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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.

Industry June 1, 2020
Singapore and China Agree to Fast-Lane Essential Business Travel
Singapore’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced in a press release on its website Friday, China and Singapore authorities have struck an accord regarding the resumption of essential travel between the two countries in early June. The meeting that was also attended by representatives from the fields of education, trade and industry, customs, immigration, transport and […]
Legal May 30, 2020
UK Gambling Commission: Player Protection Investigation Leads to Company Closure
The UK Gambling Commission has been using all of its delegated power to force gambling operators to comply with regulations regarding establishing a safer environment, dishing hefty fines to companies for failing to meet their obligations, accumulating nearly $60 million from 2014 to 2019 in penalties. VIP Status behind the Excessive Losses Yet, this fact […]
Sports May 30, 2020
More States Pushing for Legal Online Betting Because of Pandemic
The disruption of traditional sports betting and gambling activities may be an opportunity to expedited online betting legislation, argues the Associated Press in a new article. The Virus and Current Sports Betting Challenges The coronavirus outbreak has incapacitated industries, left millions unemployed and plummeted the U.S. economy with budget deficits piling and the public purse […]
Poker May 29, 2020
PokerStars Postpones Its Players Championship 2020, Along with EPT Barcelona
As much as online poker was gaining traction during the lockdown and the closure of land-based casinos period, so much is live poker suffering from the ongoing health crisis, with events around the globe falling off the calendar. No Live Poker for the Time Being PokerStars announced last week its much-anticipated second run of the […]
Casino May 29, 2020
Delaware Gov. John Carey Allows Restart of Casinos on June 1
Delaware will become the latest state to restart casino gaming on Monday, June 1, DE Governor John Carney confirmed. Even though the state’s casino footprint is small in comparison to other states, the lack of revenue has hit the economy, and the governor is enacting measures to see operations restored back. The prohibitions, including the […]
Legal May 28, 2020
Sports Betting in Louisiana Might Be Voted Parish By Parish in November
SB130 was passed by Louisiana’s House of Representatives, with a referendum planned for November. The state will have to undergo a parish-by-parish vote to give a final go-ahead on sports betting. Louisiana to Hold Parish-by-parish Referendum to Legalize Sports Betting in November Louisiana’s sports betting legalization is now one step closer following a recent Senate […]
Sports May 27, 2020
Betfair Will Provide Wagering on the NRL Games, Players Face MBR Increase
Sport betting exchange Betfair announced it will restore wagering on the Australian National Rugby League, as the operator and the league that is scheduled to re-start May 28 signed a new integrity deal. As part of the agreement, Betfair is forced to increase the commission charge on customer winnings. NRL Wagering Suspended In February, the […]
Industry May 27, 2020
Reflex Gaming Becomes Latest YG Masters Member in New Tie-up
In the latest industry move, Reflex Gaming has become the newest member of the YG Masters system, tapping into the GATI standardization technology. Yggdrasil adds Reflex Gaming as the Largest Content Partner to Date Yggdrasil continues to expand its award-winning flagship program, YG Masters, with the addition of another established name in iGaming, Reflex Gaming. […]
Business May 26, 2020
PokerStars May Be Withdrawing from Cyprus
Online players and local Cypriot news agencies have reported that PokerStars may be planning to leave the country’s gaming market. PokerStars Leaving the Cypriot Market, Say Outlets and Local Players Greek and Cypriot local news have reported that PokerStars plans to quit the Cyprus online gaming market. Besides local news agencies, many Cypriot online players […]
Legal May 26, 2020
Spain Warns Casinos and Sportsbooks Not to Reopen Without Authorization
With Spain preparing to return back to normal, the government has cautioned casinos and sports betting venues not to reopen. All properties need to wait for an official go-ahead. Spain’s Gambling Regulator Warns Gambling Venues Not to Reopen Spain’s gambling regulator continues to keep a close eye on the country’s gambling industry. Even though the […]