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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.
Insider
February 6, 2023
A Look at the Team Behind Casinolytics
The duo’s data science company uses machine learning and AI to power the world’s only tool for measuring the performance of influencers, casino games and game providers on live streaming platforms such as Twitch, YouTube, and kick.com. The two professionals’ goal is to provide Casinolytics’ partners with AI-powered data, insights and knowledge that help them […]
Sports
February 6, 2023
Huddle and Genius Sports Explore New Partnership Together
As a result of this collaboration, Huddle will gain immediate access to a host of tools and features developed by Genius Sports, including the LiveData, Next Gen Stats and PreMatch solutions which deliver feeds in real-time and help provide accurate pricing. Huddle Leverages Live Feeds to Strengthen Machine Learning Algorithms Thanks to Genius Sports’ advanced […]
Industry
February 3, 2023
WagerWire: Bettors Would Prefer Sportsbooks with Secondary Markets
WagerWire, an innovative marketplace where bettors can buy and sell previously placed sports bets, has researched how bettors feel about secondary marketplaces in wagering. It turns out many people favor the idea. People Favor Secondary Markets According to the results of the survey, which was conducted by Leger, a secondary marketplace for bets would make […]
Industry
February 3, 2023
PAGCOR Poised to Return to Pre-Pandemic Results, Says CEO
Commenting on the latest results, PAGCOR chairman and chief executive, Alejandro Tengco, suggested that the gambling industry in the country could see a return to its pre-pandemic levels before long, and possibly this or next year, although no specificity on the timeline was offered. The Worst Is Behind, Economic Boon Is Ahead Tengco spoke in […]
Industry
February 3, 2023
Atlantic City to Debate Smoking Ban in Mid-February
The debate has been going on for the past several years, with two powerful camps attempting to get their way. On the one hand, there are casino workers and some of the unions who have insisted that smoking is a serious health issue and that no individual should be made to choose between getting paid […]
Industry
February 3, 2023
This May Be The Year for Sports Betting Legalization in North Carolina
As other neighboring states have already legalized betting, including Virginia and Tennessee, North Carolina is equally keen to catch up and do so quickly. This may yet happen with the support of prominent lawmakers from the state such as Phil Berger, who thinks this is the year when the state finally succeeds in pushing its […]
Casino
February 3, 2023
Virginia Lawmakers Determined to Ban Skill Game Machines
The latest effort to do away with the machines, which have been branded as illegal by many, and a necessary evil by business owners, was spearheaded by House majority leader Terry Kilgore who spoke to the Associated Press in an exclusive interview and detailed what the current status quo with those gambling devices in the […]
Poker
February 3, 2023
WSOP Reveals Full Summer Schedule for 2023
This is mostly the courtesy of the World Series of Poker (WSOP) which has released its full summer schedule, offering a revamped list of events, and some of the biggest prize pools that have been seen to date. WSOP Expects Big Things from the 2023 Main Event Responding to an upsurging interest in the game […]
Blockchain
February 3, 2023
Charlie Munger: Cryptocurrencies Are “Gambling Contracts”
Charlie Munger, the right-hand of Warren Buffett, has shared his thoughts about crypto in a new piece for the Wall Street Journal. In it, one of the world’s most successful investors has called the entire sector a “gambling contract” and assured that “the house” had a 100% edge on players. No Winners in Crypto, Says […]
Sports
February 3, 2023
France Bets Record Numbers on World Cup 2022
New data released by the Autorité Nationale des Jeux (ANJ) said that sports bettors in the country have placed more than $650 million (€597 million) in sports bets, generating a total revenue of $76 million (€70 million) on the event. These results were up 56% on the World Cup betting activity registered in 2018 and […]
