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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
July 2, 2025
Lithuania Rolls Initial Restrictions on Gambling Advertising
Lithuania has begun enacting a planned ban on gambling advertising that came into force on July 1, 2025, with further measures to be introduced gradually. Lithuania Moves Forward with Partial Ads Ban A deadline has been set for 2028, when a complete ban on gambling advertising will come into effect, with the short to mid-term […]
Casino
July 2, 2025
SPGA Responds to New Jersey’s Teetering on Banning Sweepstakes
The advancement of Assembly Bill 5447 in New Jersey has seen the Social and Promotional Gaming Association (SPGA), a trade group defending the interests of sweepstakes casinos, issue a statement issuing firm appeal to Governor Phil Murphy not to sign the bill into law. Bill Seeking to Strike Down Sweepstakes in NJ at Governor’s Desk […]
Sports
July 2, 2025
Fanatics Sportsbook Sets 25-cent Betting Surcharge in Illinois
Fanatics Sportsbook is the full dissident to mount a challenge against the rest of the sports betting operators in the state of Illinois, which is now going to undergo a change in tax structure for sportsbooks. Betting Surcharge Kept to a Minimum, Bettors Not Happy Either Way Because the state will be charging higher tax […]
Sports
July 1, 2025
Starcasino Strengthens Commitment to Safer Betting with IBIA Signage
Starcasino has become the latest prominent operator to join the International Betting and Integrity Association, IBIA, in a bid to double down on its commitment to responsible play and help keep sports free of manipulation. Starcasino Becomes Member of The World’s Most Trusted Monitoring Network The brand joins Altenar, its sportsbook provider, which is also […]
Industry
July 1, 2025
Germany’s Gambling Regulator and Stakeholders at Odds over Actual Channelization Rates
The German gambling regulator, the Gemeinsame Glücksspielbehörde der Länder (GGL), has produced its annual report, in which it highlighted what has been achieved with regard to making the regulated market a more competitive and attractive space for local players. Illegal Market a Sliver of the Gambling Market? It’s Hard to Believe The report indicated that […]
Casino
July 1, 2025
Caesars Introduces Signature Blackjack Surrender to New Jersey Online Casinos
Caesars Entertainment has launched Signature Blackjack Surrender on its online casino platforms in New Jersey, including Caesars Palace Online Casinos, Caesars Sportsbook & Casino, and Horseshoe Online Casino. New Blackjack Game Hits the Shelves at Caesars in NJ Moving forward, Garden State players will have the opportunity to try one of the company’s best games […]
Sports
June 30, 2025
Kentucky Woman Realizes She Threw Away Winning Ticket – Salvages It
There are two universally accepted truths about the lottery: lottery winners tend to be anonymous, and oftentimes, they also tend to be careless. Just ask the Australian lottery, which is still unable to trace the AU$100 million winner of the Powerball. Woman Checks the Trash to Realize Her Winning Ticket Is There Yet, some winners […]
Casino
June 30, 2025
DIMOCO Enters Germany iGaming Market with Neo.Bet
DIMOCO, a leading payment provider that focuses on mobile solutions, has received a license from the GGL, the German gambling regulator, to supply local iGaming entities with payment solutions – a first for the company in the local market, and a first for Germany as a whole when it comes to mobile payment solutions DIMOCO […]
Industry
June 30, 2025
Jamaica Is Getting a Casino Zone with $4B in Investment Locked In
Jamaica is looking to revamp Rose Hall into its official casino zone, which is set to come with certain benefits, argues tourism minister Edmund Bartlett. Jamaica’s Casino Zone to Generate Significant Initial Windfall in Investments Speaking at the 64th Annual General Meeting of the Jamaica Hotel and Tourist Association (JHTA) on Friday, the minister said […]
Casino
June 30, 2025
Man Admits to Laundering Cocaine Money Through Casinos
A Pensacola man has pleaded guilty to various charges, the US Attorney’s Office announced on June 27, naming Rayvaughn Andrews as the person behind a cocaine trafficking scheme that saw the ill-gotten money from drug sales be laundered through casinos. Andrews Faces Life Imprisonment for His Actions Andrews has pleaded guilty to charges of conspiracy […]
