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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.
Industry
December 23, 2025
New Zealand Outlaws Credit Cards for Gambling
New Zealand is joining the growing list of jurisdictions to have outlawed the use of credit cards for gambling. Such measures usually target roundabout ways of leveraging credit in order to fund gambling habits, including the deposits through e-wallets, which have been topped up from a credit card in the first place. Credit Cards to […]
Sports
December 22, 2025
Rank Group Suffers $8.33M Payment Fraud in Spain
Rank Group’s shares have slid on the news that its Spanish operations and business unit have suffered a EUR 7.1 million ($8.33 million) payment fraud incident. Rank Group Suffers from a Payment Accident – Investigations Ongoing Presently, local police authorities are involved and investigating the accident with the company operating nine venues under the Enracha […]
Slots
December 22, 2025
Guest Hits $1.3M Dragon Link Jackpot at Seminole Casino Coconut Creek
As the year is drawing to a close, there is no stopping the spin of reels at land-based casinos around Florida and the United States. One feel-good jackpot story occurred last week when, on Wednesday, December 17, a lucky guest scooped up $1.3 million payday from a Dragon Link slot machine at the Seminole Casino […]
Casino
December 22, 2025
Homeland Security Leads Bust of Illegal Gambling Operation, 230 Machines Seized
The US Immigration and Customs Enforcement’s Homeland Security Investigations division has mounted a new operation that resulted in the arrests of several individuals as well as the seizure of 230 illegal gambling machines. Florida Cracks Down on Illegal Gambling with 230 Machines Seized Conducted in Florida, in collaboration with various other agencies, including the Florida […]
Industry
December 22, 2025
FBI Tells the Public to Be Mindful of Responsible Gambling
After a report surfaced linking game days in states with sports betting to an increase in assaults and other forms of crime, the FBI issued a statement in which it warned the public to steer clear of illegal gambling. The FBI has played a central role in tackling illegal gambling this year, with the enforcement […]
Casino
December 19, 2025
Thunderkick Expands in Ontario with PointsBet Casino Content Injection
Thunderkick has expanded its reach in Ontario, Canada, and, by extension, North America, through a new partnership with PointsBet and the company’s casino platform. Thanks to this new content alliance, Thunderkick is now rolling out a host of its top-performing and player-favorite games in the province. Among those are Midas Golden Touch 3, Esqueleto Explosivo […]
Casino
December 19, 2025
Japan, Ready to Receive New Casino Resort Bids in 2027
Japan’s Tourism Agency is ready to accept additional applications from local governments interested in hosting integrated resort (IR) development areas with casino gaming. According to information from several media sources, applicants will be able to send their papers for a duration of six months, starting May 6, 2027, until November 5, 2027. Public Discussions to […]
Casino
December 19, 2025
Evoplay Introduces Penalty Shoot-Out: Cup Mania
You may not be big on soccer per se, but Evoplay has gone way out of its way to create an experience that will stick with you and make you come back for more. Penalty Shoot-Out Cup Mania builds on the popular format and delivers fresh ways to engage with the company’s product. The game […]
Industry
December 19, 2025
Ontario iGaming Market Revenue Down 10% in June: Summer Slowdown or Ongoing Trend?
Data released by iGaming Ontario (iGO) for June 2025 showed a 10% drop in total cash wagers from $8,066 to $7,259 million. For June 2025, the Total Non-Adjusted Gross Gaming Revenue (NAGGR) reduced by 9% to $306.8 million. The average wager per active account also dropped 4% to $303 from $316. Also down was the […]
Industry
December 19, 2025
Greece Blocks 11,000 Illegal Gambling Websites
The Hellenic Gaming Commission (HGC) is on the offensive, with Greece’s gambling regulator issuing a blocking order for thousands of websites that are suspected of targeting local customers and offering them unregulated and potentially dangerous forms of online gambling. Offshore Gambling Is Eating into the Regulated Market The watchdog is responding to a surging unregulated […]
