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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 27, 2022
Ontario Gets theScore Bet Responsible Gambling Campaign
As the Ontario gambling and betting market is set to thrive, many companies are trying to do the right thing starting early. theScore Bet is one of them and the company has launched its dedicated responsible gambling program for the province. Called Bet Mode Responsibly, this initiative will seek to educate gamblers on the dangers […]
Industry
May 27, 2022
Ministry of Finance of Poland to Raise Sports Betting Tax
Poland is a place where gambling exists, but it’s kept under close supervision from the central government. Now, the Ministry of Finance wants to see more things done about the taxation of sports betting in the country, which will most likely lead to an increase in the tax base. Lawmakers insist that the tax amounts […]
Casino
May 27, 2022
Belmont Stakes Party at Mohegan Sun FanDuel Awaits
The Belmont Stakes may be some time away, but the Mohegan Sun FanDuel Sportsbook in Connecticut is already prepared to welcome true horse racing fans. The 11,000-square-foot property will most likely be packed as bettors flock to place their flutters on June 11, 2022. Belmont Stakes to Take Central Place in Mohegan Sun Sportsbook The […]
Casino
May 27, 2022
Live! Casino Maryland to Celebrate 10-Year Anniversary
Live! Casino & Hotel in Maryland will hold a 10-year anniversary celebration throughout the entire month of June. The property opened back on June 6, 2012, and has been one of the most impactful entertainment venues in Maryland, generating a substantial chunk of taxable revenue, direct benefits to the community, employment, and more. For 10 […]
Casino
May 27, 2022
Self-Excluded Businessman Seeks Damages from Casino, Plea Denied
A businessman who lost ZAR5 million or roughly $320,000 has been seeking to retrieve his money from the establishment, Sun City. Suhail Essack challenged the property in a court of law, arguing that he had been allowed to gamble even though he had put himself on a self-exclusion list. But his bid to sue the […]
Business
May 27, 2022
Pragmatic Play Rolls Products with Kanon Brand Casino Epic
Pragmatic Play has announced that it will launch its products with Casino Epic, an iGaming operator owned and operated by Sweden-focused company Kanon Gaming. The partnership will grant Casino Epic access to a sizable chunk of Pragmatic Play’s portfolio where they can access excellent and popular player-favorite titles such as Barn Festival, Wolf Gold, John […]
Casino
May 26, 2022
1×2 Network Introduces Dedicated Arcade Games Portfolio
1x2Gaming has launched a brand-new portfolio of Mine Games and Instant Win which will be shared with partner operators. As part of the 1×2 Network, operators will have access to a number of excellent new games that are all rallied under the “Arcade Games” umbrella by the company’s game developing subsidiary 1x2Gaming. The new portfolio […]
Business
May 26, 2022
Fantasma Games Brings Johansson Back at the Tiller
As Fantasma Games prepares for rapid expansion and scaling up of its product line, the company’s biggest shareholders have mustered support to bring the founder and chief commercial officer back into the hot seat. Johansson Back in CEO Shoes Fredrik Johansson is stepping into the role of a chief executive officer once again as the […]
Business
May 26, 2022
Ben Warn to Step Down from Sportech Board
Ben Warn has chosen to step down as a non-executive director from the board of directors of Sportech. This will happen on May 31 when his stint will be officially over and the man will not seek reelection. He became a Sportech member back in June 2020 and has been an important part of the […]
Industry
May 26, 2022
ACMA Announces 9 More Blocked Gambling Websites
The Australian Communications and Media Authority or ACMA continues to clamp down on unregulated gambling in the country. It’s one of the most ambitious global moves to suspend illegal operations and while nobody thought it would work, ACMA has hit some of the biggest casino and affiliate websites. A further nine such websites have been […]
