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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.
Legal
March 9, 2023
Upcoming William Hill Fine Adds to 888’s Woes
In 2022, the gambling operator 888 struck a deal with Caesars Entertainment to acquire all of William Hill’s non-US assets. However, this deal might prove to be disastrous for the former company. Not only were 888’s revenues undermined by the acquisition, but the company now how to face the result of William Hill’s regulation breaches. […]
Industry
March 9, 2023
Belgium to Impose Further Restrictions on Gambling Ads
Belgium is cracking down on gambling ads as the country seeks to prevent the normalization and trivialization of gaming and betting. The decision, signed by King Philippe himself, comes amid what Belgian people call a “tsunami of advertising.” Under the Royal Decree signed by the Belgian king, gambling ads will be dramatically restricted starting July […]
Insider
March 9, 2023
Amelco’s Mark Hill: “March Madness is Going to Drive Excellent Turnover”
March Madness is exactly what it says on the tin – madness. Today, we speak with Amelco director of trading Mark Hill who walks us through the event and what it means for sportsbooks, but also how it can galvanize lawmakers around the US to take a harder look at this opportunity to regulate the […]
Business
March 9, 2023
Caesars Could Make a Play for Flutter’s FanDuel in Wake of White Paper Review
According to the analysis cited by Casino.org, the White Paper Review will bring on a number of changes that are likely to suppress trading price for gambling companies which would, in turn, lead to further market consolidation – or at least would create the conditions in which such moves would be beneficial to the parties […]
Industry
March 9, 2023
Buzz Bingo to Shutter 9 Bingo Halls to Cope with Mounting Costs
According to the Manchester Evening News, the company plans to wind down 10% of its retail capacity, or nine out of its 91 clubs across the United Kingdom. The property earmarked for closure in Manchester is Belle Vue, with the company explaining that COVID-19 lockdowns have suppressed business in places, and the ongoing group operations […]
Casino
March 9, 2023
Casinos Are More Susceptible to Threats Than Thought, Spy Says
Wargo talked to Shawnee Delaney, the current chief executive of Vaillance Group, and a former Defense Intelligence Agency officer. Delaney was keen to explain how her previous experience in intelligence services was more relevant to the casino sector than anyone outside the industry could suspect. Casinos Continue to Be Target for Bad Actors and Hackers […]
Sports
March 9, 2023
WWE Wants to Launch Gambling on Scripted Fights in Colorado, Michigan
According to the original reporting done by CNBC, the WWE has been in talks with regulators in Colorado and Michigan to legalize sports betting on high-profile WWE fights, citing sources close to the matter. WWE Keen to Explore Betting on Scripted Fights as an Option But if the states were to clear this type of […]
Industry
March 8, 2023
Sky Bet Names Grey London as New Agency Partner
British gambling operator Sky Bet has selected Grey London as an agency partner, replacing the outgoing Who Wot Why. The operator is excited about the change and believes that a bright future awaits Sky Bet and its new ally. As the agency of record of Sky Bet, Grey London will manage the gambling company’s advertising […]
Casino
March 8, 2023
Iowa Regulator Slapped Local Operators with Fines over Various Violations
Two casinos in Iowa have been fined by the local regulator for breaching the state’s gambling regulations. The properties in question are Diamond Jo Worth Casino and Horseshoe Casino, Radio Iowa, a local news outlet, reported. The first of the two properties, as noted by Brian Ohorilko, administrator of the Iowa Racing and Gaming Commission, […]
Casino
March 8, 2023
XSA Sports Gets Content Boost by Pragmatic Play
This time, the acclaimed supplier of casino games has launched with XSA Sports, helping the company catch itself up to an iGaming golden standard in the fast-evolving jurisdiction. Pragmatic Play Marches on in Brazil XSA Sports will now considerably grow its footprint in online games of chance with the addition of Pragmatic Pay’s slots. The […]
