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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 February 21, 2021
Illinois Sees New Online Casino Gambling Bill Submitted
State Rep. Bob Rita has pitched HB3142 or the Internet Gaming Act to seek and introduce legal online casino gambling in the state of Illinois. Illinois HB3142 Pushes for Legalized Online Casino Gaming With the Illinois sports betting industry booming, the state has not yet passed a bill that allows it to legalize online casino […]
Industry February 21, 2021
MA Gaming Commission May File Amicus Brief in Encore Boston Case
The Massachusetts Gaming Commission may issue amicus briefs in a now old case against Encore Boston Harbor focusing on “the blackjack 6-to-5 odds payouts”. The Wynn Resorts-owned property was already cleared of any wrongdoing in 2019, but plaintiffs have requested the Supreme Judicial Court to weigh in one last time. The commission is convinced that […]
Sports February 19, 2021
Magnus Carlsen to Help Kindred in Corporate Chess Championship
Chess grandmaster and current World Chess Champion, Magnus Carlsen, joins Kindred Group’s chess team. The company’s team is going to participate in the inaugural FIDE Online World Corporate Chess Championship. World Chess Champion Magnus Carlsen Joins Kindred Group’s Chess Team Kindred Group announced that it is sending a team to the first of its kind […]
Casino February 19, 2021
Rivers Casino Des Plaines Plans $87 Million Expansion
Churchill Downs Incorporated announced plans to expand its jointly owned property with Rush Street Interactive – Rivers Casino Des Plaines in Illinois. With an $87 million price tag, the expansion plans to add gaming positions, a poker room, a new restaurant, and event space. CDI Plans to Expand Rivers Casino Des Plaines The industry-leading racing […]
Lottery February 18, 2021
Pennsylvania Lottery Adds Jackpot e-Instants by IWG
Instant Win Gaming announced today that it launched its jackpot-enabled e-Instant content for the Pennsylvania Lottery. As a result, residents of the Keystone State can now enjoy the famous Jungle Tumble Jackpots. IWG Rolls Out Jackpot-Enabled e-Instants with Pennsylvania Lottery The leading supplier of digital e-Instant games to NASPL/WLA-member lotteries, Instant Win Gaming (IWG), announced […]
Legal February 18, 2021
House Committee in North Dakota OKs Sports Betting Resolution
North Dakota gets one step closer to legal sports betting. A House committee voted on Wednesday endorsing a resolution that enables residents of the state to decide on sports betting legalization. Now the resolution seeks the approval of the two chambers of the House. A House Committee Votes on Sports Betting Resolution North Dakota’s House […]
Legal February 17, 2021
Lawsuit Filed against Apple in California over F2P Gambling Apps
A lawsuit was filed against Apple in California on Tuesday. The class-action lawsuit was filed in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Columbia over free-to-play casino-style apps. A Class Action Lawsuit Filed against Apple in California A class-action lawsuit was filed in California against the multinational technology company, Apple, over free-to-play (F2P) […]
Business February 17, 2021
Bragg Gaming Group Hires NetEnt Star CFO Lara Falzon
Bragg Gaming announced on Tuesday that it hired the services of Lara Falzon. The industry veteran, Ms. Falzon will join the company’s Board, effective from March 1, 2021. Bragg Gaming Hires the Services of Lara Falzon Bragg Gaming Group, the B2B gaming technology provider, announced on Tuesday that it hired the gaming industry veteran Lara […]
Sports February 16, 2021
BGC Establishes New Rules for Social Media Posts by Football Clubs
The Betting and Gaming Council in the UK rolls out new tough rules on gambling advertising by football clubs on social media. The new rules aim at restricting audiences under 18 from seeing gambling offers posted by football clubs. The Betting and Gaming Council Rolls Out New Tough Rules for Advertising The gaming industry standards […]
Casino February 15, 2021
In 2020 State-Owned Casinos’ Revenue Plummets in Kansas
Impacted by a two-month closure due to the COVID-19 pandemic and reduced capacity, the state-owned casinos’ revenue in Kansas plummeted in 2020. While the revenue plummeted, the operators had to invest more on sanitation equipment and improve cleaning protocols. State-Owned Casinos’ Revenue Decreases in 2020 According to state regulations in Kansas, gambling activities are only […]