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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
October 23, 2023
New York Casinos Impacted by Cybersecurity Event
Several cybersecurity incidents disrupted the operations of two hospitals as well as multiple casinos that offer video lottery terminals (VLTs) in New York last week. Brad Maione, a spokesperson for the gambling regulator in the state, the New York Gaming Commission, confirmed Tuesday that the operator of VLTs in the state, Everi, was impacted by […]
Legal
October 23, 2023
Lottery Hearing Of Former NH Senator Accused of Fraud Delayed
The hearing between Andy Sanborn, the owner of the Concord Casino and former New Hampshire Senator, and the Lottery Commission was delayed for the second time recently. The latest delay comes after Sanborn’s defense claimed that he was too ill to effectively defend against the accusations that he spent COVID-19 relief funds for personal expenses. […]
Lottery
October 23, 2023
Lottery Jackpot Winners Continue to Benefit from Food Stamps
Across the United States, millions of Americans benefit from food stamps. This stimulus provides vital assistance for many people with low and no income. Yet a new report reveals that a staggering number of lottery winners, who have secured substantial jackpots, continue to benefit from food stamps across the US. Hayden Dublois, a data and […]
Business
October 20, 2023
FDJ Reports 4% Revenue Growth for First Nine Months of 2023
Française des Jeux (FDJ), the leading Frech lottery operator, released its latest trading update Thursday, revealing insights regarding its performance for the third quarter and first nine months of the year. Overall, the reported revenue for the third quarter of this year halted at €586 million ($620.5 million). This result, when compared to the corresponding […]
Industry
October 20, 2023
Las Vegas: Woman Arrested After Allegedly Stealing $60K While on Date
A woman who was on a date with an older man was arrested earlier this week after allegedly taking nearly $60,000 from his hotel room safe at Caesars Palace. The 27-year-old woman with initials H.M., suspected of the crime, was arrested near her home on West Sahara Avenue on Tuesday this week, a report released […]
Sports
October 20, 2023
FanDuel and NBA Partner for Three Months of NBA League Pass
The leading sports-tech entertainment company, FanDuel Group, announced the launch of two new features, strengthening significantly its basketball offerings. The company said Thursday that it introduced its new product innovation called “The Pulse” along with a new feature called NBA League Pass. The new NBA League Pass feature builds upon FanDuel’s successful partnership with the […]
Legal
October 20, 2023
Miami Man Sentenced to Prison for Cryptocurrency Fraud
A growing number of scams seek to attract investors with lucrative offers for low risk and high return. Amid the increasing popularity of crypto, more scammers emerge with new and innovative ways to trick people, taking their money away and this is precisely the case of a Miami man who was recently sentenced to prison. […]
Business
October 20, 2023
Deutsche Bank Analyst Optimistic about MGM after Cyberattack
The leading gaming, hospitality and entertainment giant, MGM Resorts International, became a victim of a cyberattack back in September. At the time, the operator confirmed issues with bookings, hotel electronic doors, some slot machines, as well as other amenities. After the initial attack, MGM was able to recover and resume its operations while at the […]
Casino
October 19, 2023
Former Tokyo Casino in Las Vegas Historic West Side Burns Down
The site of the proposed Harlem Nights resort project located on the Historic Westside of Las Vegas was impacted by fire recently. The venue, which used to be the home of Tokyo Casino and the New Town Tavern before that, caught fire on Sunday, as announced by the Las Vegas Review-Journal, citing details from the […]
Industry
October 19, 2023
MGM Executive Discusses Company’s Response After Cyberattack
Recently, two leading gaming, hospitality and entertainment companies, Caesars Entertainment and MGM Resorts International, became cyberattack victims. The cybersecurity issue significantly impacted MGM Resorts’ operations last month, resulting in missing amenities, difficulties with reservations and other issues. As with most such cyberattacks, hackers requested MGM Resorts to pay ransom to which the company did not […]
