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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.
Legal
June 8, 2023
Entain Gets Scrutinized over Illegal Advertisements in NZ
Entain, which recently teamed up with TAB New Zealand, has breached the New Zealand Gambling Act by illegally promoting its products. This comes less than a week after the company secured ministerial approval in the country. Entain took over TAB NZ after Racing Minister Kieran McAnulty approved the move, allowing the company to operate TAB […]
Business
June 8, 2023
Buzz Bingo and Armalytix Enhance Consumer Protection to Driving Business
Buzz Bingo has now revealed the results of its team-up with data intelligence fintech Armalytix to ensure that it meets industry-leading criteria and goes well beyond when it comes to the successful deployment of technology in shielding consumers against gambling harm. Buzz Bingo Committed to Player Safety Buzz Bingo has a seminal status in the […]
Insider
June 8, 2023
Personalization in the iGaming Journey: From Safer Gambling to Happier Customers
Personalization and AI have been deployed successfully to not only ensure engagement, but also strengthen responsible gambling, and help players and businesses operate in a safer and more sustainable way. Leigh addresses this exciting technology in the face of changing consumer habits, business needs, and not least – the big regulatory picture. Q: Future Anthem […]
Business
June 8, 2023
PowerPlay Goes Live with Ontario Website Launch
PowerPlay.com has expressed confidence in the expansion in Canada, hailing the jurisdiction as one of the best places where the gambling brand can launch and gain momentum and traction with local players. The new website is launching in Ontario, Canada, as the province legalized private betting and gaming in 2022 and has been reaping the […]
Business
June 8, 2023
Table Trac Brings Industry Veteran Thomas Florio to Help with Growth
Florio is a well-seasoned industry veteran himself with a proven track record who will now be at the helm of the company’s expansion in the Eastern US and new territories. Tapping a Well-Seasoned Industry Veteran He has worked in the industry for more than 35 years and has extensive experience in casino operations and manufacturing […]
Industry
June 8, 2023
GLI Picks Pierre Otto as General Manager for South Africa
This is why one of the most prominent testing agencies for the casino and gambling industries has now appointed Pierre Otto as its new general manager for South Africa. His shift into the position is still subject to regulatory approval, but the company feels confident about the man’s prospects and role in furthering company growth. […]
Sports
June 8, 2023
BETBY Chooses Viki Vitanyi as Head of Client Success
The new person to step in is Viki Vitanyi who will be in charge of client success. Vitanyi’s official title as head of client success will give her sufficient clout to help steer the company on a path towards growth and further strengthen relationships with partners. BETBY Keen to Strengthen Ties with Clients She is […]
Casino
June 8, 2023
Pennsylvania’s Self-Exclusion Gambling Program Reaches 20K Entries
Part of this effort has been the establishment of an accessible self-exclusion program that allows residents who struggle with controlling their gambling habits to filter gambling content and websites online and restrict their access to land-based properties. More Than a Decade of Being There for Players During a meeting of the state’s regulator, the Pennsylvania […]
Esports
June 8, 2023
Abios Secures B2B License in Sweden to Provide Esports Data
The new license will allow Abios to deliver its products freely and compliantly in the regulated gambling market in the country, as part of a new regulatory regime that will see the national watchdog, Spelinspektionen, harness new monitoring and supervisory powers. Abios Consolidates Presence in Swedish Market with New License Abios specializes in the delivery […]
Legal
June 7, 2023
KSA Issues Periodic Fines to Winning Poker Network and Goldwin
The Kansspelautoriteit (KSA), the Netherlands’ gambling regulator, has issued penalties to two offshore operators, namely Winning Poker Network and Goldwin. Both companies offered their online products to local players despite lacking Dutch licenses. The KSA issued periodic penalty payments, warning the two companies that their fine will increase for each week they continue to operate […]
