Puerto Rico Gov’t Will Take 50% Of Slots Earnings
In an unusual move, the government of Puerto Rico decided in late April that it would take half of the […]
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After getting his graduate degree in industrial management, Jacob quickly jumped into the textile and clothing manufacturing industry. Early in his career, he worked in various positions from top to bottom. Always an avid blogger, Jacob quickly discovered a passion for reporting. He went back to school and got an MA in journalism. He has since worked for our editorial team as our industry expert. He's been keeping on top of casino and gambling industry news ever since.
Jacob is a passionate gaming fan. He prefers to play modern online live dealer games, but also occasionally ducks into his local Grosvenor casino, to play online blackjack or online baccarat. The combination of both his private passion and professional experience make him a great asset to our news team. Whether it’s a story about two competing brands merging with each other, or an article discussing the impact of Brexit on our gaming industry? Jacob has it covered. Jacob's favourite game is: American Blackjack.
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German State Treaty Launches July 1st
The parliament of the German federal state Nordrhein-Westfalen has approved the country’s Glücksspielneuregulierungstaatsverag (GlüNeuRStV) — also known as the Fourth […]
Vodafone Supports Allwyn Lottery Bid
Vodafone has backed Allwyn in its bid for the government’s National Lottery License competition. Allwyn, the UK branch of the […]
Aussie Casino Takes High-Roller to Court Over $44m Debt
A S’porean gambler managed to rack up a $44m gambling debt on a high-roller baccarat gambling session in Australia in […]
Belgium Launches Safer Play Campaign
The Belgian Gaming Commission (CJH) has unveiled a new campaign meant to combat unlicensed gambling called “Always Play Legally”. It […]
Gaming Legislation Updates In New York; Arkansas
The landscape of legal gambling continues to shift in the United States. In late April, New York state and Arkansas […]
The China Coin Will Be a Final Blow for Macau Junkets
The global cryptocurrency market has exploded over the past 12 months. Popular cryptocurrencies such as Bitcoin and Ethereum have begun […]
National Lottery Raises Age of Play to 18
The National Lottery has confirmed that, that a new age limit for purchasing its products will come into place on […]
ANJ Flags Player Protection Plans
French gambling regulator L’Autorité nationale des Jeux (ANJ) has reviewed player protection plans submitted by licensees as part of its […]
Ransomware Attack on Tasmania Pokie Machines
The lone casino operator of Tasmania, a firm by the name of Federal Group was on the unfortunate receiving end […]
Lithuania Cracks Down on Illegal Ads
Following a court confirmation which authorized it to take action, Lithuania’s Gambling Supervisory Authority has fined an employee of a […]
Betting Shops Open in England and Wales
As part of the government’s roadmap out of lockdown, betting shops in England and Wales have been allowed to reopen. […]
Study Links Loot Boxes to Gambling
A newly published report in the UK has confirmed strong links between loot boxes and problem gambling. University researchers from […]
Little Interest in Dutch iGaming
A recent survey commissioned by the Netherlands Online Gaming Association (NOGA) and conducted online by Ipsos provides compelling evidence that […]
Ukraine Shuts Over 30 Illegal Operations
The Security Service of Ukraine (SBU) has revealed that it has raided and shut down over 30 illegal gambling operations […]