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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.
Business
April 6, 2021
DraftKings Acquires BlueRibbon, Integrates Jackpot Functionality
DraftKings, the US-based sports betting company, acquired BlueRibbon, a Tel Aviv-based global jackpot company. As a result of the acquisition, DraftKings will implement the company’s customizable jackpot solution, which will boost the player experience. DraftKings Acquires Blue Ribbon US-based sports betting operator, DraftKings, announced on Monday that it acquired Blue Ribbon Software Ltd. BlueRibbon is […]
Casino
April 6, 2021
Carousel Group and Maxim Ink Partnership to Launch MaximBet
Global lifestyle brand, Maxim, inked a strategic partnership with Carousel Group. Under the new agreement, the two companies will launch an innovative sports betting and casino brand MaximBet. Carousel Group Inks Partnership with Maxim Licensed sports betting and casino operator, Carousel Group announced on Monday that it inked a strategic partnership with the global media […]
Industry
April 5, 2021
Will Seniors Lead the Recovery of the US Gambling Industry?
After 2020 brought many challenges for casino operators in the US, the industry is ready to begin its recovery. Some 54.8% of the senior population is already fully vaccinated against COVID-19, and 75.1% have received at least one dose. This means that it may be the seniors that would help the industry start recovering from […]
Sports
April 2, 2021
Is Betting on Baseball in the US Still Popular?
The famous American sportscaster, lead broadcaster, and managing director of VSiN, Brent Musburger, revealed how popular is betting on baseball. Speaking with CNBC, he acknowledged that the most popular sport to bet on is American football, followed by basketball, and baseball. Brent Musburger Reveals Which Are the Most Popular Sports to Bet On The interest […]
Legal
April 2, 2021
US Lawmakers Propose to Repeal Sports Betting Excise Tax
A new bill aims at eliminating the federal excise tax under which sports betting operators need to pay $50 annually per employee and a 0.25% tax on sports bets. The proposal was put forward by Representatives Dina Titus and Guy Reschenthaler. New Bill Aims to Eliminate the Sports Betting Excise Tax Introduced in the 1950s, […]
Industry
April 1, 2021
German Gambling Market May Grow Exponentially by 2024, Says Report
A new report released by BtoBet suggests that the gambling market in Germany will continue growing. Online casino revenue is expected to reach €3.3 billion, while the industry itself is expected to grow to €18.2 billion by 2024. Will Online Casino Revenue in Germany Skyrocket? A new report projects exponential growth of the online betting […]
Industry
April 1, 2021
Problem Gambling Is Not Boosted by New Casinos, Says Study
A study aimed to determine how new casinos impact problem gambling. The study was conducted by researchers from the University of Massachusetts Amherst. The extensive research took 6 years and determined that new casinos do not necessarily impact rates of problem gambling. The University of Massachusetts Amherst Reveals Results of a 6-Year Study Results of […]
Industry
March 31, 2021
Casinos in Massachusetts Did Not Increase Crime Rate, Says Report
In a new report, the Massachusetts Gaming Commission analyzed what is the impact of casino operations on public safety. The report found out that Encore Boston Harbor and MGM Springfield did not increase crime rates within their regions. MGC Reveals a Report, Outlining the Impact of Casino Operations on Public Safety A recent report was […]
Poker
March 31, 2021
PokerMatch Becomes the Most Popular Room on PokerScout
PokerMatch, the Ukrainian poker room took first place on PokerScout. To reach the top, PokerMatch had a seven-day average of 8,400 players. The poker room even surpassed PokerStars, which hit a seven-day average of 7,000 players. PokerMatch Ranks First on PokerScout Ukrainian poker room, PokerMatch, reached first place in the respected PokerScout rating. Announced on […]
Legal
March 30, 2021
UKGC Issues Regulatory Penalties to Five Casinos
Five casinos are facing regulatory penalties issued by the Gambling Commission in the UK. The regulator found that those operators breached anti-money laundering and social responsibility rules. Four of the operators agreed to pay a regulatory settlement, while one operator received a warning and a fine. Five Operators Face Regulatory Penalties from the GC The […]