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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
January 4, 2024
NJ Compulsive Gambling Council Faces Discrimination Lawsuit
Back in April 2022, Neva Pryor, an expert with extensive experience in problem gambling, filed a lawsuit against the Council of Compulsive Gambling of New Jersey (CCG), claiming she was subjected to racial discrimination. In her lawsuit, she claimed that Fred Hogan, a former president of the CCG, made racial comments against her. The lawsuit’s […]
Industry
January 4, 2024
Fort Lauderdale Meet Explores Benefits of Online Gambling
Last year, the National Council of Legislators from Gaming States (NCLGS), an organization that brings together state lawmakers to discuss gaming-related issues, organized an event that took place in Las Vegas. Now, the Council’s Winter Meeting kicked off on Wednesday with a wide range of planned discussions regarding online gambling, daily fantasy sports, as well […]
Industry
January 3, 2024
Buzz Bingo in Hot Water over Halloween Ad on Facebook
An advertisement post for Buzz Bingo that contained cartoon Halloween imagery caught the attention of the Advertising Standards Authority (ASA), the regulator in charge of advertising in the UK. The post appeared back in October on Buzz Bingo’s Facebook page, promoting a campaign that promised £50,000 ($63,000) on Mondays throughout the month. The animated footage […]
Industry
January 3, 2024
Criminal Cases Raise Concerns of Public Safety in Atlantic City
Across the United States, casino resorts invest in security solutions. Ensuring the safety of their visitors is a priority for the casinos that pour millions into CCTV, in-person security and even AI-powered solutions. While casino operators ramp up their security, gambling hubs such as Atlantic City need extra efforts to ensure guests and residents of […]
Legal
January 3, 2024
Battle against Illegal Gambling in Alabama to Gain Momentum
Illegal gambling is once again in the sights of lawmakers in Alabama. With illegal gambling running rampant across the state, lawmakers identified the need for robust and effective legislation that would repeal illegal gambling. Such efforts are likely to resume during the new regular session of the legislators. Yet nothing is certain considering that successful […]
Legal
January 3, 2024
Maine Legislators to Resume Efforts for Tribal Gambling Expansion
Maine’s federally recognized tribes have been offering online sports betting since the launch of the state’s legal market early in November last year. This became possible after state lawmakers legalized online sports betting back in May 2022. Now, efforts of the legislators to expand the gambling options for Maine residents are likely to resume, a […]
Industry
January 2, 2024
Missing Lake Tahoe Casino Nurse Identified after 50 Years
A cold case dating back more than half a century helped identify a victim who went missing back in 1970. The victim, named Donna Lass, went missing from Sahara Hotel Casino, now known as the Golden Nugget Lake Tahoe, located in South Lake Tahoe, Nevada. The 25-year-old casino nurse was last seen in September 1970 […]
Business
January 2, 2024
Macau GGR Increase in 2023 to Boost Nongaming Investments
Casino operators across Macau wrapped up a successful 2023 with exceptional results achieved in December and overall good performance throughout the year when compared to 2022. The outstanding results will now push the enclave’s six casino operators, Melco, SJM, Wynn, MGM, Sands and Galaxy, to invest more money into nongaming amenities and projects. The reported […]
Sports
January 2, 2024
Sports Betting Operators Increase Spending for TV Ads
Since the repeal of PASPA in 2018, nearly 40 US states currently offer some form of sports betting. The significant expansion of the activity and its growing popularity helped create a competitive sports betting market. In light of this, betting operators across the country try to engage with new customers by offering different promotions and […]
Industry
January 2, 2024
Skill Games Developer Urges PA Lawmakers for Sensible Regulations
Skill games have been gaining popularity for several years across Pennsylvania. This resulted in a debate about the regulation and taxation of those games. A major win for skill games was a court decision dating back to early last month. At the time, the Commonwealth Court recognized a decision of a lower court that acknowledged […]
