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Fiona Simmons
Senior 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.
Industry
July 2, 2025
GambleAware: Marginalized Groups Remain at Higher Risk of Gambling Harm
GambleAware has published the second independent evaluation report about its Community Resilience Fund’s (CRF) achievements and findings. Compiled by Ipsos, the report confirmed that minorities continue to be disproportionately affected by gambling. Minorities and Marginalized Groups Remained Vulnerable Findings from the CRF, which is GambleAware’s grant-making initiative that provides support to organizations outside of the […]
Industry
July 2, 2025
Cirsa’s IPO to Seek Valuation of Almost $3B
Blackstone’s gambling company Cirsa is steadily proceeding with its initial public offering plans. As it turns out, the company is seeking а valuation of approximately $3 billion, according to reports. Cirsa Targets $2.95B Valuation Reuters reported that Cirsa’s upcoming IPO will target a total valuation of approximately $2.95 billion. The company is set to offer […]
Industry
July 1, 2025
Hasbro Unveils Partnerships with Four Gaming Companies
Toy and game giant Hasbro has unveiled several casino-oriented partnerships that will greatly expand its presence in the world of gambling. In addition to the tie-up with Aristocrat Technologies that GamblingNews reported earlier, Hasbro has also confirmed partnerships with Galaxy Gaming, Evolution and Bally’s Corporation. Hasbro Is Ready to Game on According to Hasbro’s official […]
Industry
July 1, 2025
PAGCOR Approves PHP 50M Grant to Deport POGO Workers
As the US grapples with immigration-related issues and serious controversies surrounding the government’s handling of the matter, the Philippines faces its own set of deportation problems. Despite dismantling the Philippine Offshore Gaming Operator (POGO) sector a few months ago, the country continues to struggle with remaining operators that have migrated to the black market and […]
Industry
July 1, 2025
Underdog Fantasy Launches Lawsuit to Block California AG’s DFS Ban
Daily fantasy sports (DFS) specialist Underdog Fantasy has launched a preemptive lawsuit as California prepares to block paid fantasy sports. The legal motion hopes to block the attorney general’s action against fantasy sports. The Underdog Opposes California’s Attorney General Underdog Fantasy, which is one of the big players in the US DFS market, has struck […]
Legal
July 1, 2025
Sweden Orders Betsson to Return $623K to Harmed Player
Sweden’s Supreme Court has ruled that Betsson has to repay a Swedish problem gambler who lost half a million euros to the company. The company, which failed to appeal the decision, said that it regrets the fact but doesn’t believe that it will affect its financial outlook. BML Group Awarded VIP Status to a Problem […]
Casino
June 30, 2025
BC.Game Player Turns $20 Bet into $100K+ Payout
Award-winning crypto casino BC.Game just celebrated its latest winner, handing a prize of over $100K to a lucky player. The casino added that the incredible award was won from Pragmatic Play’s Majestic Express Gold Run slot. Lucky BC.Game VIP Wins Big According to BC.Game, the player in question had placed a $20 wager on Majestic […]
Industry
June 30, 2025
Hard Rock Bet Lets Trivia Players Keep Extra Funds Despite Technical Mistake
Hard Rock Bet just experienced a technical mistake that dramatically increased the prize received by winners of its weekly Live Trivia. Instead of apologizing and fixing the issue, however, Hard Rock Bet has decided to roll with the mistake instead of disappointing fans, awarding unexpectedly huge prizes to the lucky players. Prez Said the Company […]
Lottery
June 30, 2025
Norsk Tipping CEO Resigns Amid Lottery Scandal
Norsk Tipping’s chief executive officer is set to exit the company following a recent lottery scandal. This comes shortly after Norsk Tipping incorrectly told thousands of players that they won huge sums from the lottery. Norsk Tipping Incorrectly Multiplied Players’ Winnings Winning the lottery is what many people dream of and thousands of Norwegians thought […]
Business
June 30, 2025
Star Entertainment’s DBC Exit in Peril as Partners Seek to Terminate the Arrangement
The Star Entertainment Group has published an update related to its earlier decision to exit its equity interest in Destination Brisbane Consortium (DBC). The company noted that since the conditions of its binding heads of agreement (HoA) were not met, its joint venture partners have submitted a notice to terminate the arrangement. The Star’s Partners […]
