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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.
Esports
March 14, 2022
Asmongold Denies He Plays Lost Ark to Promote Gambling
Popular Twitch streamer Asmongold was accused of promoting gambling by fans who argued that his streams of Lost Ark and other “pay-to-win” games had a negative impact on the community and (in)directly linked the streamer to endorsing such products. No Gambling on Stream as Such Says Asmongold Asmongold, who never dodges criticism, politely objected to […]
Casino
March 14, 2022
Atlantic City Anti-Smoking Lobby Loses Member in Greater AC Chamber
The debate whether smoking should be prohibited on the premises of gaming floors in casinos in Atlantic City continues to rage on. However, the camp supporting the measure and seeking the immediate eradication of cigar smoke in casinos may have just suffered a blow. Atlantic Prevention Resources Foregoes Membership in Greater AC Chamber Opposition has […]
Industry
March 14, 2022
NHS Calls for Statutory “Addiction Levy” on Gambling Industry in UK
The National Health Service (NHS) recently announced that it would be cutting any ties with the gambling industry, objecting to the fact that the industry pays for the very issue it arguably helps cause in the first place. Now, though, a top treatment NHS clinical facility that deals with gambling addiction is determined to elicit […]
Sports
March 11, 2022
XB Net Brings Australian and NA Horse Racing Markets to India
XB Net is making another stride towards the global horse betting market after conquering the North American and Australian regions with NorthAlley, a leading platform in India. The new collaboration will allow XB Net to extend its range of experiences and local pool-wagering services from tracks in Australia and North America to NorthAlley. XB Net […]
Poker
March 11, 2022
Gal Yifrach, 3 Others Face Money Laundering, Illegal Gambling Allegations
Winning a WSOP Bracelet immediately promotes you to stardom in poker circles. It, unfortunately, means that you cannot enjoy the relative obscurity of the average player when you get tangled in what could be a breaking of the law. One such person, poker pro Gal Yifrach, is being investigated by US federal authorities for running […]
Sports
March 11, 2022
Chalkboard Taps DFS Veteran Joe Holka for Head of Content
The key to successful social betting platforms lies in creating compelling content that drives customer acquisition, boosts engagement, and generates a solid financial bottom line. To achieve that Chalkboard, a social messaging app for sports betting fans, has brought on Joe Holka as its new chief content officer. Chalkboard to Boost Content with Joe Holka […]
Sports
March 11, 2022
March Madness Coverage to Run Extensively on DraftKings
DraftKings is ready to bring you ample coverage of the NCAA Men’s College Basketball Tournament that is kicking off in the conditions of massive sports betting interest. The sportsbook itself is offering numerous markets across dozens of states in the USA and will make sure that you don’t miss any of the available brackets. March […]
Business
March 10, 2022
Genius Sports Signs Data Partnership with NCAA MAC
Genius Sports continues to strike prominent partnerships in the world of sports, the latest being a newly-minted data deal with the NCAA’s Mid-American Conference. This partnership could allow the conference to start selling official data to Genius Sports partners which could use it to adjust their sports betting fixtures. While college sports have been one […]
Casino
March 10, 2022
IGT to Develop Salon Gambling Experience in Spain with Orenes Grupo
International Game Technology (IGT) makes another bid for the Spanish market through one of its local subsidiaries, the IGT Europe Gaming B.V. As a result, the company has launched the Spanish Amusement with Prize (AWP) for salons subsector which will deliver on a range of experiences that are optimized for the Spanish market and the […]
Industry
March 10, 2022
Malaysian Man’s Gambling Debt Gets Him in Prison in Singapore
A Malaysian man who lives and resides in Singapore – a country that is known for its tough stance on illegal gambling – has got himself in a lot of trouble over a gambling debt he thought he could cover by committing a crime, The Straits Times reported. Lim Cheng Siang, a construction foreman, ended […]