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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.
Casino
June 1, 2022
Caesars Launches All-In On Education to Empower Workers
Environment, social and corporate responsibility is quickly becoming the name of the game in the land-based gambling sector in the United States. The latest company to inspire its employees and boost their morale and loyalty is Caesars, which wants you to get enrolled and realize your academic pursuits without this necessarily being the grueling juggling […]
Casino
June 1, 2022
Thailand Police Busts Illegal Gambling Websites at Lake Pine Resort
Thailand is still tip-toeing around the idea of whether to legalize its casinos. On the face of it, the idea seems pretty good. The Asian country is a premier tourist destination for many rich countries and adding casinos into the mix would be a great way to ensure that more tax revenue is generated. But […]
Esports
June 1, 2022
Spain Launches Public Consultation to Determine Loot Boxes Status
Loot boxes are going to prevent Diablo Immortal from releasing in the Netherlands and Belgium and now, these controversial treasure chests are back in the scope of Spanish authorities who have called for a tighter review of whether the digital containers are in fact a form of gambling. This time Spain will rely on public […]
Sports
May 31, 2022
Prophet Exchange Adds Trio of New Hires as It Prepares for Launch
The upcoming peer-to-peer betting platform Prophet Exchange is yet to launch in New Jersey, but the company has announced several key appointments to its internal team. The additions of Matt Stolarz, Zhifeng Shi, and Casey Halpern will help the company achieve its immediate operational goals and ensure that its launch goes well. Trio of Hires […]
Industry
May 31, 2022
Diablo Immortal to Miss Belgian and Dutch Markets over Gambling Regulation
Diablo Immortal, the latest and much-anticipated installment in the iconic video gaming series, may not release in Belgium and the Netherlands this week as both jurisdictions are still wary of loot boxes, which are said to be a part of the experience in the upcoming Activision Blizzard title. Diablo Immortal’s Loot Boxes Cause a Problem […]
Casino
May 31, 2022
ChocoTaco Calls Trainwreck Bad for Promoting Gambling, Asmongold Disagrees
A day after pitching a possible solution for Twitch’s mounting problem with gambling sponsorships, popular gaming streamer Asmongold is back at it again. This time, he’s siding with Trainwreck whom community members have called a “bad guy” for spending the past decade gambling on stream and making a living this way. ChocoTaco Takes Issue with […]
Industry
May 31, 2022
Dutch Survey Confirms Young Adults See More Gambling Ads
A survey into the habits of Dutch consumers has indicated that people have been exposed to an increasing number of gambling-related advertisements. The survey has been conducted by the Netherlands Online Gambling Association and targeted adults who are at least of the legal gambling age in the country, 18. The study further focused on younger […]
Casino
May 31, 2022
Oceanus Acquisition May Be SJM’s Last Satellite Casino
The courtship between Macau concessionaires and satellite casinos has most likely come to an end. The best example of that is SJM Holdings which, following its acquisition of Oceanus, will most likely not be looking to buy any additional satellite casinos moving forward, at least according to JP Morgan. SJM Holdings Unlikely to Buy More […]
Industry
May 31, 2022
Former CEO Blacklisted by Jersey Gambling Commission over Football Index
The ex-CEO of Football Index, Adam Cole, has been named as persona non-grata by the Jersey Gambling Commission, with the regulator citing the executive’s past track record as the reason why. As a result of this ruling, Cole may not hold a position with any licensed by the commission entity, an official press statement read. […]
Casino
May 31, 2022
PAGCOR Opens First Dedicated Village Project to Offer Safe Housing
PAGCOR or the Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation has made good on its promise to deliver on various good causes and social campaigns. The gaming watchdog has just launched the PAGCOR Village in Lemery, Batangas, which is the first of more similar projects to follow. The main purpose of the Village is to provide safe […]
