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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.
Casino
July 4, 2023
Evoplay Introduces Penalty Shoot-out: Street Soccer-Themed Game
Penalty Shoot-out: Street is the latest game by Evoplay, which builds on the premise already introduced with penalty Shootout Instant Game. The new game is also focused on Latin America and it pulls right at the heartstrings of soccer fans in the region. This fresh release comes hot on the tail of another soccer-themed game, […]
Casino
July 4, 2023
PlayOJO Launches Marketing Campaign in the United Kingdom
The “It’s Alive!” global marketing campaign is finally available on TV and digitally in the United Kingdom at a time of fast-evolving rules on gambling advertisement in the first place. The TV spot is set around the idea of mad scientists trying to bring Frankenstein-like monsters to life and is designed to boost awareness for […]
Business
July 4, 2023
Hollywoodbets Selects ClearStake to Enhance Player Protection
To this end, the company has established a new alliance with ClearStake, a company that focuses on simple and affordable consumer checks that allow for fast and frictionless onboarding of players and ensure that users are protected – but also not lost to laborious prerequisites before joining the website. Hollywoodbets Brings More Expertise to Strengthen […]
Lottery
July 4, 2023
Woman Loses House in Tornado, Wins $2M Lottery 22 Years Later
The now 56-year-old Tammy Gordy and her husband Steve Gordy from Iowa have had it rough for the past 22 years, following a tornado that wiped out their home in 2001. Ever since that accident, the couple has had to rent their living quarters rather than live in a place they finally owned. Fortune Smiles […]
Casino
July 4, 2023
Ohio’s Casino Revenue Contracts to $196M in May
The 11 casinos and racinos that are licensed to operate under a permit from the Ohio Casino Control and Lottery Commission managed to bring in $196 million in May 2023, down from $202 million in May 2022. These figures exclude tax but factor in winnings paid out to gamblers. Casinos and Racinos in Ohio Contract […]
Casino
July 4, 2023
iGaming Platform Rebrands to Follow Changing Marketing Paradigms
As a result, iGaming Platform (iGP) will assume its new contemporary identity through a recently-revealed and sleek website. This move is hailed as a milestone in the company’s evolution and a bold step forward with the idea of ensuring that the business communicates across to its clients core values such as innovation, integrity, excellence, empowerment, […]
Casino
July 4, 2023
Lion Gaming Teams up with Cassino55 for Brazilian iGaming Growth
The partnership in particular concerns Cassino55, a prominent and established brand in the Brazilian iGaming market, which will further strengthen Lion Gaming’s chances of breaking into the regional market as one of the leading industry technology suppliers. Lion Gaming Determined to Grow in Brazil and Latin America Lion Gaming is similarly ambitious about the Latin […]
Legal
July 3, 2023
China Shuts another Gambling Ring, Arrests 93 People
China, which prohibits gambling outside of certain regions, has cracked down on yet another illegal gambling operation. Following enforcement action carried out this weekend, the police arrested 93 people and seized around $125 million (figure has been converted to USD). As a result of the raid, the illegal iGaming platform is no longer available. Investigators […]
Poker
July 3, 2023
GGPoker Deals with Community Pushback for “Auto Fold” Feature
The innovator in the online poker space has been the author of quite a few clever features, and tournament formats, and has consistently delivered excellent opportunities to realize one’s poker potential. However, the introduction of the company’s latest “auto fold” feature which applies to its Rush & Cas Hold’em games has been met with disgruntlement […]
Sports
July 3, 2023
SBOTOP’s Deal with Fulham Works, CEO Mummery Said
Gambling sponsorships in pro sports are one of the hot topics in the British gaming industry. Fulham FC, a local soccer organization, just penned a sponsorship agreement with the gambling operator SBOTOP, in spite of increased activism against such deals. Bill Mummery, the chief executive of SBOTOP’s parent company, Celton Manx Limited, shared his thoughts […]
