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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
April 17, 2025
Japan Wants to Toughen Laws Against Online Gambling, Casinos
Japan’s relationship with gambling is tenuous at best. The country has historically been open to the influences of gambling, and in the period after World War II, a ravaged and destitute country turned to gambling for solace, and even the means to acquire wealth and social status. Fast forward to the 21st century, and gambling […]
Industry
April 17, 2025
Light & Wonder backs innovative developer Bang Bang Games
Light & Wonder has announced that it is investing 20% equity in Bang Bang Games Limited, a slot studio that offers innovative content and has been able to released a number of promising titles already. Light & Wonder Secures Equity in Promising Game Developer The studio has been able to deliver its titles across the […]
Industry
April 16, 2025
A Legal Divide: The Stark Differences in Gambling Policies Between Arab and Western Nations
Gambling is one of the world’s most popular hobbies, with an estimated 4.2 billion people participating at least once a year. The Western world leads in these figures, with the largest market being the U.S., which had around 102 million players in 2023. While gambling continues to grow in popularity worldwide, regulations across the Arabian Peninsula remain strict. Although there is some […]
Industry
April 16, 2025
Prediction Markets Put Risk of Donald Trump’s Second Term Ending Early High
Prediction markets and platforms have been hailed by the MAGA faithful as the best way to gauge electoral attitudes, replacing conventional sociology with a money-talks approach, and it has so far worked. Donald Trump is currently back in the White House, after prediction markets posted him as a decisive winner. Prediction Markets Are Betting on […]
Lottery
April 16, 2025
Homeless Couple Strikes It Rich with $1M Scratch-Off Win in California
An anonymous homeless person and his wife won $1,000,000 off a scratch-up ticket in California. The person, details about whom are scarce, but whose identity has been confirmed by the California Lottery all the same, has had difficulty believing his luck at first. Some Zeroes Are Missing in the Lottery Win Although he was homeless, […]
Industry
April 16, 2025
GambleAware Sounds Alarm as Gambling Ads Inundate People’s Lives
A new report by GambleAware has sounded the alarm over the proliferation of gambling advertising in people’s lives. Despite safeguards and a public commitment to limit the reach of such advertising, gambling ads are now more prevalent than ever, the non-profit says. Two-Fold Problem as Advertisement and Stigma Persist According to the charity’s findings, 67% […]
Industry
April 16, 2025
‘Tesla Terrorist’ Pleads Not Guilty to Litany of Charges
Paul Hyon Kim, a 36-year-old activist who is accused of vandalizing a number of cars in a parking lot in Las Vegas, along with the use of a firearm and throwing incendiary devices at them, has maintained his innocence in court. Tesla Terrorist Pleads Not Guilty to First Round of Charges Kim is accused of […]
Casino
April 16, 2025
Lucky Couple Hits $4.2M Megabucks Jackpot at Pechanga
A couple from Eastvale, California, has much to be happy about after the pair hit an eye-watering $4,178,889 at the Pechanga Resort Casino over the weekend. The win was publicized by the venue, which offered details about the eventful morning. Quick Sessions Before Bedtime Turns Couple into Millionaires The anonymous couple won early on Sunday […]
Insider
April 15, 2025
Andy Clerkson: “It’s a crime that sportsbooks generally look the same as they did 10 years ago.”
The Unit has announced the appointment of Andy Clerkson as its new chairman, marking a strategic step in the company’s rapid global expansion. Clerkson, a seasoned executive with leadership experience at SportCaller and Low6, is stepping into a more hands-on role to guide The Unit through scaling sustainably across new and emerging markets. In this […]
Industry
April 15, 2025
UNLV Cautions That Drinking and Sports Betting Don’t Mix Well
Academics may not be binge drinkers themselves, but they excel at analyzing trends and data. One such trend is the correlation between increased sports betting behavior and higher alcohol consumption. This solution may not be immediately striking, but for the University of Nevada Las Vegas, it is. Associate professor of psychology Shane W. Kraus, who […]
