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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.
Casino
April 17, 2026
Guests of Arizona Charlie’s Sin City Venues Won $2.3M in Prizes in March
Arizona Charlie’s has cemented itself as a brand that continues to give to the players after visitors of its two Clark County casinos won almost $2.3 million in March. While most of the winnings came from slots, bingo continued to be highly profitable for the players, too. Several Players Won Big Official data shows that […]
Poker
April 17, 2026
Recreational Poker Old-Timer Triumphs at USPO Event
Many people would look at poker and think of it as a game that is being dominated by pros, leaving little chance for casual players to be successful. However, one businessman from California just proved this notion wrong. California Businessman Dominated Event #5 of the USPO A recreational player made poker history after defeating all […]
Industry
April 17, 2026
Brazil Considers Snuffing Out Online Betting a Year After Legalization
At the beginning of 2025, Brazil officially launched its online betting and iGaming framework, marking a new era for gambling in the country. However, a little over a year later, the governing party considers putting a stop to it. Brazil Could Put an End to Its Online Gaming Framework Coming shortly after President Luiz Inácio […]
Industry
April 16, 2026
iGaming Ontario Showcases Centralized Self-Exclusion System BetGuard
Ontario’s online casino market has quickly become one of the top markets globally. However, the rapid growth of gaming also necessitates stronger player protection measures. As a result, iGaming Ontario just unveiled its new centralized self-exclusion system. BetGuard Will Shield Players from Harm The reveal happened at the recent Responsible Gambling Council’s RGC Discovery conference […]
Legal
April 16, 2026
Lottoland-Related Ruling Enables EU Players to Recover Gambling Losses
A European court has just made a ruling that could send shockwaves across the European gaming sector. The decision saw judges rule against Lottoland in a high-profile case, confirming that EU member states can indeed ban online gaming and that players who lost money to illegal iGaming can sue to recover lost funds. Judges Ruled […]
Prediction Markets
April 14, 2026
Hong Kong Abandons Basketball Betting Due to Prediction Markets Proliferation
Hong Kong has officially abandoned its plans to legalize basketball betting, citing concerns related to the emerging prediction markets sector as the reason. While the possibility of introducing basketball betting at a later date could still be there, officials said that they wish to see how prediction markets affect the region. Hong Kong Gives Up […]
Poker
April 13, 2026
Poker Pro George Janssen Sentenced to Three Years in Prison
George Janssen, a Michigan poker pro and four-time WSOP Circuit ring winner, has been sentenced to three months in prison plus three years of supervised release due to a $4 million auto loan scheme. In addition to that, he will be required to pay almost a million dollars in restitution to his victims. Janssen to […]
Industry
April 13, 2026
Torch Electronics Turns Off Machines in Missouri Amid Legal Pressures
Torch Electronics, a leading video gaming terminal (VGT) manufacturer, has decided to halt its business in Missouri. This drastic decision comes as a response to continued legal pressures in the state. Torch Electronics Shuts Down Its Machines in Missouri Last Friday, Torch Electronics made the difficult decision to turn off its machines across Missouri. The […]
Poker
April 13, 2026
Texas Drops Money Laundering Investigation Against The Lodge, But the Case Continues
Earlier this year, Texas authorities cracked down on a card club in Round Rock due to alleged violations, seizing multiple assets in the process. Although investigators initially suggested that money laundering may have taken place at the venue, these charges have now been dropped. At the same time, the venue still faces illegal gambling charges. […]
Industry
April 10, 2026
Offset Gambling Debt Stories Emerge Shortly After the Rapper Was Shot
A few days ago, GamblingNews reported that the rapper Kiari Kendrell Cephus, also known as Offset, was shot outside the Seminole Hard Rock hotel and casino in Florida. In the following days, people came forward with stories about his gambling debts, while others started using the tragic incident as an opportunity to highlight problem gambling […]
