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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
April 7, 2022
Rivers Casino Des Plaines to Open Its New Poker Room This April
Poker fans in Illinois are in for a treat, considering that the Rivers Casino Des Plaines confirmed it will open a new poker room later this month. A New Poker Room Will Open Its Doors This Month in Illinois The premier poker room at Rivers Casino Des Plaines location will open for visitors this month. […]
Industry
April 7, 2022
Maryland: Gaming Revenues for Casinos Hit $170.6M in March
New data released by the gaming regulator in Maryland reveals that March was a successful month for casinos in the state. March Was the Fourth-Best Single Month for Casinos in Maryland Casinos in Maryland have seen gaming revenue hit $170,565,837 during March this year, according to data released Wednesday by the Maryland Lottery and Gaming […]
Business
April 6, 2022
Wyoming Lottery and Intralot Extend Collaboration for 5 Years
The leading gaming solutions provider, Intralot, announced that its US subsidiary, Intralot Inc., extended its existing contract with the Wyoming Lottery Corporation. Intralot and Wyoming Lottery Extend Their Partnership Under the terms of the 5-year partnership extension, Intralot Inc. will continue to supply its services and lottery operating system for the Wyoming Lottery. The duo’s […]
Poker
April 5, 2022
GGPoker Launches 2022 Road to Vegas Tournament Series
The leading online poker room, GGPoker, announced the launch of its new 2022 Road to Vegas tournament series. Multiple online tournaments will grant poker players a chance of winning exciting prizes and even a chance of participating in the 2022’s World Series of Poker (WSOP) Main Event. The 53rd annual WSOP poker series starts on […]
Business
April 5, 2022
Brookfield Acquires Scientific Games’ Global Lottery Services
The world leader in entertainment, offering games, services and solutions for the casino, lottery and gaming industry, Scientific Games (SG), announced that it completed the sale of its global lottery services to Brookfield Business Partners L.P. SG Sells Its Lottery Services to Brookfield in a Multi-Billion-Dollar Deal SG said Monday that thanks to the completion […]
Industry
April 4, 2022
Arizona: Sports Betting Revenue Soars in January, Surpasses $500M
Sportsbooks in Arizona have seen a new record after sports fans wagered more than half a billion dollars in January, according to a new report. Arizona Sportsbooks Surpass $560M in Wagers for January It was back in September last year when Arizona launched its sports betting market. After a few months of operation, sportsbooks have […]
Industry
April 4, 2022
NagaCorp Reports Strong 1Q2022, Preliminary Results Say
NagaCorp, the company that operates NagaWorld located in Phnom Penh, Cambodia, announced its unaudited financial results covering the period that ended March 31, 2022. NagaCorp on Its Way to Financial Rebound Last year, the company has seen difficulties mainly because of COVID-related closures. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, NagaCorp had to temporarily suspend its operations […]
Sports
April 1, 2022
BetMGM Names Pro Softball Star AJ Andrews Brand Ambassador
The leading sports betting and digital gaming company, BetMGM, announced Thursday that it inked a deal with A.J. Andrews, the American professional softball player. AJ Joins BetMGM’s Family of Ambassadors Under the terms of the new collaboration, Andrews will serve as BetMGM’s newest content creator and brand ambassador. The collaboration will see the famous athlete […]
Legal
April 1, 2022
$36M Missing, Junkets Involved, Says Macau Police
Earlier this week, the Judiciary Police in Macau unveiled details regarding a case involving junkets that resulted in $36 million in missing proceeds. Two Men Arrested, Police Say They Took Money from 18 Individuals Police authorities in Macau said Tuesday that they arrested two men, allegedly involved in a criminal syndicate and fraud related to […]
Industry
March 31, 2022
Sportradar Reports Successful 2021, Sees Revenue Surpass €560M
Business-to-business sports data and technology company, Sportradar, released its fourth quarter and full year 2021 results on Wednesday. Sportradar Enjoys 39% Revenue Growth during 2021 Undoubtedly, 2021 was a successful year for Sportradar. The company announced that its revenue for the full year that ended December 31, 2021, hit €561.2 million ($634.2 million). This marked […]
