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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.
Sports
May 9, 2022
ITIA Busts One of Biggest Match-Fixing Rings in Tennis
ITIA continues to ramp up its efforts to help it safeguard the integrity of sports and act against offenders. In the latest move, the International tennis Integrity Agency has named six Spanish tennis players who have been found guilty of match-fixing and handed severe penalties. Players Handed Financial Penalties and Sentences The six suspects worked […]
Business
May 6, 2022
FuboTV Reveals More Tailored Content and Personalized Targeting
FuboTV continues with its mission statement of delivering a new type of sports viewing experience that is tailored to the realities of the sports gambling age. To this end, the company is introducing the 2022 IAB NewFronts which will come with a unique targeting approach and essentially “follow the audience.” More Tailored Content Comin to […]
Business
May 6, 2022
NBL Canada Taps IMG Arena as Sports Data Distribution Partner
The National Basketball League of Canada NBL has teamed up with IMG Arena with the latter company becoming the official data supplier for the company. This comes as part of a multi-year arrangement between the two organizaitons. Distributing Big Data for Additional Value Moving forward, IMG Arena will tap into the league data feeds. The […]
Business
May 6, 2022
DraftKings Completes GNOG Acquisition, Talks Synergies
DraftKings has finished the week with the acquisition of the Golden Nugget Online Gaming (GNOG), previously owned by Tilman Fertitta. This move represents an important milestone for the company which continues to invest heavily in its full-stack igaming and betting technology platform. Fears of Deal Falling Through Proved Unnecessary The deal was originally announced back […]
Sports
May 6, 2022
Phil Mickelson Biography Reveals $40M Gambling Losses
Phil Mickelson is just one of the many athletes to have a soft spot for gambling. However, the latest book dedicated to his life and titled “Phil: The Rip-Roaring (and Unauthorized!) Biography of Golf’s Most Colorful Superstar” reveals the true scale of the man’s obsession with gambling He has reportedly lost as much as $40 […]
Casino
May 5, 2022
Atlantic City Casino Workers in Strong Position for Pay Increase
As demand for casino workers continues to mount from Las Vegas to Atlantic City, unionized staffers in New Jersey are coming together to leverage their worth and demand better pay from operators. Bob McDevitt of Unite Here Local 54, a union representing over 10,000 of Atlantic City casino workers, argues that the current labor negotiations […]
Casino
May 5, 2022
Man Pleads Guilty over Gambling Addiction-Driven Bank Heists
When gambling addiction strikes, crime usually follows. This is the case of Davis County Clerk Auditor’s Office employee who found himself forced to steal to try and cover a mounting gambling debt. In his desperation, Kevin Dean Rasband, turned to robbery and held up two banks. Pleading guilty in front of US District Judged Ted […]
Sports
May 5, 2022
MLB Player Association Looking for Sports Gambling Partnerships
After the NCAAB has said it would not object to schools and conferences applying for partnerships with sports betting companies, and leveraging their data for financial gain, the MLB Players Association is looking to help players get the most out of their careers through similar arrangements. Players are now officially allowed to pursue collaborations with […]
Blockchain
May 5, 2022
Theo de Vries: “People Are Addicted to Cocaine and Crypto”
Gambling addiction is creeping on crypto traders in almost imperceptible ways and then it’s too late. The story of Dr Theo de Vries, the managing director of The Diamond Rehab, which focuses on drug and alcohol treatment, in Thailand is one that should resonate with people around the people. According to de Vries, people are […]
Sports
May 5, 2022
Dana White Brags About Beating Caesars and Bellagio Casinos
Dana White has been called a man of vice and by no other than himself. His antics have involved anything from alcohol to casinos, and he has now revealed that casinos would no longer want to “play with him.” White is banned from several of the most prominent casinos in Las Vegas, Nevada, under what […]
