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Jerome García
JournalistJerome is a welcome new addition to the Gambling News team, bringing years of journalistic experience within the iGaming sector. His interest in the industry begun after he graduated from college where he played in regular local poker tournaments which eventually lead to exposure towards the growing popularity of online poker and casino rooms. Jerome now puts all the knowledge he's accrued to fuel his passion for journalism, providing our team with the latest scoops online.
Poker
April 7, 2023
Martin Zamani Wins PGT Event #10, Becomes 2023 US Poker Open Champion
Martin Zamani, a seasoned professional poker player, was the big winner of the PokerGO Tour (PGT) US Poker Open Event #10: $50,000 No-Limit Hold’em that wrapped up earlier this week. The event attracted a total of 37 entrants, helping generate a prize pool of nearly $2 million. Eliminating all of his opponents, Zamani secured the […]
Casino
April 7, 2023
888poker LIVE London Festival Comes to the Vic This April
Grosvenor Victoria Casino, a luxury entertainment and casino location also popular as “The Vic,” has hosted many popular poker tournaments in the past. Now, the venue is once again going to be packed with poker players as the 888poker LIVE London Festival is set to launch later this month. The event is planned to kick […]
Industry
April 7, 2023
High Stake Poker Pros Boycott GGPoker’s Updated Rake System
Over the last few years, GGPoker has been growing at a steady pace. The network kept improving its games, introducing innovations, as well as lucrative rewards and promotions. But while offering engaging poker action for high rollers and newcomers, GGPoker has kept a higher rake, when compared to its competitors. While this didn’t bother many […]
Industry
April 7, 2023
UK Gambling Sector Increases Spending on Incentives for MPs
For years the gambling sector in the UK has been spending money on different incentives for MPs in the country. Such incentives usually include tickets to popular games, as well as corporate hospitality. Some of the biggest gambling operators in the country have spent thousands of pounds on such incentives. But now, a new report […]
Lottery
April 6, 2023
Fennica Gaming Signs Deal with Lotto Hessen, Introducing eInstants
The Finnish National Lottery’s subsidiary, Fennica Gaming, announced a new partnership, expanding further the reach of its trailblazing digital technology. On Thursday, the company announced a deal with the German lottery operator, offering its services in the state of Hessen, Lotto Hessen. Thanks to the new partnership, Lotto Hessen will benefit from Fennica Gaming’s range […]
Industry
April 6, 2023
Nevada Gambling Regulator Recommends Two Executives for Licensing
Two long-term gaming executives with significant experience within the vertical were recommended for licensing by the Nevada gambling regulator, the Nevada Gaming Control Board (NGCB), a report released by Las Vegas Review-Journal reveals. One of the executives was Julie Cameron-Doe, Wynn Resorts’ chief financial officer, while the other one was Joe Asher, IGT’s president of […]
Industry
April 6, 2023
Tory MP Whip under Investigation over Gambling Lobbying Scandal
Earlier this week, The Times released a news report revealing that Benton was offered to lobby for a gambling company, which didn’t exist, and met with undercover reporters instead. The Conservative, who has been an MP for Blackpool South since 2019, was filmed last month during a meeting with reporters who pretended to be investors […]
Slots
April 5, 2023
Wizard Games Releases New Slot Called the Funky Boombox
Innovative iGaming studio and NeoGames subsidiary, Wizard Games, announced the release of a new, colorful and groovy 5×3 slot game called The Funky Boombox. Released Wednesday, the new game takes online players on a trip down memory lane, while at the same time delivering engaging and rewarding features. Featuring the nostalgic sounds of the ’80s, […]
Industry
April 5, 2023
UK Gambling Commission Issues £320K Fine against TGP Europe
The gambling regulator in the UK, the Gambling Commission, issued a new fine against an operator Wednesday. The regulatory watchdog said it imposed a fine against TGP Europe Limited, over breaches related to social responsibility, as well as anti-money laundering (AML). The popular operator is licensed in the UK and is currently in charge of […]
Industry
April 5, 2023
Toronto Businessman Tries to Recover Investment Lost to Gambling
Different Ponzi schemes have been around for decades, if not longer, yet thousands of people are affected and lose their money to such illicit activities every year. Ponzi schemes, also infamous as investment fraud schemes, involve a fake investor luring people into investing in a business such as stock markets, real estate or other lucrative […]
