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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 16, 2021
Loss Limits Help Slash Problem Gambling Rate, Says Veikkaus
Veikkaus, the Finish gambling operator revealed that the number of problem gamblers has decreased significantly. While the number of physical slot machines was reduced, fewer gamblers showed interest in slots. On the other hand, more online gamblers have set gambling loss limits, thus reducing their losses. Problem Gambling Rate Plummets In an effort to reduce […]
Poker
November 15, 2021
Scott Ball Wins WSOP’s Event #68, Collects Second Bracelet
Playing at the WSOP, Scott Ball from Carlsbad, California won his first bracelet back in October. Now, the poker pro collected a second bracelet as well as a hefty $390K prize. Scott Ball Wins the $1,111 Little One for One Drop Event Last Sunday, Ball won the WSOP Event #68 $1,111 Little One for One […]
Business
November 15, 2021
Spelinspektionen Issues a Remark for Betsson over Football Betting Breaches
Last year, the Gambling Act in Sweden was amended in a way to prohibit licensed sportsbooks from accepting bets on penalties such as yellow cards in football. According to a statement released by the Swedish Gaming Inspectorate (Spelinspektionen) on Monday, Betsson received a reprimand regarding breaches of those rules. Spelinspektionen Finds That Betsson Accepted Bets […]
Poker
November 12, 2021
BetMGM Rolls Out End Boss Poker Series Featuring Multiple Poker Tournaments
Earlier this week, BetMGM, the joint venture of MGM Resorts and Entain, announced the debut of The End Boss Poker Series. The market-leading sports betting and entertainment company revealed that the event will run from November 23 through November 28. BetMGM Introduces New Poker Series This Month Created in collaboration with Daren “End Boss” Elias, […]
Industry
November 12, 2021
Denmark: New Study Investigates the Importance of Gambling-like Elements in Gaming
On Thursday, the Danish Gaming Authority (Spillemyndigheden), in collaboration with the Danish Center for Social Science Research (VIVE), published the results of a research on gambling and gaming among children and young people in Denmark. Spillemyndigheden Unveils the Results of a New Study The new research was conducted among 107 children and young people aged […]
Poker
November 12, 2021
More than 6,600 Players Enter the World Series of Poker Main Event
Despite the impact of the pandemic, thousands of players entered the WSOP Main Event this year. Besides the WSOP bracelet, a hefty $8 million prize awaits the winner of the tournament. WSOP Main Event Attracts 6,650 Entries Last year, the global COVID-19 pandemic disrupted traveling and sports events around the globe. The number of visitors […]
Business
November 11, 2021
Pariplay Continues North American Expansion, Inks BetMGM Content Deal
Pariplay continues its expansion in North America. The leading aggregator and content provider inked a content deal with BetMGM on Thursday this week. BetMGM Joins Forces with Pariplay Aspire Global’s leading aggregator and content provider, Pariplay, announced on Thursday this week that it inked an agreement with BetMGM. Under the deal, Pariplay will provide its […]
Industry
November 11, 2021
Pennsylvania Gaming Watchdog Approves Four Fines Totaling $150K
Earlier this week, the gambling watchdog in Pennsylvania approved multiple fines against operators in the state. As a result, operators were fined $150,000 in total. PGCB Approves Fines for $150,000 Pennsylvania’s gaming watchdog, the Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board (PGCB), approved fines against three operators in the state totaling $150,000. Penn National, the operator that has […]
Poker
November 10, 2021
Poker Pro Chris Moneymaker Enters WSOP’s Main Event
Chris Moneymaker, the famous poker pro and 2003 WSOP World Championship winner had second thoughts about participating in the main event this year. Now, it seems that he changed his mind and joined the event, surprising other participants. Moneymaker Changes His Mind, Joins the WSOP Main Event It was back in August when Moneymaker decided […]
Poker
November 10, 2021
PokerStars Announces Complete Big 20 Rewind Schedule, Celebrates Anniversary
Earlier this month, PokerStars announced The Big 20 Rewind. The series of tournaments commemorate PokerStars’ 20th anniversary, bringing hefty prizes and additional rewards for the winners. Now, PokerStars unveiled the full schedule for the tournaments. PokerStars Celebrates 20th Anniversary, Launches New Tournaments The online poker operator revealed that the tournaments will run from Sunday, November […]