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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
October 7, 2025
Sharp Alpha to Invest $150M to Boost Customer Acquisition in Gaming
Gaming-oriented venture capital firm Sharp Alpha has closed a $150 million fund that, according to the company, will empower gaming businesses. Sharp Alpha to Empower Gaming Businesses According to the announcement, the Sharp Alpha UA Fund I will target a variety of businesses in sectors such as sports betting, online casino, and prediction markets. The […]
Business
October 7, 2025
Yolo Group Enters the Fresh UAE Market with Two Subsidiaries Securing Licenses
Yolo Group, a global IT and technology company serving the gaming, fintech, and blockchain sectors, announced that two of its subsidiaries have received licenses in the UAE. This comes as the Middle Eastern country continues to grow its gaming sector after warming up to the idea of regulated gaming. Yolo Group Makes a Foray into […]
Industry
October 7, 2025
Thai Lawmakers Seek to Get Gambling-Like Mechanics Under Control
As Thailand continues to move toward regulated casinos at a rapid pace, lawmakers have advanced a bill that would get gambling-like mechanics in other games under control. This may have a profound effect on sectors, such as video gaming, which are known for mechanics such as loot boxes. The New Act Will Tackle Hidden Gambling […]
Industry
October 6, 2025
MGCB: Participation in Prediction Markets Will Carry Risks for Licensees
The Michigan Gaming Control Board (MGCB) has warned that gambling operators and other parties seeking to get into the fast-growing prediction markets space that their licenses could be revoked. This comes as regulators and regulated industry stakeholders continue to argue that prediction markets constitute unregulated sports betting. Prediction Markets Have Continued to Grow Despite the […]
Casino
October 6, 2025
Canadian Player Wins $150K at Caesars’ Flamingo Las Vegas
A Canadian visitor has won a huge prize from one of Las Vegas’ famed Strip casinos. What made this win so special, however, is the fact that it was won after only half an hour at the property. Loyal Caesars Fan Won $150K The Las Vegas Review-Journal, which broke the news on the matter, said […]
Industry
October 6, 2025
Entain Might Scale Down Its Presence in the UK as Tax Hike Debates Continue
Entain’s chief executive officer, Stella David, has warned against raising the United Kingdom’s gaming taxes, as it could lead to the shutdown of gambling shops, depriving communities of jobs. Entain Might Reconsider Its Investment Level in the UK Speaking to The Times, David commented on the UK’s mulled gambling tax hike, saying that the passing […]
Business
October 6, 2025
Digitain Joins European Lotteries, Pens Deal with 888 Romania
A few days ago, Digitain, a leading B2B provider of casino and sports betting platform solutions, penned a deal with 888 Romania, evoke’s Romania-facing arm. Now, the platform supplier announced that its European Lotteries (EL) membership has been confirmed. Digitain Minted a Deal with 888 Romania In early October, Digitain unveiled a tie-up with 888 […]
Lottery
October 3, 2025
Washington Lottery Player Wins $230K Hit 5 Jackpot
Washington’s Lottery officials announced that a lucky player from Snohomish County has hit the Hit 5 jackpot. The win came ahead of the October 2 drawing, causing the jackpot to be reset. The Winning Ticket Was Sold in Monroe According to the official announcement, an unidentified winner managed to correctly match all five winning numbers […]
Casino
October 3, 2025
Paddy Power Sportsbook at Hippodrome Casino Goes Live
Paddy Power has opened a new brick-and-mortar sportsbook at the famous Hippodrome Casino in London. This is notably the company’s first sportsbook inside a land-based casino in the UK, the launch of which was made possible by recent land-based gambling reforms. Paddy Power’s New Sportsbook Offers New Opportunities Paddy Power’s new sportsbook had its opening […]
Industry
October 3, 2025
Optimove Highlights the Importance of Retention to Sweepstakes
While sweepstakes have experienced rapid growth in the past few years, the sector has faced a wealth of problems due to its gray nature. Regulatory setbacks, however, are not the only challenges to the sweepstakes industry, as customer conversion has proven to be a serious issue. Optimove’s Laniado Says the First Day Is Decisive In […]