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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
September 2, 2021
Spotlight Grows North American Footprint, Acquires Alarm Sports Network
Spotlight Sports Group announced the acquisition of FA Media LLC (Alarm Sports Network) on Wednesday this week. By acquiring ASN, Spotlight aims to increase its North American footprint and create all-encompassing sports betting and fantasy sports offering. Spotlight Announces Alarm Sports Network Acquisition World-leading technology, content and media company Spotlight Sports Group announced on Wednesday […]
Business
September 1, 2021
Amelco Inks Partnership with Prizeout, Boosts US Customers’ Winnings
Prizeout and Amelco inked a new strategic partnership. The deal will see Amelco customers use Prizeout’s innovative withdrawal platform that boosts player engagement and winnings. Amelco and Prizeout Ink Key Partnership for the US Market Leading sports betting software and trading services provider Amelco announced today that it inked a new partnership with Prizeout, an […]
Poker
September 1, 2021
Rivers Casino in New York Reopens Poker Room Today
Rivers’ poker room in Schenectady, New York was shut last year in March due to the COVID-19 pandemic. After staying shut for more than 17 months, the poker room reopens today with working hours 10 am to 2 am. Rivers Poker Room Closed Back in March 2020 New York poker fans are in for a […]
Sports
August 31, 2021
Jake Paul Claims $100m Payday after Woodley Win
Professional boxer and social media influencer Jake Paul claimed on Instagram that his fight with Tyron Woodley brought him some $100 million. Paul has no losses since the start of his boxing career last year. Jake Paul Claims to Bag $100m from Tyron Woodley Fight Jake Paul, aka The Problem Child, is a professional boxer […]
Sports
August 31, 2021
NFL Names BetMGM, PointsBet, WynnBET and FOX Bet Approved Sportsbook Operators
In April, the NFL inked deals with Caesars, FanDuel and DraftKings, naming them Approved Sportsbook Operators. On Monday this week, the League added four more operators to that list. As a result, PointsBet, WynnBET, BetMGM and FOX Bet are now Approved Sportsbook Operators for the 2021 NFL season. NFL Inks a Deal with Four Approved […]
Sports
August 30, 2021
Odds for Jake Paul’s Next Opponent Following Win against Tyron Woodley
Tyron Woodley lost his fight against Jake Paul on Sunday last week. Now, the question is who Paul, aka The Problem Child, will face next. Winning against Woodley marked Paul’s fourth win as he keeps his record clean with no losses. Jake Paul Wins against Tyron Woodley An exciting pay-per-view fight took place Sunday. The […]
Industry
August 30, 2021
WynnBET Enters Arizona, Regulator Allocates Event Wagering Licenses
Under a strategic agreement with the San Carlos Apache Tribal Gaming Enterprise, WynnBET entered the regulated market in Arizona on Friday last week. On the same day, the state regulator revealed that it had granted 18 event wagering licenses. The Arizona Department of Gaming also launched fantasy sports contests on Saturday, August 28, 2021. WynnBET […]
Business
August 27, 2021
Crown Resorts Names Ziggy Switkowski Chairman as Helen Coonan Steps Down
Crown Resorts revealed that Helen Coonan steps down as chairperson today. The company revealed that it hired the services of industry expert Dr. Ziggy Switkowski to fill Coonan’s position. Crown Resorts Appoints New Chair Helen Coonan has been a part of Crown Resorts for nearly ten years. It was January last year when she was […]
Industry
August 27, 2021
Caesars Sportsbook Enjoys High Popularity, Grows Market Share
Caesars Entertainment launched its new sportsbook app earlier this month. Caesars Sportsbook is available for bettors in 8 states and it’s already making big waves. The app’s downloads reportedly continue to grow, bringing the company a higher market share, rising from 7% to 21%. Caesars Sportsbook: The Most Dynamic Sports Betting App Earlier this month, […]
Industry
August 27, 2021
Operators Should Keep Educating Players on Responsible Gambling
The push for a safer gambling environment has resurfaced time and again, but it wasn’t until 2018 and the ban of fixed-odds betting terminals (FOBTs) that industry and lawmakers saw eye-to-eye and came up with a united front against the increase in problem gambling numbers. The issue at the time was not that problem gamblers […]