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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
June 10, 2022
PointsBet Unveils Key Marketing Leadership Appointments
Seeking to bolster its brand marketing efforts, the leading sportsbook for live betting, PointsBet, announced strategic marketing hires Thursday. The Leading iGaming Operator Selects New VP of Brand Strategy and Marketing PointsBet said that it selected Ansley O’Neal, who spearheaded consumer-facing brands of the International Olympic Committee, to serve as the company’s new VP of […]
Industry
June 10, 2022
NCPG Expands the Reach of 1-800-Gambler Helpline in the US
The national advocate for programs and services that assists people who are experiencing problem gambling, the National Council on Problem Gambling (NCPG), announced it will continue to use the 1-800-GAMBLER helpline for six more years. NCPG to Use the 1-800-Gambler Helpline for Six More Years The NCPG entered into an agreement with the Council on […]
Industry
June 9, 2022
IGT and SuperBook Join Forces for Tennessee Market
The leading global gaming company, International Game Technology (IGT), announced that it has extended its collaboration with one of the largest US bookmakers, SuperBook Sports. The terms of the new collaboration see IGT’s PlaySports platform power the SuperBook Sports mobile betting app in Tennessee. IGT Extends Collaboration with SuperBook to Tennessee Thanks to the recent […]
Casino
June 9, 2022
Florida Gambling Watchdog Urged to Take Action against Gray Slots
Founded last year in May, the Gaming Control Commission (GCC) in Florida is planned to take over the responsibilities of the Pari-mutuel Wagering Division (PWD) which is a part of the Department of Business and Professional Regulation. Currently, the PWD is in charge of gambling operators, however, the GCC will take over effective from July […]
Industry
June 8, 2022
Entain Unveils latest ESG Report, Highlights Key Achievements
The global sports betting and gaming group, Entain plc, released its Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) 2021-2022 report Wednesday. In its report, the company pointed out key changes it has achieved related to regulated markets, corporate governance and responsible gaming. The Company Achieves Safe Gaming, Social Governance Goals The ESG report reaffirms Entain’s commitment to […]
Business
June 7, 2022
GiG Teams up with Crab Sports for Maryland Market
The award-winning iGaming platform and sportsbook solutions provider, Gaming Innovation Group (GiG), announced today that it inked a new head of terms agreement with Crab Sports, the US-based sports betting brand. Crab Sports and GiG Ink Head of Terms Agreement The terms of the collaboration will see GiG provide its innovative platform and sportsbook solution […]
Business
June 7, 2022
Skywind Expands UK Presence via Intouch Games Acquisition
The premium content provider for the iGaming industry, Skywind Group, announced Tuesday that it completed the acquisition of Intouch Games Group, the award-winning technology company. Skywind Finalizes Intouch Games Group Acquisition Founded in 2012 by a group of industry veterans, Skywind Group offers high-performance iGaming solutions and content for key regulated markets around the world […]
Blockchain
June 6, 2022
New Report Urges Australians to Beware of Crypto Scams
A new report warns Australians to be wary of scams related to cryptocurrencies as the costs of such scams on retail consumers have been growing. Australians Lost More than $163M to Scams This Year Released by the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC), which is the country’s chief competition regulator, the report includes recent data […]
Industry
June 3, 2022
Advocacy Groups Ask FTC to Probe EA’s FIFA Packs
In Europe, loot boxes have faced strong opposition from certain countries. The highly popular mechanic that is a part of most online games nowadays is now facing a new battle across the ocean. Advocacy groups urged the Federal Trade Commission to look into Electronic Arts (EA), over its popular functionality as a part of FIFA: […]
Industry
June 2, 2022
Canada: More Kids Are Exposed to Betting Ads, Says Expert
In a recent interview, the director of a leading responsible gambling program in Canada acknowledged the raising concerns about the exposure of children to gambling ads. Children Are Exposed to Betting Ads, Says Expert Speaking for CBC, Shauna Altrogge, the director of the Gambling Awareness Program with the Mental Health Association’s Saskatchewan division in Canada, […]
