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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
April 21, 2023
GamCare: Layering Self-Exclusion Tools Prevents Harmful Gambling
GamCare published the results of a recent study, probing into the efficiency of multi-operator self-exclusion schemes. IPSOS specialists held follow-up interviews with 30 people who have signed up for these programs, asking them about their experiences. These interviews were taken almost three years after the baseline study, with 71% of the original cohort participating in […]
Poker
April 21, 2023
WSOP Returns to London with Circuit Series Tournaments
The World Series of Poker (WSOP) will return to London for the first time in over a decade. As announced by GGPoker, the world’s biggest poker room, the WSOP Super Circuit Series is set to take place in London this summer. GGPoker noted that the WSOP Super Circuit Series will take place at the JW […]
Casino
April 21, 2023
Pragmatic Play Grows in Africa with PrideBet Deal in Ghana
Pragmatic Play has struck a multi-year deal with PrideBet, a prominent local operator in the market and will deploy its content with the brand. This includes slot games such as the Big Bass series, The Knight King most recent game release, and established titles, such as Gates of Olympus and Sugar Rush. GhanaBet Secures More […]
Casino
April 21, 2023
Pragmatic Play Breaks into the Metaverse with Land Vegas in LatAm
Under the terms of this partnership, Pragmatic Play will supply its cutting-edge games to Land Vegas, which is the region’s first casino based in the Metaverse, making the supplier’s bid on the future of entertainment clear. Land Vegas Brings Pragmatic Play’s Content to the Metaverse Metaverse entertainment has been for a while now trying to […]
Business
April 21, 2023
Flutter Ranked Top Employer on LinkedIn’s Top Companies List
The distinction further exemplifies the company’s commitment to supporting its team members across various jurisdictions as the company steers towards an ever-expanding presence in the global regulated gambling industry. Best Place to Work in the Gambling Industry Flutter is presently ranked #2 in LinkedIn’s Top Companies List in Ireland, and the company, which hires some […]
Casino
April 21, 2023
Stakelogic Clears Swedish iGaming License Process
The move comes as the Spelinspektionen, the country’s regulator, is preparing to issue changes to the regulatory landscape. Stakelogic, and the company’s subsidiary, Stakelogic Live, join a fleet of companies to have successfully received a license from the regulator, which will allow the company to continue serving the important European market and provide authentic and […]
Casino
April 21, 2023
REEVO Signs Content Alliance with Interwetten
The company will now work with interwetten on providing the fleet of REEVO’s slot games to local audiences. The games featured in the deal include but aren’t limited to Reel Fortune and Diamond Luck, Crazy Crocs and Wolf Wild, along with more games that are still in production, such as Mayan Magic Gold and Royal […]
Casino
April 21, 2023
Gaming Corps Introduces Inaugural Slot, Mines Combo Game
The company has introduced Raging Zeus Mines, where players will have to smash through enemy shields to reveal various ancient treasures behind. These treasures may bring players great fortune, but then again – you may end up empty-handed if you reveal a snake symbol instead. Snakes and Coins, You Get to Choose How Many of […]
Industry
April 20, 2023
Denmark Allocates Funds for Combating Gambling Harm
Denmark has a concerning gambling problem. The country, which has a population of 5.85 million, has a whopping 500,000 people suffering from gambling problems. This figure was reported by Rambøll last year, as commissioned by the Gambling Authority. The harm rates have more than doubled since 2016, sparking concerns about the future of the country. […]
Legal
April 20, 2023
German Police Raids Tipster.de over Alleged Ties with Organized Crime
Tipster.de, a German online sports betting website, had its Cologne office raided by the police. As reported by Bild.de, a German news outlet, 1,000 officers from the police of North Rhine-Westphalia thoroughly searched the workplace for evidence in relation to a big pan-European investigation. The raid saw the law enforcers storm the company office this […]
