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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
May 26, 2022
Rhode Island Makes Play for Banning Smoking in Casinos
Smoking is a divisive topic in Rhode Island casinos and now Rep. Teresa A. Tanzi wants to see it abolished. She is joined by a trade union that wants to make sure that the states stop exempting casino floors as an area where indoor smoking may still persist, and cites a state ban on smoking […]
Legal
May 26, 2022
WSOP Bracelet Winner Involved in $25M Sports Betting Scheme
Another professional poker player seems to be embroiled in a seedy affair as charges of fraud and money laundering were brought up against Cory Zeidman, a Florida-based pro, on Wednesday. He is also facing federal charges of conspiracy to commit mail and wire fraud, as well as additional charges to commit money laundering. Litany of […]
Sports
May 26, 2022
DraftKings CEO Jason Robins Talks Crypto Sports Betting
DraftKings CEO Jason Robinson is confident that cryptocurrencies will play a more prominent role in the sports betting and gaming ecosystem. In fact, DraftKings has not waited for events to catch up to it and is already blazing a trail with its dedicated DraftKings Marketplace which is centered around non-fungible tokens (NFTs). Cryptocurrency Betting Coming […]
Legal
May 25, 2022
Coolbet Becomes Latest IBIA Member to Fight Corruption
Vincent Group brand Coolbet has become the latest gambling company to join the International Betting and Integrity Association or IBIA for short. The leading North American B2B and B2C igaming company will be an important ally as IBIA continues to oversee the global gambling industry in an attempt to rid it of corruption. Coolbet Fully […]
Casino
May 25, 2022
White Hat Gaming and Pariplay Focus on Content Distribution
White Hat Gaming has made headlines recently. The company most recently teamed up and agreed to provide products for DraftKings through its content arm, White Hat Studios. Now, the company has agreed to allow Aspire Global’s Pariplay igaming content to reach partner operators and their audiences. Many Operators Waiting for Excellent Games The interconnectivity of […]
Sports
May 25, 2022
Dallas Mavericks vs Golden State Warriors Game 5 Odds, Time, and Prediction
As we predicted, the Dallas Mavericks were able to take the NBA Western Conference finals to the fifth game. On Tuesday evening, they defeated the Golden State Warriors 119-109 at American Airlines Center in Dallas, TX. Unfortunately for the Mavs, the Western Conference finals Game 5 is not played on their turf. Instead, the series […]
Legal
May 25, 2022
North Carolina Session Begins with High Hopes for Sports Gambling
North Carolina is looking to close the legislative session with a resounding success insofar as sports gambling goes. A proposed piece of legislation may actually make it on time for Gov. Roy Cooper to sign and offer the opportunity for the state to start working on a regulator framework for sports gambling operations before the […]
Business
May 25, 2022
FanDuel Chooses Andrew Sheh as Head of Technology
FanDuel Group has appointed a new chief technology officer to join its North American team. Andrew Sheh will be in charge of the company’s further technological advancements as the company continues to innovate its full-stack offer in a bid to secure better market share and provide players with a more engaging and immersive experience. Sheh […]
Casino
May 25, 2022
Real Dealer Studios Introduces Scarab Auto Roulette
Real Dealer Studios is on a mission to continue building up its product offer and the latest Scarab Auto Roulette is an opportunity to immerse players into a highly-authentic Ancient Egypt story. Players are welcome to explore a freshly-minted product that is banking on creating memorable plots and compelling gameplay features. Bringing Hollywood-like Cinematography to […]
Casino
May 25, 2022
Twitch Petition Seeks to Remove Sponsored Gambling Content
The controversy that surrounds Twitch-sponsored gambling streams continues with more voices being heard in a new petition that will try to solve the issue once and for all. The online petition calls on Twitch to curb the practice which is exposing vulnerable groups to gambling. This includes “young viewers and racial minorities,” and it is […]
