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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.
Casino
September 21, 2022
New Legislation Pushes Tough Rules on Crown Melbourne
New legislation was passed by the Victorian parliament Tuesday that seeks to reduce gambling-related harm and money laundering at Crown Melbourne. Victorian Parliament Passes Bill 2022 The new changes come after the Royal Commission Report last October probed into the venue’s operations. Now, the legislative changes deliver a resolution of an additional 12 of the 33 Royal Commission recommendations. Bill 2022, […]
Legal
September 20, 2022
Missouri Governor Halts Sports Betting Legalization, Report
Missouri is one of the US states that is still trying to legalize sports betting. Currently, nearly all of its neighboring states have legalized the activity and already benefit from tax revenue. However, a new report reveals that efforts to legalize the activity in Missouri have currently come to a stop, at least until the […]
Casino
September 19, 2022
Pragmatic Play Expands EU Presence, Opens Studio in Bulgaria
The leading iGaming industry content provider, Pragmatic Play, announced it expanded further its European presence by opening a new studio. Pragmatic Play Opens New Studio in Bulgaria On Monday, the company unveiled it opened a brand new live casino studio located in Sofia, the capital of Bulgaria. The new Live Casino location will offer the […]
Casino
September 16, 2022
Massachusetts Casinos GGR in August Hits $92M, Same as 2021
The Massachusetts Gaming Commission (MGC), the gambling regulator in the state, announced that the gaming revenue reported by licensed operators last month hit $92 million. GGR for Massachusetts’ Three Gambling Venues Hits $92M On Thursday, the MGC released its latest report outlining the financial performance of the state’s three licensed casinos, Plainridge Park Casino, MGM […]
Industry
September 15, 2022
South Korea: Third Incheon IR in Limbo, Developer Seeks Investor
The construction of a new integrated resort located in Incheon, South Korea has been delayed for more than two years now. According to a new report, the current developer is looking for a new company to partner with and invest in the project to help its completion. RFKR Reportedly Looks for New Investor to Help […]
Business
September 14, 2022
Continent 8 Selects Kristian Valenta as Chief Financial Officer
Continent 8 Technologies, a company that offers world-class managed hosting, connectivity, cloud and security services, announced a new senior leadership appointment. Kristian Valenta Joins Continent 8 as CFO The company revealed Wednesday it hired the services of Kristian Valenta to serve as its new chief financial officer (CFO). In his new role, Valenta will be […]
Casino
September 14, 2022
PlayStar Launches in New Jersey Powered by Gaming Innovation Group
The award-winning iGaming platform and sportsbook solutions provider, Gaming Innovation Group (GiG), announced that the online casino PlayStar is now live in New Jersey. Powered by GiG, PlayStar Launches in New Jersey The GiG-powered online casino joined forces with Ocean Casino Resort to secure its access to the regulated market in the state. Now, PlayStar […]
Industry
September 13, 2022
Checkd Group Enters Ontario’s Sports Betting Market
The digital media products and services provider, Checkd Group, announced its entry into the regulated sports wagering market in Ontario, Canada. Checkd Group Announces Ontario Market Entry The company’s entry into the most-populous province in Canada comes after it gained a license from the gambling regulator, the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO). Upon […]
Industry
September 13, 2022
Gambling Revenue in Denmark Marks 7% Increase for Q2
Spillemyndigheden, the Danish Gambling Authority, has announced its quarterly statistics showing the total gross gaming revenue (GGR) reported by licensed gambling operators for the second quarter of 2022. Land-Based Gambling Revenue Increases Overall, GGR for online casinos, gaming machines, land-based casinos and betting in Q2, 2022 hit DKK 1,688 million ($229 million). When compared to […]
Casino
September 12, 2022
The Star Temporarily Stops Trading on ASX, Waits ILGA Report
The Star Entertainment Group, Australia’s leading integrated resort company, stopped trading its shares on the ASX (Australia’s Stock Exchange) just before the release of the report from the NSW Independent Liquor Gaming Authority (ILGA). Ahead of ILGA’s Report, the Star Halted Trading on ASX On Monday, the company requested to immediately cease trading its ordinary […]
