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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
March 20, 2023
Pretend Stock Trader Loses Investors’ Money to Sports Wagers
Details of a scheme involving fake trading on the stock market emerged late last week and saw two people lose substantial sums. A 30-year-old man from Auckland, New Zealand, admitted he engaged in an elaborate scheme, tricking two of his friends into investing money whereas he actually gambled the money on sports wagers. The man, […]
Industry
March 17, 2023
German Regulator Says Black Sports Wagering Market Less than 5%
Germany’s new gambling regulator, the Gemeinsamen Glücksspielbehörde der Länder or GGL, issued a new report Thursday, explaining that licensed sports betting operators had a market share of more than 95% in 2022. This left a niche for black market operators of less than 5%, judging by analysis based on tax data released by the GGL. […]
Business
March 17, 2023
ECP Confirms Acquisition of Pornhub’s Owner MindGeek
The private equity firm managed by a team with wide experiences such as public engagement, finance and law enforcement, Ethical Capital Partners (ECP), announced Thursday it acquired MindGeek, a leading media and technology company that is a parent of some of the most popular adult entertainment outlets including Pornhub. Besides Pornhub, MindGeek is the company […]
Industry
March 17, 2023
Quebec Study Says Pandemic Leads to Increase in Online Gambling
In 2020, the world faced a global COVID-19 pandemic which impacted all industries around the world. The hospitality and entertainment sector was also not missed with pandemic restrictions enforcing temporary closures for different types of venues, including gambling and betting outlets. Now, a new report shares invaluable insight into how the pandemic changed the online […]
Industry
March 16, 2023
Kindred Overcomes Difficult 2022 to Maintain Sustainable Growth
Global gaming and entertainment operator that has a presence in multiple markets such as Europe, the US and Australia, Kindred Group, released its combined Annual and Sustainability Report for the 2022 financial year. The company announced the release of the report Wednesday, highlighting key value-creation drivers as well as its long-term sustainability strategy. The new […]
Sports
March 16, 2023
Bet365 and Incentive Games Unveil $10M Mega March Bracket Challenge
Globally recognized bookmaker and entertainment company bet365 announced a new deal with the leading free-to-play developer of games for the gambling industry, Incentive Games. Details of the partnership emerged Thursday and see the duo team up for a new free-to-play prediction game for the 2023 NCAA Championship. To participate in the game, customers need to […]
Slots
March 16, 2023
Yggdrasil and Peter & Sons Release New Slot Book of Books
Popular iGaming publisher Yggdrasil announced the launch of a new slot title released in collaboration with Peter & Sons called Book of Books. The new slot that can offer up to 40 paylines features Peter & Sons’ unique art style while delivering engaging options such as win multipliers, expanding symbols and free spins. The Book […]
Industry
March 15, 2023
BGC Says Majority of the UK Gamblers Like Betting Promotions
Ahead of the upcoming release of the review of the Gambling Act in the UK, the single industry body representing the betting and gaming industry, the Betting and Gaming Council (BGC), unveiled details of a new study. On Wednesday, the Council released data regarding a study conducted by YouGov that probed into whether or not […]
Legal
March 15, 2023
Bally Sports Owner Files for Bankruptcy, Seeks to Shed $8B Debt
The broadcaster behind Bally Sports regional sports networks (RSN), Diamond Sports Group (DSG) announced Tuesday it is in the process of finalizing a Restructuring Support Agreement (RSA) with companies that hold the majority of its debt, as well as Sinclair Broadcast Group. This is a strategic move that ultimately seeks to eliminate a debt of […]
Business
March 15, 2023
Stefan Bruns to Join the Management Board at Gauselmann Group
The innovative entertainment company that is continuously growing and globally recognized, Gauselmann Group, announced a senior-level hire Wednesday. The company confirmed it hired the services of Stefan Bruns, an expert within the iGaming and casino industry with decades of experience. Bruns joins Gauselmann Group as its newest Management Board member. As a part of the […]
