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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
January 15, 2024
Freedom Plaza Project Faces Opposition from Manhattan Community Board
Amid the ongoing race for three new downstate casino licenses in New York, proposed projects are facing challenges related to the Uniform Land Use Review Procedure (ULURP). The city previously tabled a proposal that called to avoid procedures under ULURP that would require casinos to go through a review process related to the land use. […]
Legal
January 15, 2024
Missouri Judge Sides with Casino Workers, Approves $5.5M Settlement
Last year, casino workers in Missouri filed a class action lawsuit against Penn National Gaming and two of its casinos in the state, the Argosy Riverside Casino and Hollywood Casino St. Louis. In their lawsuit, the workers claimed that the trio breached multiple laws by illegally reducing their paychecks. Allegations filed by the casino workers […]
Industry
January 12, 2024
Nevada Considers Blacklisting Casino Chip Thief
To ensure that specific individuals cannot access casinos across Nevada, the state has created a “black book,” or otherwise a list of patrons who are permanently banned from visiting any of the casinos in the state. Different people can land on that list, but they do need to meet certain criteria such as receiving a […]
Industry
January 12, 2024
Life Coach and Advisor Gambles with Investors’ Money, Goes to Jail
A person who presented himself as a financial advisor and a life coach in Las Vegas was sentenced to one year in prison after allegedly using investment money for gambling. As announced by KLAS, Rodney Buckle, 66, was sentenced this week Thursday by Clark County District Court Judge Jasmin Lilly Spells. His punishment is one […]
Legal
January 12, 2024
Cardrooms in California Challenge Tribal Lawsuit Proposal
An ongoing battle between cardrooms and Indian tribes in California intensifies with the start of the new legislative session. On one hand, the cardrooms challenge a proposal that would enable tribes to file lawsuits against them, challenging whether their offering is legal. Currently, the legal status of cardrooms across the state is ambiguous. Nearly 100 […]
Industry
January 12, 2024
Concerned Parents Spark Push for Gambling Ad Ban in Victoria
Identified as a public health issue, gambling is widely spread across Australia. Annually, Australians spend billions of dollars on different forms of gambling, including sports betting. Gambling ads contribute toward the record losses, but the country’s federal government is currently exploring options for a reform of the sector. Labor MPs have previously proposed a ban […]
Legal
January 11, 2024
Curacao Gambling Reform Faces New Challenge
A proposed bill, seeing to implement significant changes to the gambling regulation in Curacao is currently being considered by the country’s parliament. Labeled the National Ordinance on Game of Chance (LOK), the new regulations are expected to strengthen the protection for the players and ensure the gambling sector aligns with the high standards established in […]
Industry
January 11, 2024
Tribal Gambling Expansion Once Again a Hot Topic in Maine
Currently, Maine’s federally recognized tribes hold exclusive rights to sports betting. The state launched its legal betting market back in November last year, yet tribes continue their efforts toward the expansion of gambling in the state. On Wednesday this week, Maine’s Veteran’s and Legal Affairs Committee, heard details regarding three bills that propose the expansion […]
Business
January 11, 2024
Genting Malaysia Confirms Plans to Inject $100M into Empire Resorts
In an unexpected move, the leading leisure and hospitality business, Genting Malaysia Berhad (GENM), announced its plans to inject some $100 million into Empire Resorts, one of its US-facing subsidiaries. Details regarding the newly proposed investment emerged on Wednesday, January 10, 2024, in a filing with the Bursa Malaysia Securities by the company. Upon announcing […]
Industry
January 11, 2024
IRS Investigates Former Pace-O-Matic Executive, Seizes Cash
For several years, the legality of skill games, devices that offer a form of entertainment similar to slots but requiring skill, has been a hot topic in Pennsylvania. On one side, Pace-O-Matic, a leading developer of skill games, argued that such devices can help small businesses, while on the other, there’s no active regulation about […]
