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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
April 4, 2023
Spelinspektionen Board to Continue Sporting Seven Members
The Swedish gambling regulator, the Spelinspektionen, announced that its board will continue to be comprised of seven members. The authority’s decision was greenlit by the current government, led by the Centre-Right Alliance coalition. The Spelinspektionen provided a peek into its new board, showing that it will remain more or less the same as it has […]
Industry
April 4, 2023
The Netherlands Needs to Ban Untargeted Ads Because Self-Regulation Is Insufficient
Franc Weerwind, the Dutch minister for legal protection, believes self-regulatory measures only have a limited effect on gambling advertising. The minister reasserted that further regulations are needed, saying that the government is still on track with its untargeted advertising ban. From July 1, 2023, all untargeted ads will be in breach of local regulations. Within […]
Business
April 4, 2023
Parsec Capital Acquires Majority Interest in Enteractive Media, Plans Nasdaq Listing
Parsec Capital Acquisitions, a special purpose acquisition company, has acquired a majority interest in Enteractive Media, a gaming affiliate company. Parsec Capital said that it plans to acquire the remaining Enteractive shares in the future, turning the company into a wholly-owned subsidiary. The current deal follows a previous merger announcement and overrides the actual merger […]
Industry
April 4, 2023
Vodafone to Help Allwyn Improve the National Lottery’s Tech Offer
Lottery giant Allwyn UK announced that it has finalized a new agreement with Vodafone. The new partnership will see the two companies upgrade the technological aspect of the UK National Lottery starting 2024. Vodafone agreed to provide IoT connectivity and broadband, which will be delivered as a private secure network for all retail sites, the […]
Business
April 4, 2023
Kambi Extends Corredor Empresarial Partnership in Colombia
As a result, Kambi Group plc will continue to provide Corredor Empresarial S.A. with an advanced platform to power the latter’s betting and gaming operations. The two companies originally signed an agreement back in 2017 and have been maintaining a strong and successful relationship. Kambi and BetPlay Continue to Build Strong Partnership in LatAm Corredor […]
Sports
April 4, 2023
Texas House Committee Waves Through Two Sports Gambling Bills
There is still a long road to go but the final destination seems in sight as a Texas House committee cleared two proposals on Monday, and the state is now gearing up to have its first-floor vote on the matter. Small Breakaway Success Does Not Mean Legalization Prospects for Texas The House State Affairs Committee […]
Business
April 4, 2023
Charlie Munger Says Gambling on Stock Market Impossible to Fix
Charlie Munger, Warren Buffet’s faithful lieutenant, has often been critical of anything that defies the stock market’s conventional logic. The COVID-19 market brought around a buzz among investors who splurged on anything but traditional stock and with this – they unlocked a torrent of criticism. Stock Market Proves as Addictive as Gambling Even when investors […]
Casino
April 4, 2023
AFL Boss Says Organization Gets Product Fees from Gambling
This comes at a time when fans, players, and even clubs, not to mention politicians and health experts, have been calling for the reduced dependency of the AFL on gambling companies, and criticized the omnipresence of advertisement in broadcasts and on team shirts and properties. The AFL Gets More Money from Gambling Companies The contributions […]
Casino
April 4, 2023
Californian Theft Leaves Bankers Casino Short of $95,000
Salinas police reported the case which took place on Sunday morning and was not noticed until after the employee in charge of cash noticed the discrepancy between the money present and the money reported. The theft was immediately signaled to the police, which arrived on the scene. Upon scrutinizing video surveillance, authorities found out that […]
Blockchain
April 3, 2023
Rollbit Assures Concerned Fans Its License Is Not in Trouble
Rollbit, an online operator that claims to be “crypto’s most innovative casino,” addressed its community’s concerns regarding its license status. The company vowed to continue maintaining transparency regarding the matter. Rollbit noted that its license is currently in its annual renewal period. The company pointed out that this is a completely standard procedure for all […]
