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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
July 6, 2022
JP Morgan Says Re-Tendering of Macau Casino Licenses Imminent
Tuesday’s reveal of Macau’s re-tendering rules caught some by surprise. Analysts and concessionaires responded with cautious optimism about the new rules, pointing out that the last time the industry underwent re-regulation, it took Macau around a month to publish the new rules. That was in 2021. Re-Tendering Rules Arrival Could Mean Imminent Launch of Process […]
Casino
July 6, 2022
Galaxy Gaming Launches Digital Arm to Spearhead Growth
Galaxy Gaming Inc. is focusing on expanding in the iGaming vertical through its newly-launched arm, Galaxy Gaming Digital. The developer and distributor of casino table games and technology will now use this new division to spur its growth and further development efforts, helping it position itself in the highly-competitive online gaming sector. Taking on the […]
Industry
July 6, 2022
Yolo Investments Secures Stake in Apparat Gaming
Yolo Investments has bought a stake in Apparat Gaming, a Germany-based iGaming studio, and developer. The details of the financial transactions have not been immediately available to the public. Apparat Gaming’s First Investment Round Is a Success Yolo Investments has focused its efforts on seed and A-stage investment opportunities in fintech and gaming, making the […]
Esports
July 5, 2022
Luckbox Brings Daniel Sanders to Lead Marketing Efforts
Real Luck Group remains firmly committed to its esports forays with the company confirming the appointment of Daniel Sanders to lead the Luckbox esports bookmaker as its new marketing director. Sanders comes from Tencent Games, a prominent publisher of competitive video games, and as such, he adds invaluable insight into what makes esports fans tick. […]
Esports
July 5, 2022
Loot.Bet Adds Oddin.gg to Boost Esports Vertical Offer
Loot.Bet has signed a new partnership with Oddin.gg, a leading provider of esports odds, data and fixtures, to boost its own esports offer. As a result, Loot.Bet will be able to significantly boost its esports betting markets offer and scale its available market to have broader, international coverage. Oddin.GG to Bolster Loot.Bet’s Esports Offer Oddin.gg […]
Business
July 5, 2022
IGT Finalizes iSoftBet Acquisition and Expands in Digital
IGT PLC has informed investors that the New York Stock Exchange-listed technology group has completed its acquisition of iSoftBet. The deal is evaluated at €160 million and has resulted in IGT acquiring full control over the developer. Securing New In-House Game Developer ISoftBet originally announced its intention to acquire the company in April 2022, seeking […]
Industry
July 5, 2022
BetFirst Defies Odds and Signs Partnership with Royal Antwerp
It’s not just the United Kingdom that is wrestling with the issue of allowing sports gambling assets and logos to appear on sports teams’ shirts and stadia. In fact, Belgium recently proposed a blanket ban on gambling advertisement in the context of sports, including traditional partnerships between sports clubs and gambling firms that seek to […]
Casino
July 5, 2022
Alvin Chau May Have Shorthanded Macau $1B Worth of Tax
The fall from grace of Alvin Chau, the prominent casino junket boss in Macau, whose Suncity Group was running an extensive business in the special administrative region and beyond, may have “cheated” the gambling industry in the hub out of $1 billion in tax revenue, Asia Nikkei reported. Alvin Chau’s Syndicate Explained by Prosecutors Chau […]
Sports
July 5, 2022
BetVictor Sponsors World Snooker Tour and Offers Bonus Prize
Sports betting company BetVictor has confirmed that it will continue supporting the World Snooker Tour and be the official sponsor of nine events for the upcoming 2022-23 season. The company also reminded that the winner of the BetVictor Series is set to earn an additional £150,000 in prize money. BetVictor Throws Its Support Behind Snooker […]
Business
July 5, 2022
Sportingtech Appoints Bobby Longhurst as New Managing Director
Sports betting and gaming platform provider Sportingtech has revealed a new executive change by appointing Bobby Longhurst as the company’s new managing director. In this position, Longhurst will oversee the company’s growth ambitions and the general strategy needed to be deployed to achieve this. Sportingtech Brings the Right Executive to the Job Previously, Longhurst […]
