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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.
Legal
July 25, 2022
Principal Addicted to Gambling Receives a Teaching Job After Scandal
Recovering gambling addict Malachy McNulty has received a teaching job after the former principal embezzled €100,000 ($102,000) from a special needs school, The Irish Sun on Sunday reported. McNulty struggled with severe gambling addiction which sent him into reckless patterns, resulting in theft from the school he was at the time a principal of. Recovering […]
Legal
July 25, 2022
Thailand Committee Wraps up Overview of Casino Resorts
Thailand seems more confident by the day in passing legalization that will allow the country to launch its first legal casinos. According to a report by the Bangkok Post, a parliamentary committee that is assessing the feasibility of the project, there is a good chance that the country may realize its potential insofar as the […]
Blockchain
July 25, 2022
Coinbase Employee and Brother Indicted on Inside-Trading Charges
A trio of fraudsters with ties to Coinbase have been busted by the FBI and the Department of Justice, following reporting by a Twitter account by the name of Cobie. Cobie consistently criticized the way listings at the cryptocurrency exchange were happening over the years, and said that many of them appeared suspicious. In fact, […]
Industry
July 21, 2022
Jdigital Urges for Rethink of Advertisement Rules in Spain
Gambling industry trade group Jdigital is trying to change the mind of the government insofar as advertisement rules in the country go. According to Jdigital, the new restrictions that apply to advertisement are overbearing and hurt business. They are also what many jurisdictions in Europe seek to implement as tested consumer protection measures. Jdigital Urges […]
Business
July 21, 2022
Evolution Posts Q2 and H1 Results for 2022
Evolution has published its interim report for the second quarter and first half of the year. The company reported strong performance across the board with operating revenues increasing by 34% to €344 million ($350 million) in Q2 2022. EBITDA for the company increased by 36.4% to €238.2 million ($242.68 million) or a margin of 69.3%. […]
Casino
July 21, 2022
QTech Adds Bingo and Slot Products by S4Gaming for Asian Push
The leading distributor of iGaming products in emerging markets across Asia QTech has penned a new partnership with S4Gaming, a respected and established developer of online gaming products. S4Gaming is billed as an emerging force in the video bingo segment, but it also has a multi-faceted slot portfolio. More Opportunities for Growth Both of these […]
Insider
July 21, 2022
Greentube’s Michael Bauer: We Have Learned the Virtue of Patience in Conquering the US Market
Greentube has been able to actively expand its footprint in regulated European and North American markets. In doing so, the company has reported an increased appetite for its products among players, inspiring Greentube to move even more quickly with the delivery of unique, innovative, and well-researched content. Although expediency is helpful, the true way to […]
Industry
July 21, 2022
BGC Appoints Alexander Reeves as Head of Public Affairs
As an important time for the gambling industry in the United Kingdom looms, the Betting and Gaming Council (BGC) has appointed Alexander Reeves as the industry group’s new head of public affairs. This comes in anticipation of a new White Paper and the potential storm that will follow as opposing parties clash over the text. […]
Industry
July 21, 2022
Belgium Agrees to Restrict Weekly Gambling Deposits to $203
The Belgium Gaming Commission has confirmed a highly-controversial decision to reduce the weekly depositing limit at gambling platforms to only €200 ($203) weekly, down from €500 ($508) presently. The new measure will come into effect in October 2022 and is part of the country’s broader ambitions to regulate the industry. Weekly Deposit Limits in Belgium […]
Casino
July 21, 2022
BETER Adds Teen Patti to Live Casino Offer
Provider of betting and iGaming solutions BETER has expanded its range of online casino offers by bringing Teen Patti as the latest product available on its live casino platform. The new product addition is particularly popular with Asian countries and audiences, reflecting BETER’s commitment to this particular demographic. BETER Goes Live with Teen Patti, Newest […]
