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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.
Legal
December 4, 2023
Richard Desmond Challenges UKGC’s Selection of Allwyn as The National Lottery Operator
The UK Gambling Commission’s (UKGC) decision to crown Allwyn as the successor of The National Lottery has once again been challenged. While Camelot retracted its claims and eventually joined Allwyn, another challenger has now appeared. The new dispute comes from Richard Desmond, a British businessman and media mogul. Desmond will seek damages from the UKGC […]
Business
December 4, 2023
Playtech Eyed a £700M Acquisition of William Hill
British gambling company William Hill has rejected a takeover attempt from Playtech, according to a report by The Sunday Times. The news outlet claimed that the latter company offered £700 million (approximately $887 million) for the acquisition. According to unspecified sources, Playtech tried to acquire William Hill in July. The former company may have sought […]
Industry
December 1, 2023
Experts Are Concerned about America’s Rising Youth Problem Gambling Rates
Gambling addiction in the United States is getting more and more serious as calls to get the situation under control grow louder. The Guardian spoke with experts who highlighted America’s concerns about the young people exposed to harm. Gambling organizations across the US have noticed a concerning number of teen and young adult patients seeking […]
Blockchain
December 1, 2023
CoinDesk: Polygon Labs Gave Special Treatment to DraftKings’ Validator
American gambling giant DraftKings served as a member of Polygon Labs’ validator community. What the latter company did not disclose, though, is that the operator was not truly an “equal member” of the community. As outlined in a report by CoinDesk, a crypto news outlet, Polygon had signed a deal that was incredibly lucrative to […]
Industry
December 1, 2023
Germany’s DSWV Welcomes Oddset as Its Latest Member
Oddset Sportwetten, a German online and retail sports betting operator, has become a part of the Deutscher Sportwettenverband (DSWV), the German sports betting association. The former party joined the association with immediate effect on December 1 and will work with like-minded companies to promote legal and responsible gambling across the country. As a member of […]
Casino
December 1, 2023
ORGC Teams Up with Bally’s for Osage River Resort
Osage River Gaming and Convention (ORGC) has joined forces with Bally’s Corporation for a new casino project at Lake of the Ozarks, Missouri’s premier lake resort destination. The former company is currently working hard on getting its Osage River casino project approved. The involvement of Bally’s in the project was revealed in a letter from […]
Sports
December 1, 2023
Maverick Carter Was Involved in an Illegal Betting Ring, Reports Say
Reports claim that Maverick Carter, an American sports-marketing businessman and media personality, has admitted to betting with an illegal operator. According to The Washington Post, Carter confessed his involvement in unlicensed gambling in 2021, during the investigation into ex-Minor League pro Wayne Nix. Back then, Nix plead guilty to the operation of an illegal sports […]
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 […]
