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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 12, 2022
UKGC Boss Andrew Rhodes Calls for Global Regulatory Effort
The ICE World Regulatory Briefing has brought together some of the biggest watchdogs in the industry and among them, UK Gambling Commission chief executive Andrew Rhodes. During an address, Rhodes stressed the importance of cross-border regulatory moves to build an industry that is resilient to “big players” while calling for more decisive steps in the […]
Casino
April 11, 2022
Vsevolod Lapin Is Appointed as Playson’s New Chief Operating Officer
Playson has officially promoted Vsevolod Lapin as the company’s new chief operating officer. The promotion will accompany Lapin with a range of new responsibilities, such as improving game production, helping the market expansion, enforcing Playson’s brand identity, and will oversee its product portfolio. Lapin Joined Playson Back in 2017 While speaking about his promotion, Lapin […]
Industry
April 11, 2022
DC Lottery Collects $500,000 from Intralot over Super Bowl Mishap
The DC Lottery has not been the most competitive platform on the market. This sentiment was only reinforced when the platform experienced a major short circuit which left it unavailable during the Super Bowl and took the mobile app offline. The lottery has since received $500,000 as compensation from its technical partner, Intralot, responsible for […]
Industry
April 11, 2022
Pennsylvania Unlikely to Join the MSIGA Immediately after Michigan
The news that Michigan is entering the Multi-State Internet Gaming Agreement (MSIGA) has given poker aficionados some reason for optimism insofar as the future of online poker in the United States goes. Now, poker pros and fans are looking toward Pennsylvania and hoping that the Keystone State will follow suit although the state has given […]
Legal
April 11, 2022
NSW Gaming Regulator under Fire for Lack of Effectiveness in Its Work
The Star Entertainment has been under a lot of scrutiny recently and now, the NSW gaming regulator is in the criticism surrounding the operator. Inquiries have found out that the regulator has only fined The Star a couple of times and the total cost of these fines was not bigger than $200,000 since 2016. Just […]
Casino
April 11, 2022
Democrat Lawmaker Steps Down in Louisiana to Fight Gambling Addiction
The probe opened into Karen Carter Peterson, a Democrat lawmaker, who has been struggling with gambling addiction for the past 20 years, showing that we are all vulnerable to an issue that is becoming the focus of public attention as interest in gambling has skyrocketed over the past years. Peterson stepped down last week as […]
Sports
April 11, 2022
New York Sportsbooks Collect $1.63B in Betting Handle for March
The New York betting results for March are in with the Gaming Commission (NYSGC) reporting a good total amount of betting handle placed on some of the big events during the month. According to the regulator, a total of $1.63 billion was placed between March 1 and March 31. Sports Betting Continues to Score Strong […]
Business
April 7, 2022
Elys Strikes Partnership with Lottomatica as It Pursues NA, European Growth
Elys Game Technology has signed a new partnership with Lottomatica and will now provide the lottery operator with a range of customizable gaming software. The company stands to benefit from Lottomatica licensing rights which will allow both parties to benefit and expand their reach in their respective fields. Elys Ready to Deliver on a […]
Casino
April 7, 2022
Commercial Casinos in US Report Strongest Gaming Results Since Pandemic Started
Casinos in the United States are enjoying a strong commercial start to the year with the first two months of 2022 turning out to be the strongest in the last couple of years since the COVID-19 pandemic hit the country and brought many commercial operations to a grinding halt. The American Gaming Association, though, finally […]
Industry
April 7, 2022
Former Spanish Gaming Regulator Boss Sets Sights on the UK
More regulatory talent is flocking to the United Kingdom as the country is expected to go through some of its most profound changes in gambling laws. Juan Espinosa García, the former director of the Spanish Gambling Authority (DGOJ), who served a stint between 2016 and 2020 may be looking for fresh opportunities in the private […]