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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 Gambling News 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
September 20, 2024
Evoke Apologizes for Tone-Deaf Social Media Comment about Exploding Pagers
Following the pager explosions in Lebanon, Evoke’s Israeli social media account posted a very questionable vacancies advert. The Exploding Pagers and Walkie-Talkies Hurt Thousands of People Several days ago, thousands of handheld pagers and walkie-talkies used by the Lebanese organization Hezbollah exploded. The incident had been set up by Israeli intelligence, which intercepted the shipment […]
Industry
September 19, 2024
More Operators Apply for Licenses After Brazil’s Recent Warning
Several gambling companies have applied for sports betting licenses in Brazil following the Ministry of Finance’s recent warning. While these companies will likely be unable to launch at the regulated market’s opening, they will not risk legal problems in the country. Six More Companies Have Submitted an Application Brazil’s Ministry of Finance just announced that […]
Industry
September 19, 2024
Videoslots Objects to Dutch Penalty Even as KSA Lowers the Fine
The Kansspelautoriteit (KSA), the Netherlands’ gambling authority, has agreed to reduce Videoslots’ record-breaking penalty but the operator remains reluctant to pay. According to a spokesperson from the company, Videoslots should not be punishable because it did not commit the alleged violation. KSA Handed a Record-Breaking Penalty to Videoslots For context, the KSA had slammed Videoslots […]
Blockchain
September 19, 2024
Trump Becomes the First US President to Complete a Bitcoin Transaction
Ex-POTUS Donald Trump has once again made headlines, this time for becoming the first US president in history to conduct a Bitcoin transaction. Trump, who remains an avid businessman, has long demonstrated interest in the crypto world, hoping for further backing as the November election looms. Trump Made History at the PubKey Crypto Bar The […]
Casino
September 19, 2024
Snoop Dogg Joins Streamer Xposed in Blackjack Collab
Cody “Xposed” Burnett, a prominent Canadian streamer, is well-known for his partnerships with celebrities. His latest adventure saw him take no other than the star rapper Snoop Dogg to a casino in Las Vegas. Xposed Took Snoop Dogg to Play Blackjack The latest collaboration saw Xposed and Snoop Dogg go out for a few Blackjack […]
Industry
September 18, 2024
Australia to Introduce New Guidelines for Games with Loot Boxes and Gambling
Australia has created new classification guidelines for video games that contain gambling-like content. This addition comes amid growing concerns about Australia’s gambling harm rates and worries about potential links between video games containing gambling-like mechanics and gambling addiction. The New Measure Aligns with Australia’s Efforts to Protect Younger Citizens from Harm The new measure would […]
Legal
September 18, 2024
Man Said to Have Used Massage Gun to Steal from Casino Appeared in Court
A man with the initials D.H. has appeared in court after allegedly using a massage gun to steal from a casino in Washington. He was released from custody but prohibited from entering venues with slot machines. The Man “Stimulated” the Machine to Make Coins Fall Casino crime is nothing new as criminals have long recognized […]
Casino
September 18, 2024
Norfolk Casino to Include Smokers’ Areas, Developers Say
As key markets across America continue to fight for smoke-free casinos, the Norfolk casino project developers have announced that the upcoming property will have dedicated smoking areas. Boyd Gaming promised that state-of-the-art ventilation systems will reduce health risks to the absolute minimum. The Casino Is in Development The Norfolk casino project is the brainchild of […]
Industry
September 17, 2024
Macau Blocks 36K Illegal Gambling Sites in H1
The Macau Office of the Secretary for Security has published its report on gambling crime for the first half of the year. This provided insight into the crime-related challenges the special administrative region’s gambling sector has been facing and the authorities’ success in tackling them. Macau Has Blocked Thousands of Illegal Websites in 2024 Alone […]
Business
September 17, 2024
Interblock Boosts Business with Majority Stake in Zuum
Interblock, a worldwide leading developer and supplier of Luxury Electronic Table Gaming (ETG) products, has acquired a majority stake in Zuum, a competitor company. This agreement was celebrated as a move that would enhance the former company’s portfolio significantly, allowing it to power its clients with many new solutions. The Two Businesses Complement Each Other […]
