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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.
Casino
December 20, 2021
Puerto Rico Adding Three New Casino Licenses before 2021 Ends
The territory of Puerto Rico is looking to add three new more casino licenses, bringing the total to 19 before 2021 is out. One licensee applicant has already received the go-ahead from the territory’s gaming commission. Expanding Puerto Rico’s Casino Gaming Capacity A trio of casinos is seeking to acquire gaming licenses in Puerto Rico, […]
Sports
December 17, 2021
BetMGM and PGA Tour Extend Collaboration through 2024
The PGA Tour and BetMGM will extend their joint partnership through 2024, featuring marketing and content opportunities and building upon their official alliance. As a result, BetMGM will continue to be an official betting operator for the PGA Tour. BetMGM Set up to Benefit from Renewed Partnership The Tour digital platform will empower golf fans […]
Sports
December 17, 2021
Six Moroccan Tennis Players Banned in Latest ITIA Ruling
Tennis has proven particularly susceptible to match-fixing with the International Tennis Integrity Unit or ITIA taking a non-apologetic course against offenders. The latest development involves six Moroccan men’s tennis players, four of whom participated in the Davis Cup. According to ITIA, all six individuals are involved in various match-fixing offenses on at least several occasions. […]
Casino
December 17, 2021
NGCB Hearing Builds Momentum for Cashless Payments Remote Registration
Nevada has been flirting with the idea of introducing cashless payment systems for casino patrons. The idea was met with a mix of opposition and endorsement by some gaming companies who saw it as a way forward to offer better compliance with tax laws and a way to keep patrons safe by minimizing contact with […]
Casino
December 17, 2021
12,000 Curacao Gambling Sites May Be Offering Unlicensed Products
When the pandemic started, Curacao was one of those jurisdictions to first feel the heat of missing tourism dollars. The country, which is a constituent of the Kingdom of the Netherlands, turned to Dutch authorities for help who, in turn, took the opportunity to resolve a matter they have long had an issue with – […]
Blockchain
December 17, 2021
Esports Technologies to Power Taunt Battleworld NFTs Game
Esports Technologies Inc. continues to grow its involvement with the esports betting industry. On Thursday, the company revealed that it had signed a non-binding letter of intent to become the exclusive esports data partner for Taunt Battleworld, a Turnt Gaming blockchain game. The game is a skill-based blockchain-powered product that uses the Polygon blockchain to […]
Business
December 16, 2021
Sporttrade Adds Xpoint as Geolocation, Marketing Partner
Xpoint, a specialist company that focuses on delivering geolocation solutions for iGaming and betting businesses in the United States, has revealed a new partnership with Sporttrade, a growing sports trading platform with significant traction in the United States. Sporttrade to Benefit from Xpoint Geolocation, Marketing As a result, Sporttrade will embed Xpoint’s technology with all […]
Industry
December 16, 2021
Criminals Turn to Tabloids to Collect Lottery Winnings, Get Sent to Jail
Imagine you have stolen debit card details and you used it to purchase a lottery ticket. That ticket suddenly turns out to yield a hefty £4 million ($5.3 million) payout. For two small-time crooks in the United Kingdom that is precisely what happened. The two men, Jon Watson of Bolton, and Mark Goodram, who moved […]
Casino
December 16, 2021
Incentive Games Grows Footprint with Bet365 Partnership
Incentive Games is growing its footprint through a groundbreaking partnership with legacy sports betting and gaming brand bet365. The company will muster a number of pay-to-play and free-to-play titles that will be offered as exclusive content to bet365. Specifically, Incentive Games will focus on developing jackpot games and delivering them on a global scale through […]
Casino
December 15, 2021
Betsoft Arrives at Holland Casino’s Digital Portfolio
Betsoft Gaming is adding Holland Casino to its portfolio of partners. The Netherlands’ fast-developing iGaming and casino market have made the partnership a natural fit, the companies argue in a press release. Betsoft is known for its authentic and cinematic iGaming content whereas Holland Casino has a significant presence in the country. As a result […]