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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.

Business June 28, 2020
GGRAsia: Macau Junket Rooms May Stop Operations, Lay Off Workers
In a bid to weather what has been an unending crisis, Macau’s junket operators could resort to shuttering their gaming rooms and laying off employees en masse. Macau’s Junket Operators Face Layoffs and VIP Gaming Rooms Suspensions Macau’s entire business model was first disrupted when COVID-19 hit back in February, forcing a two-week closure. With […]
Industry June 27, 2020
Survey: Sex Out of Wedlock and Gambling Morally Acceptable in the US
New research by Gallup among US citizens marks a record level of people who find gambling as a “morally acceptable” activity. Poll by Gallup Shows Record Level of Gambling Acceptance in the US Newly published poll by Gallup outlines record numbers of Americans finding gambling as “morally acceptable”. According to the numbers, 71% of the […]
Esports June 27, 2020
DrDirsrespect Suspended Permanently from Twitch Streaming
One of the biggest names in the Twitch streaming community, Herschel “Guy” Beahm, or DrDisrespect as his online handle goes, has been suspended permanently from the platform. No official reason has been given as of now. Twitch Suspends DrDisrespect’s Account Permanently DrDisrespect’s channel has become the latest account to receive a permanent ban from streaming […]
Legal June 25, 2020
Hamburg Chooses Enforcement Actions Against Online Casinos
Bwin, Tipico and Bet3000 have been accused of operating illegal online casinos in Hamburg, as the Hamburg Interior Authority filed criminal complaints against them in a development that showed the glaring differences between the 16 German states ahead of the New Treaty on Gambling coming into force July 1, 2021. Germany States Divided Barely a […]
Legal June 25, 2020
China Starts Online Tool for Citizens to Report Illegal Online Gambling
China has expanded its efforts to clamp down on cross-border gambling with the state now launching an online platform where citizens can report individuals suspected of running online gambling. Chinese Ministry of Public Security Calls on Citizens to Report Gambling Ramping up measures against unauthorized online gambling, the Chinese Ministry of Public Security has created […]
Casino June 24, 2020
Card Room in Sacramento Closes Only 3 Days after Reopening, Employee Tested Positive for COVID-19
Parkwest Casino Lotus in Sacramento, CA closed after only a few days of operations due to the positive COVID-19 test of an employee. Other amusement venues were cleared to restart operation on June 12, but following strict health and safety protocols. COVID-19 Positive Employee at Parkwest Casino Lotus Leads to Closure of Cardroom A card […]
Business June 24, 2020
Evolution Gaming Offers £1.68bn NetEnt Buyout, Executives Agree
A new B2B online casino giant may soon be born with Evolution Gaming making an offer to acquire 90% of NetEnt’s shares for estimated £1.68 billion. NetEnt’s board of directors has recommended shareholders to accept the move. NetEnt Feels Confident to Accept Evolution Gaming’s Offer Leading live dealer supplier Evolution Gaming Group AB has extended […]
Legal June 23, 2020
ARC Deemed Commissioner Butch Rice’s Vote on Pope County Biased
Monday’s ARC meeting found commissioner Butch Rice’s vote as biased and now the ARC will need to find a way to resolve the situation for the race of casino license in Pope County. While the race between the Gulfside Casino Partnership and Cherokee Nation continues, commissioner Rice said he: “did not cast anything intentionally to […]
Legal June 22, 2020
German Regulator Softens the Tone with Online Casino and Poker
The Regional Council of Darmstadt was effectively forced to reconsider its enforcement policies regarding online casino and poker operators in the country, after a test court case brought by an operator successfully challenged a prohibition order issued by the regulatory body under the Third Amendment on the State Treaty on Gambling. The council is now […]
Poker June 22, 2020
Las Vegas Excites Interest Among Poker Players with Good Turn Up
Cardrooms in Las Vegas saw a good turn up over the weekend with The Venetian hosting a tournament and properties such as Caesars Palace, South Point, and Bellagio seeing a good number of players coming to play. Poker Rooms in Las Vegas Register Good Player Turn Up During Weekend Poker rooms in Las Vegas have […]