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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
February 24, 2023
MGC: MGM Springfield Accepts $1,200 in “Illegal Bets” on College Games
According to a meeting held on Thursday by the Massachusetts Gaming Commission (MGC), MGM Springfield had indeed accepted wagers incorrectly on two specific college games. The mistake happened after the property listed the university involved as an “out-of-state institution” which tricked its own systems and led to $1,200 in wagers placed on the outcome of […]
Casino
February 24, 2023
Gambling Addicts in Switzerland Doubled between 2018-2021
Addiction Switzerland, an organization tasked with monitoring gambling and addiction levels, has been running annual surveys to help establish changes in the nation’s gambling behavior. In 2018, an estimated 25% of 1,395 people interviewed said that they would gamble online weekly. This number has since increased to 30% as of 2021, the organization said, with […]
Sports
February 23, 2023
Kentucky Will Attempt to Legalize Sports Betting in 2023
This is the message that Rep. Michael Meredith wants to send to lawmakers and consumers after he filed a bill on Wednesday that would allow the state’s race tracks to host sports betting facilities and make gambling on sports outcomes legal before the session ends on March 30. New, More Balanced Approach to Sports Betting […]
Casino
February 23, 2023
Gaming Realms Introduces Slingo Cleopatra
Gaming Realms has been rapidly expanding its Slingo portfolio, looking to secure new prominent licensing agreements and partnerships. The latest such partnership is established with IGT which has allowed for its iconic, classic and player-favorite Egyptian-themed game to be cast in the Slingo image. Reinventing IGT’s Classic in Slingo’s Image The high-performing original game will […]
Casino
February 23, 2023
1×2 Network Grows Content Capacity with AD LUNAM Launch
AD LUNAM is going to be a fresh approach to the way 1×2 Network delves into iGaming, offering products and content that is fully optimized for Gen Z and Millenials. In other words, the company is attempting to build a product that is based on the preferences and gaming habits of these target groups. AD […]
Casino
February 23, 2023
Spinomenal Enters Greek Market with Stoiximan
The company is confident that Stoiximan makes for a perfect partner in the local Greek market which was reregulated several years back. Stoiximan is also operated by Kaizen Gaming, a respected and trusted brand. Taking Great Products to Local Market Spinomenal will be able to bring a variety of excellent games to local players with […]
Blockchain
February 23, 2023
DappRadar Says Half of Blockchain Activity Is Based on Gaming
This gives a fresh perspective on how big web3 and blockchain gaming technologies have become over the past months. According to DappRadar, there were more than 773,000 unique active wallets in January 2023, a number that is still slightly behind the results from December 2022 when gaming wallets were estimated at 767,000. Blockchain Gaming Is […]
Sports
February 23, 2023
Ohio Still Not Going to Let You Bet on XFL
With one of the league’s first games for the season between Seattle Sea Dragons and St. Louis Battlehawks due on Thursday, February 23, the betting options in Ohio are limited. In fact, the state’s residents will not be allowed to back any game whatsoever, as lawmakers did not anticipate for the league. One Major Event […]
Industry
February 23, 2023
Ohio’s Problem Gambling Hotline Sees Influx of Traffic
The activity became legal on January 1 and has since driven significant revenue for operators and tax for the state, but it has also seen a rise in the number of calls placed statewide with the Problem Gambling Hotline. Calls to Hotline Double According to the organisation, calls have more than doubled from December when […]
Casino
February 23, 2023
OnAir Entertainment Introduces Nexus Roulette as Latest Game
Nexus Roulette is a game that is built with the player in mind and offers exciting showmanship and core gameplay inspired by the classic version of the game. OnAir Entertainment has gone the extra mile to build a studio environment that the company describes as “futuristic” and that is optimized to guarantee an immersive gaming […]
