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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.
Sports
October 11, 2021
MLS Suspends Felipe Hernandez over Betting on two Matches
Major League Soccer suspended Felipe Hernandez until the end of the year over breaches of gambling integrity rules. The League found that the player placed bets on two MLS games. Although MLS conducted its investigation, the League also contracted a law firm to conduct an independent investigation. Sporting Kansas City’s Midfielder Felipe Hernandez Suspended Major […]
Slots
October 8, 2021
Aristocrat to Release a Dune-Themed Slot Game on October 22
Dune, an unquestionable blockbuster will be released on October 22 around the US. Coinciding with the release of the movie, Aristocrat will launch its Dune-themed slot game. The slot game uses a Neptune Double cabinet and features unique movie-related content as well as a progressive jackpot. Aristocrat to Launch Its Dune-Themed Slot Game This Month […]
Casino
October 8, 2021
IGT Presents DiamondRS and Peak65 Cabinets during G2E
The DiamondRS and the Peak65 cabinets were presented by IGT during the annual G2E earlier this week. Each of the machines offers a unique and immersive experience, making them appealing to both slots fans and gambling operators. IGT Shows off the DiamondRS and the Peak65 Cabinets International Game Technology (IGT), the global supplier of gaming […]
Poker
October 7, 2021
Kraken Inks Partnership with Triton to Celebrate Charity Tournament
Kraken, a global cryptocurrency platform, will be the Official Crypto Exchange partner of Triton’s new 10-part YouTube poker series. While the two companies share a vision for charitable events, Triton was the organizer of the biggest high roller poker tournament dubbed Triton Million: A Helping Hand for Charity. The event featured a charitable cause that […]
Industry
October 7, 2021
Sweden Considers Additional Measures against Unlicensed Play, Match-Fixing
A new proposal calls for changes in the Gaming Act which may ban all unlicensed play from Sweden. If the government approves the tougher restrictions, even unlicensed gambling operators who are not targeting Swedish players may be banned. Besides a crackdown on unlicensed gambling, the proposal calls for strict measures against match-fixing. Will Sweden Ban […]
Industry
October 6, 2021
Genius Expands PointsBet Partnership, Includes Official Data, Fan Engagement
Genius Sports announced that it has expanded its partnership with PointsBet. As a result, PointsBet will be able to leverage Genius Sports’ official sports data, fan engagement and retention solutions. Genius Sports Expands Collaboration with PointsBet Sports data and technology provider Genius Sports announced a new supplier agreement with PointsBet, the online sports betting and […]
Industry
October 6, 2021
Morgan Stanley: DraftKings Leads in Betting App Market Share for September
After the first month of NFL action, a significant increase was observed in the number of betting transactions and betting app downloads. A new report by Morgan Stanley outlines that betting app downloads grew this September by 183% compared to last year. Leaders with the highest market share are DraftKings and FanDuel, followed by BetMGM. […]
Sports
October 5, 2021
GeoComply: Sports Betting Transactions Skyrocket in the First Four Weeks of NFL
The legal betting market across the US continues to grow. GeoComply announced this week that it recorded 330 geolocation transactions during the first four weeks of the current NFL season. This marked an increase of more than 120% in the sports betting volume when compared to last year. Sports Betting Volume Hits Record Values during […]
Industry
October 5, 2021
Hard Rock Digital and Genius Sports Ink Official Sports Data Partnership
Hard Rock Digital inked a landmark partnership agreement with Genius Sports. Under the deal, Hard Rock will use official sports data as well as Genius Sports’ leading proprietary sportsbook solutions. Genius Will Power Hard Rock Digital with Sports Data, Engagement and Retention Services Genius Sports, the sports data and technology provider announced on Monday this […]
Business
October 1, 2021
Bally’s Corporation Finalizes Merger with Gamesys Group
Earlier this year, Bally’s and Gamesys negotiated the terms of their $2.7 billion merger. Under the deal, Bally’s agreed to pay approximately $2.7 billion to Gamesys, which is approximately $25 per company share. Now, the companies have announced that the merger was completed following court approval. Bally’s and Gamesys Group Finalize $2.7 Billion Merger A […]