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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.
Sports
May 31, 2022
Prophet Exchange Adds Trio of New Hires as It Prepares for Launch
The upcoming peer-to-peer betting platform Prophet Exchange is yet to launch in New Jersey, but the company has announced several key appointments to its internal team. The additions of Matt Stolarz, Zhifeng Shi, and Casey Halpern will help the company achieve its immediate operational goals and ensure that its launch goes well. Trio of Hires […]
Industry
May 31, 2022
Diablo Immortal to Miss Belgian and Dutch Markets over Gambling Regulation
Diablo Immortal, the latest and much-anticipated installment in the iconic video gaming series, may not release in Belgium and the Netherlands this week as both jurisdictions are still wary of loot boxes, which are said to be a part of the experience in the upcoming Activision Blizzard title. Diablo Immortal’s Loot Boxes Cause a Problem […]
Casino
May 31, 2022
ChocoTaco Calls Trainwreck Bad for Promoting Gambling, Asmongold Disagrees
A day after pitching a possible solution for Twitch’s mounting problem with gambling sponsorships, popular gaming streamer Asmongold is back at it again. This time, he’s siding with Trainwreck whom community members have called a “bad guy” for spending the past decade gambling on stream and making a living this way. ChocoTaco Takes Issue with […]
Industry
May 31, 2022
Dutch Survey Confirms Young Adults See More Gambling Ads
A survey into the habits of Dutch consumers has indicated that people have been exposed to an increasing number of gambling-related advertisements. The survey has been conducted by the Netherlands Online Gambling Association and targeted adults who are at least of the legal gambling age in the country, 18. The study further focused on younger […]
Casino
May 31, 2022
Oceanus Acquisition May Be SJM’s Last Satellite Casino
The courtship between Macau concessionaires and satellite casinos has most likely come to an end. The best example of that is SJM Holdings which, following its acquisition of Oceanus, will most likely not be looking to buy any additional satellite casinos moving forward, at least according to JP Morgan. SJM Holdings Unlikely to Buy More […]
Industry
May 31, 2022
Former CEO Blacklisted by Jersey Gambling Commission over Football Index
The ex-CEO of Football Index, Adam Cole, has been named as persona non-grata by the Jersey Gambling Commission, with the regulator citing the executive’s past track record as the reason why. As a result of this ruling, Cole may not hold a position with any licensed by the commission entity, an official press statement read. […]
Casino
May 31, 2022
PAGCOR Opens First Dedicated Village Project to Offer Safe Housing
PAGCOR or the Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation has made good on its promise to deliver on various good causes and social campaigns. The gaming watchdog has just launched the PAGCOR Village in Lemery, Batangas, which is the first of more similar projects to follow. The main purpose of the Village is to provide safe […]
Casino
May 31, 2022
SAR Concessionaires to Weather Any Storm Assures Bernstein
Brokerage firm Bernstein has remained fairly optimistic about the outlook Macau casino concessionaire have. The firm believes that the existing liquidity of the Special Administrative Region (SAR)’s companies will be sufficient to tide them over through any foreseeable future crisis, never mind any economic downturns or increased border scrutiny on the Chinese border which has […]
Poker
May 30, 2022
888poker Seizes $300K from Bots and Reimburses Players
888poker has a simple message to send bot accounts, and that is that they simply have no place on one of the most prominent online poker networks. The company said that it has been able to seize more than $300,000 in funds operated by poker accounts that used bots or AI software in order to […]
Sports
May 30, 2022
Honoré Gaming Builds Dedicated Loyalty Experience for Africa
Honoré Gaming, the leading supplier of sports betting platform solutions and technology, has launched a new loyalty initiative that is tailored to the needs and expectations of the African market. This is the company’s first VIP and loyalty foray with a dedicated program that is already available to a number of high-profile companies in the […]
