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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
March 21, 2023
Yoti Delivers Identity Verification Solutions for Flows
The innovative award-winning integration and automation platform that delivers efficiencies for iGaming operators, Flows, announced a new partnership with the digital identity technology company, Yoti. The new deal, announced Tuesday, sees Flows’ platform benefit from leading technology provided by the UK-based digital identity company. Under the terms of the new partnership, Flows’ platform adds Yoti’s […]
Legal
March 21, 2023
Tennessee Seeks to Tax Betting Handle Instead of Revenue
After PASPA’s repeal in 2018, Tennessee legalized sports wagering in May 2019. Then, November 1, 2020, marked the launch of the legal online sports betting market in the state. Currently, sports betting operators are subject to a 20% tax on sports betting revenue. Moreover, to operate in the state, licensees are subject to meeting license […]
Legal
March 21, 2023
Connecticut Wants to Ban Gambling Ads Targeting Students
Connecticut was one of the states that legalized sports betting a few years ago. This became possible thanks to the US Supreme Court that struck down PASPA back in 2018. Not much later, in September and October 2021, Connecticut launched retail and online sports betting respectively. Since the introduction of the activity, the state has […]
Legal
March 20, 2023
The Star Confesses Sale of Gambling Chips with Credit Cards
A probe into Star Entertainment’s operations last year uncovered deficiencies and alleged ties to criminal activities such as money laundering. The investigation, led by Adam Bell SC, which became popular as the Bell Review, sought to determine the eligibility of The Star to hold a license. In light of this, the NSW Independent Casino Control […]
Industry
March 20, 2023
Facebook Gambling and Adult Ads Flood Vietnam
There are currently strict gambling laws in effect in Vietnam. Aside from eight casinos available for foreign visitors, gambling activities are illegal and this has been the case for many years. Keeping in mind the strict regulation of gambling, advertising such activities is currently illegal. In addition, online gambling is also outlawed. Despite the tough […]
Industry
March 20, 2023
Pretend Stock Trader Loses Investors’ Money to Sports Wagers
Details of a scheme involving fake trading on the stock market emerged late last week and saw two people lose substantial sums. A 30-year-old man from Auckland, New Zealand, admitted he engaged in an elaborate scheme, tricking two of his friends into investing money whereas he actually gambled the money on sports wagers. The man, […]
Industry
March 17, 2023
German Regulator Says Black Sports Wagering Market Less than 5%
Germany’s new gambling regulator, the Gemeinsamen Glücksspielbehörde der Länder or GGL, issued a new report Thursday, explaining that licensed sports betting operators had a market share of more than 95% in 2022. This left a niche for black market operators of less than 5%, judging by analysis based on tax data released by the GGL. […]
Business
March 17, 2023
ECP Confirms Acquisition of Pornhub’s Owner MindGeek
The private equity firm managed by a team with wide experiences such as public engagement, finance and law enforcement, Ethical Capital Partners (ECP), announced Thursday it acquired MindGeek, a leading media and technology company that is a parent of some of the most popular adult entertainment outlets including Pornhub. Besides Pornhub, MindGeek is the company […]
Industry
March 17, 2023
Quebec Study Says Pandemic Leads to Increase in Online Gambling
In 2020, the world faced a global COVID-19 pandemic which impacted all industries around the world. The hospitality and entertainment sector was also not missed with pandemic restrictions enforcing temporary closures for different types of venues, including gambling and betting outlets. Now, a new report shares invaluable insight into how the pandemic changed the online […]
Industry
March 16, 2023
Kindred Overcomes Difficult 2022 to Maintain Sustainable Growth
Global gaming and entertainment operator that has a presence in multiple markets such as Europe, the US and Australia, Kindred Group, released its combined Annual and Sustainability Report for the 2022 financial year. The company announced the release of the report Wednesday, highlighting key value-creation drivers as well as its long-term sustainability strategy. The new […]
