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Jerome García
JournalistJerome 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.
Sports
January 25, 2023
Cage Warriors Inks Four-Event Deal with Sycuan Casino Resort
On Tuesday, the organization unveiled it inked a four-event collaboration with the leading resort destination. As a result, the Sycuan Casino Resort will be the exclusive location in the US for Cage Warriors this year. The new partnership launches on March 9 with CW 149. Then, the promotion will return to the resort on June […]
Industry
January 25, 2023
North Carolina Could Support 9 Casinos as It Looks into Gambling
There are currently a limited number of gambling options for residents of North Carolina. The state offers raffles, charitable bingo, as well as casino gambling, which is restricted to the three Indian casinos on tribal land in the state. Those locations offer not only casino games, but sports wagering as well. Still, the activity is […]
Industry
January 24, 2023
Economic Crisis Fuels Gambling Addiction, Says Swedish Professor
Just like other European countries, Sweden faces changes in its economic environment. While the cost of living continues to rise, many people in the country already feel the negative effect of the economic crisis. According to Anders Håkansson, a professor of psychiatry at Lund University and doctor at Malmö’s addiction clinic, the economic crisis helps […]
Business
January 24, 2023
Michael Hoenig to Leave General Counsel Position with NIGC
On Monday, the NIGC’s chairman, E. Sequoyah Simermeyer, revealed that Hoenig’s departure will be effective starting from January 27, 2023. Overall, Hoenig was a part of NIGC for 16 years. During that time, he has held key roles within the Commission. In his most recent role as general counsel, Hoenig spent the last seven years. […]
Business
January 24, 2023
Michigan Online Betting and Casino Close to $2bn in Receipts for 2022
Overall, the gross receipts from commercial and tribal iGaming and internet sports betting operators hit $1.98 billion in 2022. This result marked a strong 41% increase when compared to the $1.4 billion in gross receipts reported a year ago, in 2021. A breakdown of that total showed that internet sports betting contributed $399.6 million in […]
Sports
January 23, 2023
Bulgarian Football Union Rejects Gambling Ad Ban Proposal
While Bulgaria continues to struggle in the ongoing political crisis, another government election is due in the next few months. At the same time, proposals in the country called for a ban on gambling advertising. The proposal called for changes in the advertising laws in the country to restrict advertising by gambling and betting operators […]
Sports
January 23, 2023
Premier League Ties to Asian Betting Companies Raise Concerns
There are currently ten English Premier League (EPL) clubs that are in partnership with eight Asia-facing betting brands. What all those brands have in common is that they are all tied to an Isle of Man-based company called TGP, an investigation by The Mail on Sunday reveals. Currently, TGP Europe is licensed by the gambling […]
Industry
January 23, 2023
Illegal TikTok Gambling Operation under Investigation in Minnesota
The men, allegedly participating in the operation collected subscription fees and partial bets while streaming live gambling activities. The Edina man allegedly collected a $5.99 fee as a subscription as well as $25 for every $100 deposited for betting. Gambling and Streaming over TikTok Those funds were reportedly obtained by the man via different cash […]
Business
January 23, 2023
MGM Reportedly Plans Business Combination with Entain
A recent report released by one of the leading financial service providers in the world, Deutsche Bank, suggests that a combination between Entain and MGM Resorts is possible and even represents a “fairly obvious combination.” According to analysts, a combination of the duo is likely to receive the support of shareholders. Founded in 1986, MGM’s […]
Business
January 20, 2023
CMS Platforms Benefit from Flexia Cashless Technology
Flexia is a Fintech company that delivers cashless solutions for the growing global gaming industry. The company’s unique solutions can be integrated via casino management systems (CMS) platforms, which provide a unique advantage for partner operators. In a recent interview for CDC Gaming Reports, Flexia’s president, Scott Walker and the company’s CEO, Craig Libson, shared […]
