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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.
Sports
February 27, 2026
BetStop to Now Cover Lotteries and Other Forms of Gambling in Australia
BetStop, Australia’s self-exclusion program, has already been enjoying a strong uptake among the local populace. People suffering from gambling-related harm have been keen to put their names in the register, allowing themselves breathing room from sports gambling and casinos. BetStop Sees Continued Registrations, Plans for Expansions Mulled The federally-unified program has allowed as many as […]
Industry
February 27, 2026
AGA reports $78.72B in GGR for 2025, as Industry Continues to Soar
Despite a challenging year with tariffs and tourism exodus putting a crimp on profit margins, America’s commercial gambling industry has shown a record growth in 2025, citing $78.72 billion in gross gaming revenue, a 9.2% increase from 2024. Traditional Gaming Segment Slows Down, Others Surge This translates into $18.9 billion in gaming tax revenue payable […]
Sports
February 26, 2026
Analyst Squashes Fearmongering about Prediction Markets Killing Sports Betting
Under the onslaught of prediction markets, trade groups, operators, and analysts have all raised concerns about the future of the traditional sports betting business model. Prediction Markets Not Here to Kill Sportsbooks Regulators are suing prediction markets and accusing them of masquerading as financial products when they tend to emulate sports betting. According to at […]
Casino
February 26, 2026
Metallica Finally Out with It – To Take Up Las Vegas Sphere Residency
We are shocked. Only we are not. Metallica, the heavy metal band that has defined generations and lives on with rock concerts and the customary residence at a glitzy venue, has confirmed that it will be staying at the Las Vegas Sphere from October 1, 2026. Metallica Set to Play at The Sphere throughout October […]
Lottery
February 26, 2026
Illinois Player Won $3M from Mega Millions – Owner Hasn’t Stepped Forward
Someone in Illinois has won from the Mega Millions’ Tuesday drawing, scooping up a $3-million prize purse in the process. While the winner has not stepped forward to claim their reward – or possibly doesn’t know they won – the lottery has been happy to publicize the event, not least because it wants you checking […]
Sports
February 26, 2026
Florida’s Gambling Helpline Is Seeing More People Calling, Texting for Help
Florida is experiencing a surge in texts and calls to its gambling helpline, indicative of more people facing gambling-related harm and issues brought on by their participation in online sports betting specifically. Florida Continues to See a Rise in Gambling-Related Problems According to the Florida Council on Compulsive Gambling, there were 1,355 calls in 2024 […]
Casino
February 25, 2026
Woman Steals $100K+ from Non-profit, Faces Consequences
A woman who stole $100,000+ from a non-profit organization was sentenced on Wednesday, February 25, resulting in a 10-year deferred adjudication sentence. The presiding judge, District Judge Kerry Russell, found Dawn Michelle Pitcock approved the sentence following a pre-sentence investigation. Woman Found Guilty of Stealing from Non-profit, Must Make Amends To avoid the lengthy prison […]
Sports
February 25, 2026
New Study Ties Credit Score Slump to Sports Gambling
A new study produced by the Federal Reserve Bank of New York has dug further into the credit scores – as well as delinquency rates – of people in states with sports betting regulation, looking for an impact on the metric brought about arguably by the proliferation of online sports betting. Credit and Auto Loan […]
Casino
February 25, 2026
Arizona Charlie’s Casinos Dish Out $2.2M in Jackpots in January
Arizona Charlie’s casino properties in Vegas produced numerous jackpot winners during January, with the properties paying out a total of $2,295,642. The payouts were granted across slots, bingo, and video poker, the cornerstone of the Arizona Charlie’s properties’ gaming experience. The properties, Arizona Charlie’s Boulder and Arizona Charlie’s Decatur, paid out a total of $1,866,790 […]
Lottery
February 25, 2026
New Jersey Lottery player Scoops $764K from Cash 5
Another day in New Jersey has produced another major jackpot winner, with one person claiming the Saturday, February 21 jackpot from Jersey Cash 5. The person secured the eye-watering $764,968 from the Jersey Cash 5 jackpot game, as confirmed by the lottery in a Monday press release. They bought their ticket at Shoppers Express on […]
