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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.
Industry
February 24, 2026
Circle K Manager Sued in Arizona over $12.8M Lottery Ticket
Circle K is suing an employee, one Robert Gawlitza, who bought a ticket left on the counter of his shop, only to find out that he had won a $12.8-million prize pool. Working at a convenience store in Scottsdale, the employee was servicing a client who had asked to replay his numbers for The Pick […]
Casino
February 24, 2026
Naked Man in West Virginia Casino Charged with Murder
Police is generally not someone to taunt while appearing in front of them in your hat and shoes – nothing more. The strange incident took place at the Mardi Gras Casino in West Virginia, where the naked man confronted police in the most bizarre manner possible. Naked Man Quickly Discovered to Hold a Much Darker […]
Sports
February 24, 2026
Connecticut Police Officer in Hot Water Over Stolen Money to Fund Gambling
The story of Karl Jacobson, an ex-cop, bears a striking resemblance to that of a Virginian colleague who also fell foul of the law over gambling issues. Jacobson held an upstanding position in the New Haven Police Department, serving as its chief, before an investigation into his use of informant money suggested that he had […]
Casino
February 23, 2026
Officer Who Saved Las Vegas Airport Puppy Adopts It
The Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department (LVMPD) has had a great story to share after last week’s arrest of a dog owner, one Germiran Bryson, who attempted to abandon her puppy at the Las Vegas Airport. Unexpected Turn of Events for Police Officer Who Rescues a Puppy Bryson tried to dupe airport staffers and police […]
Business
February 23, 2026
Wynn Resorts Possibly Hacked, Faced with $1.5M Ransom Demand
The Wynn Resorts may have been the subject of a far-reaching data breach, resulting in the loss of 800,000 internal records. Wynn Resorts Faces New Threat from Hacking Group According to a specialist media publication, which interviewed the perpetrators, The Register, the ShinyHunters hacking collective is now demanding $1.5 million in Bitcoin to prevent a […]
Casino
February 23, 2026
Woman Sues Las Vegas Strip Casino, Alleges She Was Trafficked due to Poor Security
On Tuesday, February 17, a woman filed a lawsuit with the Clark County District Court, alleging that Red Rock Resorts Inc., Station Casinos, and PPII Holdings, former owners of Palms Casino-Hotel, failed to prevent what she describes as sexual assault and trafficking. Strip Casino and Property Owners Named in Trafficking Lawsuit The plaintiff is identified […]
Poker
February 20, 2026
Man Found Guilty of Murder Despite Missing Body, Weapon
One Willie James Jr. has been found guilty of the presumed murder of victim Andrew Watson II. A Jury at an Ingham County Circuit Court jury found James guilty of the crime, despite the lack of definitive evidence, such as the murder weapon or Watson’s body. However, the victim’s blood was discovered in the presumed […]
Casino
February 20, 2026
Local Prosecutor in Missouri Readies to Enforce New Gambling Machine Mandates
Missouri prosecutors are preparing to get tougher on gambling machines, which were recently deemed to be illegal, although the referring judge stopped short of calling them “slots” or “gambling,” noting that it was not down for him to decide this. Missouri’s Counties Ready to Act Against Gambling Machines In the meantime, Charles County Prosecutor Joseph […]
Prediction Markets
February 19, 2026
Polymarket Still Cares about Chinese Customer Base
China is among the countries to have turfed out Polymarket, deeming the company to be offering a product that is too closely aligned with traditional gambling. Polymarket Not Backing Down from China Now, though, Polymarket’s Justin Wang has confirmed that the company is still taking care of registered Chinese customers and maintaining services for the […]
Sports
February 19, 2026
DraftKings, FanDuel Want the Early Sports Betting Worm in Arkansas
FanDuel and DraftKings are looking to secure licenses that would allow them to operate sportsbooks in Arkansas, with the gambling behemoth seeking to team up with local casinos. Commenting on these developments for KNWA/FOX24, Arkansas Department of Finance and Administration Scott Hardin confirmed that the companies had indeed submitted bids and are now awaiting final […]
