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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.

Casino September 26, 2020
Floridablanca Joins Others in Casino Reopening Push
In a mass reopening move across Colombia, Floridablanca has become the latest region to announce the restart of its casino industry with nine properties opening first. Floridablanca Signals Reopening of Gaming Venues Colombia draws closer to the reopening of its casino gambling industry after another municipality, Floridablanca, revealed plans to allow the region’s gambling facilities […]
Legal September 25, 2020
Nevada Gaming Commission Approved Circa’s Casino License
The Nevada Gaming Commission (NGC), during its meeting Thursday, approved a casino license for the new gaming property in downtown Las Vegas, Circa. The NGC’s commissioners acted upon the approval and recommendation from the Nevada Gaming Control Board (NGCB) and approved a casino license for the first built from the ground up downtown gaming establishment […]
Industry September 24, 2020
Isai Scheinberg Sentenced with ‘Time Served’ and $30,000 Fine
PokerStars founder Isai Scheinberg was sentenced to time served and a $30,000 fine for his participation in an unlawful internet gambling business. The dual Canadian and Israeli national pled guilty on one count back in March and was facing jail time of up to 5 years, but eventually managed to avoid prison. Isai Scheinberg was […]
Sports September 24, 2020
William Hill Debuts Onyx Sports Book in Turtle Creek Casino
Grand Traverse Resort & Casinos and William Hill have launched the Onyx Sports Book in Turtle Creek Casino, Northern Michigan. Onyx Sports Book debuts at Turtle Creek Casino William Hill U.S. has rolled out the Onyx Sports Book at Turtle Creek Casino in Michigan, bringing another opportunity to northern Michigan residents to bet legally. Partnered […]
Legal September 23, 2020
Boyd’s Fremont Casino in Vegas Faces Regulatory Trouble Over Arrested Customer
Downtown Las Vegas Fremont Casino is facing a four-count complaint from the Nevada Gaming Control Board (NGBC) for a patron incident in November. The regulator filed September 16 through the Attorney General’s Office a complaint against Boyd Gaming Corp, alleging unsuitable operations and violations of Regulation 5, damaging the state’s reputation. Acting Without Verifying Just […]
Legal September 22, 2020
CMA Launches an Inquiry into Evolution’s Merger with NetEnt
The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) announced today it launched an inquiry into the proposed takeover bid of NetEnt AB by Evolution Gaming AB. The governmental body is concerned the acquisition could led to reduced competition in the iGaming market in the UK. The CMA technically opened the inquiry a day before the announcement as […]
Casino September 22, 2020
Bogotá Allows 515 Casinos and 7,000 People to Return to Work
Colombia’s capital is restarting the brick-and-mortar gaming sector amid fears that a second novel coronavirus wave may hit South America. The Mayor of Bogotá has ordered the restart of the city’s gaming sector, a decision that affects 515 casinos and 17 bingo halls. According to Mayor Claudia López, venues may begin reopening but while still […]
Business September 21, 2020
Caesars and VICI Complete Caesars Forum $400M Mortgage Deal
Caesars Entertainment announced Friday it secured a mortgage loan deal worth $400 million with real estate investment trust (REIT) VICI Properties, and secured by the Caesars Forum Conference Center in Las Vegas. In a filing to the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) VICI outlined the loan deal which was initiated by a letter of intent […]
Casino September 20, 2020
Exposure Locations Data Point to Strip Casino Properties
Southern Nevada disease investigation analyses for June, July and August outlined casino-type properties as top locations of possible exposure to COVID-19, with one particular name topping the lists quite often, The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas. The Cosmopolitan which ranked first in 5 different analyses one of which conducted in July and the rest in August […]
Blockchain September 20, 2020
China Busts a USDT Gambling Ring Facilitating Payments Abroad
Chinese authorities have cracked down on an illegal gambling facilitator, arresting 76 suspects and cutting access to over 120 online gambling websites based outside of the country. China Hunts Down an Illegal USDT Gambling Operation China continues with its crackdown on unauthorized gambling operations. In the latest bust, the Public Security Bureau in Huizhou City […]