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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.
Sports
May 2, 2022
Thai Party Wants to See Gambling Legalized in the Country
Thailand wants to see its gambling industry expanded or, at least, this is what the Kla Party wants to achieve over the coming months. According to the party, there is a good reason to want and legalize gambling in the country. First and foremost, it would prove a vital lifeline for the economy and will […]
Sports
May 2, 2022
Victoria Sees Gambling Advertisement Go Up 253% by 2021
Victoria, Australia has seen a dramatic increase in the number of gambling ads over the past year, new data has revealed. A detailed report by Nielsen institute established that gambling advertisement has gone up by 253% over the past years. The survey period begins in 2016 and the report has been completed on behalf of […]
Casino
May 2, 2022
Pokimane and xQc Talk Gambling Addiction, Sponsorships and Mizkif
After speaking about his gambling addiction, a week ago, Felix ‘xQc’ Lengyel revealed further details about his condition in a bid to bring more awareness about what gambling addiction does to a person. Recently, xQc stated that he was addicted to everything he did, but he was one of those “fortunate” enough to be able […]
Sports
April 29, 2022
NCAA OK with Divisions and Schools Tying Knot with Betting Companies
The National Collegiate Athletic Association or NCAA for its acronym is finally giving a green light to betting partnerships between conferences and schools on one side and gambling companies on the other. The topic was discussed on Wednesday during a Division I Interpretations Committee and the result is that schools and conferences can freely enter […]
Casino
April 29, 2022
United Auto Workers Union Calls for Suspending Casino Smoking in AC
More calls to suspend smoking on gaming floors in Atlantic City, New Jersey are being heard. With political support for the movement growing, the United Auto Workers is also joining the calls for snuffing out cigarettes and cigars in casinos. This could happen if the Garden State amasses sufficient support to put the measure through […]
Lottery
April 29, 2022
Powerball Winner Takes Home $473.1M Prize Pool
Life-changing. This is how the winner of the Powerball’s $473.1 million jackpot must describe the news that they had won. The winner, who is based in Arizona, will have the option to claim the money as a lump sum or receive 30 payments over the next 29 years. The benefit of a lump sum is […]
Casino
April 29, 2022
NSW Star Group CEO Grilled During State Inquiry
The Star Entertainment Group is facing even more serious regulatory challenges as the New South Wales inquiry continues to delve into its questionable practices and has discovered fresh evidence that the Group has overlooked an important part of its duties. According to the Australian Financial Review, The Star Entertainment Group helped high roller cash out […]
Casino
April 29, 2022
Nevada Comes Close to Beating Casino Record with $1.355B in March
More good news is coming from Nevada as the Silver State has managed to total an impressive $1.355 billion in total casino revenue in March. The Nevada Gaming Control Board revealed the numbers indicative of another 27% year-over-year growth for the company. In fact, casinos have obliterated pre-pandemic results by another 38% as the casino […]
Casino
April 28, 2022
Light & Wonder Now Features Konami Games on OpenGaming
Light & Wonder, the business name of Scientific Games Corporation, has announced a new partnership with Konami Gaming, Inc. Under the terms of the partnership, Konami will benefit from the former’s dedicated OpenGaming platform through an aggregation tie-up with Konami. US Focus on Konami’s Product Reach Expansion The deal will allow Konami to integrate […]
Casino
April 28, 2022
Playtech Launches New Live Game and Features on Ladbrokes UK
Playtech has struck a new partnership with Entain’s Ladbrokes in the United Kingdom. The company has introduced its proprietary Well Well Well Live product to the casino platform. The game was developed by Playtech’s dedicated software and live studio in Riga and will be streamed from there. Playtech Adds More Features, Games to Ladbrokes UK […]
