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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.
Business
October 27, 2022
Ada and Playtech Team Up for AI-Driven Automated Text Messaging
Ada has partnered up with Playtech for a new collaboration through which the company will deploy its automated chat solutions. According to the partners, this step will create a deeply-personalized experience that is based on Ada AI algorithm and technology. It will also provide Playtech with the means to further promote responsible gambling and player […]
Sports
October 26, 2022
SportsGrid to Launch Content on VIDAA
Leading sports broadcaster SportsGrid has announced the launch of its content across VIDAA’s smart TV OS and content platform. This will instantly make SportsGrid’s content available with VIDAA in more than 160 different countries. SportsGrid to Launch with VIDAA The deal will instantly expand SportsGrid’s footprint, allowing it to reach countless new sports fans. Per […]
Legal
October 26, 2022
Cambodia Must Do More to Exit FATF’s Gray List
Cambodia has been working hard to crack down on gambling-related fraud and exit the Financial Action Task Force money laundering gray list. While the country has been making some impressive strides, there is still some work to be done, Transparency International Cambodia said. Cambodia Must Still Do More Cambodia had come to be synonymous with […]
Business
October 26, 2022
Ezugi Has Struck New Partnership with Playbook in the UK
Leading live casino solutions provider Ezugi, part of Evolution, has announced a new partnership with Playbook Engineering, focusing on the UK market. The supplier of quality live casino games will now provide its state-of-the-art game across a portfolio of eight brands owned by Playbook in the United Kingdom. Playbook’s Brands Now to Benefit from Ezugi […]
Casino
October 26, 2022
3 Oaks Gaming Injects Content with Slots City
3 Oaks Gaming, one of the biggest distributors of iGaming content, has announced a new partnership with Slots City. As a result, the latter partner will now have access to 3 Oaks Gaming’s extensive portfolio of content. Slots City, which is based in Ukraine, will tap into a library of online slots that are readily […]
Business
October 26, 2022
OKTO and Light & Wonder Partner for Cashless Technology in UK
OKTO has negotiated a new partnership with Light & Wonder, a global leader in the delivery of games across a number of verticals. The partnership covers the cashless payment solutions developed by OKTO which will be available for a number of game machines that are developed by Light & Wonder, including the AGC, LBO, bingo, […]
Legal
October 26, 2022
Japan to Penalize Players at Offshore Gambling Websites
Many countries around the world are trying to protect their citizens from illegal offshore gambling websites. In China, authorities are targeting overseas destinations such as Cambodia and the Philippines and exerting soft power to shutter the offshore gambling sectors. In Australia, the Australian Communications and Media Authority is targeting bad actor websites one by one. […]
Industry
October 26, 2022
Shut POGOs Down Now Say “Concerned” Business Groups
Three of local business groups in the Philippines have become the latest to oppose the Philippine Offshore Gaming Operators (POGO) in what can be construed as a growing animosity towards the lucrative sector. A report by GMA News, a local media, outlined the latest criticism of the sector and the reasons the three business groups […]
Casino
October 26, 2022
NSW Crime Commission Outlines How to Stop Crime in EMGs Sector
The NSW Crime Commission or NSWCC for short has issued a list of eight recommendations that the regulator sees as pertinent to better regulating the gambling industry in the country. Among them are the mandatory use of cashless gaming cards and improved data collection mechanisms. Cashless Gaming and Data to Help Tackle Crime Cashless gaming […]
Insider
October 26, 2022
St8.io Vladimir Negine: How Gaming Startups Can Survive and Thrive in 2023
Unprecedented global challenges have made the igaming startup space tougher than ever, but focusing on five key areas can make all the difference, says St8.io CEO Vladimir Negine. The following text was penned by Vladimir Negine, St8.io CEO. To say 2022 has been a turbulent year would be an understatement. From escalating geopolitical tensions to […]
