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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.
Business
June 26, 2023
Star Entertainment Unveils Sale of Gold Coast Property
Australian casino giant Star Entertainment Group is set to sell the Sheraton Grand Mirage Resort Gold Coast property. This announcement comes amid very difficult times for the company that have seen it lose public trust. The operator was negatively impacted by probes into its business that discovered severe regulatory failures. Forced to pay two fines […]
Industry
June 26, 2023
France Puts Forward Proposal for Safer Gambling Ad Messaging
A new decree put forward by the government has gone into detail to define the exact parameters of gambling advertisement in the country and how it should be done properly. Essentially, the advertorial standards are increasing across the board. Using Gambling Advertisements to Increase Awareness about Product Dangers The new messaging should be in black […]
Industry
June 26, 2023
Australian Operators Prepare for a Total Ad Ban
Major gambling operators in Australia are preparing for a potential ban on gambling advertising. Big companies believe that a total ban will be proposed following an ongoing inquiry into online gambling harm. While the government is not obliged to follow the proposals outlined in the report, which is compiled by the Standing Committee on Social […]
Industry
June 26, 2023
NoLimit City Wins GamblingNews Awards Best New Slot of May 2023
The GamblingNews Awards is based on data provided exclusively by Casinolytics, a company that specializes in tracking the performance of slots, how popular they are, and how well they are received by audiences. This is how Nolimit City’s Disturbed has become the Best New Slot of May 2023, enjoying a strong uptake with audiences. The […]
Casino
June 26, 2023
7777 Gaming Teams up with Bitville Gaming for African Expansion
As a result, 7777 gaming is now live with Bitville Gaming in Africa. The partnership spans various regulated markets on the continent with Bitville operating a successful business and providing online and retail betting and gaming products to partner operators throughout Africa. 7777 Gaming makes Decisive Step in Africa Focused on both sports betting and […]
Casino
June 26, 2023
Pariplay Brings Irina Roman to Spur Further Growth Opportunities
The latest top-level employee to join the company is Irina Roman, which will serve as the company’s new head of account management and remain laser-focused on Pariplay’s main objective – to sustain its growth internationally. Adding a Strong Veteran Who Understands Growth The appointment comes on the heels of many similar additions to the company, […]
Casino
June 26, 2023
Push Gaming Wins Most Watched and Streamed Tier 2 Slot Again in May 2023
Push Gaming won the GamblingNews silverware in the category for Most Watched & Most Streamed Slot Award for May in the Tier 2 Category for a second time this year, topping its previous achievement in February, when the company was awarded the accolade for the very first time. The studio won with Retro Tapes, a […]
Casino
June 26, 2023
NSW Introduces Slot Betting Limit, Culls Machine Numbers
According to the latest information publicized by the government, the number of poker machine entitlements in the state will fall by at least 3,000. This will see thousands of gambling machines gone along with a new cash-in limit on new machines introduced. Restricting the Maximum Betting Limit for Pokies The cash limit sits at around […]
Blockchain
June 26, 2023
Crypto Wagering Site Criticized for Taking Bets on Titan Sub Tragedy
Gizmodo, a popular media outlet, reported that blockchain betting site Polymarket had seen at least $220,000 wagered on the outcome of the Titan tragedy before the news of the vessel’s destruction and crew members’ demise was known. There Is a Time and Place for Everything The prediction website basically asked whether bettors believed that the […]
Casino
June 26, 2023
Asmongold Calls Kick’s Overall Strategy Smart and On Point
However, Asmongold has had no beef with the way Kick is supposedly “reserving” slots and promoting gambling streams. Kick was launched as an alternative by a number of companies and investors who were unhappy with Twitch’s overreaching policy on gambling streams that prohibited specific websites to be advertised while at the same time failing to […]
