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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.
Sports
February 21, 2023
South Dakota Kills Proposal to Let Voters Decide on Mobile Betting
The bill would have expanded on the current regulatory makeup of the state which allows for in-person sports gambling concentrated in casinos in Deadwood and tribal casinos, which are currently the only options. No Online Betting in South Dakota for a While Mobile betting could significantly scale the sports betting activity in the state, as […]
Casino
February 21, 2023
Family of Man Who Suffered Heart Attack in Wynn Las Vegas Sues Property
According to the lawsuit, first reported on by Las Vegas Review-Journal, the alleged victim, David Jagolinzer, a Florida lawyer, was visiting the Wynn Las Vegas while in town for a conference in 2022. The lawsuit alleges wrongful dead, describing what it claims to be an inadequate response from the casino’s staff. Jagolinzer was in cardiac […]
Legal
February 20, 2023
MGA Cancels BetDino’s Gaming Authorization
The Malta Gaming Authority (MGA) has announced that the cancellation of BetDino Ltd’s authorization MGA/B2C/276/2014 has already gone into effect starting January 18, 2023. However, the decision to suspend the operator’s business-to-commercial gaming service license was only recently announced by the gaming authority. The ruling came as a result of BetDino Ltd failing to comply […]
Business
February 20, 2023
EEG to Sell Bethard as It Continues Paying Off Debts
Esports Entertainment Group (EEG) has announced that it will be selling its Bethard online gambling brand. The buyer will pay a total of $10.14 million (converted to USD from Euro) for the Malta and Sweden-licensed brand. As announced, the sale sum will be comprised of $1.76 million of cash on closing and $6.94 million of […]
Business
February 20, 2023
Midnite Appoints Ex-Sky Bet Veteran as Senior Product Designer
Bamber is stepping in as the company’s new senior product designer and he comes from a similar position previously held with Sky Betting & Gaming. He used to be a product designer with the Flutter Entertainment-owned brand and will now assist further as Midnite continues to build a betting site that is focused on its […]
Casino
February 20, 2023
7777 Gaming Strikes New Partnership with IGT PlayDigital
IGT PlayDigital is a dedicated content library focused on premium online and mobile casino games which will now feature some of 7777 gaming’s most prominent titles. Thanks to this tie-up, 7777 gaming is now featured as part of PlayDigital’s Game Aggregation Platform and will be available across a network of operators. Reaching Global Audiences with […]
Industry
February 20, 2023
Pragmatic Play’s Gates of Olympus™ Awarded Most Watched & Most Streamed Slot Game
GamblingNews is proud to have awarded Pragmatic Play with the “Most Streamed” and “Most Watched Slot of the Month” trophies at this year’s ICE London 2023. The distinction is based on data provided by Casinolytics, which leverages its powerful AI and ML solutions to track the success of suppliers’ slots online and how individual games […]
Sports
February 20, 2023
OpenBet Wins Great Place to Work Certification
The award is only accredited to companies that have shown exceptional commitment to building an inclusive and robust company culture that encourages healthy and people-centric business decisions. Good Workplaces Are Sources of Innovation and Results This distinction follows the acquisition of Endeavor, a sports betting provider, by OpenBet and at a time when the company […]
Sports
February 20, 2023
MyRacehorse Brings Betfair Veteran to Boost Marketing in UK & Ireland
To this end, MyRacehorse has appointed Will De Nardo as its marketing director and global gaming advisor for the region. De Nardo will seek to expand the company’s footprint in the targeted markets and help elevate the brand’s name, translating into long-term success. MyRacehorse Brings More Marketing Talent to Boost Company Reach De Nardo is […]
Sports
February 20, 2023
Genius Sports Becomes Official F2P Provider for XFL
The move is designed to further help enhance XFL’s prominence in sports life in the United States. Genius will be able to distribute official data from every league game and have exclusive rights to do so across its global network of media and betting partners. XFL and Genius Sports Ready to Drive Fan Engagement and […]
