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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
November 15, 2022
Kindred Group Doubles Down on Its Environmental Commitment
The private sector can yet do much to drive a more sustainable future for all. Kindred Group is a good example of that after its latest climate targets were updated and validated by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi), a scientific group that seeks to help businesses contribute to protecting the environment. Kindred Renews Environmental […]
Sports
November 15, 2022
UEFA Teaches Officers to Tackle Match-Fixing
The Union of European Football Associations (UEFA) has launched a new program to combat match-fixing and protect the integrity of professional soccer. The new program is called Fight the Fix (FTF) and will support integrity officers with education. Teaching Officers to Crack Down On Match-Fixing UEFA vowed to stand against match-fixing by launching the FTF […]
Business
November 15, 2022
ParlayBay and TipoBet365 Sign Content Partnership
ParlayBay is growing its reach globally with a new partnership that will allow it to enter the Turkish and Canadian sports betting and gaming markets. ParlayBay has teamed up with TipoBet365, a respected operator that will now expose the supplier’s products to new audiences in both geographies. ParlayBay is Happy to Provide TipoBet365 with Excellent […]
Casino
November 15, 2022
Microgame Picks Flows No-Code Platform to Boost Development and Delivery
Microgame, a leading provider of iGaming content and products with a strong focus on the Italian gaming market, has teamed up with Flows, a tech platform and company that has developed a seminal no-code innovation platform. Through this partnership, Flows will help Microgaming “supercharge” its business and operations and offer the company a way to […]
Industry
November 15, 2022
NGCB Chairman Brin Gibson to Step Down on November 30
Nevada Gaming Control Board chairman Brin Gibson has announced that he will be stepping down from his position at the end of the month. Gibson, whose stint is set to expire in January, said earlier this year that he would be changing his professional priorities and pursue a new path instead, but has not really […]
Sports
November 15, 2022
BETBY and STATSCORE Form New Partnership to Empower Bettors
BETBY, one of the most innovative sportsbook suppliers and tech companies, has forged a new partnership with STATSCORE, a sports data provider which utilizes powerful algorithms to offer an insightful breakdown of the sports action. As a result, STATSCORE will offer BETBY access to a number of solutions, including the CupCenter widget which can be […]
Industry
November 15, 2022
Philippines Casino Results Continue to Improve in Q3 2023
The Philippine casino sector is posting yet another strong month of growth amid calls to privatize the sector and make sure that PAGCOR’s say in gambling matters diminishes. Well, the Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corp, posted fresh results that defy such detractors and suggestions as the revenue in the third quarter was up 7.6% on […]
Casino
November 15, 2022
Thai Police Busts Illegal Gambling Ring That Run 500 Sites
Police in Thailand has reported a new success against illegal gambling having cracked down on an underground network that may be linked to the operation of as many as 500 illegal gambling websites. The news was reported by The Nation, a local media outlet, and it detailed the fight that the Crime Suppression Division police […]
Casino
November 15, 2022
South Korea Awaits Extradition of Suspect Linked to $13.4B Landing Casino Theft
South Korean authorities have been able to relaunch the investigation into the theft of $13.4 million (KRW 14.6 billion) worth of cash from Jeju’s Landing Casino following the arrest of one of the suspects in Dubai. This is the latest win for South Korea’s prosecutor’s office and law enforcement which cast a wide net to […]
Sports
November 15, 2022
Ex-MBA Owns Up Illegal Gambling and Faces $55,000 Fine
A former Major League Baseball player has pled guilty to a number of federal charges related to betting and gambling offenses on sporting events that were prohibited under the player’s contract, the Department of Justice announced in a press statement. The player has placed wagers with an illegal gambling operator and has thus violated existing […]
