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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.
Casino
March 18, 2024
Subic Freeport Welcomes New Convention Resort and Casino
Across the globe, integrated resorts offer premium hospitality, entertainment and gaming experiences. Large-scale resorts, bringing amenities such as luxury hotel accommodation, dining and shopping outlets, as well as casino gambling and recreational activities provide economic stimulus and boost the visitations for regions where they are located. One such large-scale project will be the first integrated […]
Industry
March 18, 2024
Singapore: China’s Embassy Encourages Its Nationals to Avoid Gambling
Currently, China has strict laws when it comes to gambling. Besides official lotteries, activities such as iGaming, betting on sports and land-based casino gambling are prohibited. But considering the millions of Chinese people who want to gamble, illegal gambling is not uncommon in the country. While some people use the services of illegal gambling operators, […]
Industry
March 15, 2024
Young Man Arrested for Leaving Children Unattended at Illinois Casino
In many US states, leaving a child unattended is considered neglect. Punishments for such offenses vary from one state to the other. In Illinois for example, neglect of a minor is considered if any person under the age of 14 years old is left without supervision for an “unreasonable period of time without regard for […]
Industry
March 15, 2024
ATG Worried about Persistent Swedish Channelization Decline
Countries across Europe have implemented different laws when it comes to gambling activities. While some jurisdictions on the Old Continent have stringent laws regulating iGaming, in others the rules are rather lax. Regardless of whether or not the regulations are strict, the black market continues to threaten the legal sector and gambling regulators in many […]
Business
March 15, 2024
Penn Entertainment’s CEO Celebrates the Success of ESPN BET
In mid-November, ESPN BET, the newest sportsbook at the time that is the result of a transformation of Barstool Sportsbook, officially launched in 17 US states. The launch came after an agreement between ESPN and Penn Entertainment that paved the way for the new exclusive sportsbook that promised exceptional betting experiences. The entry of ESPN […]
Business
March 15, 2024
Analyst Highlights FanDuel’s Impact on Flutter’s Growth
Currently, FanDuel holds a leadership role within the betting and gaming vertical across the United States. The Flutter Entertainment-owned brand continues to enjoy success and expands across the country while growing its customer base. A testament to FanDuel’s success isn’t only the growing player base but its outstanding financial performance which ultimately contributes toward the […]
Lottery
March 14, 2024
Pennsylvania Mega Millions Player Wins $1M Using Jackpocket
America’s leading lottery app, Jackpocket, announced that one lucky lottery player secured a million-dollar prize after ordering a ticket via the Jackpocket app. The company confirmed Wednesday that the lucky player lives in Pennsylvania but hit the Mega Millions $1 million prize while visiting New Jersey. Jackpocket did not disclose the identity of the lucky […]
Industry
March 14, 2024
North Carolina May Become a Leading Betting Market, Predicts GeoComply
Ahead of March Madness, North Carolina became the latest state to offer legal online sports betting. The much-anticipated launch became a reality after the state legalized online gambling back in June. Now, there are nearly a dozen licensed online sports betting operators with the list including leading operators such as DraftKings, FanDuel and ESPN BET. […]
Business
March 14, 2024
Tabcorp Confirms Immediate Resignation of MD and CEO Rytenskild
Earlier this week, Adam Rytenskild, the CEO and managing director (MD) of Tabcorp Holdings Limited (Tabcorp), the largest gambling company in Australia, participated in the Regulating the Game conference in Sydney. At the time, the executive spoke against ineffective regulations that are impacting the gambling industry in the country. In an unexpected turn of events, […]
Industry
March 14, 2024
New Zealand to Introduce Regulatory Regime for Online Gambling
Currently, New Zealand offers a wide range of gambling activities. Gamblers in the country can enjoy pokies, lotteries, instant games and prize competitions. While there’s plenty of legal action for Kiwis, some gambling activities do not require a license. Ultimately this laxed licensing regime results in losses for the government which may otherwise benefit from […]
