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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.
Legal
October 19, 2023
UK: Student Attempts to Steal $30K from Grosvenor Casino
In the digital age, crimes and fraud are increasingly more difficult to complete than one might think. The digital footprint of transactions and surveillance in casinos along with increased measures for security such as AI and proactive monitoring, help protect such venues from criminal activities, including robbery, money-laundering or other criminal acts. Despite the innovative […]
Casino
October 19, 2023
Blackstone Anticipates Crown Resorts Overhaul to Cost Millions
The Blackstone Group, the globally recognized US private equity giant, acquired Crown Resorts, the leading Australian casino operator, last summer. At the time of the announcement, the price tag of the deal was a staggering AU$8.9 billion ($6.5 billion). However, despite the initial investment to acquire Crown Resorts, The Blackstone Group revealed that it has […]
Lottery
October 18, 2023
Lucky Player Turns $5 into a $2.4M Win from Florida Lottery
Any lottery win brings excitement, but nothing can quite compare to a multi-million dollar prize. One lucky lottery player from Alabama will undoubtedly always remember the $150,000 A YEAR FOR LIFE scratch-off game from the Florida Lottery that turned him into a millionaire in an instant. On Monday, the lottery revealed that Gary Thomas, a […]
Sports
October 18, 2023
ASA Says Sky Bet Tweet Breached Advertising Regulations
The regulator in charge of advertising in the United Kingdom, the Advertising Standards Authority (ASA), constantly monitors such activities and imposes actions against companies that breach the established advertising regulations. As the regulator, the Authority scrutinizes different sectors, including the gambling and betting vertical. On Wednesday, the ASA announced that it upheld an assessment against […]
Industry
October 18, 2023
Detroit Casino Workers Protest, 3.7K People on Strike
Earlier this week, casino workers in Detroit confirmed they are prepared to go on a massive strike if unions and the casino operators do not come to an agreement for a new labor contract. The workers demand increases in their wages, claiming that the post-pandemic profits are increasing but payment stays the same. Moreover, casino […]
Casino
October 18, 2023
California: Agua Caliente Casino Palm Springs Resumes Smoking
Amid the pandemic, indoor smoking was prohibited in casinos across the United States. This temporary measure became the new reality for some brick-and-mortar casinos, but others, such as Agua Caliente Casino Palm Springs, have resumed smoking, lifting the three-year ban. As announced by the Palm Springs Desert Sun, the casino is only one out of […]
Industry
October 18, 2023
Pennsylvania Reduces Slots with 1K since 2021, Says Report
Currently, Pennsylvania offers a wide range of gambling activities. Such include casino gambling where visitors can enjoy slots and table games, as well as bingo, lottery and sports betting. Additionally, Pennsylvania offers skill games, that are increasingly expanding their presence to locations such as gas stations, convenience stores and bars across the state. According to […]
Esports
October 17, 2023
IOC Confirms Plans for Olympic Esports Games
Over the last decade, the popularity of esports skyrocketed. While the activity continues to attract more players and viewers, the International Olympic Committee (IOC) is also following popular trends, considering its plans to introduce a range of Olympic Esports Games. Confirmation about the new plan emerged recently at the Opening Ceremony of the 141st IOC […]
Industry
October 17, 2023
New York Betting Revenue Grows Along with Problem Gambling
New York officially went live with mobile sports betting in January last year. Despite some conservative predictions, the market in the state grew exponentially, surpassing all projected revenues, positioning New York among the states with the highest revenues. While legal sports betting across the state helped deliver fresh tax revenue, the increase in problem gambling […]
Casino
October 17, 2023
Las Vegas Visitors Win $1M in Jackpots for a Single Week
Last week, the staggering $1.76 billion jackpot from Powerball dropped in California. While the name of the winner is yet to be announced, last week brought fortune to visitors to the Las Vegas Strip too. Over the course of a few days last week, visitors to Caesars Entertainment’s Las Vegas resorts pocketed more than $800,000. […]
