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Jerome García

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Jerome 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.

Business December 14, 2021
HRI to Acquire The Mirage from MGM Resorts in a $1BN Deal
An iconic guitar-shaped hotel will be arriving on the Strip in Las Vegas under a new agreement between Hard Rock and MGM Resorts. Hard Rock International to Acquire the Operations of The Mirage The legendary hospitality and entertainment company, Hard Rock International (HRI), announced on Monday that it agreed to acquire the operations of The […]
Esports December 14, 2021
EEG Joins Forces with Hard Rock AC to Bring the First Esports Skill-Based Tournament
Skill-based gambling games took the industry by storm. While the new form of gambling entertainment is yet to establish itself as a solid performer on the market, those games certainly look more appealing to the younger generation. Now, thanks to a new collaboration, the first esports skill-based wagering event in the United States will take […]
Business December 14, 2021
Gambling.com to Fuel US Expansion via RotoWire Acquisition
Award-winning provider of digital marketing services within the global regulated online gambling industry, Gambling.com Group, announced on Monday that it entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Roto Sports, operator of RotoWire.com. The Group is expected to close the transaction for acquiring the popular provider of expert fantasy sports news in January next year. The […]
Industry December 13, 2021
Responsible Gambling Remains a Key Priority for Flutter
Licensed operators around the world follow various rules depending on the jurisdictions they operate in. Anti-money laundering (AML) and responsible gambling efforts are key rules which licensees follow to ensure player protection. In contrast, black market or unlicensed operators do not adhere to such requirements, which puts the consumers that use those operators at risk. […]
Casino December 13, 2021
St. Tammany, Louisiana Residents Vote against Casino Project
A new proposal that called for the creation of a casino located in St. Tammany parish, Louisiana was rejected by voters late last week. Under the $325 million project, Peninsula Pacific Entertainment (P2E) was expected to build a luxurious casino resort called Camellia Bay Resort. The planned location was near the city of Slidell. St. […]
Casino December 10, 2021
NC: Tribal Council Approves Smoke Ban for Cherokee Casinos
Smoke-free casino floors is a topic that has been gaining traction for decades. While some 20-30 years ago, smoking went hand in hand with gambling, this may not be the case anymore. Although US states have banned smoking within indoor areas, some states feature an exception to that rule when it comes to casinos. Smoke-Free […]
Casino December 10, 2021
New Jersey’s Smoking Ban in Limbo, Casino Workers Protest
A bill proposing a smoking ban for casinos in New Jersey was introduced back in 2020. Since the start of the pandemic, such a ban was implemented for gambling venues but remained in place only temporarily until it was lifted in July this year. Currently, it looks like tax breaks for casinos are a topic […]
Sports December 9, 2021
Luka Modrić Joins Forces with Baltics Operator Olybet
Olybet and Luka Modrić joined forces as a part of a new collaboration. Olybet and Real Madrid CF Player Luka Modrić Forge New Partnership Olybet, the Baltics sports betting brand, has announced a new collaboration with the football star Luka Modrić. The new regional Baltics partnership between the company and the professional soccer player from […]
Industry December 9, 2021
Illinois: Sportsbooks’ Revenue in October Marks $840M Record, Says PlayIllinois
Boosted by a busy sports schedule, the sportsbooks in Illinois hit a new monthly record for revenue and wagering in October. Sports Betting Revenue, Wagers Skyrocket in October in Illinois Numbers released earlier this week by PlayIllinois show that online and retail sportsbooks in Illinois hit $840.4 million in wagers and revenue for October. This […]
Industry December 9, 2021
Argentina: Online Gambling Legalization Still in the Making in Córdoba
In Argentina, there are 23 provincial jurisdictions and each of them is allowed to legalize, regulate or restrict online gambling activities. Besides those jurisdictions, there is one autonomous city – Buenos Aires. So far, nine provinces have legalized and launched online gambling activities. On the other hand, more than a dozen jurisdictions are making some […]