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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.
Business
April 10, 2024
BlueBet Shares Surge as Merger with Betr Approaches
BlueBet’s shares experienced a sharp increase ahead of the betting company’s merger with Betr. According to a report by the Australian Financial Review, a local news outlet, the deal should be closed soon. Following the report, BlueBet’s share price spiked to AUD 0.33, vastly increasing the firm’s market cap. The shares proceeded to fall back […]
Industry
April 9, 2024
KSA Asks DigitalOcean to Stop Hosting Illegal Affiliates
The Kansspelautoriteit (KSA) announced that it has issued a cease and desist order to DigitalOcean, a provider of hosting solutions, asking it to stop providing services to illegal affiliate websites. Illegal online gambling affiliates have been a problem the Netherlands has been dealing with for a while as the KSA continues to protect the local […]
Sports
April 9, 2024
Montana Refuses to Ban Prop Bets, Says They Don’t Hurt Local Sports
As part of its efforts to protect student-athletes, the NCAA has been trying hard to promote the ban on player prop bets on college sports. Some states have heeded NCAA president Charlie Baker’s calls but Montana is having none of it. According to Bob Brown, director of the Montana Lottery, the issues that other states […]
Industry
April 9, 2024
Belgium’s Strict Regulations May Be Counter-Productive
Belgium’s strict regulations might be having an adverse effect, according to concerned operators. According to Gaming1, a local gambling operator, stricter regulations alienate the players, pushing them to the more dangerous black market. Citing recent Nepa surveys, the company pointed out that more and more gamblers are leaking to the black market every year. Data […]
Legal
April 8, 2024
Germany’s Federal Court of Justice Might Require Betano to Reimburse a Player
Gambling operator Betano might be forced to reimburse a player as Germany’s Federal Court of Justice prepares to announce its final ruling on a gambling case. The court’s preliminary legal opinion, suggests that the Kaizen Brand might lose the case. For reference, the lawsuit was launched in 2018 when a player lost EUR 12,000 on […]
Business
April 8, 2024
Genting Promises $1B in Taxes if Granted a Downstate NY License
As the battle for the three downstate casino licenses in New York continues, Resorts World New York’s owner, Genting Malaysia, has made a huge promise. According to the casino company, its property in the Empire State could create as much as $1 billion in annual taxes, if allowed to launch Vegas-style casino gaming. Resorts World […]
Industry
April 8, 2024
Minnesota Senator Bets of Safety as Online Wagering Discussions Continue
Lawmakers in Minnesota are trying to get mobile sports betting legalized in order to capitalize on the explosive growth of wagering across America. While measures have advanced in both the House and Senate, the future of online betting in the state remains uncertain. As legalization struggles to make strides, Senator John Marty proposed a bill […]
Industry
April 5, 2024
Dominican Republic Prepares to Re-Regulate iGaming, Blacklists Operators
The Dominican Republic has blacklisted dozens of operators as it prepares to re-regulate gambling. In line with this, the Caribbean nation announced its intention to bar unlicensed companies from operating in the country. Several days ago, the Dominican Republic’s minister of finance, Jose Manuel Vicente, signed resolution 136-2024, providing a new regulatory framework for online […]
Casino
April 5, 2024
Bally’s Prepares to Implode Tropicana by the End of the Year
As the demolition of the Tropicana casino hotel in Las Vegas draws near, Bally’s Corporation is trying to secure the necessary permits for imploding the property. Because of the procedure’s intricacies, the casino operator would need to secure dust control and asbestos abatement permits, among other permits. Traffic would also need to be taken into […]
Industry
April 5, 2024
JPM: FanDuel Targets Future Growth, Regrets Insufficient Past Investments
JMP Securities analysts said that FanDuel regrets not investing more in customer acquisition, according to a NEXT.io report. Representatives of the investment group met with FanDuel executives over dinner, discussing a number of relevant topics. FanDuel Believes It Should Have Invested More in Acquisition As reported, FanDuel’s chief financial officer, David Jennings, and Flutter’s director […]