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Fiona Simmons
JournalistAlthough Fiona doesn't have a long-spanning background within the gambling industry, she is an incredibly skilled journalist who has built a strong interest in the constantly growing iGaming network. The team at GamblingNews.com is glad to have her on our roster to help deliver the best stories as soon as they hit. Aside from writing, she loves to dabble in online casino games such as slots and roulette, both for her own enjoyment and also as research to better improve her understanding of the industry.
Casino
August 23, 2022
Endorphina to Debut Titles with Latamwin in Chile
Endorphina, an iGaming developer and studio, has confirmed that it has teamed up with Latamwin and will seek to expand its reach with South American player bases. The partnership will now enable the company to inject its content into the Chilean iGaming market and connect with new audiences. Endorphina Prepares for Further Push in Latin […]
Casino
August 23, 2022
Pennsylvanians Against Gaming Expansion call for action against “skill games”
Pennsylvanians Against Gaming Expansion has once again urged lawmakers in the Keystone State to seek a tougher stance on “skill games,” which have been harming the state budget. According to the organization, citing data from the Pennsylvania Lottery, such games have cost the Pennsylvania Lottery scratch sales $650 million. More Action Needed, Urges PAGE The […]
Casino
August 23, 2022
Pariplay Launches with Casinò Lugano’s Swiss4Win.ch
Pariplay, a NeoGames subsidiary, has announced a newly minted content partnership with Swiss4Win.ch in Switzerland. Pariplay, which delivers in-house and third-party content products, will expand its own reach in the country while doubling down on assisting Casinò Lugano in defining its online gaming presence. Swiss4Win.ch Gets Another Esteemed Developer Thanks to this partnership Casinò Lugano’s […]
Business
August 23, 2022
OpenBet Teams with StatsBomb to Power SportCast
OpenBet has signed a new partnership with StatsBomb and will use the latter’s data and trading analytics to enhance its own product, SportCast. The collaboration is struck on time for the upcoming FIFA World Cup 2022 in Qatar which will get underway in November. OpenBet Set to up the Proposition Bets Market Thanks to this […]
Legal
August 23, 2022
ABC Investigations Questions Queen’s Wharf Brisbane Probity Checks
The Queensland probe into Star Entertainment’s casino operations in the state started earlier today and it’s looking into, among other things, the state government’s backing of the Queen’s Wharf Brisbane project by Star, which carries a price tag of AU$3.6 billion ($2.50 billion) and was approved despite the group’s suspected links to various criminal organizations […]
Casino
August 23, 2022
Louisiana Reports Subdued Results for Casinos in July 2022
The State of Louisiana and the Louisiana Gaming Control Board reported a total of $204.2 million generated in gross gaming revenue from river boat casinos and Harrah’s New Orleans. As the state prepares to expand with commercial casinos on the mainland, Harrah’s New Orleans remains the only property that is not located offshore. Slow Month […]
Blockchain
August 23, 2022
Australian Sports Betting Regulator Seeks Input on Crypto
Australia’s Northern Territory Racing Commission, a sports betting regulator which oversees the licensing platform for interactive and land-based wagering operators in the country, is now putting in requests for public consultation on the use of cryptocurrencies as a viable payment method in the industry. Cryptocurrencies Explored as Viable Payment Option As cryptocurrency use becomes more […]
Casino
August 22, 2022
Evoplay Integrates Games with Soft2Bet to Boost European Reach
Evoplay and Soft2Bet have reached a new agreement that will see the latter integrate Evoplay’s proprietary gaming products into Soft2Bet’s state-of-the-art platform. This partnership will immediately grant Evoplay, a developer of casino slots, to numerous markets certified under the Malta Gaming Authority. Evoplay and Soft2Bet Set to Expand Reach in MGA Markets Evoplay brings along […]
Industry
August 22, 2022
Study: 5.8% of Global Adult Population Has Gambling Problem
Dr Simone Rodda from the Auckland University of Technology has co-authored a new study which considered results from other studies that focus on understanding problem gambling and how accessible treatment services are. According to Dr Rodda’s conclusions, most people suffering from gambling problems are unlikely to access such options at all. Understanding Problem Gambling and […]
Casino
August 22, 2022
The Star to Pay $320K Jackpot to Gambler with Disability
The Star has lost a case in a Sydney court as the law sided with David Joe, a gambler with disability who asked a friend of his to help him operate gambling machines which led to a jackpot back on October 25, 2019. Since then, the casino had refused to pay out the $285,000 jackpot, […]
