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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
June 27, 2022
Jeju Casinos May One Day Offer Online Gambling
South Korea has had a reputation for hosting foreigners who wish to gamble. To this end, Jeju, a popular casino destination within the country, is now trying to figure out if in light of a global pandemic, enabling online gambling would make any sense. COVID-19 has impinged on results, and while Macau is now going […]
Esports
June 27, 2022
Riot Games Says No to Fans Staking Players for TFT Tournament
Riot Games is all for fan-driven initiatives except when they involve gambling. The topic of gambling has not been entirely a tabu for game developers, and League of Legends and Valorant, both Riot Games’ titles, are some of the most wagered-on games out there. Staking out Players in TFT Turns out a Bad Idea But […]
Casino
June 27, 2022
Salsa Technology Adds Nolimit City to Aggregation Platform
Salsa Technology has added the Nolimit City portfolio of titles to its dedicated Salsa Gator aggregation platform. As a result, Salsa Technology customers will be able to tap into new experiences brought by the skilled developers at Nolimit City. Nolimit City Now Available on Salsa Gator The company has developed a host of excellent titles […]
Casino
June 27, 2022
Casino Union Warns Atlantic City Casinos about Serious Financial Consequences
Unionized casino workers know they have an ace up their sleeve and they are not afraid to play it. A refusal by Atlantic City casinos to respond to the demands of their workers may have an adverse impact on what they have called a qualified success in recovering their finances to pre-pandemic results. Treat Workers […]
Business
June 27, 2022
Light & Wonder Brings Back CTO Steve Beason as President of Digital
As Light & Wonder continues to double down on its digital offering, it needs more experienced and trusted iGaming veterans to help steer the company towards success. This is where former CTO Steve Beason comes in. The returning industry heavyweight will assist Light & Wonder in its pursuit of better market positioning and share, as […]
Industry
June 27, 2022
ACMA to Set Up New Self-Exclusion National Gambling Program
The Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) has been doubling down on regulating gambling over the past couple of years. The watchdog managed to ban hundreds of illegal operators who offered gambling products to Australians without a license and its determination motivated many others to simply give up on the idea of continuing to operate […]
Industry
June 27, 2022
Dutch Gambling Regulator Boss Tells Companies to Self-Regulate Better
Self-regulation could have been a panacea for many gambling markets across Europe, but alas, brands are always doubling down on player acquisition, and it’s an instinct that is difficult to overcome. This is why Dutch Gambling Authority (KSA) boss Rene Jansen is not entirely convinced whether operators are even able to uphold unspoken rules that […]
Casino
June 27, 2022
Four Super Group Brands Make Entry into Ontario iGaming
Super Group, the company behind prominent betting and iGaming brand Betway, has announced that it is cleared to launch in Ontario with a host of new iGaming properties. The company received a go-ahead from the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO) for four gaming brands, including Spin Casino, Royal Vegas, Jackpot City, and Ruby […]
Industry
June 27, 2022
New Zealand to Spend $75M on New Gambling-Harm Prevention Program
The Labor government in New Zealand is realizing the urgency of acting quickly in addressing a societal ill that has been putting people at risk. Problem gambling is a growing issue in the country and the government now wants to focus more efforts on ensuring that it is able to successfully minimize gambling-related harm. New […]
Casino
June 27, 2022
DoJ Indicts Ohio Man for Gambling and Tax Crimes
A Canton man was charged by a federal grand jury in Cleveland, Ohio on Friday. Christos Karasarides Jr. faces several counts of submitting false tax returns, tax evasion, falsifying records, five conspiracies to run illegal gambling operations, an attempt to defraud the IRS, committing money-laundering, and witness tampering. Christos Karasarides Jr. Indicted by DoJ on […]
