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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.
Casino
June 11, 2025
Young Australian Man Appears in Court Over AU$2M Online Gambling Scam
A 23-year-old man from Sydney appeared in Bankstown Local Court on Wednesday, facing multiple charges related to an alleged AU$2-million online gambling scam he is accused of operating. According to investigators, the man set up the scheme and then handpicked gamblers who were willing to spend “considerable amounts.” The investigation into the alleged scam began […]
Industry
June 11, 2025
Friends Walk into Casino, Place Single Number $100K Bet, Win $3.6M
A group of gamblers arrived at a casino to quickly turned into an online sensation. How? The friends appeared to head straight for a roulette table and stream the whole thing. They plonked down $100,000 on a single number and won! The payout, $3.6 million, was immediately awarded to the cheering and roaring bustle of […]
Industry
June 11, 2025
Estonia May Agree to Reduce Remote Gambling Tax
Estonia is moving in the opposite direction – towards slashing its remote gambling tax, although nothing is certain. Yet, the current coalition between the Reform Party and Eesti 200 could suggest that this will happen, but not before 2028. Estonia Does the Unthinkable – Considers Lowering Gambling Tax The partners have tentatively suggested that the […]
Casino
June 11, 2025
South Korea Cracks Down on Illegal Gambling Operation That Targeted Teens
South Korean authorities have busted an illegal gambling ring that targeted school children and adults, and that generated a total of $18.2 million in placed wagers at the very least. Police said that they have arrested multiple individuals who were able to entangle at least 100 middle and high school students as gamblers. Gambling Operation […]
Casino
June 10, 2025
Casino Trespasser Uses Fireworks to Try and Cover His Escape
One casino visitor–or rather, a trespasser–came up with the strangest plan to mask his escape after he tried stealing liquor worth as much as $4,000 from the Rivers Casino Pittsburgh. The man, one Jeremy Allen Hartman, was apprehended by casino staff, but security on-site had little idea that Hartman had come prepared. While being escorted […]
Sports
June 10, 2025
Resorts World Folds from New York Sports Betting Market
In the onerous sports betting market in New York, only the companies with the deepest pockets have a shot at making it through. With a state tax of 51% on sports betting, companies have long complained about the difficult operational conditions, and many have chosen to withdraw. Difficult Local Market Prompts Resorts World Bet’s Exit […]
Sports
June 10, 2025
Alberta Forges Ahead with iGaming and Sports Betting Verticals
Last week, lawmakers in Alberta issued an “order in council” which allowed them to enact certain aspects of a proposed draft law, Bill 48, known as the iGaming Alberta Act, which essentially allows legislation to take place while the details are hammered out. Alberta Sets Up Everything It Needs to Launch iGaming, Betting With parts […]
Casino
June 10, 2025
Bally’s Settles Lawsuit Filed by Two White Men over IPO
Bally’s and the city of Chicago have finally settled a lawsuit filed by two white men who alleged that the company had unfairly barred certain groups of people from participating in the company’s proposed initial public offering (IPO). White Men Are Discriminated Against, Plaintiffs Say The litigation brought by the Wisconsin Institute for Law & […]
Casino
June 9, 2025
NGCB to Once Again Assess Tilman Fertitta’s Participation in Wynn Resorts
Tilman Fertitta is set to be under more scrutiny at the upcoming Wednesday meeting of the Nevada Gaming Control Board, although all of this will happen in his absence. The exact nature of this scrutiny is not immediately clear or detailed, but Wynn Resorts’ largest shareholder may be prodded about his intentions regarding the company, […]
Sports
June 9, 2025
Illinois Sides with BetMGM in $389K Voided Winning Wagers
The Illinois Gaming Board has looked into a recent dispute between a sports bettor who claimed to have rightfully turned $500 wagers into a $389,999 payout by betting on the Chicago Bulls versus the Indiana Pacers. Honest Mistake Saves BetMGM from Paying Out $389K The NBA clash would theoretically bring good fortune to the bettor, […]
