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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 7, 2022
Rootz Brings Sam Brown as CCO to Boost Expansion
Prominent casino operator Rootz has appointed a new chief commercial officer in the face of Sam Brown. The Malta-based casino operator has been rapidly scaling up its operations creating the need for more team members capable of navigating the rapid changes within the company. As a result, Brown will be in charge of the casino […]
Lottery
June 7, 2022
Jackpocket Becomes Mobile Lottery Partner for Colorado Rockies
Jackpocket continues to bring the lottery experience to sports fans through its latest tie-up with the Colorado Rockies, a famed Major League Baseball franchise. Building on Partnership List in the MLB This is the third big partnership between Jackpot and an MLB team after the company signed both the Minnesota Twins and Texas Rangers. Rockies […]
Business
June 7, 2022
DraftKings CEO Talks California, Illegal Sports Gambling, and Costs of Acquisition
DraftKings CEO Jason Robins is bullish on what his company can achieve. Commenting during the Goldman Sachs Travel and Leisure Conference the executive exuded confidence that DraftKings is on the right track and that the company will continue to expand in the regulated sports betting space. Illegal Gambling Still Has Sway with the US Bettor […]
Casino
June 7, 2022
Mother of Two Ends Life over $550K Gambling Debt
A 29-year-old woman and a mother of two has ended her life as she was struggling with online gambling addiction. Her addiction began during the pandemic lockdown leading her to borrow money from her sisters and sell personal items to feed her addiction. Young Mother of Two Ends Life Because of Gambling The victim, who […]
Casino
June 7, 2022
NC County Sheriff Busts Illegal Gambling Arcade, Seizes $280K
The Rowan County Sheriff’s Office has carried out a raid against a suspected illegal gambling venue which resulted in the seizure of close to $280,000 in money generated through the unlawful activities. An investigation into the Duck Arcade Sweepstakes on Mooresville Road in Salisbury that commenced back in March 2021 has yielded results with the […]
Casino
June 7, 2022
Macau Satellite Casinos Expected to Remain Operational
Macau satellite casinos have come under a lot of fire, but there is no particular reason for concern argues Macau chief executive Ho Iat Seng who is confident that business will continue as usual for the most part. Ho Iat Seng expects that satellite casinos will not entirely cease operations and that, in fact, many […]
Casino
June 6, 2022
Tennessee Woman Allegedly Steals PPP Loans to Gamble
A woman from Memphis, Tennessee is now in hot water with federal authorities after evidence surfaced that she had fraudulently obtained Paycheck Protection Plan loans and misused the money to fund her gambling habit. While this is not the first case of such gross mismanagement of federal funds, Kenyatta Danielle Hooper, 34, may expect to […]
Casino
June 6, 2022
Filipino Man Resorts to Stealing Bicycles to Cover Gambling Debt
The Philippines has been a particularly dynamic gambling market. Yet, gambling addiction has been plaguing some of the less fortunate and the country has somewhat fallen behind in directing payment to these individuals. One such is a 52-year-old man who was arrested after stealing and pawning a bicycle so that he could pay off his […]
Casino
June 6, 2022
India Sentences Nine People for Illegal Gambling Dating Back to 2011
India has recently broached the topic of regulating gambling across multiple states, with the most recent one being Meghalaya. Local opposition has been mounting over the past weeks, though, and different groups have spoken against a proposal to introduce more regulated gambling options lest it begets more vice. In fact, many people are exploring gambling […]
Business
June 6, 2022
Sightline Payments Promotes Trio of Executives to Guide Canadian Expansion
Sightline Payments, a global processor of financial transactions, is firmly expanding in the North American market, with Canada being one of its key markets. To support this expansion, the company has been actively hiring and promoting specialists to ensure that it may continue to dominate the digital payments space as it seeks a bigger piece […]
