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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.
Industry
August 12, 2021
Entain Reveals Interim Results, Marks Strong H1 2021 Performance
Entain’s net gaming revenue in the first half of 2021 hit $2.48 billion, according to interim results released today. Despite the difficulties brought by the new gambling laws in Germany, the company enjoyed a strong first half of the year. For H1 2021, Entain’s online net gaming revenue grew 28%. Entain Unveils Interim Results for […]
Poker
August 12, 2021
PokerStars: WCOOP Starts August 22, Features $100M Guaranteed
The 2021 World Championship of Online Poker marks PokerStars’ 20th anniversary. To commemorate the anniversary, PokerStars unveiled that the prize pools it has granted between 2001 and the upcoming event are set to exceed $1 billion. The WCOOP rolls out on August 22 and will feature 306 events and $100 million in GTD prize money. […]
Poker
August 11, 2021
WPT Online Borgata Poker Tournament to Start in September
The World Poker Tour announced that the WPT Online Borgata Poker Open Tour will launch in September. The $3,500 buy-in tournament offers players a chance at winning a piece of a $1 million guaranteed prize pool. WPT Online Borgata Poker Tournament Rolls Out on September 19 World Poker Tour and BetMGM announced on Tuesday that […]
Industry
August 11, 2021
Fanatics Hits $18bn in Valuation on Tail of Funding Round
While hiring industry professionals and preparing for entering the sports wagering and gaming field, Fanatics completed its most recent capital raise. In the latest funding round, the company raised $325 million and sent its value to $18 billion. Fanatics Plans Expanding to Gaming and Sports Wagering Fanatics is a company founded in 1995 in Jacksonville, […]
Business
August 10, 2021
Flutter Releases Interim H1 2021 Results, Hits $4.2bn in Revenue
Flutter Entertainment released its interim results for the first half of 2021. The company outlined that its group pro-forma revenue hit $4.2 billion, marking a 30% increase when compared to the same period last year. Moreover, the company performed extremely well within the US, UK and Australian markets. Flutter Reveals Interim Results for H1 2021 […]
Industry
August 10, 2021
WynnBET Names Shaquille O’Neal Brand Ambassador
WynnBET entered into a long-term agreement with Shaquille O’Neal, the former professional basketball player and NBA icon. Under the agreement, O’Neal will become an ambassador and will serve as a strategic advisor for the brand. Basketball Icon Shaquille O’Neal to Become Brand Ambassador for WynnBET Wynn Resorts’ sports betting brand, WynnBET, announced on Monday that […]
Casino
August 9, 2021
Judge Reportedly Orders Red Rock to Start Talks with Unions
After several attempts for Red Rock Casino employees to join the Culinary Union in Las Vegas have failed, the matter reached the US District Court. Last month, Judge Gloria Navarro ordered the venue to start collaborating with unions. Now, reportedly Judge Navarro reaffirmed her ruling, asking Red Rock to immediately start talks with the Culinary […]
Industry
August 9, 2021
Sportech Unveils Tender Offer for Buying $49.2M in Shares
On Friday of last week, Sportech, the sports betting technology company, announced the launch of a proposed tender offer. With the tender, the company plans to return up to $49.2 million to shareholders. Sportech Launches Tender Offer Sports betting technology company Sportech PLC announced the launch of a proposed tender offer on Friday of last […]
Industry
August 6, 2021
Adex Releases a Report on Ad Fraud Targeting Gambling Campaigns
Adex, the expert in fraud-free advertising released a new report. The report provides an insight into ad frauds, affecting the online gambling industry. New Report Shares an Insight on Ad Frauds Expert in fraud-free advertising, Adex released a new report, identifying ad frauds impacting gambling campaigns. Conducted over 5 months, the study analyzed 4 key […]
Legal
August 6, 2021
Transnational Money-Laundering Leader Pleads Guilty
US citizen Xizhi Li participated as a leader in a money-laundering network, pleaded guilty earlier this week. After a massive cross-agency investigation, the Department of Justice found out that the organization laundered millions of dollars. If found guilty, Li may be facing 20 years in prison. Multi-Million Money-Laundering Scheme Uncovered Earlier this week, a US […]