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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
December 5, 2022
Pitch ICE Application Process Closes Soon
Pitch ICE, a unique event that provides start-ups with a priceless opportunity to connect with investors started accepting applications on November 24 this year. Entrepreneurs that are interested in participating in the event and showing off their innovative solutions and technology will have until December 8 to submit a 2-minute video via Pitch ICE’s website […]
Industry
December 5, 2022
Malaysian Elections Funded by Gambling, Says Report
The best possible way gambling taxes can be used is for funding educational projects, treating gambling harm or providing funding for different community organizations. But while gambling taxes can be allocated to organizations that need funding, when it comes to elections, the use of funds from gambling operators raises concerns. According to a new report […]
Casino
December 5, 2022
Report Reveals Broke Dutch Gamblers Want Their Money Back
Last year in October, the Netherlands legalized its online gambling market. The country effectively implemented regulations for the activity that ensured player protection, proper licensing and issued licenses to 24 gambling operators to date. While the market has now been operating for more than a year, and a gambling-focused regulator continues to monitor the activities, […]
Industry
December 5, 2022
Holland Casino Told Not to Promote Retail Locations via Online License
The Dutch Gambling Authority, Kansspelautoriteit (KSA), urged Holland Casino, an operator that holds a land-based and online gambling license in the country, to discontinue advertising of its physical locations via its online gambling business. Online Gambling Licensees Cannot Advertise Retail Locations, Says KSA On Friday, the KSA published a decision, explaining that Holland Casino, through […]
Industry
December 5, 2022
Alderney’s Gambling Regulator Names Andrew Gellatly Director
The Alderney Gambling Control Commission (AGCC), the gambling regulator of the Island of Alderney, announced Monday it selected a new executive director. The Commission revealed it hired the services of Andrew Gellatly as its new executive director. Andrew Gellatly Becomes Executive Director of the AGCC In his new position as executive director of the regulator, […]
Esports
December 2, 2022
Allied Gaming Plans Esports Restructuring Following Review
Allied Gaming and Entertainment, the global experimental company formerly known as Allied Esports Entertainment announced Thursday it completed a strategic review of its business. The Benchmark Company, in collaboration with Allied Gaming’s Board of Directors, monitored the review which sought to identify the best approach for further business growth. Allied Gaming Finalizes Strategic Review Although […]
Casino
December 2, 2022
Texas’ Corpus Christi PD Raids Illegal Gambling Operation
Police in the coastal city of South Texas, Corpus Christi, busted an illegal gambling operation earlier this week. The police raid comes after weeks of investigation and resulted in the arrest of five women who are facing charges of illegal gambling and organized crime. Corpus Christi Police Department Raids Two Businesses The Corpus Christi Police […]
Business
December 1, 2022
888 Revamps Expansion Strategy for the US Market
The leading global gambling company, 888 Holdings, held its Capital Markets Day (CMD) earlier this week. The company discussed an extensive list of topics during the event, among which, was its further growth into the regulated gambling markets in the United States. 888 Holdings Updates US Expansion Strategy A key message delivered during the CMD […]
Industry
December 1, 2022
MP Urges Government to Approve Osaka Integrated Resort Proposal
Integrated Resorts (IRs) create unique opportunities for an increase in tourism, help boost the local economy and create thousands of new workplaces. Japan is a country that is famous for its rich culture and unique tourist locations, but what’s certainly not famous for is gambling. However, the country is gradually planning to change this by […]
Legal
December 1, 2022
Queensland Regulation Targets Sportsbooks’ Free Bets, Says Report
Free bets are a popular incentive offered by sportsbooks that involves a so-called cash return whenever a bettor loses a bet. Different companies offer a variety of those bets and some of the most popular involve a matching amount of “return” upon losing a bet. For example, if a bettor places $100 and loses, the […]