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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.
Industry
June 14, 2022
ASA Warns Gambling Companies about Content Marketing
The Advertising Standards Authority, the UK’s advertisement watchdog, has issued a new warning to gambling companies in general that they will be held to the highest industry standards regarding their marketing practices across all forms of content. As a result, content marketing communications have to comply with established advertisement rules, ASA said. Editorial Content, Content […]
Casino
June 14, 2022
Casino Workers to Vote on General Strike in Atlantic City
Despite the gambling industry in Atlantic City is in a fairly good place, a workers union will vote on Wednesday to call a strike against the city’s casinos, and some of the biggest employers, with whom they have failed to establish new contract agreements. New Contract Agreements Become Apple of Discord While city casinos are […]
Business
June 14, 2022
Entain to Buy BetCity for up to €850M as It Enters Dutch Market
Gambling and entertainment industry behemoth Entain has announced that it has agreed to acquire online sports betting and gaming brand BetCity for an initial consideration of €300 million ($312.9 million). There will also be a deferred contingent consideration of up to €550 million ($574.5 million). The deal itself may be worth up to €850 million […]
Lottery
June 14, 2022
UK Couple Wins $224M and Buys Volvo V60 Wagon
A UK couple has “gone on a tear,” reveling in their new-found fortune after landing a massive payout from the EuroMillions lottery draw this past May. The couple ended up winning the eye-watering £184 million ($224 million) and will have the opportunity to enjoy it by treating themselves to some long-denied pleasures. The Heart Wants […]
Casino
June 14, 2022
Octogenarian with Gambling Addiction Sentenced to Six Years
An Australian man with a gambling problem will spend almost seven years in prison after a jury found him guilty of defrauding an acquaintance from AU$2.7 million or roughly $1.9 million. The culprit, one Munir Muzafar Fakrud Hassanali, fleeced his 66-year-old victim out of money over the course of two years. Hassanali convinced the person […]
Industry
June 13, 2022
Compliable Launches New Licensing Module ahead of Ohio Entry
With the North American gambling market being what it is, Compliable, a start-up, has now released its Key Licensing Module that will help the company’s clients obtain the licenses they need to launch gambling operations in the United States in particular, and also guide clients through the exact process of license and application. Empowering License […]
Sports
June 13, 2022
Royal Ascot Expected to Elicit Strong Gambling Action
The Royal Ascot is just a day away with the first elite races beginning on Tuesday and continuing through Saturday. The event is expected to have a lot of eyeballs glued to it, and not least a record-setting number of wagers. After the pandemic, pent-up demand has already translated into a big total handle for […]
Casino
June 13, 2022
Casino Resort Debated in Mae Sot District, Thailand
Thailand may soon welcome a new casino resort as talks about hosting a new property in the Mae Sot district are ramping up. The location has strategic significance as it’s right on the border with Myanmar, a conservative country that is not in a hurry to expand gambling itself, which could provide labor and customers […]
Casino
June 13, 2022
Twitch Streamer xQc Won’t Take Chess over Gambling
Twitch streamer xQc, real name Felix Lengyel, was not flattered when a fellow content creator and fan urged him to stop broadcasting sponsored gambling sessions and switch back to chess instead. xQc has been down this road many times before and since he decided to switch to an all-open endorsement of gambling on his channel. […]
Casino
June 13, 2022
Ronaldo Cleared of Palms Casino Resort Sexual Assault Charges
The case against the alleged sexual assault committed by soccer ace Cristiano Ronaldo was finally struck down by a Las Vegas Judge. The case, dating back to 2009, and allegedly taking place during the player’s visit to the Palms Casino Resort, was found lacking in establishing reasonable doubt about Ronaldo’s guilt. Ronaldo’s Reputation Restored in […]
