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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.
Industry
March 23, 2023
NCPG Strengthens Advisory Board with New Members
The company has expanded its Advisory Board with new officers who will be helping the organization better guide policies on responsible gambling in North America. Among the new additions is Christopher Hebert, director of the Gaming Division in the Louisiana Attorney General’s Office. New Appointees Strengthen the NCPG Hebert will step in the position of […]
Business
March 23, 2023
Ainsworth Game Technology Appoints Haig Asenbauer as Non-Executive Director
Haig Asenbauer, who is a lawyer by profession and works as a partner at Asenbauer Rechtsanwaelte GmbH in Vienna, Austria, is also present with Novomatic AG, where he serves as deputy chair. Asenbauer Brings Value and Expertise to Ainsworth at Time of Growth Novomatic currently owns 52% of Ainsworth’s stock, which it acquired back in […]
Casino
March 23, 2023
Philippines Looks Harder at Suspicious Junket Transactions in New Report
The study’s broader scope is an attempt to better understand the money laundering and terrorist financing failings in the casino sector, and specifically the junket sector. The majority of those originate in casino junket operators, the AMLC argues, with the study flagging multiple transactions that should have been reported but hadn’t. Junket Operators Feed Operators […]
Sports
March 23, 2023
March Madness to See $4.5B Wagered Says Macquarie
In fact, some $4.5 billion will be going down on regulated gambling markets across North America. The assessment was made by Macquarie analyst Chad Beynon who took a look at sports betting handle in the country and what drove results over the past few days. Big Handle Goes Down on Specific Rounds The first two […]
Esports
March 23, 2023
Lawsuit Fails Short of Categorizing Loot Boxes as Gambling
Judge Justice Fleming has ruled that loot boxes could not be categorized as a form of gambling, but he allowed another part of the lawsuit to continue. This part singles out EA for its use of what the plaintiffs describe as “deceptive and unconscionable acts or practices,” and cites Canadian consumer protection law to drive […]
Legal
March 22, 2023
Oklahoma Betting May Become a Reality as HB 1027 Passes the House Vote
In February, Representative Ken Luttrell filed House Bill 1027, which would legalize tribal sports betting in the state of Oklahoma. The measure continues to gain traction and has now been approved by the House. Earlier this month the sports betting bill passed the Appropriations and Budget Committee vote by a landslide, receiving 27 “yes” votes […]
Industry
March 22, 2023
Massachusetts Introduces Voluntary Self-Exclusion Program
Massachusetts recently launched its own sports betting market. Retail wagering went live on January 31, followed by an online launch on March 10. As interest in sports bets grows, the state introduced a self-exclusion program for people who wish to shield themselves from gambling. The so-called Voluntary Self-Exclusion Program (VSE) is a statewide program that […]
Insider
March 22, 2023
Gaming Realms’ CEO Mark Segal: “Beyond Slingo and Beyond Europe, Gaming Realms Is Set to Lead the Way”
Segal is a well-rounded industry veteran who has spent most of his career at Gaming Realms. He started as Chief Financial Officer in May 2013 and stayed in the role until his promotion to Chief Executive Officer in February 2023. Gaming Realms has been expanding rapidly, partnering with operators all over Europe and beyond, including […]
Industry
March 22, 2023
PAGCOR Considers Privatizing Its Casinos
Alejandro Tengco, the chairman of the Philippine gambling regulator PAGCOR, has ambitious plans to privatize the PAGCOR casinos. If the authority proceeds with these plans, it will be able to dedicate all its efforts to regulatory affairs. Currently, the PAGCOR serves both as a regulator and operator. However, this dual purpose seems to be straining […]
Poker
March 22, 2023
BetMGM Poker Championship Makes Comeback at ARIA in June
The event is hailed as one of the biggest and most entertaining ones in the poker circuit with the No Limit Hold’em Tournament carrying a $2 million prize pool and $3,500 buy-in. The BetMGM Poker Championship will run from Friday, June 9 through Tuesday, June 13 and be hosted out of ARIA’s Poker Room in […]