Jerome García's latest articles
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.
Lottery
November 28, 2025
One Lucky Australian Set to Scoop $3.26M from Powerball Ticket
Good news, everyone! One lucky player in Australia managed to win big time from the local lottery, scooping AUD 5 million ($3.26 million). The player was the only Division One player to hold a winning ticket and is now invited to step forward and claim the reward. The person’s ticket came with the numbers 2, […]
Casino
November 28, 2025
DraftKings Pays Largest Online Casino Jackpot Worth $22.4M
DraftKings turned the dreams of one American true on Thanksgiving, after the company awarded a $22.4 million jackpot won off a single $0.20 wager, for what is currently the largest single-sum won from any online casino in the United States. The win occurred on Wednesday morning and has set a new record for the highest […]
Industry
November 26, 2025
Polymarket Readies for US Launch after CFTC Nod
Polymarket is preparing to take off in the United States after a prolonged absence that may end soon enough, perhaps imminently. The company received a go-ahead from the Commodity and Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) on Tuesday and is expected to announce plans for its return before long. The licensing comes at a time of increased […]
Lottery
November 26, 2025
Toronto Lottery Millionaire Under Scrutiny over ‘Fraudulent’ Claiming of Ticket
The Ontario Provincial Police has charged Alex Parucha with fraud and theft following an investigation that suggests that he claimed a $1-million Lotto Max Free Play ticket on July 2, 2025, on his own behalf when, in reality, he should have been claiming it on behalf of three claimants. Man Investigated and Due to Appear […]
Industry
November 26, 2025
BoA Says Prediction Market and Sports Betting Is Not Good for You
The Bank of America (BoA) has issued a statement in which it assessed the impact that the growth of prediction markets and sports betting has had on credit scores and consumer spending, cautioning that too many people are willing to dip into credit in order to fuel their interest in the aforementioned activities. Bank of […]
Industry
November 25, 2025
France Launches Digital Self-Exclusion Registry
France has launched a digital format of its self-exclusion registry in the hopes of making it easier for people who may experience gambling-related harm. The idea is to make the tool more readily available and bolster l’Autorité Nationale des Jeux’s efforts to minimize the impact of excessive gambling. French Gamblers Now Can Self-Exclude with a […]
Casino
November 25, 2025
Macau Reassigns 1,600 Staff Amid Satellite Casino Closures
Macau’s Secretary for Economy and Finance, Tai Kin Ip, gave an update on the ongoing satellite casino closures on Monday, noting that the transition for affected staff is moving steadily. Step-by-Step Changes So far, about 1,600 employees from six closed satellite casinos have already been reassigned to other properties run by their concessionaires, with six […]
Casino
November 25, 2025
South Korea Keeps Heat on Illegal Gambling with 5,000+ Arrests
South Korea has put the crack on illegal gambling in the country, leading to the arrest of more than 5,196 people suspected of running or participating in some form of illicit games of chance or betting. The arrests were conducted in the last year alone, and they indicate a heightened activity from South Korean law […]
Industry
November 25, 2025
Florida AG Calls for the Criminalization of Illegal Gambling
Florida’s Attorney General James Uthmeier has called on lawmakers to step up and act tougher against illegal gambling, which is currently a misdemeanor under state law. Rather, argues AG Uthmeier, it should be sanctioned as a criminal activity, in a bid to send the “right message” to individuals who are involved in such illicit activities. […]
Sports
November 25, 2025
DraftKings Is All Systems Go in Missouri Come December 1
DraftKings has announced plans to launch its mobile sportsbook in Missouri on Monday, December 2025, getting an early start, and with interested players already able to use the dedicated local website to sign up. Missouri Becomes DraftKings’ Latest Frontier with Launch Date Confirmed DraftKings is also offering new customers up to $300 in bonus bets […]
