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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
December 28, 2022
Man Who Gambled $2.4M Faces Allegations of Running a Ponzi Scheme
He was arrested earlier in December on a warrant for several charges related to what authorities have described as including security fraud, theft, and more. Buckle did not enact his fraud alone, with Warisra Stevens, a person described as his “confident” also standing trial last year and pleading guilty to multiple charges, including securities fraud […]
Industry
December 28, 2022
Scottish Green Party MP Calls for End of Last Greyhound Racing Property
Fife member of Scottish parliament Mark Ruskell has urged fellow lawmakers to muster the support to close Thornton Greyhound Stadium in Fife, which is due to have its next round of races in January. Ruskell cited a report by the Scottish Animal Welfare Commission (SAWC) which is due to appear before the Holyrood’s Rural Affairs, […]
Lottery
December 28, 2022
Massachusetts Lottery Winner Takes More Than $2M Home from “Lucky for Life”
Raymond Roberts Sr. managed to win the sizable prize across six tickets with the exact same numbers and for the same lottery draw. The lucky man fetched a total of more than $2 million in the “Lucky for Life” multi-state lottery game which offers winners 20-year payments for their winnings. The game has been particularly […]
Sports
December 28, 2022
AGA Hails Ohio’s Sports Betting Structure and Pending Launch
The state has done well in setting up its core infrastructure, argues Casey Clark, SVP of AGA. Ohio is on track to be the 32nd state to launch legal sports betting, too, and there are many local franchises that sports bettors would love to back. Ohio’s Sports Gambling Industry Will Be Big The state has […]
Sports
December 28, 2022
Jeff Molina Suspended in Nevada as UFC Wagering Scandal Rages On
UFC fighter Jeff Molina received a temporary suspension from the Nevada State Athletic Commission (NSAC). Although not officially disclosed, the reason for that decision is likely related to Molina’s association with controversial coach James Krause who is still under investigation for his suspicious betting activities. The NSAC will review the case in an upcoming meeting, […]
Industry
December 28, 2022
Mississippi’s Casinos Drive $2.3B in Gross Revenue in 11 Months of 2022
The Magnolia State casinos enjoyed a robust performance in the surveyed period, boosting overall tax contributions to the budget significantly. This is especially important given the fairly low rate of taxation Mississippi levies casinos with, including 4% for the first $50,000 in gross revenue, 6% for the next $84,000 in gross revenue, and 8% for […]
Casino
December 28, 2022
South Dakota Arrests Man over Series of Casino Robberies
The man has used a firearm to threaten people inside the casinos to surrender their money, the Sioux Falls Police Department spokesperson told media outlets. The robberies began with a first hit against the Big Al’s Casino on December 19. In this particular instance, the suspect entered the casino, used a firearm, and left with […]
Sports
December 28, 2022
Ohio Casino Control Commission Warns Sportsbook over Advertisement Practices
All final hurdles have been cleared and the state is preparing to accept the first wagers from anyone aged 21 or older on January 1, 2023. Yet, in the run-up to the actual launch, there have been a few issues with the way eager stakeholders have been promoting their products. Ohio Commission Takes Issue with […]
Industry
December 28, 2022
NSW Police Commissioner Welcomes Cashless Gambling for Pokies
The latest official to support the measure is NSW police commissioner Karen Webb who said that tougher measures are necessary to stop dirty money flowing throughout the state’s pokies machines. The matter has driven a wedge between hospitality industry backers and officials who believe that the state’s gaming operations are abused by criminals who have […]
Casino
December 28, 2022
South Dakota to Consider How to Respond to Reports of Illegal Wagers
This is why the commission is now going to investigate a case of Deadwood casino facilitating what the regulator has suspicion are unregulated bets. This is not the first case the regulator sought to bring enforcement to the thriving gambling market in the state, serving as a warning to others. South Dakota Gaming Commission Takes […]
