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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.
Industry
November 26, 2021
GC Reaffirms Commitment on Safer Gambling, Reducing Gambling Harm
Earlier this week, during the 2021 Bacta Annual Convention, the Gambling Commission’s deputy chief executive officer, Sarah Gardner, spoke about the gambling market and the progress which the commission has made recently. At the start of her speech, she acknowledged that the global COVID-19 pandemic in the last 19 months has brought difficulties for everyone. […]
Sports
November 25, 2021
Sportradar Inks Multi-Year Deal With Swiss Handball Federation
Sportradar will use its UFDS system to safeguard the integrity of handball in Switzerland under the terms of a new collaboration with the Swiss Handball Federation. Sportradar’s Portfolio of Partners Continues to Grow On Thursday of this week, global provider of sports integrity services Sportradar announced a new partnership with the Swiss Handball Federation (SHF). […]
Sports
November 25, 2021
Fonbet Names Alexander Ovechkin as Brand Ambassador
Looking to expand its presence and engage with fans, Fonbet inked a new partnership with Alexander Ovechkin. As a result of the new collaboration, the operator selected the ice hockey star as its new ambassador. Alexander Ovechkin Becomes Ambassador for Fonbet Sports betting company Fonbet named the three-time world ice hockey champion Alexander Ovechkin as […]
Industry
November 25, 2021
German Sports Betting Association Rejects Plans for Gambling Advertising Ban
The German Sports Betting Association that is also known as Deutscher Sportwettenverband (DSWV) has announced that it rejected calls to ban sports betting advertising in the country. The announcement comes after press reports have revealed that Bremen Senator for the Interior Ulrich Mäurer may be planning on proposing a ban on sports betting advertising. A […]
Casino
November 24, 2021
Experts See Skill-Based Slots as Industry’s Future
Slot machines have been around since the 1900s’ and their popularity around the globe is synonymous with casinos. While some casinos offer table games as well, other venues feature slots only. Since the invention of the first mechanical slots, the popularity of the machine has been growing at an unstoppable rate. Slot Machines Continue to […]
Industry
November 24, 2021
UK: Department of Health Blocks 2,000 Attempts to Access Gambling Websites
It is not uncommon for employers to block the access of their employees to certain websites such as social media. After all, no employer would like to see their staff distracted by gossip and stories shared by others. In light of the global COVID-19 pandemic, online gambling activities have skyrocketed. And while some people prefer […]
Sports
November 23, 2021
AS Monaco Picks Premier Bet as Official Betting Operator in Africa
Premier Bet continues its global expansion thanks to a new deal with AS Monaco. The new collaboration plans to boost the operator’s presence in the African market. Premier Bet Teams up with AS Monaco for the African Market Leading iGaming brand Premier Bet announced a new partnership with AS Monaco on Tuesday this week. Under […]
Legal
November 23, 2021
Sports Betting in Florida Takes a Step Back after a Federal Judge’s Decision
By now, more than half of the US states have legalized and launched some form of sports betting. While those states enjoy the benefits of increased tax revenue and the reduced black market, others are yet to launch the activity. Florida is one of the states where sports betting continues to face difficulties. Florida Puts […]
Legal
November 23, 2021
Aussie Woman Addicted to Gambling App That Doesn’t Pay Out Real Money Steals $678K
In Australia, gambling represents a significant public health issue. Although approximately 0.5-1% of the adult population is experiencing problem gambling, some 250,000-350,000 Australians are experiencing at-risk gambling. Considering the ongoing pandemic, the online gambling activities in the country have spiked. In fact, a report from September this year suggested that online gambling spend in September […]
Poker
November 22, 2021
Leo Margets Secures First WSOP Bracelet, Wins $376K Prize
Leo Margets won her first WSOP bracelet last week. She won the $1,500 The Closer tournament that granted her the bracelet as well as a hefty $370,000 prize. Leo Margets Takes Home First WSOP Bracelet Last week was a successful week for the Spanish players participating in the WSOP. After Adrian Mateos won his fourth […]