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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.
Business
July 12, 2022
Wynn Macau Appoints Frederic Jean-Luc Luvisutto as New COO
Wynn Macau has shifted its chief operating officer Frederic Jean-Luc Luvisutto to the position of chief operating officer for the Macau subsidiary and Wynn Resorts. The appointment came into effect on July 7, 2022, with Linda Chen stepping down from their current position. She has been shifted into a VP and executive director for the […]
Business
July 12, 2022
Delasport Leads New Expansion Push in Europe with UK
Delasport has received a license to enter and expand in the UK gambling market. The company has earned a B2B Remote Gambling Software License and Remote Betting Host Real Events License which gives the company a significant breath of operation. Delasport Clears UKGC Bar to Provide Businesses with Products As a result, Delasport will be […]
Business
July 12, 2022
French National Lottery Confirms Intent to Buy Aleda
The French National Lottery has announced that it will be buying out Aleda, a point-of-sale and payment processor company. The two organizations have entered exclusive negotiations and the Lottery has confirmed its intent to buy. This should empower the Lottery to pursue a more aggressive stance over the payment options used to make bets in […]
Casino
July 11, 2022
Sunday Elections in Japan Consolidate Pro-Casino Presence in Government
Support in Japan for integrated resorts is unlikely to wane in the wake of the tragic assignation of former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe. If there is one tell-tale sign of why this is indeed the case, that is Sunday’s election results for Japan’s House of Councilors? Lawmakers Win More Seats to Back IR The Japan […]
Casino
July 11, 2022
Gambler Who Took Own Life Was Bombarded with Gambling Ads
Gambling companies can definitely do better to regulate and take notice of vulnerable and at-risk consumers. This is the lesson most British operators can learn from the tragedy of Ryan Myers from Huyton, Lancashire, who took his own life over excessive gambling. Young and Loved Man Takes Own Life Because of Gambling The 27-year-old was […]
Business
July 11, 2022
Star Entertainment Taps Michael Issenberg as Non-executive Director
Facing a handful of issues of its own, Star Entertainment Group, the Australian gaming giant, has brought in Tourism Australia chairman Michael Issenberg as a non-executive director as the company steers choppy regulator seas. Star Entertainment has been named in several inquiries, the fallout of the investigation into Crown Resorts, and the broader desire for […]
Casino
July 11, 2022
Jason Robins Urges Lawmakers to Act on IGaming Legislation
Sports gambling has been able to take the United States by storm, but even the most prominent industry players want to see things change up and expand in a big way. DraftKings CEO Jason Robins has been a passionate advocate for the introduction of more iGaming legislation, which Legal Sports Report covered. More IGaming Laws […]
Industry
July 11, 2022
Credit Suisse Cautions Against Buying Macau Gaming Stocks
Analysts’ optimism with regard to Macau’s casinos has been dashed as financial experts have weighed the risks and concluded that the special administrative region is in for a very difficult spell. Financial experts from Credit Suisse cautioned against buying Macau casino stocks, warning that buying such assets could result in unpredictable and dangerous investment scenarios. […]
Business
July 11, 2022
SharpLink Gaming Appoints Tom Masterman as VP, Revenue
SharpLink Gaming is making another recruitment move with the appointment of Tom Masterman. The new hire will be stepping in as VP of revenue and he will focus on building up the company’s customer and partner relationships. Masterman who is an industry veteran brings valuable experience to the table, with his 10 years of working […]
Industry
July 11, 2022
Cambodia Drops Restrictions for Unvaccinated Travelers
As Macau heads into another lockdown with casinos defunct through July 18, Cambodia is showing resilience and the country is already lifting additional travel restrictions on unvaccinated arrivals. Starting today, Cambodia will no longer expect unvaccinated tourists and visitors to the country to self-quarantine in hotels but still have to show a rapid-antigen test when […]
