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Fiona Simmons's latest articles
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
July 19, 2024
Evolution to Acquire Galaxy Gaming in an $85M Deal
Gaming and entertainment company Evolution has set out to acquire Galaxy Gaming, a leading developer of casino games and technology. As agreed by the two companies, the former will acquire the latter for a total of $85 million, to be paid in cash. As a leader in the development and distribution of unparalleled casino experiences […]
Industry
July 18, 2024
CreditSights Predicts Fast Recovery for Macau GGR as Tourism Grows
Macau’s post-COVID recovery continues as the special administrative region continues to attract an increasing number of visitors. According to credit research specialist CreditSights, the money wagered per visitor has been experiencing a steady recovery, returning to approximately 93% of the pre-pandemic levels. According to CreditSights analyst David Bussey, the GGR spend per visitor for the […]
Sports
July 17, 2024
Court Denies Jontay Porter’s Request to Play in Greece
Jontay Porter, who was banned from the NBA over sports betting fraud, has been denied a motion to get his passport back before his sentencing. Filed yesterday, July 16, the request sought to allow the player to play basketball in Greece. Porter requested four things, namely to have his passport back, to be allowed to […]
Industry
July 17, 2024
New KSA Chair Vows to Continue Fighting off the Black Market
Michel Groothuizen, the Kansspelautoriteit’s new chairman, teased that he plans to ramp up the Dutch regulator’s efforts in the war on illegal gambling. Speaking at iGB Live in Amsterdam, he promised to shield the people of the Netherlands from the harmful influence of unlicensed operators. This was notably Groothuizen’s first public appearance as chair of […]
Lottery
July 17, 2024
Illinois Lottery Player Wins $2M from Powerball
A lucky Illinois Lottery player has won a huge prize playing Powerball after purchasing a ticket during their grocery trip. The player quickly came to appreciate the spontaneous to their groceries as the ticket won a whopping $2 million. The lucky winner matched all five numbers for the July 13 drawing, which would have netted […]
Sports
July 17, 2024
Rob Manfred Trusts in MLB’s Ability to Address Betting Offenses
Major League Baseball (MLB) commissioner Rob Manfred is wary of the betting industry’s impact on the sport. Speaking on the matter before Tuesday’s All-Star Game, he expressed concern about gambling violations committed by and against athletes. According to ESPN, Manfred discussed the ongoing harassment issue that has seen countless sour bettors threaten sports players online. […]
Industry
July 16, 2024
AFJEL: France Is Losing the War on Illegal Gambling
The Association Française du Jeu en Ligne (AFJEL) published a new report on the performance of France’s legal betting market during the Euro 2024. The mixed results suggest that the country might be losing the war on illegal gambling. According to the AFJEL, its report reveals “surprisingly low or even declining figures” compared to previous […]
Industry
July 15, 2024
UKGC Considered Allwyn’s Ties with Russia Irrelevant to the National Lottery Bidding
The United Kingdom’s Gambling Commission (UKGC) did not believe that Allwyn’s indirect ties to Russia were relevant to The National Lottery licensing process. Responding to a freedom of information request by gambling news outlet NEXT.io, the regulator released previously undisclosed details of the lottery giant’s approach to this issue. Allwyn’s parent company KKCG, for context, […]
Sports
July 15, 2024
Conor McGregor’s Euro 2024 Bet Turns Into $1.1M Birthday Gift
Irish MMA and boxing professional Conor McGregor has won a huge bet after successfully predicting that Spain will win the European Football Championship 2024. The wager was placed before the tournament had even started and netted the UFC star some EUR 1 million (approximately $1.1 million). Spain for context, just won the Euro 2024 final […]
Casino
July 15, 2024
Smart Chip Tray Creator Pushes Forward Despite the Setbacks
Darrell Ratliff, the developer of the innovative Smart Chip Tray, continues his efforts to cement his product as a staple at casinos despite all the difficulties he continues facing. A former US Marine, Ratliff hopes to leverage his product to eliminate cheating at casinos while reducing costs for gambling properties. The Smart Chip Tray uses […]
