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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
April 29, 2022
Nevada Comes Close to Beating Casino Record with $1.355B in March
More good news is coming from Nevada as the Silver State has managed to total an impressive $1.355 billion in total casino revenue in March. The Nevada Gaming Control Board revealed the numbers indicative of another 27% year-over-year growth for the company. In fact, casinos have obliterated pre-pandemic results by another 38% as the casino […]
Casino
April 28, 2022
Light & Wonder Now Features Konami Games on OpenGaming
Light & Wonder, the business name of Scientific Games Corporation, has announced a new partnership with Konami Gaming, Inc. Under the terms of the partnership, Konami will benefit from the former’s dedicated OpenGaming platform through an aggregation tie-up with Konami. US Focus on Konami’s Product Reach Expansion The deal will allow Konami to integrate […]
Casino
April 28, 2022
Playtech Launches New Live Game and Features on Ladbrokes UK
Playtech has struck a new partnership with Entain’s Ladbrokes in the United Kingdom. The company has introduced its proprietary Well Well Well Live product to the casino platform. The game was developed by Playtech’s dedicated software and live studio in Riga and will be streamed from there. Playtech Adds More Features, Games to Ladbrokes UK […]
Casino
April 28, 2022
Fitch Happy with Aristocrat Financials as M&As Continue
Rating agency Fitch is confident that Aristocrat Leisure Limited will continue to invest heavily in the mergers and acquisitions (M&A) segment with the company tipped to spend as much as AU$100 million ($71 million) annually in order to maintain its momentum and add valuable assets that will consolidate its standing in the land-based and digital […]
Business
April 28, 2022
Rivalry Boasts 2021 as Its Strongest Year to Date
Rivalry has emerged from one of its strongest years to date with the company announcing the results for 2021 and reporting a 640% increase in revenue to $11.1 million compared to 2020. Steven Salz, the company’s chief executive, hailed the year as “tremendous by nearly all measures.” Strong Year for Rivalry in 2021 The company’s […]
Casino
April 28, 2022
PAGCOR Predicts Doubling of Revenue as POGO Licenses Fall
The COVID-19 pandemic has had an impact on the Philippines and its vibrant offshore gaming industry. A total of 22 Philippine Offshore Gaming Operators (POGOs) were shut down last week with the assistance of PAGCOR, the country’s gaming regulator, with the watchdog citing the global health crisis as the reason behind its decision. This was […]
Casino
April 28, 2022
Clairvest Confirms Official Withdraw from Wakayama IR Race
Clairvest Neem Ventures has not been able to clear the last-minute challenges that the investment company was presented with in delivering a convincing bid for its Wakayama Prefecture integrated resort project. As a result, the firm has officially withdrawn from the race. Clairvest, though, seems inclined to keep its cards on the table should another […]
Casino
April 27, 2022
Zitro Digital Strikes Content Partnership with Californian Casinos
Premier developer of gambling content and supplier of igaming products Zitro Digital has signed partnerships with five Californian casinos that will enable the supplier to establish its presence in the state while, at the same time, boosting its footprint in North America, and provide partners with state-of-the-art solutions that are proving preferred choices by players. […]
Industry
April 27, 2022
Australians Post Record Losses on Pokies in Victoria for March
Australians are known for their passion for gambling and the pokies. Yet, they are also known as the world’s “biggest losers” suggestive of the excessive amounts gambled and lost on various products in the country. Now, the Alliance for Gambling Reform has sounded a fresh alarm, reporting that Victorians had lost $257.3 million in March […]
Legal
April 27, 2022
Nepal Blocks Access to Illegal Crypto and Gambling Sites
The Nepal Telecommunications Authority or NTA has begun a broader crackdown on a number of websites, particularly those focusing on illegal economic activities. The company which regulates the technology and telecommunications sector has limited access to a number of websites that have to do with cryptocurrencies, online gambling, or hyper networking. Illegal Crypto and Gambling […]
