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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
January 4, 2023
Flutter Reportedly Seeks Chairman to Succeed Gary McGann
Gary McGann is an expert in the growing betting and gaming industry with significant experience. He joined Flutter back in 2015 and has served as chairman of the company since. Global Gaming Giant Reportedly in Search of New Chairman Earlier this week, a new report released by Sky News revealed that the gambling industry giant […]
Business
January 4, 2023
Taxes from Gambling in Macau Decrease in November 2022
In light of the COVID-related restrictions and decrease in traveling, the Macau SAR Government has seen a decrease in tax revenue recently. Macau Gambling Taxes Halt at $194M in November Overall, Macau’s six casino concessionaires contributed a total of MOP$1.56 billion ($194 million) in November 2022, a recent report released by IAG reveals. When compared […]
Industry
January 4, 2023
Number of Licensed Junkets in Macau Continues to Decline
The crackdown on junkets amid alleged ties with criminal organizations started late in 2021. Back then, Alvin Chau, who used to be the CEO of the popular junket Suncity Group was arrested. Then, early last year, Tak Chun Group’s CEO was also apprehended over alleged ties to criminal organizations and illegal gambling. Number of Licensed […]
Casino
January 3, 2023
Harrington Raceway in Delaware Resolves Technical Issue, Reopens
Last week Thursday, Harrington Raceway and Casino’s operations were disrupted. The venue revealed in a post on social media that it is experiencing technical difficulties that caused a temporary halt of operations. Technical Issue Disrupts Temporarily Harrington Raceway and Casino Operations A day later, on Friday, Harrington Raceway and Casino confirmed it will resume its […]
Esports
January 3, 2023
PUBG India CEO Praises Government Decision to Recognize Esports
The government in the country officially recognized esports as a part of “multi-sports events.” Considering the growing popularity of esports around the globe, the recent recognition marked a significant achievement for the country. India Recognizes Esports as a Part of Multi-Sports Events To recognize esports as a part of multi-sports events, India changed its regulations. […]
Legal
January 3, 2023
Debate on Gambling Expansion to Continue in Texas
Next week Tuesday will mark the start of the 88th Texas Legislature’s regular season. According to a report released by the Baptist Standard, lawmakers in the state are likely to resist pushes for the expansion of gambling. Expansion of Gambling and School Vouchers: Hot Topics in Texas Texas currently offers limited options for gambling such […]
Business
January 3, 2023
Ohio Regulator Claims DraftKings Breached Advertising Rules
On Friday, the Ohio Casino Control Commission (OCCC), the regulatory body in charge of gambling activities in the state, announced that it plans to take administrative action against DraftKings. DraftKings May Be Subject to a $350K Fine The regulator claimed that the sports betting operator breached the state’s sports gaming advertising rules. A statement released […]
Lottery
January 2, 2023
Lucky Winner Forgets Lottery Ticket in a Shopping Cart
Winning the lottery regardless of the amount brings excitement to everyone who gambles. Only recently, one lucky winner forgot their ticket in a shopping cart. Luckily, the ticket was uncovered by an honest man that now wants to return it to its owner. Big Lottery Prize Forgotten in a Shopping Cart Just after Christmas, Richard […]
Legal
January 2, 2023
Gambling Concessionaires in Macau to Pay New Casino Floor Fee
The taxation of gambling plays an important part in the regulation of the activity and raises invaluable revenue for local and country-wide initiatives. Currently, gambling operators in Macau pay a 35% tax on their gross gaming revenue. The operators are due to pay another 5% of their gross gaming revenue in the form of tax […]
Poker
January 2, 2023
Dallas Looking at $600K in Legal Fees to Curtail Poker Businesses
Texas is one of the US states that have strict laws when it comes to gambling and the activity is in fact illegal in the state. Placing monetary wagers on any game that involves dice, cards or machines such as slots is forbidden. However, a loophole related to poker enabled a statewide expansion of the […]
