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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
August 18, 2022
Imperva Says DDoS Attacks on Gambling Businesses Up
The upcoming FIFA Qatar World Cup 2022 should be the cause of much celebration. Located in the sweltering but swanky emirate, the world’s soccer pinnacle is bound to have billions of eyeballs glued to it when the games start in earnest this fall. Bots Target Sportsbooks and Disrupt Services If you are a sportsbook operator, […]
Casino
August 18, 2022
ClubsACT Wants to Trial Face Recognition Software to Protect Consumers
Protecting consumers in the gambling industry often leads to moral dilemmas and vehement debates between industry hawks and doves. Yet, innovation is bound to play a role in the way industry regulates and protects its customers. Now, an ambitious proposal by ClubsACT wants to see several Canberra clubs trial a face recognition system that will […]
Business
August 18, 2022
Jackpocket Sees Uptake in Digital Lottery Products in Q2 2022
Leading lottery app in the United States, Jackpocket, has revealed its latest numbers for the second quarter of the year. The company covered metrics such as market penetration, lottery ticket sales, and more during the reported period ended on June 30. Digital lottery play has significantly increased over the period, the company said, noting that […]
Casino
August 18, 2022
New Research Establishes the Profile of Problem Gamblers in Macau
Macau continues with attempts to better understand problem gambling and how to prevent social ills when one of the Special Administrative Regions’ main economic outputs has to do with the industry. A new study on the prevalence of gambling now posits a theoretical profile of who problem gamblers are and what motives them. Macau Researchers […]
Business
August 18, 2022
Bally Sports+ to Be Fully Available in Regional Markets on September 26
Diamond Sports Group, a Sinclair Broadcast Group subsidiary, has confirmed that the remainder regions for the upcoming Bally Sports+ direct-to-consumer streaming service will be arriving a little more than a month from now. Bally Sports+ Set to Launch in Remainder 14 Locations The launch date is set for September 26 and the service will be […]
Casino
August 17, 2022
Stats Perform and LaLiga Expand Partnership through 2028
Stats Perform, a sports content giant, and LaLiga, the Spanish topflight soccer league, have announced an extension to their partnership. This new long-term collaboration will seek to bring more worthwhile experiences to sports fans and bettors who are interested in leveraging quality live streams and official data to make decisions and engage with their favorite […]
Casino
August 17, 2022
Real Dealer Studios Expands in Romania, Greece with Kaizen
Real Dealer Studios, a groundbreaking developer of online casino content, has launched its cinematically produced portfolio in the Romanian and Greece markets. This is possible through a tie-up with Kaizen Gaming, an iGaming company that has licenses and operates in both jurisdictions. Expanding in Greece and Romania As a result, Real Dealer Studios will provide […]
Casino
August 17, 2022
Pariplay Enters Pennsylvania iGaming Market with PGCB License
Pariplay, an aggregator and supplier of iGaming content, has struck a new pivotal partnership with the Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board. The company has welcomed the opportunity to become an official authorized supplier in the Keystone State and has expanded on what is already a growing number of B2B licenses in crucial iGaming jurisdictions across the […]
Poker
August 17, 2022
RSI Purchases Poker Night in America
Rush Street Interactive or RSI for short is committed to poker as its acquisition of Run It Once Poker in May indicated. Now, the company is doubling down on this commitment to poker with the purchase of Poker Night in America, a television series. RSI Acquires Another Important Poker Asset This comes on top of […]
Casino
August 17, 2022
Grey Market Operators in Ontario to Have Upper Hand in Regulated Market
A new look into Ontario’s gambling industry by Wall Street analysts predicts that the newly regulated iGaming and sports betting market in the province will be dominated by the same companies who used to base their businesses offshore and run them from there while serving the market in the early 2000s. Past Transgressions Don’t Matter […]
