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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
February 24, 2022
Osaka IR: MGM Resorts Japan Signs Basic Agreement for the Project
MGM Resorts Japan announced that it signed a conclusion of a basic agreement for area development of specified complex tourist facilities and preparation of area development plan for a planned integrated resort (IR) in Osaka, Yumeshima area. MGM Resorts Japan Reveals Update Regarding Osaka IR MGM Resorts Japan was established in September 2014 by MGM […]
Casino
February 23, 2022
Century Casinos Inks $195M Acquisition Deal for Nugget Casino Resort
Century Casinos will enter the gaming market in Reno, Nevada, after inking a deal to acquire Nugget Casino Resort. Century Casinos Is Moving in on Reno, Nevada Casino entertainment company Century Casinos announced on Wednesday that it entered into a definitive agreement to acquire 100% of Nugget Sparks LLC, the company that operates the Nugget […]
Business
February 23, 2022
Bally’s Creates Environmental, Social and Governance Committee
Bally’s Corporation released a strategy update, outlining that it established an official committee that will oversee the company’s environmental, social and governance (ESG) strategy. The company also said that Robeson Reeves will be serving as the chair of the new ESG committee. Bally’s Selects Robeson Reeves as its ESG’s Committee Chair Bally’s Corporation, the leading […]
Legal
February 23, 2022
Trustly, ClearOn Receive Fines from the Swedish Financial Authority
The Financial Supervisory Authority in Sweden announced that it imposed fines against Trustly over anti-money laundering breaches. Upon investigating, the Authority found that ClearOn had deficiencies related to money laundering and imposed an administrative fine. Trustly Receives a Fine and a Warning in Sweden Finansinspektionen, the Financial Supervisory Authority in Sweden announced on Tuesday that […]
Blockchain
February 22, 2022
NFT Scam: Porn Star Disappears with $1.5 Million, Says Report
Last month, the famous porn star and influencer, Lana Rhoades, started her own NFT project. Promising a lucrative investment, the project raised some $1.5 million. It was all going well until Rhoades dumped the project and disappeared with the money in what turned out to be another NFT scam, a new report reveals. NFT Project […]
Casino
February 22, 2022
Streamer, TikToker Sexually Assaulted While at The Palazzo
A woman posted a video online, claiming she was sexually assaulted while visiting The Palazzo at The Venetian Resort in Las Vegas, Nevada. The video went viral on TikTok with the lady filming the alleged assailant and complaining about the incident to security guards. Famous TikToker and Streamer Sexually Assaulted Ariel Lyndsey, the famous TikToker […]
Legal
February 21, 2022
Bill in Connecticut Calls to Ban Greyhound Racing
A new bill introduced in Connecticut proposes to ban greyhound racing in the state. Bill 5174 Proposes to Prohibit Dog Racing in Connecticut Currently, more than 40 US states have already banned greyhound racing. While so many states declared the activity as illegal, some still offer it. One of those states is Connecticut. But if […]
Legal
February 21, 2022
Nebraska: A Bill Proposes Vending Machines for Lottery Tickets
A bill in Nebraska proposes to introduce lottery ticket sales via vending machines. New Bill Proposes Changes to Rules for Selling Lottery Tickets Nebraska is one of the US states that has restricted casino gambling to Tribal operators. The state also offers wagering on horse racing, as well as lottery. But the state’s current gambling […]
Legal
February 21, 2022
Fraudsters Use Metaverse Scams, Authorities in China Warn
Last week, the Banking and Insurance Regulatory Commission in China released a reminder urging the public to beware of illegal fundraising in the name of the metaverse. China Warns of Illegal Metaverse Fundraising Dangers Metaverse is a 3D virtual reality space that users can access via virtual reality (VR) goggles to connect, play, learn and […]
Industry
February 19, 2022
Sightline Payments Hires Larry Whelan and Shannon Nadeau
Sightline Payments announced that it hired Shannon Nadeau to serve as the company’s director of regulatory and licensing compliance. The leading payments provider appointed Larry Whelan as director of risk. Sightline Payments Expands Leadership Team The leading sports betting and casino gaming digital payments provider, Sightline Payments, announced that it hired the services of Shannon […]