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Simon is a freelance writer who specializes in gambling news and has been an author in the poker/casino scene for 10+ years. He brings valuable knowledge to the team and a different perspective, especially as a casual casino player.

Casino July 21, 2019
Svenska Spel Posts Weaker H1, 2019 Amid Regulatory Changes
Photo credit: Telenor Svenska Spel posted weaker H1 results for 2019 Regulatory changes have occasioned the poorer results Nearly 50% of the net profit was wiped Svenska Spel has posted 50% less net profit for H1, 2019. The company’s CEO Patrik Hofbauer has welcomed the regulatory changes that have helped create a better player environment […]
Business July 18, 2019
GVC Holdings’ Latest Result Reveals Strong Online Vertical
GVC Holdings’ online vertical goes up 5% in terms of net profit More land-based shops may need to shut down Expansion ambitions in the United States seem promising GVC Holdings has published its latest financial report, revealing a strong half year in digital and rather poor brick-and-mortar operations. GVC Online Growth 5% Better YOY GVC […]
Business July 15, 2019
Indiana Puts 12 Venues to the Test Ahead of September Sports Betting
12 licenses issued to Indiana future sports betting venues The permits to be treated as a test to gauge readiness of individual operators Indiana also renews DFS betting licenses for three companies Indiana is giving pre-approved casinos and off-track betting properties temporary permits to test their sports betting offers. This may decide whether the properties […]
Poker July 12, 2019
Meet Pluribus, He Just Beat the World’s Best Poker Players
Pluribus is the world’s most evolved Poker AI developed by Carnegie Mellon University and Facebook AI research scientists. Here is how the software succumbed to the world’s poker elite. Enter Pluribus, First Among the Poker AI It’s a classic case of man against the machine. Well, if it’s any consolation, there originally were a few […]
Legal July 7, 2019
Puerto Rico House/Senate Bill Passes, $87m Revenue Expected
Puerto Rico House and Senate pass sports betting bill Gov. Nevares signature needed PC2038 establishes all details about the future betting industry Puerto Rico has successfully passed a bill to legalize sports betting. The bill is now awaiting the signature of Governor Nevares. Puerto Rico Passes Sports Betting Laws Puerto Rico has become the latest […]
Business July 2, 2019
UK Operators to Spend 1% of GGR on Responsible Gambling
£60 million per year to be spent on gambling protection Big gambling operators in the UK agree to new protective measures Responsible gambling spending to increase to 1% Top UK operators have agreed to contribute more to help tackle gambling addiction and boost customer protection. The brands will be spending 1% of their gross gaming […]
Business June 27, 2019
UKGC Fines Casinos £19.6m, That’s Not Enough to Protect Customers
The UKGC has slapped operators with £19.6 million worth of penalties in 2018-2019 over failure to meet customer protection practices. The UKGC Doesn’t See Improvement in Customer Protection Practices The UK Gambling Commission (UKGC) continues to warn operators over customer safety misconduct. The nation’s watchdog has slapped operators with £19.6 million in penalties between 2018 […]
Business June 24, 2019
The UKGC Tells Casinos to Restrict Underage Free Play
The UKGC enforces restrictions on free play games Casinos must discontinue partnering with affiliates that don’t verify age B2B suppliers not affected in the move The UKGC has warned online casinos to restrict the access of users to their affiliates that still offer free play games without the proper age verification. The UKGC Call for […]
Casino June 17, 2019
Sega Sammy Wants to Build Japanese Integrated Resort
Sega still bidding strongly for Japan’s IR project The company wants to build the entire resort Sega is working on streamlining its finances Sega is interested in building the first of the three Integrated Resorts in Japan and is looking for a permit from Osaka’s authorities and Japan’s national government. Sega’s Plans for Japan’s IR […]
Legal June 15, 2019
Wire Act Enforcement Deferred to 2020 or 60 Days After NH Decision
New Wire Act memo defers enactment NH decision to be deciding in the enactment schedule No business safe from the DOJ’s Wire Act In yet another display of lack of clear strategical thinking, the DOJ is trying to buy itself time to meet the piling number of legislation against its latest Wire Act Opinion. DOJ […]