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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
January 29, 2025
Northern Ireland Modernizes Gaming Rules, Critics Say Better Protections Are Needed
Northern Ireland has moved to modernize its gambling laws, aligning them with those of mainland UK. Critics, however, have voiced concerns over the lack of similar safeguards. Northern Ireland Seeks to Modernize Gaming The Legislative Assembly has approved without a vote the aligning of Northern Ireland’s gambling machine regulations to those of Great Britain, effectively […]
Industry
January 29, 2025
Gambling Harm Treatment in Peril as Experts Reject the Industry’s Input
The National Institute for Health Care Excellence (NICE) just published its guidelines for gambling harm treatment, sending shockwaves across the gaming industry. Among other things, the organization suggested that gambling treatment services should not be influenced by the industry. Conflict of Interest Threatens the Future of Treatment Treatment in the UK has largely been sponsored […]
Casino
January 29, 2025
GLI Promotes from Within with Andrea Bossard Appointed as VP, Engineering
Gaming Laboratories International, a global testing lab, has announced that it has appointed Andrea Bossard as its new VP, Engineering, her second promotion over the past year. She is stepping up from her current position of Senior Director, Engineering, in the latest company appointment which has focused on promoting well-seasoned insiders to more consecutive roles […]
Casino
January 29, 2025
Brazil Poised to Pass Land-Based Casino Law
At the turn of the year, Brazil ushered in a new age of regulated gambling, which effectively saw the rollout of interactive sports wagering and online casinos. Yet, the country has stopped short of expanding casinos to the land-based vertical, something that may be changing before long, with a tentative date set for the summer […]
Industry
January 29, 2025
Council of Europe Takes Aim at Protecting Youths from Gambling
The Council of Europe has raised concerns over the proliferation of gambling in Europe and the adverse effects the activity may be having on youths across the region. To this end, the advisory body has set in motion a new project that is designed to specifically address these worries and seek to protect youths from […]
Business
January 28, 2025
Fitzdares to Part Ways with CEO Woodhams
Fitzdares, a leading gaming and betting company in the UK, is set to part ways with its chief executive officer William Woodhams. Speaking on his departure, Woodhams said that he “loved every second” of his time at the helm of the operator. He is set to end his time as CEO on Friday. Seven Years […]
Business
January 28, 2025
DEEM Enterprises Reiterates Plan to Redevelop AC’s Defunct Bader Field Airport
DEEM Enterprises, a visionary group seeking to redevelop Atlantic City’s Bader Field airport, has reiterated its plans to breathe new life into the area. DEEM Wants to Breathe New Life into the Defunct Airport DEEM Enterprises’ $3.4 billion project seeks to enhance Bader Field with premium entertainment and lifestyle facilities. The project will notably have […]
Legal
January 28, 2025
DraftKings Reaches Agreement with NFLPA, Pauses Lawsuit
Sports betting powerhouse DraftKings has reached an agreement with the National Football League Players Association (NFLPA), potentially ending the legal battle between the two parties. The court proceedings will be put on hold while the operator wraps up its negotiations with the association. Buyers’ Remorse Is Not a Basis to Terminate a Contract The NFLPA, […]
Industry
January 28, 2025
Mississippi Mulls Over Sweepstakes Ban
Lawmakers in Mississippi are considering a ban on sweepstakes games amid a broader pushback against the sector across America. Per a new measure, the state would ban multiple unlicensed online gaming products and penalize violators. SB 2510 Would End Sweepstakes in Mississippi Senator Joey Fillingane’s Senate Bill 2510 seeks to ban unregulated online gaming in […]
Industry
January 28, 2025
Doctors in the UK Urged to Ask about Gambling Addiction, Problem Gambling
According to the National Institute for Health Care Excellence, or NICE, healthcare professionals and GPs in England ought to include questions about gambling in their routines, much in the same way they would ask people about their smoking and alcohol consumption habits. GPs Need to Ask Patients More Often about Their Gambling This is the […]