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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
June 10, 2022
FanDuel Dominates the National TV Gambling Ads with 34% Share of Impressions
Sports wagering ads are on the rise with TV commercials featuring sports gambling products increasing exponentially according to a new survey by iSpot.tv. TV and ad spending has risen three-fold during the last nine months, with some $282 million dedicated to pushing gambling ads involving sports on televisions across the United States. Brands Willing to […]
Lottery
June 10, 2022
Pollard Banknote to Launch PAC-MAN Lottery Game in Michigan
Pollard Banknote, a marketer and developer of high-profile instant lottery games, has teamed up with the Michigan Lottery to create a new omni-channel program based on the PAC-MAN experience. This will be a brand new game that Michigan Lottery will pilot to its customers in the Great Lakes State and introduce them to an innovative […]
Blockchain
June 9, 2022
Venezuela Expands Casinos, Approves Cryptocurrency Payments
Venezuela has been through a tough geopolitical spell. Under current President Nicolas Maduro, the country has known inflation struggles and poverty, and has become a pariah on the international scene. Yet, a butterfly effect from the Russian invasion of Ukraine has created new opportunities for the autocratic regime, which is enjoying a breather in the […]
Casino
June 9, 2022
RAW Buys Sapphire Gaming to Deliver on “Never-Before-Seen” Solutions
RAW iGaming has announced the acquisition of Sapphire Gaming, a promising developer with an established track record that will now boost the company’s footprint in the iGaming space. Thanks to Sapphire Gaming, RAW iGaming will be able to scale up its own development capacity and focus on strategic goals for 2022 and beyond. Sapphire Gaming […]
Business
June 9, 2022
Two Australian Watchdogs Back Blackstone-Crown Resorts Deal
The Blackstone Group has cleared an important hurdle as it pivots towards the acquisition of Crown Resorts Ltd. The company has got the go-ahead by regulators in Victoria and New South Wales with the Victorian Gambling and Casino Control Commission (VGCCC) and the New South Wales Independent Liquor and Gaming Authority (ILGA) backing the move, […]
Casino
June 9, 2022
Crown Resorts CEO to Make Sydney a Casino Industry Benchmark
Crown Resorts is awaiting a verdict that could leave it short of a license in New South Wales, but while anticipation builds up company chief executive officer Steve McCann feels optimistic about the future and the role Crown Sydney can play in establishing a new benchmark for casino operators anywhere in Australia. Crown CEO Hopeful […]
Casino
June 9, 2022
PressEnter Brings NitroCasino to Romanian Gaming Market
PressEnter is committed to building up its geographical footprint with the group launching its NitroCasino brand in Romania, a new market for PressEnter. NitroCasino is entering the regulated market in the country which has attracted interest from prominent companies over the past months. The news follows an announcement by OnAir Entertainment that the company is […]
Casino
June 9, 2022
Cashless Means Bigger Casino Spending But Not All Players Want It
A new argument has surfaced in favor of cashless gaming. While regulators and operators have their qualms about the introduction of cashless gaming, they may be in the wrong. Well, at least that is what two people, Everi Holdings’ Darren Simmons and Sightline Payments’ Omer Sattar tend to think. Businesses will be particularly happy to […]
Casino
June 9, 2022
Ban Casino Smoking, Workers in Rhode Island Tell Lawmakers
Casino workers in Rhode Island continue to insist that their employers and lawmakers should do more and opt out of smoking on gaming floors. There is a critical mass of both employees and legislators, it seems, to make the ban on gaming floors a permanent one. It all hinges on whether a proposed bill that […]
Casino
June 9, 2022
More Companies Enter Missouri’s Gambling Machines Sector
Laws on gambling machines in Missouri make it difficult for businesses to operate in the state – well, at least for some businesses. Two companies are now being looked into by the Missouri Lottery and the Missouri State Highway Patrol who worry that the Arkansas-based companies may be in fact breaching laws by installing gambling […]
