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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.
Sports
July 6, 2023
PrizePicks Receives Temporary DFS License in Indiana
As a result, PrizePicks will be able to offer a range of experiences for sports aficionados in the state, including American football and basketball, which are quite popular already. Fantasy Sports and Esports Heading to Indiana with PrizePicks Apart from this, PrizePicks will also bring fantasy betting options for competitive video games, such as Counter-Strike […]
Industry
July 6, 2023
GambleAware Study Highlights Impact of Early-Age Exposure to Gambling
The study interviewed 18,000 adults and looked into how the habits of gamblers around younger people could have a negative impact on gambling behavior on them as well. Essentially, the study established that two in three adults who have been harmed by gambling confirmed that they knew someone who gambled when they were a child. […]
Sports
July 6, 2023
Arizona Department of Gaming Seeks Three More Sports Betting Operators
Moving forward, three new licenses will be accepted with the state looking to strengthen the number of license holders, tax revenue, and overall benefit from regulating the sports gambling industry. Arizona Gears Up for More Sports Betting Licenses The Arizona Department of Gaming will be accepting one application from Arizona tribes and two applications from […]
Blockchain
July 6, 2023
Crypto Project Developer Blames Lost Funds on Gambling Addiction
The case concerns a token known as 0XENCRYPT and the project that backs it, Encryption AI. A recent Reddit post alarmed community members about the events after the token crashed from $2.05 to trading at only $0.02, according to several price monitoring websites. Encryption AI Developer Admits to Spending Project Money on Gambling In other […]
Business
July 5, 2023
Light & Wonder Bids Farewell to CFO Connie James
Light & Wonder will be parting ways with its chief financial officer Connie James. She will be temporarily replaced by Oliver Chow who will serve as interim CFO until the company finds a permanent successor. As announced, James will depart from the company on August 25 and will explore opportunities outside of the gambling industry. […]
Legal
July 5, 2023
Ohio’s Betting Tax Hike Will Hurt the Industry, Critics Say
A recent Ohio bill dubbed House Bill 33 proposes some drastic changes to how the state’s sports betting industry should be taxed. Under the measure, sportsbooks will have to pay 20% of their revenue in taxes starting 2024. Needless to say, not everyone is happy. A Summary of the Events Currently, sports betting operators need […]
Industry
July 5, 2023
Betfred Donates $107,000 to Prostate Cancer UK
Betfred, a British gambling operator, has made a donation to Prostate Cancer UK, a charity organization that supports people with prostate cancer. The donation comes in the wake of the Betfred British Masters golf tournament. The total donated sum is £84,000 (around $107,000). It follows the operator’s promise to donate £500 for every eagle made […]
Sports
July 5, 2023
ESPN Lays Off 20 On-Air Personalities
Kezirian and boxing analyst Andre Ward are part of the 20 or so on-air personalities that the broadcasting group is letting go. The news was confirmed on Monday evening, with the layoffs apparently taking place last week. Letting Go of Top Talent Ward has already confirmed the move via social media, but Kezirian has kept […]
Business
July 4, 2023
BetConstruct Embraces the Metaverse, Launches BCverse
BetConstruct, an award-winning developer and provider of online and land-based gaming solutions, unveiled a brand new Metaverse platform called BCverse. The new and innovative product has been designed to change how the online gambling industry works. BCverse is developed in collaboration with PandaMR, which was responsible for building the comprehensive Metaverse platform. Through the new […]
Industry
July 4, 2023
Jamie Nettleton: Banning Ads Will Benefit Offshore Operators
Jamie Nettleton, partner at the Australian law firm Addisons, spoke with Inside Asian Gaming about the dangers of banning online gambling advertising. According to him, such a drastic move would channel players toward the dangerous black market. A recent parliamentary report in Australia proposed the gradual ban of online gambling ads. Under the proposal, ads […]
