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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 1, 2021
Investigation Finds Match-Fixing in Boxing Games during 2016 Olympics
A new investigation led by Professor Richard McLaren discovered that boxing bouts during the 2016 Rio Olympics were impacted by match-fixing. The investigation was initiated by the International Boxing Association and found malpractices conducted by judges and referees. Boxing Integrity Impacted during 2016 Olympics According to an Investigation Results of a new investigation were released […]
Business
September 30, 2021
B90 Holdings Announces Oddsen Acquisition from Performance Media
B90 Holdings has unveiled an agreement to complete a strategic acquisition of sports betting site Oddsen. The site operates in Norway and is currently owned by Performance Media. To help boost the acquisition, B90 has raised some $1.7 million through a subscription of 8,888,465 in new ordinary shares B90 Holdings Agrees to Acquire Assets from […]
Poker
September 30, 2021
2021 WSOP Launches Today, 88 Gold Bracelets up for Grabs
The 2021 World Series of Poker launches today and will run through November 23. This year, the series features a total of 88 gold bracelet events. The events will be held while following strict health and safety regulations and visitors will be required to provide proof of vaccination. The World Series of Poker Returns Today […]
Legal
September 29, 2021
Swedish Administrative Court Rejects Fine Appeal from XC Gaming
Last year, the Swedish gambling regulator levied a fine on XC Gaming after it determined that the gaming operator offered multiple bonuses for its highest-depositing customer. Although XC Gaming appealed the $571,000 fine, the Administrative Court rejected the appeal today. The court deemed the infringement as very serious and agreed that the sanction introduced by […]
Industry
September 29, 2021
NYS Restaurant Association and Elys Game Technology Announce MOU
To facilitate and promote opportunities for food and beverage venues to participate in sports betting, Elys Game Technology inked a memorandum of understanding with the New York State Restaurant Association. The key collaboration is expected to bring unique opportunities for those businesses, increasing their revenue streams, as well as tax revenue for the state. Elys […]
Legal
September 28, 2021
Trinidad and Tobago Suspect in Casino Robbery Released after 10 Years
Anthony “Bussa” Contrera, a Tunapuna resident who was accused of participating in a casino robbery in Curepe, Trinidad and Tobago, has been released. The accusations date back to 2010, when a security guard was shot fatally during the robbery. Casino Robbery, Murder Suspect Walks Away A Tunapuna resident who was accused of murdering a security […]
Sports
September 28, 2021
SeventySix Capital Announces Second Sports Funding Round
Two professional sports team owners and famous athletes participated in SeventySix Capital’s second funding round. The capital funding round is focused on bringing innovations within the sports industry in the US. Additionally, the latest funding round complements SeventySix Capital’s goal to capture the legal sports betting market in the country. Athletes and Pro Teams Join […]
Esports
September 27, 2021
Promod Is Now a Member of the Esports Integrity Commission
ESIC, the esports integrity guardian, announced on Friday that Promod Esports is its latest member. As an ESIC member, Promod will now boost its integrity efforts and implement the Commission’s integrity standards and codes. Promod Esports Is the Latest ESIC Member Promod Esports has become the latest member of the Esports Integrity Commission (ESIC). By […]
Sports
September 27, 2021
Washington Capitals Pick Caesars as First-Ever Jersey Sponsor
Caesars logo is set to debut on Washington Capitals home and third jerseys at the beginning of the 2022-2023 NHL season. Additionally, Caesars expanded its collaboration with Caps’ owner Monumental Sports and Entertainment to include casino, gaming and the Caesars Rewards program. Caps Pick Caesars for Home and Third Jerseys Sponsor The Washington Capitals and […]
Industry
September 24, 2021
UK Gambling Commission Slams UK Lotto with $1 Million Fine
EU Lotto that operates Lottoland in the UK was fined $1 million (£760,000) by the Gambling Commission (GC). The GC revealed that the fine was the result of breaches of social responsibility and anti-money laundering rules between October 2019 and November 2020. GC Fines Operator over Failures to Meet Regulations The UK Gambling Commission (UKGC), […]