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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.
Casino
June 15, 2020
New Beijing COVID-19 Cases Unlikely to Disrupt Recovery
According to Hoffman Ma Ho Man the newly-reported cases of COVID-19 will not disrupt the overall recovery and lifting of border restrictions. Still, lifting those restrictions cannot be predicted with accuracy, Ma cautions. COVID-19 Cases in Beijing Not Very likely to Disrupt Overall Recovery GGRAsia, the leading casino business journal covering Asia’s gambling industry, has […]
Legal
June 14, 2020
China’s Central Bank Calls for Stemming Cross-Border Gambling Flows
The central bank of China made an announcement Thursday regarding talks held with other Chinese government departments concerning measures for combatting cross-border flow of funds for gambling purposes, GGRAsia news outlet reports. The announcement raised fears the discussed reinforced efforts, among which new anti-money laundering (AML) measures, would be directly affecting Macau gambling, concerns even […]
Business
June 13, 2020
Atlantic City Mayor: Boardwalk Drinks Allowed Starting Friday
Atlantic City, the gambling hub of New Jersey, is taking extraordinary measures in an attempt to bring back people and boost businesses, as Mayor Marty Small issued an executive order Monday to temporarily remove a long-time ban on drinking on the Boardwalk and allow people to have a drink while strolling, effective Friday. Bringing People […]
Casino
June 13, 2020
South Mississippi to See Largest Casino Project in Biloxi
An upcoming casino resort will replace the defunct Broadwater Beach Resort and create the largest casino project in South Mississippi. Biloxi to Welcome a $1.1bn Casino Resort A massive casino project worth $1.1 billion is shaping up in Biloxi, Mississippi. The new project will take over the former Broadwater Beach Resort site with the Biloxi […]
Casino
June 12, 2020
Gambling in the UK Keeps Declining Says Latest GC Report
A report by the UK Gambling Commission compares the results of people interviewed in April and May 2020. Based on the report, a decline in the time spent gambling observed in the UK gambling industry. GC’s Survey Comparing April-May Results Marks a Decrease in Gambling Newly posted data by the UK Gambling Commission shows a […]
Business
June 11, 2020
Scientific Games Partners with SidePlay Entertainment for Lottery Content
Las Vegas-based gambling and sports betting technology provider Scientific Games has partnered with SidePlay Entertainment to become the exclusive e-instant lottery content distributor across North America. The company that has recently expanded into the fantasy sports content via a partnership with Fantasy Sports Interactive, is now expanding into the digital lottery space. Under the terms […]
Legal
June 11, 2020
EGBA Launches New Data Code of Conduct for Online Gambling
Consumers will now have their peace of mind with EGBA introducing a new Code of Conduct that fully complies with GDPR. As a result, players will have better control over how their personal data is used and only grant it with their free and unambiguous consent. New Code of Conduct Defines How Operators Process Data […]
Business
June 10, 2020
Encore At Wynn and Resorts World Las Vegas Apply for the Loop
Resorts World Las Vegas has joined Wynn Resorts in its attempt to secure a stop on the Loop, the new system of tunnels that starts from the Las Vegas Convention Center. The new casino resort that is scheduled to open doors in the summer of 2021 has submitted a plan to Clark County seeking approval. […]
Business
June 9, 2020
Fantasy Sports Interactive Partners with Scientific Games
UK-based sports software for the sports betting and gaming industries provider Fantasy Sports Interactive (FSI) announced on its website it entered into a strategic partnership deal with Scientific Games (SG). As per the terms of the deal, the SG’s global customer network will feature the original Fantasy Sportsbook offerings of FSI. FSI’s Fantasy Sportsbook into […]
Sports
June 9, 2020
GVC Readies a Restart of Coral and Ladbrokes Betting Shops
With the UK taking the next step of resuming business, GVC Holdings has announced plans to restart all Ladbrokes and Coral betting shops in the country. Ladbrokes and Coral Properties to Open En Masse Next Week GVC Holdings has revealed official plans to reopen all betting shops owned under the Ladbrokes and Coral brands. This […]