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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.
Sports
February 7, 2023
Colorado Seeks to Outlaw Live Greyhound Racing Betting with New Legal Move
A new legislative action was brought and passed by the House Finance Committee in the Centennial State on Monday. Should the measure succeed, Colorado will become the latest to end betting on a sport that many see as cruel. While there are only two active racetracks left, both owned by Delaware North, which is a […]
Poker
February 7, 2023
PokerStars Sees Traffic Surge in Wake of Interstate Play
The numbers have been revealed by PlayMichigan, a platform that is dedicated to following the locally regulated online gambling market. Prior to the launch of the interstate compact of which the Great Lakes is now part, PokerStars reported peak traffic numbers of around 900 players. This has gone up more than twice, exceeding 1,800 peak […]
Industry
February 6, 2023
ICE Landmark Awards Recipients Announced
One of the biggest industry events for B2B companies in the gaming sector, ICE London, is just around the corner. Scheduled to take place between February 7 and 9 at ExCel London, the convention will once again bring the industry together. With the event starting tomorrow, Clarion Gaming unveiled who the recipients of the ICE […]
Business
February 6, 2023
Enteractive to Reactivate Players for BetCity
BetCity, an online casino subsidiary of Entain, has signed a new partnership agreement with Enteractive, a B2B company providing retention services. Under the deal, Enteractive will power BetCity’s reactivation campaigns in the Netherlands. BetCity Employs Enteractive’s Services Enteractive is a seasoned company delivering leading retention services that reinforces its clients’ own customer relations management (CRM) […]
Industry
February 6, 2023
NBA Wants to Stamp out “Risk-Free” Gambling Promotions
Whether because of inexperience or greed, the concept of “risk-free” wagers has permeated sports betting in the United States since the country regulated the activity on a federal level in 2018. The NBA Opts Out of “Risk-Free” Wagers Now, the National Basketball Association (NBA) has become the latest organization to oppose the concept and call […]
Industry
February 6, 2023
White Label Casinos Splits from iGaming Group
A new provider of white gaming label casino solutions for iGaming operators has hit the market. The company in question is White Label Casinos, a former part of iGaming Group. The new studio, formed after a mutual separation from the latter company, will seek to revolutionize iGaming with intuitive products that are easy to use […]
Industry
February 6, 2023
Compliable Set to Assist with Pennsylvania Casino Employee Licensing
Compliable is a company that works with state regulators and specializes in helping individuals who hope to work in the gaming industry to go through the licensing process quickly and easily. Compliable Will Simplify the Licensing Process for New Employees The company will make sure that gaming employees have a streamlined application process with […]
Business
February 6, 2023
Octoplay Brings Ralitsa Georgieva as Director of Business Development
Ralitsa Georgieva will be stepping in as Director of Business for the up-and-coming Octoplay, which is rapidly looking to expand its geographical reach and deliver new products tailored to appeal to a broad audience. Trusted Industry Veteran to Help Octoplay Grow Georgieva is a seasoned industry veteran, having worked as head of commercials at Bombay […]
Business
February 6, 2023
Kindred Tackles Harmful Gambling Revenue One Quarter at a Time
Kindred Group reported that revenue from harmful gambling fell by 0.5% to 3.3% in the fourth quarter compared to 3.8% in the third quarter. This progress is part of the group’s broader Journey towards Zero program, which wants to see the company’s revenue streams completely decoupled from harmful gambling. Kindred Group Holds the Course Steady […]
Business
February 6, 2023
Future Anthem Says “Race to Real-Time” Boosts Player Value
The AI and data science firm has confirmed that its “race to real-time” solution is capable of delivering an unmatched personalized experience for both the sports betting and iGaming segment, allowing Future Anthem to significantly boost the value for its partners in the two verticals. Leveraging Big Data to Increase Player Value Future Anthem has […]
