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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 13, 2023
New Compact Allows Graton Casino to Increase Number of Slots
Graton Resort and Casino is a premium entertainment location in Rohnert Park, Sonoma County, California. The casino resort is operated and owned by the Federated Indians of Graton Rancheria, a federally recognized Indian Tribe that includes the Southern Pomo Indians and the Coast Miwok Indians. The go-to casino resort destination offers gambling entertainment such as […]
Industry
March 13, 2023
Unemployment for Nevada in January Highest Out of Any State
The global COVID-19 pandemic impacted significantly the gaming and hospitality sector a few years ago, resulting in temporary closures and unemployment. Since the start of the pandemic, to date, much has changed in Nevada. Despite the heavy hit for the gaming and hospitality industry, the sector has been on the path to recovery, resulting in […]
Business
March 10, 2023
SkyCity Selects Shaun Philp Chief People and Culture Officer
The New Zealand gaming and entertainment company, SkyCity Entertainment Group, announced a senior-level appointment. On Friday, the company confirmed it has selected human resources expert and proven leader, Shaun Philp, for the role of chief people and culture officer. Although the appointment came this week, Philp will assume the new role starting on September 4, […]
Sports
March 10, 2023
World Pool’s Dubai Super Saturday Tops 2022 Total Turnover
The Hong Kong Jockey Club (HKJC), the host of the World Pool’s Dubai Super Saturday, announced that this year’s event saw a significant uptick in turnover. On Friday, HKJC confirmed that the betting turnover of Dubai’s Super Saturday meeting hit a globally comingled turnover of HK$224,802,517 ($28.6 million). A total of eight races contributed toward […]
Legal
March 10, 2023
KSA Imposes €4,4M Financial Penalty against Gammix
The Dutch Gaming Authority, the Kansspelautoriteit (KSA), announced Thursday it imposed a multi-million fine against online gambling operator Gammix Limited. The fine dates back to a probe from June 2022, when the KSA found that the operator offered its services to customers in the Netherlands without the necessary license. As a result, the gambling watchdog […]
Business
March 9, 2023
Future Anthem Names Jessica Wu Head of Marketing
Fast-growing AI and gaming data science powerhouse, Future Anthem, announced it expanded its team of experts. The company confirmed Wednesday that it has selected Jessica Wu for the role of head of marketing. The senior-level appointment comes at a time when Future Anthem plans further growth and complements its ambitious goals for expansion. Joining the […]
Business
March 9, 2023
Debra Nutton Joins Everi’s Board of Directors
The leading global supplier of technology solutions for the gambling industry, Everi Holdings, confirmed a senior-level appointment Wednesday. The company revealed it appointed Debra Nutton to its Board of Directors. Although the announcement was made this week, Everi explained that the appointment will be effective as of April 1, 2023. Joining the company’s Board, Nutton […]
Business
March 9, 2023
NGCB Positive about Bally’s Incoming CEO Robeson Reeves
Early last month, the global casino-entertainment company, Bally’s Corporation, announced a senior-level change. The company confirmed its plans to replace its CEO, Lee Fenton. Consequently, Bally’s confirmed that Fenton will remain in that role until March 31, 2023. As a replacement for Fenton, the company selected Robeson Reeves, an expert within the iGaming vertical with […]
Sports
March 8, 2023
SFPL Player Gets Booked to Fix Bet365 Betting Market
Kane Hester, a famous soccer player a part of Elgin City, was accused of his alleged involvement in fraud against a bookmaker along with multiple other individuals, a report reveals. On Tuesday, BBC revealed that Hester, along with three other men, were accused of participating in a fraudulent scheme to defraud Bet365, the famous bookmaker. […]
Legal
March 8, 2023
NY Resident Files Lawsuit against Caesars over Risk-Free Bets
Many online gambling and sportsbook operators offer lucrative sign-up offers, including “risk-free bets” and “free” bets. While US lawmakers are looking into the promotional advertising wording for sportsbooks trying to remove the “risk-free” verbiage from their promotional inducements, one New York resident decided not to wait and has taken action. Lachae Vickers is a resident […]
