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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.
Business
March 22, 2022
Playmaker Cites Heady Consumer Acquisition in 2022 amid Strong Financial Results
Playmaker founder and CEO Jordan Gnat has lauded the company’s robust financial results that led to the sustained growth of operations throughout 2021. The company enjoyed what Gnat described as “remarkable” growth driven by improving EBITDA results which were up 119%. The company’s full-year accounts were once again posting some strong numbers and Q4 revenues […]
Industry
March 22, 2022
Gaming Industry for Ukraine Hits Goal, Extends Deadline
Over the past weeks, Gaming Industry for Ukraine, a charitable campaign hosted by various gambling industry stakeholders, has been able to exceed its original target of £250,000 ($333,000) earmarked for humanitarian and relief efforts in war-torn Ukraine. Still, the organizers are going and calling on benefactors to contribute and raise more funds. Deadline for Gaming […]
Casino
March 21, 2022
Pittsylvania County, VA to Shut Down Skill Game Operations
A county in Virginia is gearing up to take out all forms of illegal gambling – starting with “skill game” machines which have been enjoying a sort of regulatory break over the past few years. Now, this is about to change as Pittsylvania County attorney, Bryan Haskins, has given operators of such machines a deadline […]
Esports
March 21, 2022
EEG Hosts Skill-Based Wagering Madden NFL Esports Tourney in AC
A growing number of casinos and entertainment companies are becoming aware of the potential of esports as part of the Las Vegas Strip and Atlantic City experience. One company to outright invest in the competitive group is EEG or Esports Entertainment Group. To this end, EEG made it possible to not only enjoy the thrill […]
Blockchain
March 21, 2022
India to Tax Crypto Same as Lottery Winnings
India is preparing to regulate its cryptocurrency industry – in fact, it’s already there, and the country is introducing a 30% tax that will apply to investor capital gains. The levy will be rolled out in April and it will be the first time that a formal law has been passed to try and finally […]
Sports
March 18, 2022
Philippines Recognizes Need for Action But Still Loves E-Sabong
Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte knows that a line must be drawn – he just isn’t entirely sure if it should come at the expense of tax revenue. The e-sabong popularity in his country has nevertheless grown over the past two years but so have multiple reports that authorities may be overlooking some serious criminal offenses. […]
Industry
March 18, 2022
PGCB Reports Subdued Gaming and Betting Results in February
The Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board has published its latest assessment of the gambling industry in the Keystone State this Thursday, reporting revenues of $375.7 million across gaming verticals. This amount is an increase of 24.1% percent on a year-over-year basis. However, the amount is a third consecutive month in which the state’s gambling revenue dropped. […]
Sports
March 18, 2022
Parimatch Pauses Marketing Partnership with Chelsea FC, Focus on Promoting Humanitarian Effort
Founded in 1994, Parimatch Tech has been one of the most prominent CIS-region technology developers and suppliers insofar as betting solutions are concerned. Since February 24, the company has been one of the most pro-active entities in supporting Ukraine’s humanitarian effort against the invasion of the country by Russian aggressors, events that have been described […]
Casino
March 18, 2022
Barry Diller Part of Probe for Insider Trading, Nevada License Application Paused
The Securities and Exchange Commission and the US Justice Department have opened a probe into potential inside trading by Barry Diller, a millionaire, who holds an ownership stake in MGM Resorts International. Barry Diller’s Nevada Gaming License on Pause His request, though, has been put on pause by the Nevada Gaming Commission, citing the most […]
Business
March 17, 2022
Genius Sports Brings Second Spectrum to ESPN’s NCAA Coverage
Genius Sports will work with ESPN to ensure that the NCAA Division I Women’s Basketball Championship receives proper coverage. A step in this direction is the introduction of optical tracking technology and various augmentation that will elevate the experience and create new opportunities for participants, businesses, and fans. Second Spectrum to Elevate the Telecasts During […]