Nicholaus Garcia

Senior reporter

Nick Garcia is a senior reporter for PlayUSA. Garcia provides analysis and in-depth coverage of the gambling industry with a key focus on online casinos, sports betting and financial markets. Garcia has been covering the US gambling market since 2017. He attended Texas Tech University as an undergrad and received a Master of Arts in Journalism from Columbia College Chicago.

Posts by Nicholaus Garcia:

Lottery App Jackpocket Continues Expansion

Jackpocket Lottery App Launches In Massachusetts, Continues US Growth

US lottery app Jackpocket announced it has launched operations in Massachusetts through a partnership with Circle K.

Posted on: February 8, 2024 | | Nicholaus Garcia

Lady Luck Casino Under New Management After Churchill Downs Taps Out

Churchill Downs announced it has ended its management agreement with Lady Luck Casino in Pennsylvania. Woodlands Fayette, LLC to take over.

Posted on: February 8, 2024 | | Nicholaus Garcia

Massachusetts online lottery proposed

Massachusetts Governor Hopes Online Lottery Sales Can Level Playing Field

A Massachusetts online lottery would be a way for the state to compete with sports betting operators like DraftKings, Gov. Maura Healey says.

Posted on: February 8, 2024 | | Nicholaus Garcia

Montana Discusses Further About Casino and Sports Betting.

Casino Frenzy Expands To…Montana?

Sports bettors in Montana only wagered $46 million in 2021, plus a developer seeks to turn gas station into new bar and casino.

Posted on: February 8, 2024 | | Nicholaus Garcia

mobile phone holds online shopping cart with texas lottery games

Texas Lottery Bill Would Give Oversight Of Online Sales To State Regulators

A bill circulating in the Texas legislature would do away with the sale of online lottery tickets via third-party services

Posted on: February 8, 2024 | | Nicholaus Garcia

Mega Million jackpot ticket

At $510 Million, The Current Mega Millions Jackpot Is 8th Largest Ever

The Mega Millions lottery jackpot has reached $510 million. PlayUSA will post the Mega Millions winning numbers after the next drawing on Jan. 8th.

Posted on: February 7, 2024 | | Nicholaus Garcia

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