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Jerome García
Senior JournalistJerome provides expert industrial analysis, exploring the shifting dynamics of emerging markets throughout the digital age. With a background in applied economics, he decodes how rapid digitalization and tech infrastructure disrupt traditional supply chains. His data-driven insights empower global investors and executives to navigate volatile economies and capitalize on untapped, high-growth opportunities worldwide.
Lottery
March 22, 2024
Powerball Jackpot to Hit $750M, Mega Millions Soars to Nearly $1bn
Surviving since the start of the year, the jackpot from America’s popular lottery game, Powerball, is now getting closer to a mind-blowing $800 million. The grand prize for the upcoming drawing of the lottery game is estimated at $750 million, a figure that makes the jackpot the ninth largest in the history of the game. […]
Industry
March 22, 2024
Oklahoma: Man Allegedly Wields a Snake, Robs Casino Patron
There’s a range of weapons robbers use to commit crimes. From knives to handguns, assault rifles and baseball bats, some culprits will stop at nothing to intimidate their victims and rob them of personal belongings. Generally speaking, in case a weapon is involved the charges and possible sentence against the person may be tougher. Whatever […]
Casino
March 22, 2024
Lucky Player Hits Second Dream Drop Jackpot for the Year
The leading supplier of unique casino games and iGaming aggregator, Relax Gaming, announced that it made another lucky only player millionaire thanks to a Dream Drop Jackpot win. The company confirmed Friday that a player at Unibet casino secured the latest Dream Drop Jackpot, pocketing a whopping €2.7 million ($2.9 million) prize. The latest mouth-watering […]
Industry
March 22, 2024
DraftKings’ Former Exec Files Opposition to Plaintiff’s Motion
DraftKings (DK), the recognizable betting and gaming operator with a strong presence in North America, was tangled in a legal battle with a former executive recently. The case involved Michael Hermalyn, a former senior vice president of growth at DK and current president of VIP at Fanatics. The executive who is no longer a part […]
Industry
March 22, 2024
Florida’s Supreme Court Rejects Online Sports Betting Case
A gaming compact signed between Florida and the Seminole Tribe has been subject to a legal dispute for years. The legal battle is led by West Flagler and Associates (WFA) along with Bonita-Fort Myers Corporation, two pari-mutuel companies in the state. The duo challenged the legality of the compact that allowed the Seminole Tribe to […]
Poker
March 21, 2024
PokerStars Confirms SCOOP Dates for North America
This spring will mark the return of one of the most-anticipated poker events in North America. This is PokerStars’ Spring Championship of Online Poker (SCOOP) that will return at the start of April, offering millions in guaranteed prize pools for a number of markets. The event, encompassing markets in North America, including Canada and the […]
Sports
March 21, 2024
Flutter’s UK, Irish Brands Record 35M Bets during Cheltenham Festival
Last week, the Cheltenham Festival, one of the most-anticipated world-class racing events in the United Kingdom and Ireland, wrapped up. Considering the importance of the four-day Festival, sports books have been preparing for a significant time to ensure a seamless and enjoyable experience for bettors and racing fans alike. Not unexpectedly, the Cheltenham Festival was […]
Business
March 21, 2024
Las Vegas Sands CEO Goldstein Divests $5.2M in Company Shares
Recently, Robert Goldstein, Las Vegas Sands’ chief executive officer (CEO), divested a number of his shares in the company. The sale involved 100,000 shares of Class A common stock in the Las Vegas Sands, a Form 144 filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) reveals. The SEC filing confirms that the 100,000 shares have […]
Industry
March 21, 2024
Bill in DC Seeks to Make the Betting Industry More Competitive
In 2019, the District of Columbia (D.C.) selected the Greek company, Intralot, to develop and operate mobile betting in the city. As a result, GambetDC, a mobile betting application was launched for residents in the state in 2020, offering legal wagering on sports. Over the years, complaints against GambetDC kept mounting with reported technical glitches […]
Industry
March 20, 2024
ACMA Continues to Block Illegal Online Gambling Websites
Currently, the Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA), the country’s regulatory body in charge of the regulation of communications, radiocommunications and broadcasting, oversees the offering of gambling online. As a proactive measure, the Authority often enforces bans against operators who do not hold an Australian license, asking internet service providers (ISPs) to block access to […]
