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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.

Business May 12, 2021
FanDuel’s CEO Matt King Announces Plans to Leave the Company
FanDuel’s CEO, Matt King announced that he will be resigning from his position. The announcement comes while FanDuel’s owner, Flutter Entertainment, is assessing the possibility of listing a “small stake” of the company in the US. Matt King to Leave FanDuel Flutter Entertainment announced today that Matt King, FanDuel’s CEO, will be resigning from his […]
Sports May 12, 2021
ITIA Bans Tennis Pro Roman Khassanov for 10 Years over Match-Fixing
Roman Khassanov, a professional tennis player from Kazakhstan was banned by the International Tennis Integrity Agency. The player admitted breaching Tennis Anti-Corruption Program rules, which brought him a 10-year ban from the game. Roman Khassanov Banned from Tennis for 10 Years The International Tennis Integrity Agency (ITIA) announced on Tuesday that it banned Roman Khassanov, […]
Business May 11, 2021
Wynn Interactive to Merge with SPAC and Trade on NASDAQ
Wynn Resorts’ subsidiary, Wynn Interactive is to merge with special purpose acquisition company, Austerlitz Acquisition Corporation I to create an independent public company and list on the NASDAQ stock exchange. Once the merger is completed, the combined company is expected to have an enterprise value of approximately $3.2 billion. Wynn Interactive Is on Its Way […]
Industry May 11, 2021
Stadia Ventures’ Sports Betting Innovation Summit Starts May 13
Sports betting industry leaders and entrepreneurs are going to discuss the latest changes and innovations within the sports betting landscape at the Stadia Innovation Summit. The summit starts online on Thursday, May 13. Stadia Innovation Summit Launches Online This Thursday Stadia Ventures, the global sports innovation hub, has created an event that aims to bring […]
Business May 10, 2021
Pixelbet Inks Partnership with GiG, Gains Access to GiG Comply
Online esports betting and casino provider, Pixelbet inked a new agreement with Gaming Innovation Group. Under the agreement, the company gains access to GiG’s marketing compliance screening tool, GiG Comply. Pixelbet Gains Access to GiG Comply via an Agreement with GiG Gaming Innovation Group (GiG) signed a new agreement with Pixelbet Digital Ltd, an esports […]
Sports May 10, 2021
Kentucky Derby Winner Fails Post-race Drug Test, May Be Disqualified
Kentucky Derby winner, Medina Spirit’s allegedly tested positive for betamethasone in a post-race blood test. In a statement, Churchill Downs revealed that if the findings are upheld, Medina may be disqualified and Mandaloun may take the winner’s place. Medina Spirit Allegedly Tests Positive for an Anti-inflammatory Drug The Kentucky Derby was won by Medina Spirit […]
Business May 7, 2021
Is Poker Coming Back to Massachusetts Casinos Soon?
The Massachusetts Gaming Commission gradually lifts COVID-19-related restrictions. Although Governor Charlie Baker plans to lift all such restrictions until August 1, the MGC is yet to take action which may result in the return of poker games to Massachusetts casinos. MGC Gradually Relaxes COVID-19 Restrictions Poker fans from Massachusetts may need to wait some more […]
Industry May 6, 2021
Philippine Casinos on the Way to Economic Recovery
PAGCOR, the Philippine gambling regulator released data outlining gross gaming revenue for Q1 of 2021. GGR in Q1 of 2021 hit Php23.27 billion, which marks an increase of 17.5% when compared to Q4 2020. Licensed Casinos Mark Increase in GGR for Q1 2021 More than a year has passed since the start of the global […]
Business May 6, 2021
US Betting and Gambling TV Ads Hit $153.6M in Q1 2021, Says Nielsen
Online gambling advertising in local TV spot space in Q1 of 2021 skyrocketed to $153.6 million. According to a new report by Nielsen, gambling advertising grew significantly from the $10.7 million spent in 2019. FanDuel was the top advertiser who spent most on spot TV advertising in Q1 of 2021, followed by DraftKings and BetMGM. […]
Industry May 6, 2021
Online Gambling Market in Spain Marks Growth in 2020
BtoBet’s most recent report reveals the growth of the online gambling market in Spain. In 2020, the market generated €850.7 million in GGR, marking an increase of 13.7%. A New Report Provides Insight on GGR for 2020 in Spain In 2020, Spain’s online gambling market generated €850.7 million in gross gaming revenue (GGR), according to […]