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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.
Business
February 14, 2023
Senet Hires Regulatory and Wagering Expert Bree Ryan
On Tuesday, the firm revealed it hired the services of wagering specialist Bree Ryan. Joining Senet, Ryan became a part of the firm’s associates team. Before joining Senet, Ryan was a part of Tabcorp. During her tenure with the company, she held the position of deputy general counsel of wagering and media. Moreover, Ryan’s professional […]
Business
February 14, 2023
Sky Betting & Gaming Signs Landmark Deal with Evolution
Under the terms of the new deal, announced Tuesday, SBG will benefit from the provider’s globally-recognized live casino services. The new collaboration, labeled as a “landmark deal,” will see SBG’s Betfair and Paddy Power brands benefit from live casino options from Evolution. Moreover, per the new collaboration, SBG’s brands Sky Bet, Sky Bingo and Sky […]
Sports
February 14, 2023
Betting Operators in Nevada Report $153.2M in Bets on Super Bowl
Overall, 185 sports books in the state accepted wagers on the Super Bowl. Although the result surpassed the amount wagered in 2021, it came short of Nevada’s record in Super Bowl wagers from 2022, which was $179.8 million in wagers. On the bright side, the $153.2 million in wagers from Super Bowl LVII was the […]
Business
February 13, 2023
Preliminary Results Predict 1% Revenue Drop for The Star in H1 FY23
The operator released its unaudited results for H1 FY23, revealing strong performance but an overall drop in revenue. The Star explained that for H1 FY23, the domestic revenue of The Star Gold Coast increased by 30% when compared to the corresponding period pre-COVID or H1, FY19. This result marked an achievement for the company as […]
Industry
February 13, 2023
Senet Chooses Norths Collective as First Company to Undergo RG Assessment
The new program seeks to combat gambling-related harm as well as ensure that gambling operators are not impacted by financial crimes such as money laundering. To achieve this, participants in the program undergo an extensive assessment that seeks to ensure their compliance with Senet Assure. Lauded as the first-of-its-kind program, the new initiative comes at […]
Sports
February 13, 2023
Betfred Boosts US Expansion after Securing Maryland License
Earlier this month, the company demonstrated the functionalities and features of its mobile sports betting platform, Betfred Sportsbook. After the successful demonstration, the gambling regulator in the state awarded the brand with a mobile sports betting license in the state. The latest license from the MLGCC makes Betfred the eighth licensed operator in Maryland. As […]
Legal
February 10, 2023
Texas Lawmaker Disagrees with Betting and Gambling Proposals
After the start of the legislative season early in January, lawmakers in the state are trying to push the legalization of sports betting, as well as casino gambling. Different proposals seek to legalize the activities, predicting that betting and gambling will deliver economic stimulus and at the same time reduce the share of the black […]
Sports
February 10, 2023
Free Aussie Sports Coverage Threatened by Restrictive Gambling Rules
As reported by The Guardian, Free TV Australia, the peak industry body that represents Australia’s commercial free-to-air TV broadcasters, warned that additional restrictions to gambling ads can have consequences. Free TV Australia dismissed such proposals and explained that rights to sports events are very expensive. Moreover, the peak industry body’s chief executive officer, Bridge Fair, […]
Legal
February 10, 2023
Hawaii Bill Proposes Taxation for Vacation Gambling Trips
Many residents from the state like to take trips to locations that offer gambling entertainment primarily because the activity is illegal in Hawaii. One of the most popular locations is the gambling capital of the world, Las Vegas. Yet, while many enjoy the activity and it brings profits for operators involved in the organization process, […]
Legal
February 10, 2023
KSA Fines Two Illegal Gambling Operators Nearly $2M
On Thursday, the gambling watchdog confirmed it imposed a regulatory action against Domiseda and Partners sro from Slovakia, as well as Equinox Dynamic NV from Curaçao. The €1.8 million ($1.9 million) total fine breaks down to €900,000 ($965,800) against each of the two operators. The KSA said that it launched a probe into the operations […]
