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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.
Poker
November 5, 2020
Canada Revenue Agency Seeks $1.2M in Taxes from WSOP Champion
The tax agency in Canada is seeking unpaid taxes from the World Series of Poker (WSOP) 2010 Main Event Champion Jonathan Duhamel. The agency seeks some $1.2 million in taxes while Mr. Duhamel claims that he doesn’t need to pay taxes since the funds were obtained from games of chance. CRA Seeks Unpaid Taxes from […]
Business
November 4, 2020
Mantalus Helps Sportsbet Migrate to AWS
After Sportsbet observed traffic spikes, the bookmaker decided to move its core betting application environment OpenBet to Amazon Web Services. The bookmaker worked together with Mantalus to complete the migration. Traffic Spikes Prompted Sportsbet to Migrate to AWS The Australian online bookmaker Sportsbet has announced that it worked closely with the cloud consulting company Mantalus […]
Legal
November 4, 2020
Spain Approves New Gambling Ad Restrictions
A new Royal Decree was approved yesterday by the Council of Ministers in Spain. The new decree rolls out stricter gambling advertising valid for TV, radio, YouTube videos, and social media. The enhanced restrictions are aiming at reducing gambling-related harm and decreasing the exposure of the younger population to gambling content. Enhanced Gambling Ad Restrictions […]
Business
November 3, 2020
FanDuel Inks Strategic Partnership with Memphis Grizzlies
After inking a strategic partnership with the Memphis Grizzlies, FanDuel became an official sports betting partner and exclusive official daily fantasy partner of the NBA team. To celebrate the new partnership, FanDuel and the Grizzlies launched special promotions for Tennessee residents. FanDuel and Memphis Grizzlies Ink a Strategic Partnership Daily fantasy sports and betting operator […]
Casino
November 3, 2020
OSHA Fines Aria Las Vegas over COVID-19 Violations
Nevada’s OSHA announced penalties for Aria hotel-casino in Las Vegas and Eureka Owl Club in Eureka over alleged COVID-19 regulation violations. MGM Resorts – Aria’s owner released a statement outlining that the company plans to contest the citation. OSHA Fines Aria in Las Vegas and the Owl Club in Eureka The Nevada Occupational Safety and […]
Casino
November 2, 2020
NetEnt Rolls Out Live Baccarat Casino Game
The leading casino solutions provider NetEnt announced the launch of live Baccarat. NetEnt Diversifies Live Portfolio, Adds Baccarat The leading provider of premium casino solutions, NetEnt announced the launch of its live Baccarat casino game today. This is the first ever Baccarat live game by NetEnt as the operator is diversifying its live game portfolio. […]
Casino
November 2, 2020
COVID-19 Recovery Depends on AC Casinos Conventions
To begin their difficult recovery from the COVID-19 impact, casinos in Atlantic City need conventions and trade shows. The industry urges Governor Phil Murphy to increase the indoor capacity enabling conventions. To Begin Recovering from COVID-19 Impact, AC Casinos Need Conventions Casinos in Atlantic City, New Jersey are facing a difficult recovery from the […]
Industry
November 1, 2020
Lucky Winner Takes Home $2M Powerball Prize in Michigan
An exceptionally lucky man from Farwell, Michigan won a $2 million Powerball prize earlier this week. The 65-year-old Robert Mihalyfi won the Powerball draw on September 30 by matching the drawn numbers – 14-18-36-49-67. The Powerball tickets are available for sale in Michigan at both retailers and online at the cost of $2 each.However, if […]
Industry
November 1, 2020
9,008 Gamblers Received Treatment in UK for 2019/20, Says Report
According to a recent report by the National Gambling Treatment Service, only 9,008 people who experienced problem gambling received treatment in 2019-20. The report outlines that 69% of the participants completed the treatment successfully while 24% dropped out before the end of their treatment. In 2019-20 Only 9,008 Problem Gamblers Received Treatment Earlier this week, […]
Casino
November 1, 2020
Las Vegas October Winners Take Home Over $1M in Jackpot Winnings
Lucky Las Vegas players have taken more than $1 million in jackpot winnings in October. Yesterday, a lucky guest at Bally’s Las Vegas hit the Blazing 7’S Mega Jackpot and won the staggering $251,404. Besides the winner at Bally’s, earlier this week another lucky man won a jackpot in Las Vegas. Mr. Patrick L., a […]