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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.
Blockchain
May 12, 2022
Five US States Switch Lights on Metaverse Flamingo Casino
The Metaverse is once again under attack from US law enforcement. This time, the Russian Flamingo Casino Club has been targeted by authorities as the Metaverse casino failed to disclose ties with Russia, prompting five states to act against the casino and force it to shut down. Flamingo Casino Club Not What It Claim to […]
Casino
May 11, 2022
Yggdrasil Makes LatAm Debut with RushBet in Colombia
Yggdrasil has expanded its geographical clout by debuting in the Latin American market. This will allow the company to make its products available to local crowds through a tie-up with Rush Street Interactive (RSI), and its localized brand, RushBet. As a result, Yggdrasil’s world-class products are finally available to players in Colombia with the RusBet.co […]
Casino
May 11, 2022
Red Rock Casino Unionization Efforts See Courts Involved
Unions in the United States have been a powerful tool for workers and the bane of businesses. Many of the biggest companies out there have been known to actively try and undermine unionization efforts, but one group of workers is trying to buck the trend and is actually working against Culinary Union’s efforts to bring […]
Casino
May 11, 2022
Melco Macau Subsidiary to Go to Court with Former Business Partner
Melco Resorts & Entertainment subsidiary COD Resorts Limited is readying up to meet in court with a former business partner, Luk Hing Investment Limited, which is accused of having defaulted on payments for property and failed to meet further business obligations. COD Resorts Limited decided to step in and take control of Club Cubic, which […]
Business
May 10, 2022
Genius Sports Teams up with Portugal’s S.L. Benfica
Genius Sports has signed a data and broadcast partnership with Primeira Liga club S.L. Benfica in Portugal. The partnership will assist the company to deliver much-needed data through the Second Spectrum division, which will in turn help the club to improve its game by tapping into tracking technology, machine learning, statistical insight, and artificial intelligence. […]
Casino
May 10, 2022
Man Leaves Children in Rivers Casino Parking Lot in Des Plaines
Parents in the United States continue to leave their children in casino parking lots while adults go in to gamble. And as this continues, regulators and casinos are joining forces to ensure that fewer instances of such negligence are allowed to happen. The latest case comes out of Rivers Casino in Des Plaines, Illinois over […]
Casino
May 10, 2022
Bingoal Teams up with Neccton to Protect Gamblers in Netherlands
As Belgium faces changes to the way gambling ads reach customers, family-owned gambling operator Bingoal is upping its personal commitment to making sure that players are safe. To this end, the company has teamed up with Neccton, an established software company that will now be used to bolster responsible gambling practices in the Netherlands, where […]
Legal
May 10, 2022
Ex-Camelot CEO Says Legal Dispute Could Cost UKGC $1.2B
The looming court battle between the UK Gambling Commission and Camelot over the fourth UK National Lottery selection bid will surely have its repercussions. The immediate fears are that the Gambling Commission would need to tap into good causes money in order to fend off the court challenge issued by the outgoing lottery operator, that […]
Sports
May 10, 2022
Southampton FC Picks Winner of Bitcoin Hunt
The Sportsbet.io Bitcoin Hunt celebrating the partnership with Southampton FC has come to an end with a lucky winner announced. The contest took three rounds to complete and participants were urged to discover QR codes hidden – often in plain sight – across the city of Southampton. Sportsbet.io and Southampton Wrap up Bitcoin Hunt Fans […]
Business
May 10, 2022
The latest from Africa: Cross-vertical Look at One of Gambling’s Best Bets
As Africa is increasingly moving towards an online gambling ecosystem, we sat down with Kiron Interactive co-CEO and founder Steven Spartinos, BetGames sales director Africa James Everett and Altenar COO & director Dinos Stranomitis. In this piece, we discuss how Africa’s traditionally land-based dominated gaming and betting segment has made a noticeable shift towards the […]
