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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
April 22, 2022
PokerStars Exchange Launches, Shares Liquidity with Betfair
PokerStars has created a new peer-to-peer online betting exchange that will increase the opportunities for social experiences on the company’s website. The idea behind an exchange is to enable consumers to create bets and then buy and sell them to other people who may be interested in backing the same selection. This will further increase […]
Industry
April 22, 2022
Madrid Local Government Pushes for Tighter Control on Gambling
The state of gambling regulation in Spain has been in flux since the pandemic began. Now, Madrid is pushing forward to introduce a new set of gambling rules as the Governing Council of the autonomous community passed new policies that will obligate gambling halls, casinos, and sports betting venues to meet specific standards when it […]
Sports
April 21, 2022
Minnesota Twins and Jackpocket Form Groundbreaking MLB Alliance
Jackpocket has teamed up with the Minnesota Twins, becoming the official mobile lottery partner for the Major League Baseball franchise. Jackpotet is an established third-party app that enables consumers in the United States to make quick purchases of lottery tickets and its tie-up with the Twins reflects the company’s ambitions to strike home with baseball […]
Business
April 21, 2022
OpenBet Brings Stewart Groumoutis to Preside over Commercial Growth
OpenBet has hired Stewart Groumoutis as vice president of commercial for Canada as the company seeks to expand and consolidate its footprint in one of the most promising betting and igaming markets in North America. The company has confirmed that the arrival of the heavyweight regulation expert Groumoutis in the position is reflective of OpenBet’s […]
Sports
April 21, 2022
Bettors Back Macron for French Presidency, Odds Stay Fairly Even
The French Presidential elections are approaching with the second round to decide the place of France in the European Union. Two candidates faced head-to-head in the second Presidential debate on television on Wednesday as they prepare for the second round of voting. Marie Le Pen, a far-right politician with ties to Russian President Vladimir Putin […]
Blockchain
April 21, 2022
Monero Remains Most Used Ransomware Cryptocurrency
A new report by crypto and blockchain analytics firm CipherTrace has taken a look at the increased use of privacy-oriented cryptocurrencies such as Monero that are continuing to be a preferred payment option for criminals who launch ransomware attacks on civil and governmental infrastructure across the world. Monero Is Go-To Cryptocurrency for Ransomware Hackers Monero […]
Blockchain
April 21, 2022
US Secret Service makes crypto busts worth $102M since 2015
The US Secret Service (USSS) has been busy for sure. Since 2015, the USSS, which is known for protecting the nation’s presidents and elected officials, has been hunting down fraudulent cryptocurrency transactions. A total of $102 million in crypto assets has been seized since the USSS got on the job, working on more than 254 […]
Casino
April 20, 2022
DragonGaming Grabs Headlines with New Casino Game Releases
DragonGaming is back with a new bunch of releases to present. The up-and-coming igaming developer with an extensive development track record has another important announcement to make, having just released a bunch of new scratchcard games, a new slot, and three fresh table games to complement its already bulky portfolio. DragonGaming Delivers Its April Load […]
Casino
April 20, 2022
Mexico Gaming Regulator Potentially Linked to Extorting Casinos
Fraud is well-documented in the casino and gambling world. Sometimes, it’s nefarious parties that try to launder money through casinos that are happy to turn a blind eye if there is enough money coming in as was the case with Crown Resorts in Australia. In other instances, it may be the casinos participating in some […]
Esports
April 20, 2022
Esports Technologies and Incentive Games to Work on F2P Esports Games
Esports Technologies and Incentive Games have minted a new partnership that will allow the latter to develop a number of customizable free-to-play games aimed at driving better engagement and customer retention. The alliance is predicated on a software license and service agreement that will see tailor-made games come to Esports Technologies’ product offering and create […]
