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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.
Lottery
December 17, 2025
UK Teacher Angry After Lottery Syndicate She Wasn’t Part of Won $1.3M
A UK school syndicate has won big after scoring a mouth-watering GBP 1 million ($1.34 million) win from EuroMillions. The win, however, left a sour taste in the mouth of a teacher who was never asked to become a syndicate member. The Teacher’s Anger Left Her with Empty Hands Lottery syndicates provide lottery enthusiasts with […]
Lottery
December 17, 2025
Mega Millions Jackpot Goes Unclaimed, Reaches $90M
The Mega Millions jackpot has remained unclaimed and will therefore continue to grow. After two big jackpot wins in a row, the game seems to be experiencing a temporary lull, as no one won a seven-figure prize either. No Big Winner Was Crowned The Tuesday Mega Millions drawing was somewhat unremarkable as no winner of […]
Legal
December 17, 2025
Romance Fraudster Who Scammed Women for Gambling Money Lands in Jail
Nigel Baker, a man notorious for his involvement in a romance fraud in the UK, has received a 17-year prison sentence. The man exploited divorced women to accumulate money which he then lost to gambling. The Man Exploited Lonely Mothers for Money Baker, a 56-years-old father of two, gained notoriety for posing as a prominent […]
Industry
December 17, 2025
IRS Confirms Changes to Gaming Winnings Tax
The US Internal Revenue Service has published an update detailing changes to the federal reporting threshold for casino winnings. This marks the first change to this threshold in over half a century. Casinos to File a Form for Winnings of $2K or More The current framework was last changed in 1977, requiring casinos to submit […]
Industry
December 16, 2025
Finnish Government Approves New Gambling Framework
The Finnish parliament has greenlit the proposed gambling framework changes, paving the way to competitive gaming despite certain opposition to the reforms. This means that the local gaming sector could experience some sweeping changes very soon. The Gambling Reforms Have Reached the President At second reading, the parliament decided to greenlight the proposed gambling reforms, […]
Industry
December 16, 2025
Analyst Examines Underdog’s Arizona License Loss, Says DraftKings & FanDuel Are Safe
An analyst for Citizens has examined the recent revocation of Underdog’s fantasy sports license in Arizona and weighed in on a pressing industry question – Could other operators also be in danger? Underdog Lost Its License Due to Prediction Markets Deal For context, Underdog was recently deprived of its fantasy license in Arizona due to […]
Casino
December 16, 2025
Resorts World Las Vegas Player Secures $1.2M Poker Jackpot
A lucky player at Resorts World Las Vegas has become the recipient of the casino’s latest jackpot. This incredible seven-figure prize was awarded not too long after another player won a similarly exciting sum. Lightning Strikes a Second Time at Resorts World Las Vegas According to Resorts World Las Vegas’ official announcement, lightning has struck […]
Lottery
December 15, 2025
Irish Player Wins $20M EuroMillions Jackpot
Ireland’s National Lottery has crowned a new victor of a life-changing seven-figure prize, confirming that a player has succeeded in correctly matching all lucky numbers to win some EUR 17 million (approximately $20 million). The Biggest Lottery Win in Ireland in a While In its official announcement, the National Lottery noted that the prize went […]
Industry
December 15, 2025
NCAA Pres Rethinks Prior Support for Sports Betting
Charlie Baker, the president of the NCAA and the former governor of Massachusetts, played a key role in legalizing sports betting in the state. After signing the vertical into law, however, Baker has come to know some of the downsides associated with the industry. Baker Was Unaware of How Big Betting Was Going to Become […]
Legal
December 15, 2025
Australian Fortune Teller Believed to Have Laundered Money at Star Sydney
An Australian fortune teller and feng shui master is facing significant charges due to alleged involvement in a criminal syndicate. Among other things, the woman is believed to have encouraged clients to take gambling loans and to have laundered some AUD 800,000 at The Star Entertainment Group’s Star Sydney casino. Authorities Arrested a Woman with […]
