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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.
Business
November 22, 2022
BETER Promotes Maria Mashchenko to Sports General Manager
BETER, a company that focuses on the creation of content and tech for the gaming and betting verticals has appointed Maria Mashchenko as its new general manager for the BETER Sports business unit, the company shared in a press release. This is a de facto promotion as Mashchenko spent the past two years as the […]
Esports
November 22, 2022
BetBuilder Empowers Esports Bettors to Tell Their Own Stories
The following text is contributed by Oliver Niner, Head of Sales at PandaScore. Every fan has a story of how they came to love their team, their favourite player or a match they’ll never forget. Storytelling is an incredibly powerful tool for any sports or esports organisation seeking to build its brand and grow. It’s […]
Esports
November 22, 2022
Entain Foundation Kickstarts Esports Mental Wellness Program in the US
Entain Foundation has celebrated DreamHack Atlanta by launching the #MindYourGame campaign which focuses on nurturing mental health and well-being among video gamers. The campaign has been designed to reach parents, educators, students, and professionals at more than 450 high schools and esports clubs across more than 40 states in the United States. Entain Reveals Mental […]
Lottery
November 22, 2022
SG Installs Wave Retail Cabinets to Boost Atlantic Lottery
Scientific Games’ position in the lottery industry has been unassailable with the company coming through time and again. The latest consolidation move comes with Scientific Games’ decision to deploy its Wave point-of-sale technology throughout the Atlantic Lottery’s retail network giving local players and as many as 3,000 locations access to an advanced lottery experience. Scientific […]
Business
November 22, 2022
Betano Becomes Regional Supporter for Europe for World Cup 22
Global sports betting brand Betano has become the official Regional Supporter for Europe as part of the ongoing FIFA World Cup 2022 event in Qatar. The partnership was signed with FIFA and Betano will now be working on engaging and exciting World Cup fans across Europe. Betano presently operates in ten countries, including Bulgaria, Romania, […]
Industry
November 21, 2022
Worldpay Predicts Stronger UK Interest in World Cup Betting
As disgruntled English fans mill around and carp about the scarcity of brew in Qatar, fans back at home are already plonking down wagers on the currently ongoing 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar, Gambling Insider reported. According to payment service provider Worldpay, UK fans will be betting 15% more compared to the 2020 UEFA […]
Industry
November 21, 2022
Lloyds Bank Trials Gambling Limit Spend on Debit Cards
The ban on credit cards for the purposes of gambling in the United Kingdom has been hailed as a milestone by many. Now, Lloyds Banks is experimenting with a new feature that will allow customers of the bank set monthly limits on how much they can spend on gambling using their debit cards. This is […]
Sports
November 21, 2022
Bet365 Launches on Time for World Cup in Ghana
Bet365 has launched its sports betting product in Ghana, the company confirmed early on Monday. In an official communication to the press, the company said that its website has been up and running since Friday, November 18. The website runs on a dedicated .gh domain name and it already features both iPhone and Android apps […]
Business
November 21, 2022
SIS Extends Contract with Orenes Group
Sports Information Services, which suppliers round-the-clock betting services, has renewed and extended its contract with Orenes Group. This partnership will see SIS continue to deliver its racing content to Versus, the operator’s retail brand. It will also further expands the reach of SIS in Spain and reinforces its position when it comes to racing content […]
Casino
November 21, 2022
NMI Court Greenlit Sale of Imperial Palace Saipan Assets
After auctions in October, the US District Court for the Northern Mariana Islands (NMI) has greenlit the sale of Imperial Pacific International (IPI) casino assets. As agreed, Clear Management, which serves as the receiver, will auction equipment from Imperial Palace Saipan worth more than $410,000. Imperial Palace Saipan Assets Got Auctioned The Saipan operator did […]
