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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.
Industry
January 26, 2023
KSA Serves JOI Gaming $400K Fine over Advertising to Young Adults
On Wednesday, the gambling watchdog unveiled details regarding the €400,000 ($436,300) regulatory sanction. Prior to introducing the fine, the regulator launched a probe into JOI Gaming’s operations on the Dutch market. The investigation uncovered that between December 8, 2021, and March 7, 2022, the operator sent out promotional messages for its website jacks.nl to its […]
Business
January 26, 2023
Las Vegas Sands Posts Strong Q4 2022 Results
In its latest report, the company revealed data regarding its financial performance for the four months ended December 31, 2022. Judging by the recent report, LVS reported revenue of $1.12 billion in Q4, 2022. This result, when compared to the corresponding period in 2021, marked a strong increase of nearly 11%. Additionally, the company revealed […]
Sports
January 26, 2023
Betfred Closer to License for Sportsbook at Virgin Hotels in Las Vegas
During a hearing on Wednesday, the gambling regulator in Nevada, the Nevada Gaming Control Board (NGCB), questioned the leading operator in light of its plans for a Betfred Sportsbook, a report released by CDC Gaming reveals. The meeting marked an important step forward for Betfred as the next step is now to secure approval from […]
Legal
January 25, 2023
KSA Plans to Crack Down Illegal Retail Gambling Venues
The latest plan comes at the start of the new year and according to Rene Jansen, the KSA’s chairman, the Gambling Authority will not only safeguard the online gambling vertical but target physical illegal games of chance. Such games can include illegal slot machines, bingos, lotteries, poker, sports betting or other unlicensed gambling activities. KSA’s […]
Sports
January 25, 2023
Cage Warriors Inks Four-Event Deal with Sycuan Casino Resort
On Tuesday, the organization unveiled it inked a four-event collaboration with the leading resort destination. As a result, the Sycuan Casino Resort will be the exclusive location in the US for Cage Warriors this year. The new partnership launches on March 9 with CW 149. Then, the promotion will return to the resort on June […]
Industry
January 25, 2023
North Carolina Could Support 9 Casinos as It Looks into Gambling
There are currently a limited number of gambling options for residents of North Carolina. The state offers raffles, charitable bingo, as well as casino gambling, which is restricted to the three Indian casinos on tribal land in the state. Those locations offer not only casino games, but sports wagering as well. Still, the activity is […]
Industry
January 24, 2023
Economic Crisis Fuels Gambling Addiction, Says Swedish Professor
Just like other European countries, Sweden faces changes in its economic environment. While the cost of living continues to rise, many people in the country already feel the negative effect of the economic crisis. According to Anders Håkansson, a professor of psychiatry at Lund University and doctor at Malmö’s addiction clinic, the economic crisis helps […]
Business
January 24, 2023
Michael Hoenig to Leave General Counsel Position with NIGC
On Monday, the NIGC’s chairman, E. Sequoyah Simermeyer, revealed that Hoenig’s departure will be effective starting from January 27, 2023. Overall, Hoenig was a part of NIGC for 16 years. During that time, he has held key roles within the Commission. In his most recent role as general counsel, Hoenig spent the last seven years. […]
Business
January 24, 2023
Michigan Online Betting and Casino Close to $2bn in Receipts for 2022
Overall, the gross receipts from commercial and tribal iGaming and internet sports betting operators hit $1.98 billion in 2022. This result marked a strong 41% increase when compared to the $1.4 billion in gross receipts reported a year ago, in 2021. A breakdown of that total showed that internet sports betting contributed $399.6 million in […]
Sports
January 23, 2023
Bulgarian Football Union Rejects Gambling Ad Ban Proposal
While Bulgaria continues to struggle in the ongoing political crisis, another government election is due in the next few months. At the same time, proposals in the country called for a ban on gambling advertising. The proposal called for changes in the advertising laws in the country to restrict advertising by gambling and betting operators […]