- Authors
- Jerome García
Jerome García's latest articles
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.
Legal
November 15, 2020
Ukraine Appoints Executives for New Gambling Commission
The Cabinet of Ministers in Ukraine revealed the names of the leadership team for the new gambling and lottery commission. Once the team members are officially approved and the government establishes the licensing conditions, it is expected for the new commission to launch next year. Government Officials Name the Executive Team for the Gambling Commission […]
Sports
November 15, 2020
Unibet Hits 1000 Horse Racing Sponsorships Today
Today Unibet reaches a landmark moment since its entry into the UK market. By sponsoring the Grade 1 Unibet Morgiana hurdle and the Grade 3 Unibet Greatwood hurdle the company reaches its 1000th horse racing sponsorship. 1000 Horse Races in the UK Sponsored by Unibet Since the entry of Unibet on the UK market in […]
Business
November 14, 2020
Resorts World Las Vegas Inks Partnership with Zouk Group
Partnering with Zouk Group, Resorts World Las Vegas will bring unrivaled entertainment to its $4.3 billion resort which is planned to open in summer 2021. Under the agreement, the global lifestyle company Zouk Group will make its debut in the United States. Resorts World Las Vegas to Bring Unrivaled Entertainment with Zouk Group On Thursday […]
Business
November 14, 2020
theScore Rolls Out a Dedicated Bet Section Feature for Its App
theScore introduced a new dedicated betting feature available on the company’s media app. The new feature, Bet Section provides sports betting fans with key options and takes the betting experience to a new level. theScore Reveals a New Dedicated Betting Feature for Its App Earlier this week, the Canadian digital media company theScore revealed its […]
Business
November 13, 2020
UK Slots Gross Gaming Yield Low in September
Recent data revealed by the Gambling Commission in the UK outlines that the slots gross gaming yield (GGY) in September decreased by 4% when compared to August. In contrast, sports betting GGY in September marked a 15% increase, reaching £189 million. Slots GGY in September Reaches New Low Point Recent numbers by the Gambling Commission […]
Sports
November 13, 2020
Banks Cautions of Payments as US Sports Betting Expands
Many banks are still cautious with sports betting transactions in the U.S. while the sports betting market continues to expand. By now, half of the U.S. states have legalized sports betting or are currently in the process of legalizing. U.S. Banks Remain Cautious of Payments Related to Sports Betting Although sports betting continues to grow […]
Business
November 12, 2020
FanDuel Plans to Suppress the Illegal Sports Betting Market
Matt King, Chief Executive Officer at FanDuel revealed that the company plans to continue growing on the legal sports betting market in the U.S. In an interview for Bloomberg Markets: The Close, FanDuel’s CEO outlined that there is a “massive illegal market for sports betting” which the company plans to “put out of business”. Furthermore, […]
Industry
November 12, 2020
Gaming Analyst Suggests Interest in LVS Property Sale Would Be Big
If the gaming giant Las Vegas Sands considers selling its Venetian, Palazzo and Sands Expo properties in Las Vegas, there would be big interest from industry players, according to an industry analyst. There Would Be Interest If Las Vegas Sands Considers Selling Properties, Says Analyst There should be plenty of industry giants who may be […]
Business
November 11, 2020
More COVID-19 Restrictions May Come to Nevada, Warns Gov. Sisolak
Acknowledging the recent spikes of positive COVID-19 cases, Nevada Governor Steve Sisolak urged people to stay as much as possible at home for the next 2 weeks. The Governor stressed that unless results improve in the next 14 days, tougher COVID-19 restrictions may be implemented. Tougher COVID-19 Restrictions May Come in Effect in 14 Days […]
Industry
November 11, 2020
More Than 700 People Positive for COVID-19 after Visiting Nevada
According to new data by the Department of Health and Human Services, until October 3 a total of 712 people who visited Nevada tested positive for COVID-19. Since the reopening of the casino industry in the Silver State, the number of visitors who tested positive started increasing slowly. New Data Regarding Positive COVID-19 Cases More […]