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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
June 24, 2024
Lobbying Efforts May Affect a Gambling Bill in Ireland
In the context of new technologies, smartphones granted people easy access to gambling activities. Mobile sports betting and online casinos received a nice boost from the pandemic a few years ago and the popularity of such activities is constantly growing. Efforts toward changing the gambling regulations in Ireland date back a decade. Yet so far […]
Legal
June 24, 2024
Oglala Sioux Former Leader Sentenced to 22 Months for Embezzlement
The former leader of an Indian Tribal Organization in South Dakota was recently sentenced to nearly two years in prison over embezzlement, among other charges. The person in question abused his leadership position to receive fraudulently money which was subsequently spent on casino gambling and hotel accommodation. The case involves 39-year-old Julian Bear Runner, the […]
Lottery
June 21, 2024
Lucky UK LottoGo.com Player Wins Whopping £6 Million Jackpot
What’s more exciting than winning a multi-million-dollar jackpot? Undoubtedly, it would be winning the jackpot and having the oversized cheque presented to you by a famous celebrity. This is exactly what happened to one LottoGo.com customer, who recently secured a mind-blowing £6 million ($7.6 million) jackpot. The person, identified only by her first name, Linda, […]
Industry
June 21, 2024
Aussie Slot Collector Proposes Law Change after Charges, Fine
A vintage arcades and video games collector in Queensland, Australia, became the first person in the province to face charges under its 1991 Gaming Machine Act. The aforementioned law was established in order to combat illegal gambling and criminal activities related to the sector. Yet, according to a report released by the Courier Mail, the […]
Industry
June 21, 2024
Suspected Kidnapper Arrested at Tunica Casino
A woman with outstanding warrants was arrested Thursday at a Tunica County, Mississippi casino. The Tunica County Sheriff’s Office confirmed that it has detained a 45-year-old woman with the initials A.P., who was suspected of a kidnapping of a young woman and her child. The arrest at a casino in Tunica, whose name was not […]
Lottery
June 21, 2024
Lottery Player in Michigan Left Speechless after $100K Second Chance Win
A lottery player from Genesee County, Michigan, was pleasantly surprised after securing a whopping six-figure second chance prize. On Thursday, the Michigan Lottery confirmed that the lucky woman was left speechless after realizing that she had won $100,000 from the 500X Money Maker second chance game. Non-winning tickets from the popular 500X Money Maker ticket […]
Sports
June 21, 2024
Canada Investigates Jontay Porter over NBA Betting Scandal
In April, the Toronto Raptors center, Jontay Porter, was banned by the NBA for life after an investigation uncovered breaches of the Association’s rules on gambling. The enforced penalty marked the toughest sanction the league can impose and may effectively end the player’s professional basketball career. Amid the probe that uncovered Porter was involved in […]
Business
June 21, 2024
JP Morgan Highlights DraftKings’ Growth Prospects
Across the United States, DraftKings currently holds a leadership role in a number of markets. As one of the two major operators in the country that hold an overwhelming majority of the market share, the company constantly grows its presence and customer base. This ongoing growth did not go unnoticed with one industry expert confirming […]
Lottery
June 20, 2024
NSW: Lucky Lottery Player Wins AU$40M Jackpot from Powerball
Powerball launched in Australia nearly three decades ago back in 1996. Since then, the popular lottery game made many people millionaires, giving prizes on a weekly drawing that takes place every Thursday night. The latest drawing saw a person from New South Wales become the newest millionaire from the popular game. The person, whose name […]
Industry
June 20, 2024
Police in Reno Arrest Woman Who Climbed on Craps Table, Threw Chips
A person who allegedly acted inappropriately inside a Reno casino was recently arrested and reportedly faces several charges. The incident dates to Saturday afternoon when one patron of the Silver Legacy Casino unexpectedly jumped on top of a craps table. The person then started throwing chips around to the surprise of all nearby casino guests […]
