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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 GamblingNews.com 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 7, 2022
Commercial Casinos in US Report Strongest Gaming Results Since Pandemic Started
Casinos in the United States are enjoying a strong commercial start to the year with the first two months of 2022 turning out to be the strongest in the last couple of years since the COVID-19 pandemic hit the country and brought many commercial operations to a grinding halt. The American Gaming Association, though, finally […]
Industry
April 7, 2022
Former Spanish Gaming Regulator Boss Sets Sights on the UK
More regulatory talent is flocking to the United Kingdom as the country is expected to go through some of its most profound changes in gambling laws. Juan Espinosa García, the former director of the Spanish Gambling Authority (DGOJ), who served a stint between 2016 and 2020 may be looking for fresh opportunities in the private […]
Legal
April 5, 2022
Man Turns to Drug Dealing to Cover Gambling Debt, Sentenced to 3 Years
The evidence that people from poorer social backgrounds are much likelier to gamble and resort to crime is well-documented. The case of Ricardo Randev is just the latest example of a person who took to drug dealing to cover a gambling debt that was beyond his means. Randev, who was apprehended by police in Cronton […]
Sports
April 5, 2022
Drake Lost $100K on Dukes to Beat Tar Heels over Weekend
Canadian rapper Drake did not resist the temptation to bet on the NCAA Final Four games which were a first for the man who has recently discovered his passion for betting big with Stake.com, a prominent cryptocurrency sportsbook. He took a wager on Saturday, backing the Duke Blue Devils against the North Carolina Tar Heels […]
Esports
April 5, 2022
EEG Launches Esports Betting Platform Vie.gg in New Jersey
Esports betting is expected to be big – how big exactly has been the subject of some speculation. One company that has aptly called itself the Esports Entertainment Group (EEG) wants to believe that the betting market on electronic sports may reach $205 billion in value as soon as 2027. Whether this pens out to […]
Casino
April 4, 2022
Bally’s AC Sexual Offender May Face Life Imprisonment
Violence against women in casinos and associated hotels has been a well-documented social ill that is being tackled rapidly by law enforcement. Whether you are Steve Wynn or a patron, you will answer to the same laws if committing crimes against women. Retribution now awaits Jamel Carlton, aged 36, from Saugerties, New York, who was […]
Casino
April 4, 2022
Las Vegas Sands Gives up on Casinos in Northern Florida for Now
The Seminole Tribe of Florida may be definitively winning a case against the Las Vegas Sands Corp. after all after the two gaming giants brawled for a year over whether a measure can be placed on the 2022 ballot and enact a constitutional amendment allowing Las Vegas-style casinos in North Florida. Las Vegas Sands Exits […]
Casino
April 4, 2022
William Hill Determined to Run Sportsbook from Palms Casino Resort
As the Palms Casino Resort in Las Vegas is set to reopen this month William Hill is equally keen to continue operating the sportsbook available at the property. For this to happen, though, the company would need the blessing of the Nevada Gaming Control Board (NGCB) which has set a hearing date and featured the […]
Industry
April 4, 2022
Survey Claims Parent Problem Gambling Affects Children in Australia
Australia is a place where people do enjoy a flutter. However, a new landmark study by the Australian National University suggests that there are issues that run deeper in families and impact as many as 200,000 Australian children younger than 15. A Look at Passing Down Problem Gambling to Children Researchers have found out that […]
Casino
April 4, 2022
Couple Cheated California Casino of $500K, Ended in Jail
A duo has succeeded in cheating the 580 Casino in Livermore, California out of more than $500,000 but their triumph was short-lived after the casino and investigators realized about the scheme and went after them. Eric Nguyen and spouse Khan “Tina” Tran pled guilty last week to various charges after they were apprehended for their […]
