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Fiona Simmons's latest articles
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
November 30, 2023
BOS Study Shows Swedes’ Misconceptions about the Gambling Industry
Sweden’s iGaming trade association, BOS, has published a new study on public views and misconceptions about the country’s gambling sector. Conducted by the research firm Novus, the survey analyzed Swedes’ attitudes toward and ideas about the industry. The survey, commissioned by BOS, saw Novus question 1054 participants online, inquiring about their perceptions of Swedish gambling. […]
Business
November 30, 2023
ZEAL Network to Part Ways with CCO Sönke Martens
ZEAL Network, an international group of lottery companies, will be parting ways with its chief commercial officer. The outgoing CCO will remain with the company for a while to ensure a seamless transition of responsibilities. As announced, CCO Sönke Martens is set to depart from his position at the end of February 2024. However, he […]
Industry
November 29, 2023
Spanish Court Extinguishes Jdigital’s Appeal against the Royal Decree
Spain has rejected Jdigital’s claims that its new gambling ads regulations are unconstitutional. The online gambling trade association’s complaint was launched following the passing of the Royal Decree that imposes strict restrictions on ads. The Royal Decree was passed in November 2021, introducing major changes to how gambling advertisement is regulated. The new rules set […]
Legal
November 29, 2023
Blackjack Player Imprisoned for Cheating and Witness Tampering
A notorious blackjack cheater lied and threatened a witness to try to get out of prison. Fortunately, his fraud was uncovered, adding to his prison sentence instead. The cheater, Jordan Anthony Rondell, is a 36-years-old man from Aberdeen, South Dakota, who tried to scam a tribal casino in the state. Together with a number of […]
Industry
November 28, 2023
California Is Unlikely to Introduce Sports Betting in 2023
Californian voters continue to show little interest in sports betting. Data shows that consumers in the state continue to be reluctant to introduce the vertical to the state, although some people seem to be warming up to the idea. Such were the results of a study led by FM3 Research, a local polling company. According […]
Business
November 28, 2023
Lottomatica to Issue €500M in Debt Bonds and Borrow €50M to Fund the SKS365 Deal
Earlier this month, Lottomatica, an Italian gaming giant, announced its plans to acquire 100% of SKS365’s share capital. The deal, which values the latter business at €639 million ($702 million) was signed recently and, if cleared by all relevant regulators, is set to close in the first half of 2024. As a result of this […]
Industry
November 28, 2023
New York Launches Self-Exclusion Scheme to Keep Up with the Industry’s Growth
New York has launched a self-exclusion program that allows players to get their gambling habits under control. Ushered in by the New York Responsible Play Partnership, the state-of-the-art program seeks to make problem gambling easier to address. The Responsible Play Partnership is a joint venture of the NYS Gaming Commission, the New York Council on […]
Business
November 27, 2023
BetMakers Releases OneWatch, a Revolutionary Terminal Monitoring Tool
BetMakers Technology Group, a leading wagering technology and data partner, has unveiled OneWatch, its new terminal monitoring solution. The innovative tool will allow companies to easily manage thousands of terminals. BetMakers described OneWatch as a wagering terminal monitoring and analytics tool that has been designed to revolutionize wagering terminal operations from manual and reactive to […]
Legal
November 24, 2023
Molotov Cocktail Causes Deadly Fire at Illegal Casino in Mexico
A fire at an illegal Mexican casino in Tijuana has led to the deaths of people. According to witnesses, the fire was caused by a hit-and-run attack that saw people on a motorcycle toss a Molotov cocktail at the property. The culprits promptly disappeared from the scene. In the meantime, the fire spread quickly, engulfing […]
Legal
November 24, 2023
Thai Authorities Seize Villas Related to an Illegal iGaming Operation
The Thai Department of Special Investigation (DSI) has confiscated two luxurious villas from operators of UFA, an illegal online gambling network for high rollers. As reported by The Thaiger, a Thai news outlet, the two properties are worth over 2 billion baht in total (roughly $56.5 million). For reference, the villas are located in Phuket’s […]
