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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.
Industry
May 7, 2024
SPA Confirms That Brazilian Operators Must Add .Bet to Their URLs
The Secretariat of Prizes and Betting (SPA) of Brazil’s Ministry of Finance has concluded that licensed operators will be required to add .bet to their domain names. As a result, operators’ URLs will need to have .bet.br after the company name. This decision has been discussed for a while now as the secretariat was uncertain […]
Business
May 7, 2024
888 Continues Deleveraging, Refinances £450M of Debt
International gambling giant 888 announced the successful pricing of £400 million senior secured notes. The move, which will mark 888 Acquisitions Limited’s debut issuance into the GBP debt capital market, is expected to be completed on May 9. According to 888, the offering of the notes will be exempt from the usual registrations requirements outlined […]
Casino
May 7, 2024
April Was a Suboptimal Month for Maryland’s Casinos
The revenue generated by Maryland’s casino operators has experienced a significant decline, according to the latest report. As it turns out, the state’s six casinos generated approximately $163.2 million in revenue from table games and slots – a figure that represents a decrease of $11.6 million year-on-year. The gaming industry’s contributions to the state reflected […]
Casino
May 6, 2024
Missouri’s Lake of the Ozarks Casino Inches Closer to Reality
Over 320,000 Missourian voters have signed a petition seeking to greenlight a casino at Lake of the Ozarks. After four consecutive failures to get the casino question on the ballot, the matter may finally be put to voters. For context, the Missouri constitution only allows casinos to be constructed near the Missouri and Mississippi rivers. […]
Industry
May 6, 2024
Aristocrat Prepares for G2E and the Reopening of Its Macau Office
Aristocrat Gaming, a leading manufacturer of slot games, is set to showcase over 50 games at the upcoming Global Gaming Expo Asia (G2E Asia). The industry fair is set to take place on June 4-6 and will attract some of the biggest names in Asian gaming. Aristocrat’s stand at the event will feature cutting-edge content […]
Industry
May 6, 2024
Illinois’ iGaming Bills Are Yet to Gain Traction
The Illinois legislative session has failed to advance the state’s iGaming efforts so far but not all hope is lost. With three weeks left in the session, there is still time for HB2239 to make progress. Sponsored by Rep. Edgar Gonzalez, the bill seeks to legalize online casino gaming and allow the state to capitalize […]
Sports
May 6, 2024
Mystik Dan Conquers Churchill Downs’ Refurbished Racetrack
This year’s edition of the Kentucky Derby ushered in a new era for horse racing. According to Churchill Downs, which hosts the derby, the renovated track changed how fans experience the races. For context, Churchill Downs just completed its $200 million renovation. The company started the project almost three years ago and managed to complete […]
Lottery
May 6, 2024
Mega Millions Near-Miss Wins $1M Instead of Coveted $284M Jackpot
Mega Millions published the news on Sunday, confirming that a player had won $1 million in the latest draw with five correct numbers, but short of the six numbers needed to bag the $284 million prize pool instead. The ticket matched the numbers for the Friday, May 3 drawing, but unfortunately did not guess the […]
Industry
May 6, 2024
NZ Study Suggests Link Between Problem Gambling and Crime
An unprecedented study on problem gambling in New Zealand has suggested that people struggling with gambling might be more likely to break the law. According to the results, gambling harm may be pushing over 10,000 locals to commit crimes every year. The latest study was compiled by Auckland University of Technology Associate Professor Maria Bellringer […]
Blockchain
May 6, 2024
Man Tied to Alleged ZKasino Scam Arrested in the Netherlands
Authorities in the Netherlands have been alerted to the possibility of the ZKasino scam being conducted out of the country. As a result, a person who is related to the online gambling platform, has been arrested. The Fiscal Information and Investigation Service (FIOD) has confirmed that a 26-year-old man was arrested on April 29, and […]
