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Fiona Simmons

Journalist

Although 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 December 7, 2021
NASCAR Committed to Maintaining Responsible Sports Betting in 2022
NASCAR is revving up its commitment to responsible gambling with the 2022 Cup Series, joining the likes of DraftKings and BetMGM, who have signed notable drivers from the sport as their brand ambassadors.  NASCAR Committed to Responsible Gambling  The sports betting giants added Bubba Wallace and Richard Childress Racing, respectively, as their representatives in motorsports, looking to […]
Sports December 7, 2021
ITIA Suspends Mexican Tennis Player over Match-Fixing
The International Tennis Integrity Agency (ITIA) has found the player and coach Mauricio Astorga in breach of the organization’s guidance on sports integrity policies. Astorga has helped fix at least one game, benefiting from those by receiving remuneration to influence a particular aspect of the game(s). ITIA Issues Three-year Ban to Player for Fixing Games […]
Sports December 7, 2021
STS Holding SA Launches Investment Arm with IPO Proceeds
If it’s good enough for FanDuel and DraftKings, it’s probably good for the rest of the sports betting elite. This is the logic that partly motivates the Juroszek family, owners of Poland’s sports gambling mastodon – STS Holding SA – which raised $266 million through an initial public offering (IPO) to diversify its portfolio. The […]
Business December 6, 2021
Pariplay Brings Deane Hendricks as COO at Wizard Games
Pariplay’s Wizard Games studio has tapped a new iGaming veteran who will serve as its chief operations officer. Deane Hendricks is stepping into the position to provide the Pariplay brand with all that it would need to continue expanding its footprint in the industry.  Charting New Growth Strategies Just last week, Pariplay announced that it’s adding Wizard […]
Sports December 6, 2021
MSG Sports, Entertainment Join AGA’s “Have A Game Plan”
Madison Square Garden Sports Corp and Madison Square Garden Entertainment Corp. have revealed that they are joining the American Gaming Association’s (AGA) Have A Game Plan – Bet Responsibly campaign designed to promote safer and responsible gambling among consumers. The initiative has reunited numerous sports leagues, franchises, and industry players. AGA has successfully secured support […]
Blockchain December 6, 2021
Vietnam Takes Down $3.8B Crypto Gambling Ring
Vietnamese police authorities have busted a crypto gambling ring estimated at $3.8 billion based on the amount of gamblers’ money contributed. The news comes from Bloomberg, citing a report by state-owned broadcaster VTV. According to the report, this is one of the largest underhand crypto gambling operations discovered in the country, with a total of 59 suspects arrested. Arrests […]
Industry December 3, 2021
Ontario’s Auditor General Sets Three Conditions on Launch of Private Gambling Market
Ontario has been enjoying robust results in its iGaming and interactive wagering sectors, as the Canadian province is still trying to figure out how to best welcome private operators. The initial date of early 2022 has been floated, with pressure rising as some of the most significant sports events draw near.  However, the province’s auditor general, Bonnie Lysyk, […]
Industry December 2, 2021
Connecticut’s First Monthly Results of Betting Are In
The first month of online gambling and sports betting in Connecticut is over, and the results are in. The state has much to be happy about as it has been able to collect $1.7 million on tax with $366 million wagers placed across the state. Much of the action was fueled by online casino gaming, […]
Sports December 1, 2021
Singaporean Police Bust Illegal Gambling Operations, Investigate Suspects
Illegal gambling has no place in Singaporean society. This is the stern reminder local police authorities issued to over 50 individuals who were arrested or are being investigated for their association with illegal gambling activities in the country. Authorities conducted a total of three raids between October 29 and November 21, resulting in several arrests […]
Sports December 1, 2021
Scout Gaming Introduces FanTeam DFS Platform in the US
Scout Gaming has made a debut on the US market with the introduction of FanTeam.us, the alter-ego of FanTeam.com and leading European daily fantasy site. Launched in 2015 as a brand, Scout Gaming’s US-facing subsidiary will now make a bold statement in the DFS market as it is arriving in two dozen states, including California, Florida, Georgia, […]