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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
April 12, 2023
Unions Help Increase Payrate for Horseshoe Casino Baltimore Employees
The pandemic that is now residing impacted significantly the gaming and entertainment sector. But while there’s no doubt about the negative impact on companies, the workers also felt the hit of the pandemic. What’s more, the increase in the cost of living, combined with the slow increase in the pay rate has put many workers […]
Industry
April 12, 2023
Osaka Integrated Resort Project Expects Approval Soon
Casino resorts are proven to bring economic stimulus and drive tourism growth. Many countries around the world have identified the potential of those resorts and the benefits they bring on a local and national level. Macau, China’s special administrative region, is currently a major hub for casino gambling and entertainment. The Philippines is also a […]
Legal
April 11, 2023
Victim of Dances with Wolves Actor Alleges Sexual Assault
One of the alleged victims of the famous actor from “Dances with Wolves,” Nathan Chasing Horse, recently spoke out, accusing him of sexual assault and sharing her heartbreaking story. Corena Chasing Horse, now known as Corena Leone, is one of the two alleged victims of the famous actor. Nathan Chasing Horse was arrested on January […]
Industry
April 11, 2023
Philippine Proposal Calls to Designate Zones for POGOs
Much has been said about the Philippine Offshore Gaming Operators (POGOs) recently and a proposal last month even called to end those activities. This came in light of allegations about crimes related to POGOs and calls for tough regulation if those operators are allowed to continue to operate. Now, the chairman of the Senate Public […]
Business
April 11, 2023
Private Equity Firms Show Interest in Israel-Based Playtika
The Israel-based digital entertainment company, developing and publishing mobile gambling games, Playtika, continues to pursue options for a strategic combination or takeover. It was back in February last year when the company confirmed plans for a strategic combination and even the possibility of a sale. Not unexpectedly, since the announcement, Playtika’s shares picked up. Despite […]
Legal
April 11, 2023
Kewadin Casinos and Former Investment Partners Reach Settlement
The Kewadin Casinos Gaming Authority, the authority behind Kewadin Casinos and the Sault Ste. Marie Tribe of Chippewa Indians, announced last week that a lengthy legal dispute may finally come to an end thanks to a new settlement agreement. The Authority confirmed Thursday it has reached an agreement with Lansing Future Development and JLLJ Development, […]
Business
April 10, 2023
John Bryant May Be Flutter Entertainment’s New Chairman
The global gaming and entertainment industry giant, Flutter Entertainment, confirmed recently that it identified the best strategy for delivering interest for its shareholders. At the time, FTSE 100-listed company confirmed its plans for an additional listing of stocks in the United States. That plan comes at a time when the company’s entertainment and sports betting […]
Legal
April 10, 2023
NJ Lawmakers Hopeful of Bill Protecting Students from Gambling
Over the last few years, despite a slight setback by the pandemic, sports betting has been expanding rapidly in the United States. By now, more than 30 US states have legalized and introduced some form of legal sports wagering, while few have legalized the activity and are yet to launch it. But along with the […]
Industry
April 10, 2023
Nevada’s Hospitality, Gaming Sector Still on the Road to Recovery
The outbreak of the global COVID-19 pandemic a few years ago changed many industries at once, resulting in temporary or in some cases permanent closures, as well as job and pay cuts. During this uncertain time, as always, employees were the ones to first feel the impact and this applies to the hospitality and gaming […]
Casino
April 10, 2023
San Antonio Poker Club Nullifies $100K Bad Beat Jackpot
Some gambling venues, especially poker rooms, offer a bad beat jackpot on specific occasions. In general, a bad beat jackpot is offered when two players have significantly good hands but one of the players still loses. For example, if two players have four of a kind with high cards such as Aces and Kings, the […]
