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Jerome García

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Jerome 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.

Legal July 22, 2021
Borgata Atlantic City Faces Lawsuit by Poker Pro Scott Robbins
Scott Robbins, a professional poker player from Massachusetts, is suing the Borgata casino after one of his jokes allegedly brought him a lifetime ban and a visit to a psychiatrist. The poker pro’s lawsuit reveals two dozen allegations against the Borgata, seeking compensation of some $1.2 million. Professional Poker Player Files Lawsuit against the Borgata […]
Legal July 21, 2021
Georgia Is Yet to Expand Casino Gambling, Sports Betting
Georgia is known to have some of the strictest laws on gambling in the US. While sports betting and casino gambling expansions in the state have failed before, reportedly major industry players have formed a coalition to make yet another push. If the state expands gambling and legalizes sports wagering, undoubtedly, fresh taxes will boost […]
Legal July 21, 2021
EC Proposes New AML Rules, Receives Support From EGBA
The European Gaming and Betting Association (EGBA) showed support for the recently released proposal for an update on anti-money laundering and counter-terrorism financing rules by the European Commission (EC). The new rules may affect the EU gambling sector, but before coming into effect, they need to receive approval from the European Parliament and Council. EC […]
Blockchain July 20, 2021
Hashing It Out Ep 7: Can Casinos Use BSV and AR Technology for Marketing?
In episode seven of Hashing It Out, Transmira founder Robert Rice reveals what benefits augmented reality, together with Bitcoin SV technology, may bring for casino operators. Rice acknowledges the importance of BSV’s high scalability. Furthermore, he predicts that augmented reality (AR) may be used in the future for marketing campaigns, as well as bridging the […]
Industry July 20, 2021
iGaming Revenue in Five US States Decreases in June 2021
Gambling regulators in five US states have indicated that iGaming revenue last month has decreased. While in Michigan and New Jersey, a small decrease is observed, this is not the case for Pennsylvania, West Virginia and Delaware. June 2021: Online Gambling Revenue Soars Online gambling activities have been driving the US market forward before and […]
Industry July 19, 2021
BGC Happy with Snapchat’s Gambling Ads Opt-Out Option
Recently, Snapchat has introduced a new feature allowing users in the UK to opt-out of gambling ads. The feature caught the attention of the gambling watchdog in the country that welcomed the changes made by Snapchat. Supporting the change, the chief executive of the Betting and Gaming Council (BGC), Michael Dugher, urged more social media […]
Poker July 19, 2021
WSOP Rolls Out $50k Depositor’s Freeroll in Pennsylvania
Eligible participants in the recently launched WSOP $50,000 Depositor’s Freeroll tournament in Pennsylvania get a shot at winning three seats for the WSOP $10,000 Main Event. The announcement of the tournament coincided with WSOP’s launch in the state following approval by the regulator last week. WSOP Launches $50k Depositor’s Freeroll Tournament After a successful field […]
Industry July 16, 2021
SG Announces Plans to Acquire SciPlay Public Shares
Scientific Games sent a letter to SciPlay’s Board of Directors, proposing to acquire the public shares of the company it currently doesn’t own. SG revealed that SciPlay fits perfectly with the company’s strategic growth plan and predicts that the merger will bring benefits for shareholders. Scientific Games Aims At Acquiring SciPlay Public Shares Scientific Games, […]
Poker July 16, 2021
Poker Is Still Missing from Massachusetts Casinos
The gambling regulator in Massachusetts lifted COVID-related restrictions for commercial operators in May. However, the operators in the state have not yet resumed poker games. Reportedly residents who are interested in poker have asked the regulator to establish poker parlors. Casinos in Massachusetts: Free From COVID-Related Restrictions The impact of the pandemic last year was […]
Casino July 15, 2021
Club One Casino Plans to Change Location, Start Recovery
Club One Casino in Fresno, California has been operating for 25 years. However, in light of the COVID-19 pandemic, the cardroom was forced to close for more than 16 months, and now plans to begin its economic rebound by relocating to Granite Park. Club One Casino Plans to Relocate Back in March 2020, Fresno’s Club […]