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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.
Poker
July 18, 2022
WSJ: Elon Musk Considered Trusting Former Gambler with Charity Distribution
The maverick investor and hot Twitter mouth Elon Musk was planning to entrust the charitable distribution of his fortune to Igor Kurganov, a thirty-something professional gambler, who has won $18,715,562 playing live poker. Musk Sees Talent Where Others Fail To In an article published by the Wall Street Journal on Saturday, the media argued that […]
Poker
July 18, 2022
Espen Jorstad Takes WSOP Main Event Down with $10M Prize
The 2022 World Series of Poker Main Event has wrapped up with a champion elected. Espen Jorstad of Norway managed to top a field of 8,663 players, one of the largest in the history of the event and won $10 million along with the coveted WSOP bracelet. This is the biggest win in the player’s […]
Sports
July 18, 2022
ScoreBreak to Benefit from Genius Sports NCAA Data Sets
Sports tech company ScoreBreak will tap the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) with the help of Genius Sports, which is authorized to collate and sell data to third-party vendors under a recently-negotiation partnership between the company and the governing body. Genius and ScoreBreak to Help NCAA Teams Excel ScoreBreak develops a video synchronization engine that […]
Casino
July 18, 2022
NSW Seeks to Help Gambling Addicts from Diverse Backgrounds
The New South Wales (NSW) Government will seek to help more at-risk and problem gamblers by introducing a new program to this end. The new program will focus specifically on diverse communities, with Arabic, Korean, Chinese, Hindi, and Vietnamese among the recipient of the benefits. NSW to Seek and Help People Speak Up about Addiction […]
Business
July 18, 2022
Scuti Users May Benefit from Gambit Rewards in New Partnership
Gambit Rewards and Scuti, a g-commerce platform, have aligned their offers and brought them closer together. The partnership enables players to purchase items from the Scuti online store and then use rewards for free bets on Gambit’s dedicated gambling portals. Gambit Integrates with Scuti to Continue Innovation Presently, Gambit features both iGaming and sports experiences […]
Sports
July 18, 2022
PointsBet Expands in Canada with Team Bottcher Partnership
PointsBet Canada has continued to expand its reach in the country’s sports landscape as it provides fans with more options to bet on their favorite athletic contests. The latest tie-up comes as part of a new partnership with Curling Canada and the newly-established Team Bottcher. PointsBet Doubles Down on Commitment in Canada The partnership with […]
Casino
July 15, 2022
Caesars Awards 22 Students “Don Carano” Scholarships to Study
Hospitality and entertainment giant Caesars has awarded 22 students in the US scholarships up to $20,000. The funds have been granted under the company’s Don Carano Legacy Scholarship and they will be renewable for a period of four years provided specific criteria are met. Paying Homage to El Dorado’s Founder Each scholarship will be extended […]
Casino
July 15, 2022
FanDuel Casino Hires Mischief to Position Brand as IGaming Picks Up
FanDuel Casino is looking to bolster its presence in the iGaming vertical and online casino segment. To do so, it needs the help of skilled marketing agencies, and Mischief @ No Fixed Address is the creative agency that will join FanDuel as the brand journeys towards more visibility in this particular vertical of the experience. […]
Casino
July 15, 2022
L7 Entertainment Launches Lucky Days Brand with GiG in Sweden
L7 Entertainment has gone live in Sweden through its gaming brand Lucky Days after the company received regulatory approval from Spelinspektionen. The launch and new website are powered by Gaming Innovation Group’s platform. L7 Entertainment Goes Live in Sweden with GiG GiG has welcomed the opportunity to expand once again in the Swedish market, remaking […]
Sports
July 15, 2022
Leadstar Launches My Betting Sites in Ireland
Leadstar Media, an iGaming affiliate, has gone live with its latest digital asset, the sports betting comparison website “My Betting Sites.” The website debuted in Ireland and it’s the tenth market in which the company’s product is now available. Other markets for “My Betting Sites” include Kenya, UK, Canada, Ghana, New Zealand, South Africa, and […]
