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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
May 19, 2022
Pennsylvania Gambling Regulator Approves $35,500 in Fines
The Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board (PGCB), which is the gambling regulator in the state, announced Wednesday that it approved multiple fines, surpassing $35,000. One provider of gaming services and two casinos were fined $35,500 in total. The PGCB said that it approved the three consent agreements after it found out that the operators breached licensing […]
Industry
May 19, 2022
GGR, Gaming Tax Continues to Decrease in Macau for April
A new report reveals tax revenue from gambling activities in Macau decreased significantly last month. Gaming Tax, Gross Gaming Revenue Continues to Go Down The Financial Services Bureau has announced tax proceeds from gambling activities in April hit MOP$1.48 billion ($183 million). This result marked a significant decrease of nearly 54% when compared to the […]
Legal
May 18, 2022
Ohio: Adelante Former Director Allegedly Stole $400K to Gamble
Adelante is a Latino non-profit organization that was founded more than two decades ago. The Latino and Community Resource Center has a mission to support communities and individuals throughout the Northwest via economic literacy, education, prevention, and other social services. A new report reveals that Adelante’s operations have been temporarily impacted after allegations emerged that […]
Industry
May 17, 2022
Pragmatic Play Inks Milestone Content Deal With bet365
The leading content provider for the iGaming and betting industry, Pragmatic Play, announced a new groundbreaking deal with bet365, the global online sports betting company. bet365, Pragmatic Play Ink New Content Deal The terms of the new milestone deal sees Pragmatic Play launch its complete slots portfolio for bet365 customers. The collaboration will further strengthen […]
Legal
May 17, 2022
Two Men Offered Wynn Macau Director Bribes, Face Charges
Two men were charged with offering bribes for HK$1.5 million ($190,000) by the Independent Commission Against Corruption (ICAC) in Hong Kong, China. The men allegedly offered to bribe a former Wynn Macau director for air-conditioning maintenance contracts. Two Men Face Criminal Charges, Offered to Bribe Wynn Macau Director The ICAC launched an investigation after it […]
Casino
May 16, 2022
Ho-Chunk Tribe’s Casino Project in Beloit, WI, Gains Traction
The federal government branch in the US that deals with the relationships between the government and Indian Tribes, the Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA), has announced that it approved Ho-Chunk Nation’s proposal for a gaming facility located in Beloit, Rock County, Wisconsin. Bureau of Indian Affairs Approves Ho-Chunk Nation Casino Project The recent approval puts […]
Industry
May 13, 2022
Stakelogic Live Inks Distribution Deal With Relax Gaming
Stakelogic’s live casino content division, Stakelogic Live, announced a new distribution partnership with Relax Gaming, the leading content aggregator. Relax Gaming, Stakelogic Announce New Content Distribution Deal Announced on Friday, the new collaboration will see Stakelogic Live significantly ramp up the distribution of its leading content. Under the terms of the deal, operators powered by […]
Industry
May 12, 2022
SBC Summit North America Expands Meeting Space for 2023 Event
This year’s SBC Summit North America is set to take place between July 12 and July 14. The long-anticipated sports betting and iGaming event will be held at Meadowlands Exposition Center located in Secaucus, New Jersey. Only recently, the dates for the 2023 edition of the event were confirmed as well. SBC Summit North America […]
Industry
May 11, 2022
Arkansas: Pope County Residents Support Casino Project, Poll
The casino expansion in Arkansas started back in 2018. Back then, during the November election ballot, residents of the state voted to approve casino gambling. Overall more than 60 counties voted in favor of commercial casino gambling, while 11 counties rejected the proposal. Pope County was among the counties that voted against the proposal. However, […]
Lottery
May 10, 2022
Man, Believed to Have Won the Lottery Found Dead in Philadelphia, PA
A young man from South Philadelphia, Pennsylvania was found dead last week. The male was missing since April and it is believed he won a hefty $1 million prize from the lottery just before disappearing. Police Investigates the Death of 25-Year-Old Male from South Philadelphia Francis Decero, a 25-year-old South Philadelphia resident had been missing […]
