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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.
Casino
January 28, 2026
Skill Games Sector Blames PA Brick-and-Mortar Slump on iGaming
Gambling facilities in Pennsylvania are losing more customers and failing to turn churn into bigger numbers, all of which, argues a skill games industry insider, can be traced back to the iGaming sector. Pace-O-Matic Sees Issue with Physical Casinos’ Decline in iGaming Pennsylvania has long taken a dim view of skill games, with the state […]
Lottery
January 28, 2026
New Jersey Player Scoops $12.3M from Pick 6 Jackpot Game
A lottery player from Ocean County, New Jersey, has beaten some long odds to win the $12.3-milion jackpot from the Pick 6 game last Saturday. The ticket was sold in the nick of time before a major winter storm that descended on the Garden State, with the winner grabbing the ticket at ShopRite #619, 501 […]
Industry
January 28, 2026
Shattering of POGOs Leads to Drop in Chinese Nationals Kidnappings
The Philippines and China were at each other’s throats over whether the Philippine Offshore Gaming Operators (POGO) must go. China fulminated against kidnappings that were perpetuated by POGOs who were ostensibly offering job-seekers cushy positions in the industry, but who in many cases turned out to be fronts for various illegal activities, including pig-butchering scams, […]
Blockchain
January 28, 2026
Crypto Casino Bspin Launches Poker as It Prepares for Sportsbook Rollout
Bspin, an acclaimed crypto casino and gaming platform, has expanded its reach by adding to its time-tested blockchain infrastructure with a poker platform. The operator is applying the core features of its online casino, including fast gameplay, instant withdrawals, and unrestricted access, to the green felt. Bspin Elevates Casino Experience with Dedicated Poker Platform Known […]
Casino
January 27, 2026
Bill Seeking to End Casino Floor Smoking in Iowa Halted
Iowans may have hoped that they would be able to amble down casino gaming floors in the state without the need to inhale secondhand smoke. Yet, these hopes are now dashed as a Senate subcommittee voted on Monday to reject a draft proposal to see an exemption allowing smoking to continue in casinos. Iowans Need […]
Casino
January 27, 2026
Appeals Court Revives NJ Casino Smoking Ban Challenge
The seemingly never-ending legal battle over smoking on casino floors in New Jersey has headed back to square one following the recent ruling of a state appeals court that decided a lower court mishandled the case. Procedural Flaws On January 26, 2026, an appellate panel asked a trial court to reopen proceedings meant to decide […]
Sports
January 27, 2026
AGA Sees OpenBet, Sportradar Quit Possibly over Prediction Markets
The American Gaming Association (AGA) finds itself in a rough spot. On the one hand, the trade group has always maintained, critically with the key of its members, that the interests of the gambling industry in the United States are well aligned with economic, societal, and political goals. AGA Sheds Two More Members as Prediction […]
Sports
January 27, 2026
PrizePicks Launches Prediction Markets in California
PrizePicks has launched a new prediction market offer in the state of California, with the company looking to scale up its presence in this prominent space, which has attracted interest from giants such as DAZN, MLS, and even the President of the United States. PrizePicks Goes Ahead with Prediction Market in California As sports gambling […]
Casino
January 27, 2026
Galaxy Gaming Debuts First Monopoly Progressive Table Games in the UK
Galaxy Gaming has expanded its Monopoly Table Games Progressive to the United Kingdom with a new launch of its flagship titles across several premier casino venues. As a result, the company’s Monopoly Blackjack Progressive is now available at the Park Lane Club, Empire Casino, The Sportsman Casino, and Metropolitan Mayfair, bringing a distinct strain of […]
Industry
January 27, 2026
Kalshi Taps Former Biden Administration Insider to Lead in DC
Kalshi has recently had a close brush in the United States, where the company narrowly avoided having its sports event contracts shut down last Friday, when a judge who previously agreed that the platform’s products are not just financial tools said he would need more time to deliberate and arrive at a decision. Kalshi Brings […]
