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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
September 22, 2023
Leading Gambling Executives to Participate in G2E 2023 Keynote
The world’s premier gathering of commercial and tribal gaming professionals, G2E, is planned to take place next month between October 9 and October 12. The much-anticipated event for the gambling sector will feature a dynamic keynote with recognizable executives from the industry. The keynote will precede the grand opening ceremony of the expo floor on […]
Industry
September 22, 2023
AML Operation Seizes $1.7bn in Assets in Singapore
Last month, an operation by the Singapore National Police against a group of foreign nationals, allegedly involved in money laundering and other criminal activities, including online gambling and scams, resulted in the arrest and charges against 10 individuals. At the time of the announcement, an estimated S$1 billion ($732.2 million) in assets were seized. In […]
Industry
September 22, 2023
Bilibili Investors Ask Pomerantz to Investigate Securities Fraud
The premier firm specializing in securities, corporate and antitrust litigation, Pomerantz LLP, announced it is investigating claims on behalf of investors of the online entertainment services provider in China, Bilibili Inc. Details regarding the new probe emerged Thursday, September 21, 2023. The investigation by Pomerantz will seek to determine if some Bilibili directors or officers […]
Industry
September 22, 2023
Ex-financial Advisor Goes to Prison over Stealing Money to Gamble
A 42-year-old former financial advisor from Perth, Australia, was sentenced Friday over stealing money from his clients to fund a gambling addiction. Mark Raymond Sebo was arrested back in November 2022 and pleaded not guilty to 36 charges of stealing money from at least eight individuals or couples. Sebo was sentenced to five years in […]
Business
September 21, 2023
Second Quarter Gambling Revenue in Spain Soars by 55%
Spain represents an important gambling market on the Old Continent. Currently, the country offers online gambling, as well as sports betting, bingo and fantasy contests. Recently, the gambling regulator in Spain, the Directorate General for the Regulation of Gambling, released its most latest report, revealing details regarding the performance of licensed gambling operators for the […]
Industry
September 21, 2023
Sweden Unveils Plans to Increase Gambling Tax
In 2019, Sweden reregulated its online gambling market, granting licenses to operators and enabling them to offer their services legally to customers in the country. At the time, a tax rate of 18% on gross gaming revenue (GGR) was applied, one that is relatively high when compared to other European countries. Yet, a new proposal […]
Casino
September 21, 2023
Horseshoe Casino Baltimore Visitor Pockets $1M Jackpot
Hardly anything can compare to the thrill and excitement of winning a jackpot. While chances are slim, there are plenty of lucky winners who secure hefty prizes and this is precisely the case of one Horseshoe Casino Baltimore gambler. The property, located in Maryland, is popular as a premium entertainment destination for the region. Without […]
Legal
September 21, 2023
PointsBet Hit with Fine in New Jersey over Betting Breaches
Gambling regulators across the United States constantly monitor their respective markets, ensuring that licensed casinos, online gambling and betting operators adhere to the established regulations. Whenever breaches are uncovered, usually, a fine may be imposed. However, in more severe cases, gambling regulators can also consider license revocation. One sports betting operator that was recently impacted […]
Casino
September 20, 2023
Dragon Gaming Releases Blackjack Perfect Pairs & 21+3
The developer of premium games for the online gambling industry, Dragon Gaming, expanded its offering with the addition of a new table game. The company confirmed Wednesday it released Blackjack Perfect Pairs & 21+3, an engaging new title that spices up its popular Blackjack Deluxe game. The latest table game offers an RTP of 99.5% […]
Lottery
September 20, 2023
ASA: Postcode Lottery Advertisement Breaches Regulations
A recent People’s Postcode Lottery ad that appeared in the Daily Mail is under fire from the Advertising Standards Authority (ASA), the regulator in charge of advertising activities in the United Kingdom. The aforementioned advertisement was seen on July 1, 2023, and it included a story about a couple that was planning their wedding when […]
