrutiny in the United States and even Canada. Last month, the Ontario Provincial Police confirmed its intention to look into the player’s activities, amid the looming NBA betting scandal. At the time, law enforcement said it plans to […]
Lottery
July 4, 2024
Winner in Ohio Scoops up $140 Million Powerball Jackpot
Powerball players across the United States will now play for a jackpot of only $20 million on Saturday after one lucky player scooped up the grand prize which was nearly $140 million. There was a single ticket that matched all winning numbers from the draw on Wednesday. The ticket was sold in Ohio and its […]
Lottery
July 4, 2024
Australia: Four Lucky Players Triumph with AU$1M Weekday Windfall Win
Four lucky Australian lottery players won AU$1 million ($672,400) each after a recent draw of The Lott’s popular game, Weekday Windfall. The four winners won big on draw 4410 which was held on Monday. The quartet guessed correctly all winning numbers, 13, 7, 15, 29, 5, 11 and supplementary numbers 20 and 38 from the […]
Industry
July 4, 2024
Quarterly Reporting Now Required by the UK Gambling Commission
The gambling regulator in the UK, the Gambling Commission (GC), announced the launch of a consultation on the Frequency of regulatory returns back in March this year. At the time, the regulator sought to implement changes to the gambling licensees’ conditions related to reporting, effectively proposing a new regime. Following the consultation, near the end […]
Industry
July 4, 2024
Gambling Addiction among US Military Sparks Growing Concerns
The expansion of sports betting across the United States stirred fear about the potential increase in gambling addiction. While several athletes have already been involved in gambling-related scandals, disgruntled gamblers also made their mark by posting threats on social media against professional and collegiate athletes. However, the expansion of gambling raises concerns not only about […]
Industry
July 4, 2024
Two Men Arrested at Pickering Casino Resort Over Car Theft
Despite investing in security solutions, including guards, cameras and metal detectors, casinos are often targeted by criminals. In one such recent criminal case, two men were arrested and charged at the Pickering Casino Resort in Toronto, Canada after a car theft. Drugs, a stun gun and GPS trackers were found in the car which was […]
Legal
July 4, 2024
Skillz Challenges Voodoo in Court, Claims Rival Uses Bots
The leading mobile games platform that promises fun, fair and meaningful competition, Skillz, filed a new lawsuit against one of its rivals. On Monday, the company filed a legal claim with the US District Court for the Southern District of New York against one of its competitors, Voodoo. Skillz is a company that allows players […]
Lottery
July 3, 2024
Mega Millions Jackpot Survives, Grows Beyond $160M for Friday
Across the United States, lottery players tried their luck for the Mega Millions jackpot from the drawing on Tuesday. Advertised at $137 million or a cash option of $63 million, the jackpot was able to survive the latest drawing. Regretfully, nobody was able to guess correctly all winning numbers 4, 8, 19, 31, 45 and […]
