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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.
Slots
May 9, 2022
Evoplay Releases Wild Overlords Bonus Buy Sequel With Spinential Engine
Award-winning iGame provider Evoplay has expanded its portfolio of 100+ games with a sequel to one of its most popular titles, Wild Overlords. The new game is called Wild Overlords Bonus Buy since it includes a Free Spins-triggering Bonus Buy feature. The Mandala-powered game also counts a series of additional enhancements that fans of the […]
Industry
May 9, 2022
Concerned Citizens Ask for Caution in Legalizing Gambling in Meghalaya
Meghalaya chief minister Conrad K Sangma, the proponent of a recent plan to introduce legal gambling to India’s state, has met with various representatives of the Khasi Jaintia Christian Leaders Forum who have urged the minister to tread carefully and not hurry with the mass legalization of a gambling framework in the state. Legalization of […]
Industry
May 9, 2022
UK Gambling Companies Lobby with Lawmakers to Sway Upcoming Regulation
While the review of the Gambling Act in the UK is ongoing, a new report reveals that major gambling industry players lobbied Treasury officials. The report claims the industry warned that tough restrictions may increase the share of the black market. Treasury Officials Met with Gambling Operators, Claims Report Launched in December 2020, the review […]
Casino
May 9, 2022
Mashpee Wampanoag Tribe Former Chairman Convicted on Corruption, Bribery Charges
Cedric Cromwell has brought shame to himself and the Mashpee Wampanoag Tribe of Massachusetts. The former tribal chairman was convicted by a federal court on charges of extortion and bribery. Sentencing will take place this September. During his stint, Cromwell asked an architecture company for $60,000 kickbacks to which RGB Architects owner David DeQuattro agreed, […]
Sports
May 9, 2022
Mayweather Cashes $52K Win on $10K Bivol Wager
A lot was riding on the weekend fight between Saul Canelo Alvarez and Dmitry Bivol as the pair squared up at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada. Canelo was defeated by what turned out to be a superior fighter, with Alvarez overplaying his hand in the WBA light heavyweight category. But one person who […]
Business
May 9, 2022
Kalamba and Betsson Embark on Hands-on Content Partnership
Kalamba Games and Betsson Group will continue to work together and expand their reach through content and operational business ties. Kalamba is now going to deliver content for Betsson Group’s European operations with more than 20 brands available across the region and beyond. More Games and Tools by Kalamba The partnership will lead to the […]
Industry
May 9, 2022
GambleAware Reiterates Call for Mandatory levy on GGY
GambleAware is confident that more needs to be done in terms of contributions to help the organization address problem gambling. As the issue proves particularly sensitive in light of a looming regulatory review of the industry, the not-for-profit calls for more contributions as it reports an estimated £34.7 million ($42.9 million) received by industry stakeholders […]
Sports
May 9, 2022
ITIA Busts One of Biggest Match-Fixing Rings in Tennis
ITIA continues to ramp up its efforts to help it safeguard the integrity of sports and act against offenders. In the latest move, the International tennis Integrity Agency has named six Spanish tennis players who have been found guilty of match-fixing and handed severe penalties. Players Handed Financial Penalties and Sentences The six suspects worked […]
Business
May 6, 2022
FuboTV Reveals More Tailored Content and Personalized Targeting
FuboTV continues with its mission statement of delivering a new type of sports viewing experience that is tailored to the realities of the sports gambling age. To this end, the company is introducing the 2022 IAB NewFronts which will come with a unique targeting approach and essentially “follow the audience.” More Tailored Content Comin to […]
Business
May 6, 2022
NBL Canada Taps IMG Arena as Sports Data Distribution Partner
The National Basketball League of Canada NBL has teamed up with IMG Arena with the latter company becoming the official data supplier for the company. This comes as part of a multi-year arrangement between the two organizaitons. Distributing Big Data for Additional Value Moving forward, IMG Arena will tap into the league data feeds. The […]
