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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.
Lottery
December 15, 2023
Lotto.com Colorado Player Wins $3M on MONOPOLY 500X
Lottto.com confirmed that one lucky customer in Colorado has won $3 million from a MONOPOLY 500X scratch ticket that was originally purchased on Lotto.com. MONOPOLY 500X and 3-Million Dollar Payday This comes only a few months after introducing digital scratch ticket offering in several states, including Colorado, Ohio, and Texas, and demonstrates the potential of […]
Business
December 14, 2023
Light & Wonder Picks Oliver Chow as Chief Financial Officer
The newly-appointed Oliver Chow served as an interim CFO since August and previously worked as SVP of corporate finance. He succeeded at the time Connie James who stepped down from the permanent position to pursue other career opportunities. The Hunt for a New CFO Is Finally Over Chow is a well-seasoned veteran and also an […]
Sports
December 14, 2023
Tipico Sportsbook Strengthens Integrity with ProhiBet
Tipico Sportsbook has become the latest operator in the United States to partner up with ProhiBet, a company set up as a joint venture as US Integrity and Odds On Compliance, a historic alliance. The company will integrate its advanced services into the Tipico platform and sportsbook offer and ensure that student-athletes, coaches, and staff […]
Sports
December 13, 2023
NCAA Turns to AI to Tackle Gambling-Related Student Abuse
As gambling has become more prominent in the United States, the NCAA has been actively working on strengthening the safeguards for its student-athletes, officials, committee members, and staff. NCAA Addresses Abuse of Staff and Student-Athletes by Gamblers The bulk of these efforts has been laser-focused on protecting the aforementioned groups of individuals from falling prey […]
Sports
December 13, 2023
Fanatics Sportsbook Readies Connecticut Sportsbook with Soft Launch
The sportsbook, which is spearheaded by Fanatics Holdings Inc., a multi-billion sports apparel business, is pushing hard to claw share away from established betting and gaming companies in the market. Soft Launch with 2,000 Players On The latest move includes Connecticut, following a similar launch in Colorado, where the retail and online sports betting operations […]
Industry
December 13, 2023
AGCOM Fines Twitch and YouTube over 20,000 Gambling Videos
The AGCOM, Autorità per le Garanzie nelle Comunicazioni, has issued eye-watering fines to YouTube and Twitch, slapping them with €2.25 million ($2.45 million) and €900,000 ($970,000) respectively, Reuters originally reported. Alphabet and Amazon Targeted by Italian Media Watchdog The fine is unlikely to be left alone by Alphabet Inc. nor Amazon, the respective owners of […]
Sports
December 12, 2023
FL Man Gets 71 Months in Prison for Running Offshore Sportsbook
Although the law states that people found to participate in online gambling may face fines and prison sentences, few if any players have ever been indicted on similar charges. Running an offshore sportsbook, though, is a whole other matter, as Dion De Cesare, a former Florida nightclub owner, has come to learn the hard way. […]
Casino
December 11, 2023
Virginia Wants You to Snitch on Illegal Gambling Operations
In a public appeal, the Virginia State Police said that it is launching a dedicated hotline, Gaming Tip Line, which is aimed at helping authorities locate and shutter illegal gambling operations. Illegal Forms of Gambling Now Targeted by the Public Eye This comes after extended attempts by local authorities to limit the proliferation of illegal […]
Sports
December 11, 2023
FanDuel to Launch in North Carolina Through PGA Tour Partnership
The news was originally confirmed by Sports Business Journal and later picked up by other media outlets. This partnership is not exactly surprising either as FanDuel and PGA Tour have worked together and FanDuel is an official partner of the organization. Previously, the pair has teamed up for live golf betting. PGA Tour and FanDuel […]
Legal
December 8, 2023
DraftKings Faces Lawsuit in Massachusetts for Misleading Bonus
The Public Health Advocacy Institute, which is the plaintiff, argues that the $1,000 bonus bet offer is unfair and that it misleads players into thinking that they are receiving $1,000 for free. In fact, the terms are near-impossible to complete, the lawsuit seems to allege. Addressing the Nature of Bonus Marketing To obtain the amount, […]
