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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.
Business
May 6, 2022
DraftKings Completes GNOG Acquisition, Talks Synergies
DraftKings has finished the week with the acquisition of the Golden Nugget Online Gaming (GNOG), previously owned by Tilman Fertitta. This move represents an important milestone for the company which continues to invest heavily in its full-stack igaming and betting technology platform. Fears of Deal Falling Through Proved Unnecessary The deal was originally announced back […]
Sports
May 6, 2022
Phil Mickelson Biography Reveals $40M Gambling Losses
Phil Mickelson is just one of the many athletes to have a soft spot for gambling. However, the latest book dedicated to his life and titled “Phil: The Rip-Roaring (and Unauthorized!) Biography of Golf’s Most Colorful Superstar” reveals the true scale of the man’s obsession with gambling He has reportedly lost as much as $40 […]
Casino
May 5, 2022
Atlantic City Casino Workers in Strong Position for Pay Increase
As demand for casino workers continues to mount from Las Vegas to Atlantic City, unionized staffers in New Jersey are coming together to leverage their worth and demand better pay from operators. Bob McDevitt of Unite Here Local 54, a union representing over 10,000 of Atlantic City casino workers, argues that the current labor negotiations […]
Casino
May 5, 2022
Man Pleads Guilty over Gambling Addiction-Driven Bank Heists
When gambling addiction strikes, crime usually follows. This is the case of Davis County Clerk Auditor’s Office employee who found himself forced to steal to try and cover a mounting gambling debt. In his desperation, Kevin Dean Rasband, turned to robbery and held up two banks. Pleading guilty in front of US District Judged Ted […]
Sports
May 5, 2022
MLB Player Association Looking for Sports Gambling Partnerships
After the NCAAB has said it would not object to schools and conferences applying for partnerships with sports betting companies, and leveraging their data for financial gain, the MLB Players Association is looking to help players get the most out of their careers through similar arrangements. Players are now officially allowed to pursue collaborations with […]
Blockchain
May 5, 2022
Theo de Vries: “People Are Addicted to Cocaine and Crypto”
Gambling addiction is creeping on crypto traders in almost imperceptible ways and then it’s too late. The story of Dr Theo de Vries, the managing director of The Diamond Rehab, which focuses on drug and alcohol treatment, in Thailand is one that should resonate with people around the people. According to de Vries, people are […]
Sports
May 5, 2022
Dana White Brags About Beating Caesars and Bellagio Casinos
Dana White has been called a man of vice and by no other than himself. His antics have involved anything from alcohol to casinos, and he has now revealed that casinos would no longer want to “play with him.” White is banned from several of the most prominent casinos in Las Vegas, Nevada, under what […]
Sports
May 4, 2022
Videoslots Joins IBIA to Safeguard Integrity of Sports
Videoslots, a company focusing on gaming and betting solutions, has become the latest member of the International Betting Integrity Association through its dedicated sportsbook platform. As a result, Videoslots Sports will participate in IBIA’s efforts to uphold, regulate and protect sports globally. IBIA Welcomes Videoslots in Ranks Videoslots is just the latest sportsbook to vow […]
Casino
May 4, 2022
Macau Hits Sub-100K Visitors for Labor Day Holiday
Macau was hoping that the holiday period would help it pick up a little, but a last-minute flare-up of COVID-19 infection in neighboring China and Guangdong Province, in particular, has quickly dried up the flow of tourists across the border. Things are back to normal, but the damage has been done with China’s annual Labor […]
Casino
May 4, 2022
Macau Does Away with Junket Agents’ Residence Issue
Macau continues to work on the imminent changes to the gambling laws in the country with a meeting on Tuesday once again discussing the Legal Framework for Operating Games of Chance in Casinos bill. The discussions carried out by the Second Standing Committee of the Macau Legislative Assembly focused on discussing a number of pressing […]
