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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.
Poker
July 11, 2022
World Series of Poker Celebrates Second-Largest Main Event
The WSOP took place at the Rio in Las Vegas for 17 years in a row. But this year, the 53rd edition of the prestigious tournament started on May 31 at a new location, Bally’s and Paris Las Vegas. The tournament is planned to run through July 19, 2022. Judging by details released by the […]
Casino
July 8, 2022
Supabets Inks New Content Deal with NetEnt, Red Tiger
NetEnt and Red Tiger, two brands of the premium provider of online casino content, Evolution, announced a new partnership with Supabets, the leading South African operator. Supabets to Offer Slots from NetEnt, Red Tiger Under the terms of the new collaboration announced today, Supabets becomes the first operator in South Africa to offer slots. As […]
Casino
July 7, 2022
Crown Melbourne Makes Positive Changes, Claims Report
It was last autumn when Ray Finkelstein launched a probe into Crown Melbourne’s operations. The Royal Commissioner unveiled a massive scheme involving card transfers via China UnionPay that enabled high-rollers from China to skip currency restrictions. Following Finkelstein’s report, the operator was given two years to implement changes and ensure its compliance with the local […]
Casino
July 6, 2022
Wynn Macau to Replace Ian Michael Coughlan in February 2023
Wynn Macau Limited, the company that operates and owns Wynn Macau, announced a key leadership change. Ian Michael Coughlan to Step Down from His Position Next Year The company announced today that its current president, Ian Michael Coughlan decided to step down from his position. The change is effective as of March 1, 2023, the […]
Casino
July 6, 2022
Global Recession May Have Minor Impact on Macau’s Gambling Industry, Claims Report
While the pandemic is yet to reside and Russia’s invasion of Ukraine is ongoing, chances of a global recession are far from slim. The hospitality and entertainment industries are the ones that may feel the impact of a possible recession. However, a new report suggests that a global recession may have a minor impact on […]
Legal
July 5, 2022
UKGC, DCMS Clash over National Strategy to Reduce Gambling Harms
During a recent meeting, the boss of the Digital, Culture, Media, and Sport Committee (DCMS) clashed with the UK Gambling Commission’s (UKGC) boss over claims for insufficient effectiveness and transparency. Allwyn’s License Win Brings Legal Challenges The meeting took place last week Thursday and consisted of a debate between DCMS’ chair, Julian Knight and UKGC’s […]
Poker
July 4, 2022
GGPoker Boosts Game Integrity, Launches Poker Integrity Council
Boosting its integrity efforts, GGPoker, the leading global online poker room, has announced the launch of the Poker Integrity Council (PIC). GGPoker Created a New Poker Integrity Council The new Council will seek to enhance and protect the integrity of the poker industry. The PIC will be in charge of detecting suspicious behavior that can […]
Poker
July 1, 2022
Arizona State Poker Championship Returns on July 8
After being postponed for two years due to the global COVID-19 pandemic, the Arizona State Poker Championship will return this July. The Arizona State Poker Championship Will Run Through July 8-12 The 16th state poker tournament will return to the Talking Stick Resort in Scottsdale. Resuming after two years of postponement due to the pandemic, […]
Casino
July 1, 2022
Las Vegas Gaming Operators Enjoy a Successful Month, May 2022
May marks another strong month for the gaming industry in Nevada, judging by recent data released by the regulator in the state. Gaming Win in Nevada Hits $1.3M in May The Nevada Gaming Control Board (NGCB), released details regarding the gaming win reported by operators this May. This May, the gaming win reported by nonrestricted […]
Business
June 30, 2022
BetMGM Teams up with Tom Joyner Foundation, Introduces Executive Series
The leading sports betting and iGaming operator, BetMGM, announced a new collaboration with The Tom Joyner Foundation. Tom Joyner Foundation, Betmgm Announce New Collaboration The company announced Wednesday, that by joining forces with the foundation, it will launch new executive series for Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs). The new series is expected to launch […]
