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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.
Casino
March 2, 2022
West Virginia Senate Passes Bill Proposing Satellite Casinos
A new bill proposing to introduce casino-style gambling is gaining traction in West Virginia. SB 100 Receives the Approval of the Senate Senate Bill 100 (SB 100), introduced by Senator Eric Nelson may change the gaming landscape in West Virginia. The new proposal calls greyhound or horse racetracks to be able to open a second […]
Industry
March 1, 2022
Cryptocurrency Will Be a Part of the Future of Las Vegas
Innovation has always been an inseparable part of success. A decade ago, talks about trading or even shopping with cryptocurrencies sounded like a thing from the distant future. Yet, the popularity of the decentralized type of currency continues to grow year after year. Now, a recent report reveals that more Las Vegas visitors are interested […]
Legal
March 1, 2022
UK Gambling Commission Fines 888 with $12.6M
The Gambling Commission of the United Kingdom announced that it imposed a £9.4 million fine against online operator 888 over money laundering and social responsibility failings. GC Introduces a Fine, Warning for 888 The UK Gambling Commission (UKGC) announced on Tuesday that it introduced a monetary penalty against 888 UK Limited, a company operating 78 […]
Industry
March 1, 2022
Gaming Win for Nevada Casinos Hits $1.1B in January 2022
The gaming and hospitality industry in Nevada is on its way to rebound, judging by figures released by the regulator in the state. In January 2022, gaming licenses reported a total gaming win surpassing $1 billion. This marks the 11th month in a row with revenues above $1 billion. Visitor volume increased as well but […]
Legal
February 28, 2022
Aussie Pub Receives AU$100K Fine over Incitements for Gambling
A pub in Australia was fined last week after an investigation discovered the venue offered incentives for visitors that gambled. Former GM Tips Regulator A disgruntled general manager at the Rose and Crown Hotel in Parramatta, Greater Western Sydney, Australia tipped the regulator about malpractice at the venue. The tip resulted in an investigation led […]
Sports
February 28, 2022
Spotlight, Paddy Power Create New Cheltenham Morning Show
Spotlight Sports Group announced a new live morning show created in collaboration with Paddy Power. Racing Fans to Enjoy New Live Morning Show during 2022 Cheltenham Festival The leading technology, content, and media company, Spotlight Sports Group (SSG), announced that it plans to launch a new live morning show. The show will run throughout the […]
Casino
February 28, 2022
Estonian Olybet Players to Access Swintt Slots under New Deal
Under the terms of a new agreement, Swintt will launch its full range of slots for Olybet players in Estonia. Swintt Launches Its Slots Portfolio for Olybet Customers in Estonia Swintt, the leading slot software provider, expanded its presence further in Europe this year after inking a new partnership deal with Olybet, the famous Baltic […]
Industry
February 25, 2022
Efforts for Casino Legalization in Texas Continue, LVS PAC
Las Vegas Sands’ recently established political action committee (PAC) continues to push for the legalization of casino gambling in Texas, a new report reveals. Las Vegas Sands Establishes PAC in Texas Currently, Texas is among the very few remaining US states that don’t allow sports betting. In fact, according to the American Gaming Association, 7 […]
Sports
February 24, 2022
Buffalo Sabres Picks FanDuel as Official Sports Betting Partner
Buffalo Sabres and FanDuel Group inked a new deal that made FanDuel an Official Sports Betting partner of the NHL team. Fanduel Becomes Official Betting Partner of Buffalo Sabres Buffalo Sabres, the professional ice hockey team based in Buffalo, New York inked a new multi-year deal with leading US sportsbook FanDuel on Wednesday. Under the […]
Industry
February 24, 2022
Super Group Expects Successful 2021, Preliminary Results Say
Super Group released its preliminary results for the full year 2021, expecting nearly 40% year-over-year revenue growth. Super Group Releases Preliminary Full Year 2021 Results Betway and Spin holding company, Super Group (SGHC), released its preliminary full year 2021 results on Wednesday. Super Group revealed that it expects its net gaming revenue (NGR) to exceed […]