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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.
Esports
July 5, 2022
Luckbox Brings Daniel Sanders to Lead Marketing Efforts
Real Luck Group remains firmly committed to its esports forays with the company confirming the appointment of Daniel Sanders to lead the Luckbox esports bookmaker as its new marketing director. Sanders comes from Tencent Games, a prominent publisher of competitive video games, and as such, he adds invaluable insight into what makes esports fans tick. […]
Esports
July 5, 2022
Loot.Bet Adds Oddin.gg to Boost Esports Vertical Offer
Loot.Bet has signed a new partnership with Oddin.gg, a leading provider of esports odds, data and fixtures, to boost its own esports offer. As a result, Loot.Bet will be able to significantly boost its esports betting markets offer and scale its available market to have broader, international coverage. Oddin.GG to Bolster Loot.Bet’s Esports Offer Oddin.gg […]
Business
July 5, 2022
IGT Finalizes iSoftBet Acquisition and Expands in Digital
IGT PLC has informed investors that the New York Stock Exchange-listed technology group has completed its acquisition of iSoftBet. The deal is evaluated at €160 million and has resulted in IGT acquiring full control over the developer. Securing New In-House Game Developer ISoftBet originally announced its intention to acquire the company in April 2022, seeking […]
Industry
July 5, 2022
BetFirst Defies Odds and Signs Partnership with Royal Antwerp
It’s not just the United Kingdom that is wrestling with the issue of allowing sports gambling assets and logos to appear on sports teams’ shirts and stadia. In fact, Belgium recently proposed a blanket ban on gambling advertisement in the context of sports, including traditional partnerships between sports clubs and gambling firms that seek to […]
Casino
July 5, 2022
Alvin Chau May Have Shorthanded Macau $1B Worth of Tax
The fall from grace of Alvin Chau, the prominent casino junket boss in Macau, whose Suncity Group was running an extensive business in the special administrative region and beyond, may have “cheated” the gambling industry in the hub out of $1 billion in tax revenue, Asia Nikkei reported. Alvin Chau’s Syndicate Explained by Prosecutors Chau […]
Sports
July 5, 2022
BetVictor Sponsors World Snooker Tour and Offers Bonus Prize
Sports betting company BetVictor has confirmed that it will continue supporting the World Snooker Tour and be the official sponsor of nine events for the upcoming 2022-23 season. The company also reminded that the winner of the BetVictor Series is set to earn an additional £150,000 in prize money. BetVictor Throws Its Support Behind Snooker […]
Business
July 5, 2022
Sportingtech Appoints Bobby Longhurst as New Managing Director
Sports betting and gaming platform provider Sportingtech has revealed a new executive change by appointing Bobby Longhurst as the company’s new managing director. In this position, Longhurst will oversee the company’s growth ambitions and the general strategy needed to be deployed to achieve this. Sportingtech Brings the Right Executive to the Job Previously, Longhurst […]
Business
July 5, 2022
Huddle Turns to Odds On Compliance to Navigate US Expansion
Huddle Tech Inc. has strengthened its presence in the United States through a new alliance with Odds on Compliance. The partnership will be focused on catering to the needs of iGaming operators, which is Huddle’s bread and butter. Huddle Tech Seeks Advise on US Gambling Regulation The company uses advanced and proprietary data-driven solutions to […]
Casino
July 5, 2022
SkillOnNet Adds RAW iGaming Portfolio to Distribution List
SkillOnNet has expanded its portfolio of games by adding RAW iGaming Group’s product to its offer. As a result, players of partner brands, including PlayUZU, SpinGenie, MegaCasino, PlayOJO, and Slotsstars, among others, will have the opportunity to access the distinct products made available by the company. SkillOnNet Grows Portfolio with RAW iGaming This means that […]
Casino
July 5, 2022
White Hat Studios Debuts in US with BetMGM in Michigan
White Hat Studios, the iGaming development arm of White Hat Gaming, has launched in the United States with BetMGM, one of the leading operators in the country. BetMGM is White Hat Studios’ first official customer and the partners will stand to benefit from each other’s expertise. White Hat Studios CEO Andy Whitworth commented on the […]
