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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 16, 2022
Paralegal Who Steals $535K from Bosses Jailed
Paul Young, a 38-year-old man from Middleton, the United Kingdom, has been jailed for stealing close to £438,000 ($535,270) from a law firm he used to work for. The man, who worked as a paralegal at Berrymans Lace Mawer (BLM) fell into bad habits, fueled by his gambling addiction. He was working for £24,500 ($29,941) […]
Industry
May 16, 2022
Charities Insist for More Contributions to Tackle Problem Gambling
The gambling industry in the UK has been pummeled by do-gooders repeatedly. In a recent publication by The Guardian, the media argues that the British gambling industry should be contributing more to tackling problem gambling. The industry has tripled its revenue, the publication argues, but this has not come at a significant increase in the […]
Sports
May 13, 2022
Australian Ice Hockey Seeks to Realize Commercial Potential with Sportradar
The Australian Ice Hockey League has announced a new data partnership with Sportradar, a company focusing on sports data and integrity. The partnership between the data company and the league will enable Sportradar to tap into the audio-visual distribution rights for the AIHL, excluding the Australian and New Zealand regions. Sportradar to Help AIHL Reach […]
Lottery
May 13, 2022
Brazil Federal District to Have Its Own Lottery
Brazil is continuing to grow its lottery ecosystem as the country debates new sports betting laws and how to channel interest in gambling in social causes and various government-backed initiatives. Part of this process has led to a parliamentary approval on Tuesday to create a new lottery initiative in the Federal District, one of the […]
Casino
May 13, 2022
Betfred Bettor Who Sued Company Talks How He Will Spend $3M Prize
The story of Andry Green, 55, is finally coming to an end as the man managed to take Betfred to court over the unpaid £1.7 million ($2.07 million) blackjack jackpot and is now awaiting a payout from the company. He will be given £2.4 million ($2.92 million) because of the accrued interest rate, and he […]
Business
May 13, 2022
Chelsea FC Signs $25M Deal with Crypto Company WhaleFin
Chelsea FC has been known to enjoy cryptocurrency sponsorships. The Blues have had a few similar arrangements with crypto companies in the past, but their latest one features cryptocurrency trading platform WhaleFin which will appear on the team’s jerseys next season. Cryptocurrency on Chelsea’s FC Jerseys Cryptocurrency companies have made big headlines in British soccer […]
Casino
May 12, 2022
IGT to Launch Advantage CMS at Nustar Resorts and Casino
International Game Technology continues to scale its offer globally with the company announcing a tie-up with the Nustar Resorts and Casino in Cebu. The resort is scheduled to open doors later this year with IGT making its mark in the Philippines by bringing its bespoke Advantage casino management system. IGT to Deploy Cabinets and Dedicated […]
Casino
May 12, 2022
Evoplay Enters in Italy as It Pivots Towards Europe
Evoplay is doubling down on its European expansion with the developer’s unique gaming content heading into the Italian market after receiving authorization from the official gaming regulator. The company is gearing up to launch in the highly-competitive and lucrative market for igaming products which will further extend its presence in Europe. Evoplay Clears All Regulatory […]
Sports
May 12, 2022
FunFair Appoints Mark McGinley as Chief Executive
FunFair Games continues to strengthen what is an already-impressive lineup of executives and professionals. The latest edition features the hiring of former Entain Director Mark McGinley who will be joining the company as its new chief executive officer. In his role, McGinley will continue working on the company’s mission statement which is to deliver on […]
Casino
May 12, 2022
UK Accountant Steals Home and Savings from Man to Fuel Gambling, Sentenced
A British accountant from Leeds was sentenced to five years in prison over the misappropriation of a client’s life’s savings, fraudulent transfer of home property, and attempted theft of another holiday property. The fraudster tried to excuse his behavior with his gambling addiction. The court didn’t bite. As a result, the 73-year-old will now spend […]
