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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
July 11, 2020
Las Vegas Shut down Bars to Battle Coronavirus Spread
Positive cases of COVID-19 in Nevada are rising; Governor Sisolak ordered bars to close doors. End date of the newly introduced restrictions is yet to be set. The Silver State Rolls Back Restrictions, Shuts Down Bars Announcement that bars in Nevada will close from Friday, July 10 came on Thursday evening. Nevada Governor Steve Sisolak […]
Casino
July 11, 2020
Spain’s Q1, 2020 Gambling Results Grow by 12.5% YOY
Shortly after Spain proposed new restrictive measures to online gambling and betting, advertisement and promotions, the DGOJ presented the Q1, 2020 gambling numbers, marking an overall 12.5% year-over-year increase in gambling revenue. Sports Betting Posts Solid Results Yet Another Time in Q1, 2020 Spain’s gambling revenue has grown yet again in the first quarter of […]
Casino
July 10, 2020
Pennsylvania’s Casino License Auction Set for September 2
A casino license auction in Pennsylvania is due on September 2. The news came after Mount Airy Casino wasn’t able to fund its project and the Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board decided to auction it again. Lawmakers Put Back One Casino License in Pennsylvania for Auction The Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board (PGCB) has announced that it […]
Business
July 9, 2020
DraftKings’ Retail Sportsbook Opens at Mardi Gras Casino
DraftKings announced today it will open a retail sportsbook in Colorado Friday, July 10, a temporary facility in the Mardi Gras Casino in Black Hawk. The temporary location will be on the first floor of the casino and will feature 8 self-service betting kiosks, a cashier window, and several large flat screened TVs spread throughout […]
Legal
July 9, 2020
Spain Submits Gambling Overhaul Plan to EC, Seeks to Suspend Gambling Ads
Spain’s national government has submitted a draft to the European Commission, seeking to introduce new restrictions suspending gambling advertisements, specific sponsorships and promotions in the country. Gambling Ads and Bonuses May Soon Be Suspended in Spain The Spanish government continues to issue restrictions to the gambling industry in the country. In the latest move, the […]
Legal
July 8, 2020
Steve Wynn’s Defamation Lawsuit against AP May be Reopened by Nevada Supreme Court
The former casino mogul Steve Wynn’s defamation lawsuit against The Associated Press may be reopened by the Nevada Supreme Court. The Defamation Lawsuit Dates Back to 2018 Earlier this week, the Nevada Supreme Court said it may reopen a defamation lawsuit from 2018. The lawsuit, filed by Steve Wynn, former CEO of Wynn Resorts Ltd […]
Business
July 7, 2020
GVC Holdings Considers Customer Care Teams Reorganisation
GVC Holdings, the operator of Ladbrokes Coral announced it is considering a reorganization of its customer service teams, to make adjustments for the upcoming new VIP rules that will most probably be adopted by the gaming industry. The operator outlined that some of the roles are at risk of redundancy, but downsizing will be kept […]
Lottery
July 6, 2020
888 & Delaware Lottery Extend Partnership with 2 More Years
888 Holdings Plc announced in an investor update for the London Stock Exchange today its partnership deal with the Delaware Lottery has been extended for another 2 years. Online Casino & Online Poker The online gaming technology company has been the exclusive technology provider for the state lottery in Delaware since 2013, powering the state’s […]
Casino
July 6, 2020
Two New Tribal Compacts Signed in Oklahoma: Keetowah and Kialegee
Oklahoma Governor Kevin Stitt has negotiated two new tribal compacts with the Kialegee Tribal Town and Keetoowah Band of Cherokee, which are now subject to approval by the Department of Interior. Oklahoma Negotiates Two More Tribal Compacts With Oklahoma’s government and tribes at daggers drawn, Gov. Kevin Stitt seems to have made another headway by […]
Casino
July 5, 2020
Cambodia Gives Green Light to Reopening Casinos
Shuttered since April 1, casinos in Cambodia are finally returning said the country’s prime minister Hun Sen through a spokesperson on Friday. Casinos in Cambodia Return after a Three-Month Hiatus Cambodia casinos will restart operations, the country’s Prime Minister, Hun Sen, confirmed on Friday. With operators now having an official green light by the government, […]