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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 6, 2022
BGaming Launches Products with Platincasino
BGaming continues to grow its footprint across Europe, bringing consumers the opportunity to gamble freely and enjoy some of the finest games. To achieve this, though, the company has needed a network of partner operators, the latest of which is Platincasino. BGaming will focus on making its partnership fully worthwhile to the taker as it […]
Sports
June 3, 2022
Stake.com Will Sponsor the Bantamweight Title Fight between Naoya Inoue and Nonito Donaire
Stake.com, the crypto-based online casino, announced its sponsorship of the upcoming boxing event, which will take place on June 7 at the Saitama Super Arena in Tokyo, which can hold up to 36,000 fans and has previously hosted other high-profile UFC and NBA matches. Japanese viewers will also be able to watch the fight on […]
Industry
June 2, 2022
GambleAware Focuses on Community-Driven Approach with Lived Experience Council
GambleAware, a UK-based charity focusing on tackling problem gambling, is actively pursuing a course that will clean up the industry from harm and enable consumers to enjoy better gambling experiences. This cannot be achieved without the input from industry stakeholders and ordinary people, and the latest Lived Experience Council is a new attempt by the […]
Casino
June 2, 2022
Four Kidnappers Gunned Down in the Philippines, Chinese Victim Saved
The exploitation of Chinese nationals in overseas illegal gambling markets continues. The most recent law enforcement operation in the Philippines led to authorities gunning down four Chinese citizens who had reportedly kidnapped a compatriot. The victim had come to the Philippines to work in a casino but was captured by the criminals who wanted to […]
Business
June 2, 2022
Parimatch’s CMO Ivan Liashenko Steps Down from Company
Ivan Liashenko is at the end of an era as he has announced his leave from Parimatch Tech. The now-former chief marketing officer spent nine years on the job, helping the company build from the grounds up and preside over much of its success. He became part of the team in June 2013 and worked […]
Casino
June 2, 2022
Betfair Promotes Company Veteran Kimberley Daly to MD
Betfair International has re-juggled its internal team turning to Kimberley Daly and appointing the Flutter Entertainment ace as the company’s new managing director. Kimberley Daly’s Appoint Continuation of Her Hard Work The company welcomes Daly as part of Betfair International after she initially stepped in as managing director of marketing of brand marketing in November […]
Industry
June 2, 2022
CCPG Hails DraftKings, FanDuel and PlaySugarHouse Responsible Gambling Contributions
The focus in the United States is now on player acquisition as sports betting and iGaming are exploding across the nation. As this process continues with uncharacteristic expedience, concerns about problem gambling and treatment services options arise, and this is where private operators have decided to step up. Connecticut’s Operators Pitch in to Bolster Responsible […]
Sports
June 2, 2022
IGT to Continue Providing Kansas State Lottery with Infrastructure
International Game Technology’s reach in the United States is undeniable. The company has now confirmed that its subsidiary, IGT Global Solutions Corporation, has signed a 10-year contract extension with the Kansas Lottery which means that the state-run entity will continue to benefit from IGT’s advanced INTELLIGEN electronic-gaming central system as it seeks to deliver on […]
Sports
June 2, 2022
Ohio Sets Date for Sports Gambling Launch on January 1, 2023
The Ohio Casino Control Commission has agreed on a timeline and the steps necessary to launch sports gambling in the state. The industry will roll out on January 1, 2023, and will be preceded by a number of adjustments, including an application process for stakeholders who wish to run betting in the state. Ohio Sets […]
Business
June 2, 2022
TheScore Bet Exits from US as It Prepares for Canadian Expansion
Betting and gaming platform theScore Bet will clip its wings in the United States and turn the lights off in the next few months. The operator will begin officially making its exit from the market on June 15 from all four states where it currently operates and will double down its efforts in its home […]
