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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.
Legal
September 29, 2022
Danish Gambling Watchdog Scraps One of Tipwin’s Two Injunctions
Spillemyndigheden, the Danish Gambling Authority, announced it canceled an injunction issued against the German operator Tipwin. Danish Gambling Regulator Reassesses and Scraps Injunction The gambling regulator revealed Wednesday that it decided to cancel one of the two injunctions issued against Tipwin. The injunction against Tipwin was issued on June 21, 2022, after the regulator uncovered violations of the Money Laundering Act. Consequently, […]
Legal
September 29, 2022
Spain: Change Proposes Declaration of Gambling Winnings below €300
A newly proposed change may affect the declaration of gambling winnings in Spain, a new report reveals. Ministry of Finance Proposes Tax Declaration Change The Ministry of Finance in the country proposed a change in the declaration of gambling prizes or winnings to include amounts under €300 ($287), a new report released by SBC reveals. Citing efforts to “fix a deficiency” […]
Casino
September 29, 2022
Arrests for Illegal Gambling Not Tied to POGO, Claims PAGCOR
The Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation, PAGCOR, released a new statement in light of the recently reported rise in crimes believed to be related to Philippine Offshore Gaming Operators (POGO). Operators without License Aren’t Automatically POGO PAGCOR’s statement was released on Thursday and points out that the recent arrests of Chinese and foreign nationals that were reportedly involved […]
Business
September 28, 2022
Bremen Hands Out Permits but Keeps 14 Betting Locations Shut
Some 14 sports betting sites in Bremen, Germany will keep their doors shut, a recent report reveals. Regulators Checked Thousands of Documents Submitted by Betting Shops The Senator for the Interior in Bremen, Ulrich Mäurer, unveiled Monday that 14 sports betting locations will remain closed. The recent announcement follows an effort initiated in July this year. Back […]
Business
September 28, 2022
Germany’s DSWV Urges for Action against Black Market Operators
A new report released by the German Sports Betting Association (DSWV), calls for prompt action against black market operators. More than 400 Black Market Websites Operate in Germany The report was released in light of Germany’s Gambling Addiction Action Day 2022, on September 27, and acknowledges that protection of the gamblers and sports bettors from illegal, unlicensed operators is […]
Business
September 28, 2022
Gaming Dynamics, QCI Celebrate Milestone Achievement in Australia
The gaming data analytics and insights provider, Gaming Dynamics, announced it reached a milestone achievement in the regulated gambling market in Australia with Quick Custom Intelligence (QCI), a leading software developer. The announcement came Tuesday and sees Quick Custom Intelligence’s slot floor optimization platform offer tools for more than 2,500 games in different locations around New South Wales. QCI Continues […]
Business
September 27, 2022
Churchill Downs Finalizes Acquisition of Ellis Park for $79M
The industry-leading racing, online betting and gaming entertainment company, Churchill Downs Incorporated, announced it finalized an important acquisition. CDI Finalizes Takeover of Ellis Park The company revealed Monday it completed the takeover of Ellis Park Racing and Gaming, located in Henderson, Kentucky in a deal completed in cash consideration of $79 million. The new acquisition will further boost […]
Poker
September 27, 2022
bckdrboogie: The Big Winner of WSOP Online Event #13
Late last week, the big winner of the 2022 World Series of Poker Online Event #13: $1,000 No-Limit Hold’em was announced. Player Nicknamed “Bckdrboogie” Wins WSOP Online Event #13 Overall, the tournament attracted 365 entries which generated a $328,500 prize pool. The total number of players that participated was 231, while 134 rebuys were completed during […]
Sports
September 26, 2022
GAMSTOP Launches First-Ever UK Gambling-Awareness Campaign
The British gambling self-exclusion service, GAMSTOP, announced the launch of a new initiative that seeks to raise awareness of self-exclusion. GAMSTOP Introduces New Self-Exclusion Awareness Campaign The new campaign was launched on Thursday, September 15, via Twitter and reached an overall audience of 2.6 million people. The initiative, called #TakeBackControl2022 Day marks the first self-exclusion awareness campaign launched in the UK. […]
Business
September 26, 2022
bet-at-home Sees Bumpy H1, 2022 with Revenue Dropping 19%
Online gaming and sports betting company, bet-at-home AG, released its financial results covering the first half of 2022. bet-at-home Revenue Halts at €26.7, Down 19% For H1 On Monday, the company said that its gross betting and gaming revenue for the six months ended June 30, 2022, hit €26.7 million ($26 million). When compared to […]
