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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
March 16, 2023
Merkur Casino welcomes Irina Ruf as Managing Director
Ruf, who brings an extensive experience with her, will be responsible for helping the company expand in existing markets as well as strategize about expansion in new jurisdictions where and when possible. She was naturally pleased with the development: I am looking forward to developing new geographical markets and implementing exciting projects together with […]
Legal
March 16, 2023
Ohio Gambling Regulator Has Issued $1M Penalties So Far
Since then, the gambling regulator, the Ohio Casino Control Commission, has issued a litany of penalties that has now topped $1 million. The latest operator to be booked by the watchdog is BetMGM which was slapped with a $150,000 fine on Wednesday. Penalties Fly All Around in Ohio In its decision, the OCCC alleges that […]
Legal
March 16, 2023
Iowa Catches Online Casino Legalization Fever in 2023
A bill filed in the Iowa General Assembly this Monday wants to see the legalization of online casino gambling in the state and expand the reach of gaming. Presently, the land-based casino industry supports 17,420 jobs and has an estimated economic impact of $2.8 billion across the 23 commercial and tribal properties in the state. […]
Business
March 16, 2023
Light & Wonder Mulls Second Listing in Australia
The company could take its shares to the Australian Securities Exchange (ASX) as it debates raising additional capital and signal strength to investors globally. This is not the first time the news that Light & Wonder may be considering launching a secondary listing has surfaced. Light & Wonder Considers Creating More Shareholder Value Back in […]
Business
March 15, 2023
LVCVA to Sell 10 Acres of Strip Land for $125M
The Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority (LVCVA) approved the sale of 10 acres of land on the Las Vegas Strip. The deal, which will see the entity sell the parcel to Brett Torino and Paul Kanavos for $12.5 million per acre, was unanimously approved by LVCVA’s directors. The $125 million deal will see the […]
Legal
March 15, 2023
Kentucky Senate Committee Approves Betting Bill
Kentucky may soon legalize sports betting as a new bill continues to gain traction. House Bill 511 seeks to allow wagering on sports at the state’s horse racing tracks, bringing a new gambling vertical to the state. In addition, racing tracks would be able to partner with up to three online operators, allowing local customers […]
Industry
March 15, 2023
ACMA Asks ISPs to Block More Offshore Operators and Affiliates
The Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) announced that it has requested the blocks of several more illegal offshore gambling websites and affiliate marketing websites. The regulatory body contacted Internet service providers in Australia, asking them to block access to the domains in question. The new ban wave saw the ACMA request the bans of […]
Industry
March 15, 2023
Vermont Considers Mobile Sports Betting Legalization
Lawmakers in Vermont continue to discuss a measure that would see the state launch its own mobile sports betting market. While some are still reluctant to expand the state’s wagering industry, others believe that legal betting will prevent the black market from reigning supreme. The bill in question goes under the name H.127 and, if […]
Insider
March 15, 2023
Web3 and iGaming – The Future?
With this in mind, what opportunities are there for the betting and gaming industry to become involved with what is being billed as the future of the internet? We spoke to several industry executives, to wit Dmitry Starostenkov, CEO of EvenBet Gaming, Daniel Heywood, CEO of NuxGame, and Suren Khachatryan, founder and CEO at Technamin […]
Industry
March 15, 2023
Poarch Creek Tribe Launches Gambling Campaign, Unveils Historic NASA Contract
The Poarch Band of Creek Indians, Alabama’s only recognized tribe, just launched a new pro-gambling campaign. The initiative seeks to gather support for the legalization of more gaming and lottery verticals under the slogan “Winning for Alabama.” “It’s Time to Stop Leaving Money on the Table” Currently, gaming in The Heart of Dixie is fairly […]