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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
February 8, 2022
31.4M Americans Want to Bet Legally on Super Bowl LVI
America’s appetite for good betting action on the Big Game grows as Super Bowl LVI is right around the corner. Set for Sunday, February 13, the game is often equated to a national celebration. This time around, the American Gaming Association (AGA) predicts that betting handle should go up 35% percent year-over-year. Total Sports Betting […]
Sports
February 8, 2022
Rivalo Teams up with Influencers for FIFA Club World Cup Content
Sports betting company Rivalo believes that finding new ways to communicate and engage with sports fans is what ultimately makes people more likely to plonk down a wager. The company is not wrong, and its latest initiative is an attempt to have a heart-to-heart with fan bases and speak their language. Bringing Influencers in to Boost the […]
Sports
February 8, 2022
South Dakota Mobile Betting Barely Clears First Hurdle
South Dakota sports betting legalization attempts teetered and wobbled and yet, lawmakers were able to narrowly advance a proposal that will allow voters to decide if they want online sports betting in the state. The vote came down to a nail-biting 18-17 in favor of the measure on Monday and it showed a great divide […]
Casino
February 8, 2022
Evolution and FanDuel Expand Live Casino Deal in the United States
Evolution, the premier supplier of live dealer casino products, has extended its partnership with FanDuel Group amid the rapid adoption of iGaming in the United States. As a result of this partnership, Evolution will remain the exclusive live gaming provider for FanDuel across the country. Recognizing the Potential of Live Casino Games As the iGaming […]
Poker
February 7, 2022
Entain withdraws partypoker from Russian and Moldavan Markets
Entain is fully committed to its key tenet introduced when the company took over the reins from GVC Holdings (its former brand identity) and promised to break away from any questionable practices of the past. To achieve this, the company has promised to fully commit to leaving the black markets behind. This is precisely what […]
Sports
February 7, 2022
The Game Day Offers up to $2,022 for Watching Super Bowl LVI
When sports betting ads flood your social media feed or the ongoing TV broadcast, they often issue testy challenges. “Do you have what it takes,” some of them ask rhetorically? Yet, there is one sports betting website that will happily pay you for “just” watching and perhaps only seek to test your knowledge of the […]
Sports
February 7, 2022
New York Commission Data Reveals All-Time Sports Betting Record in January
The numbers are in, and New York state is not slowing down, based on the official data. The New York State Gaming Commission’s Friday announcement pinpointed the Empire State as the torchbearer in the sports betting industry. The state generated around $1.62 billion in the three weeks of betting action between January 8 and January 30. Record-Breaking Handle Defying […]
Business
February 3, 2022
Evolution Introduces Ruby Lounge “Brand within Brands” for ComeOn
Evolution is deploying the latest of its customer-centric solutions, with the company’s Ruby Lounge now up and running. This dedicated studio production floor is tailored to the needs of ComeOn Group and the company’s numerous brands across the iGaming industry, including in some of the most heavily regulated markets, such as Sweden and Denmark. Ruby […]
Sports
February 3, 2022
FansUnite Dives into Louisiana Betting Market with AmAff
FansUnite is deepening its ties with the US sports betting market. Following the successful license clearance for the market in Louisiana, FansUnite has announced that its American Affiliate division, or AmAff for short, is now active in the state. FansUnite acquired AmAff for $58.2 million in 2021 in order to establish its footprint in the […]
Casino
February 3, 2022
Real Dealer Studios Locks Cinematic Experience with Vinnie Jones
Real Dealer Studios is upping the ante with the addition of Vinnie Jones, a professional soccer player, and actor in some of Guy Richie’s most iconic movies. Jones, who has played in Snatch and Lock, Stock, and Two Smoking Barrels among other great flicks, will be joining the studio as one of its pre-recorded live […]