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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.
Industry
March 2, 2023
Aussies Who “Crash Landed” in Las Vegas Sue Tour Operator for $400K
All people on board suffered serious injuries as a result of the landing. They have now decided to press charges against the company arranging the helicopter ride. The incident took place on December 27 and a complaint was formally filed with the Nevada state court this week. The plaintiffs, who are all related, have accused […]
Casino
March 1, 2023
Atlantic City Cannabis Lounge Near Casinos Moves Forward
The approval by the New Jersey Casino Reinvestment Development Authority (CRDA) effectively means that the lounge is now issued with the necessary permits to move forward and arrive in the touted Atlantic City Tourism District, provided the property clears matters with the New Jersey Cannabis Regulatory Commission. New Jersey has also been trying to further […]
Casino
March 1, 2023
Mobinc Expands Ontario-Licensed Platform with Tier One Suppliers
Mobinc’s masterstroke in the Canadian province will now see it offer a number of games from some of the most prominent suppliers in the iGaming industry. Among those are names such as Hacksaw, Push Gaming, Quickspin, Pragmatic Play and Relax Gaming all of which are now available on the Ontario-licensed platform. Mobinc Strikes Massive Content […]
Casino
March 1, 2023
RubyPlay Rolls Out Content with PokerStars
The latest such alliance has been struck with RubyPlay, an established B2B iGaming development studio, which will now power the Flutter Entertainment-owned brand and allow it to introduce even more worthwhile content to players in various jurisdictions. RubyPlay Adds More Variety to PokerStars Casino As a result, PokerStars players in Italy, Romania, Spain, the United […]
Casino
March 1, 2023
West Virginia Wants to Expand Gambling with Satellite Casinos
Not many hopes are pinned on the new legislative push, either, but there is some momentum nevertheless. This year is the third time a similar bill has got underway with SB 62 winning a convincing 25-8 vote in Senate on Tuesday. But Senate has never been the issue. Previous attempts to push through were usually […]
Casino
March 1, 2023
Minnesota’s Electronic Pull Tabs Under Assault Once Again
A decision of a Minnesota appellate court this Monday essentially deals another heavy blow to the industry, arguing that a previous decision by the Minnesota Gambling Control Board in 2019 was in the wrong and venues such as restaurants, bars, and other properties hosting EPTs presently were in fact doing so without an official go-ahead. […]
Industry
February 28, 2023
Operators Prepare as White Paper Looms
Gambling in the United Kingdom may finally be reformed this March as some experts believe that the time of the white paper has finally come. Some of the harsher measures are expected to make their way into the reforms, sparking concerns about the future of the industry. For what has now been almost two years, […]
Business
February 28, 2023
Scout Gaming Minimizes Losses, Continues Journey toward Positive Revenue
Scout Gaming has published its financial report for 2022, highlighting a noticeable decrease in annual losses. The B2B fantasy sports and betting provider attributed the improved metrics to its cost-effective strategy. As reported, Scout Gaming recorded losses of $5.76 million (converted from Swedish Krona) representing a 27% year-on-year decrease from the $7.87 million in losses […]
Casino
February 28, 2023
Octoplay Launches Content with Soft2Bet
This collaboration will allow Octoplay to immediately introduce five of its titles, to wit Pearly Shores, Heavy Anchor, Hot Harvest, Disco Dive, and Blazing Touch, as part of Soft2Bet’s network of partners in Europe. Octoplay Incorporates Its Products into Soft2Bet Soft2Bet operates as a provider of platforms and a casino operator and will further benefit […]
Business
February 28, 2023
Shareholders Reportedly Approve Lottomatica’s IPO
Following the announcement that Lottomatica is expected to go public in April, Reuters reported that shareholders have approved the move. The plan is to list the Italian operator on the Borsa Italiana’s Euronext Milan exchange. While it is still unclear whether Lottomatica’s initial public offering will be able to meet the projected date, it is […]
