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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.
Sports
July 29, 2021
AJ McKee vs Pitbull Odds, Date, Prediction (Bellator 263)
AJ McKee will fight against Patricio Freire “Pitbull” this Saturday at the Bellator Featherweight World Grand Prix final. The winner of the fight will take home the grand prix belt, the featherweight belt, as well as a $1 million prize. Bellator 263 Starts This Saturday MMA fans are in for a treat, as an iconic […]
Sports
July 29, 2021
Conor Benn vs Adrian Granados Odds, Time, Prediction, Where to Watch
Adrian Granados will fight against Conor Benn for the WBA Continental Welterweight title this Saturday. It goes without saying that an exciting fight is coming as Benn has so far a pristine track record of 18-0, while Granados is a veteran with more than 30 fights and 21 wins. Benn Fights Granados for the WBA […]
Poker
July 28, 2021
Dallas, Texas: $2 Million Champions Club Poker Tournament Canceled
Champions Club revealed that it canceled its $2 million guaranteed poker tournament planned for September. While no specific reason for the cancelation was released, reportedly the poker club is facing opposition from the neighborhood. Champions Club Cancels Dallas Event With each month passing by, more COVID-related restrictions are being lifted and poker is returning with […]
Industry
July 27, 2021
Entain Is a Top Donator for GambleAware in Q1, 2021
UK’s responsible gambling charity, GambleAware, published details regarding donations and pledges received from businesses deriving income from gambling in Britain. The charity noted that it has received $3.2 million in donations and pledges for the three months ending June 30, 2021. The biggest donation which GambleAware received was $2.7 million, provided by Entain, one of […]
Industry
July 27, 2021
Playtech Shares Trading Update, Enjoys Strong Online Performance in H1 2021
Playtech enjoys strong performance for H1 2021, according to a trading update released today. With very strong performance in the first half of the year, the company plans to keep the momentum until the end of the year and beyond. Playtech Reports Strong Results for H1, 2021 In a trading update, Playtech plc, the gambling […]
Legal
July 26, 2021
Former Baccarat Dealer at Star Sydney Gets 2 Years in Prison over Betting Scam
After participating in a gambling scam last year, a former Star Sydney employee was sentenced to two years’ imprisonment. The baccarat dealer, together with two accomplices, cheated the property out of $368,000 in 2020. Former Baccarat Dealer at the Star Sydney Involved in a Betting Scam A former baccarat dealer, previously employed by the Star […]
Industry
July 26, 2021
XLMedia Reports Positive Momentum for H1 2021
In a trading update released today, XLMedia, the leading global digital performance publisher, revealed that it expects approximately $32 million in revenue for H1, 2021. Additionally, the company plans to keep the positive momentum throughout the year and reach its $65-$70 million projected revenue for 2021. Besides the financial update, XLMedia has also unveiled details […]
Poker
July 23, 2021
MGC Wants to Know Why There’s No Poker at Massachusetts Casinos
Nearly two months after COVID-related restrictions in Massachusetts were lifted, commercial casinos are yet to resume poker games. Now, the Massachusetts Gaming Commission (MGC) is reportedly looking into the topic and checking whether commercial operators are legally obliged to resume poker. Poker Games Not Profitable with COVID-Related Restrictions Easing COVID-related restrictions across the US enabled […]
Legal
July 23, 2021
Ontario Gambling Watchdog Sets New iGaming Rules
The Alcohol and Gaming Commission in Ontario created iGaming Ontario which was tasked with regulating the iGaming market that is set to roll out later on this year. Reportedly, the new gambling watchdog released new rules affecting gambling ads, as well as online slot games. Ontario’s New Gambling Watchdog Rolls Out iGaming Rules Earlier this […]
Business
July 22, 2021
Catena Media Inks 10-Year Agreement with SportsDataIO
Catena Media and SportsDataIO signed a new 10-year partnership agreement. Under the most recent deal, SportsDataIO will power Catena’s high-quality lead-generation applications. Catena Media Strikes a Decade-long Agreement with SportsDataIO World leader in delivering high-quality leads for casino, sports and financial services, Catena Media announced a partnership extension with the leading provider of sports, odds […]