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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
March 14, 2024
Osaka Considers Implementing Entry Fee Ahead of Japan Expo and IR Opening
The Osaka Prefecture in Japan is wary of overtourism. As the first Japanese integrated resort began construction, local officials were concerned about the “coexistence” of tourists and residents. Because of that, the government is mulling over the introduction of a new “entry fee.” As reported by The Japan Times, Governor Hirofumi Yoshimura addressed the matter […]
Business
March 14, 2024
Entain Puts Ladbrokes and BetCity on the Chopping Block in Mulled Sale
Entain, one of the biggest gambling companies in the United Kingdom, is reportedly considering selling some of its brands. People familiar with the matter told the Financial Times that the UK-based gambling powerhouse has hired Wall Street boutique advisory Moelis to advise the board on what brands to divest. A potential divestment of assets could […]
Casino
March 13, 2024
Coushatta Tribe Unveils Groundbreaking Ceremony for Louisiana Resort Expansion
The Coushatta Tribe of Louisiana announced a groundbreaking ceremony for the expansion of its Coushatta Casino Resort, a casino complex near Kinder. The ceremony is set to take place on March at 10 am and will celebrate the construction of a new eight-story hotel. According to the announcement, the new hotel will sport some 204 […]
Lottery
March 12, 2024
Lottery Player Narrowly Misses $511M Powerball Jackpot; Scoops up $1M
A lucky lottery player has won a $1 million Powerball prize after matching five of the six numbers for the drawing on March 9. As reported by the Florida Lottery, the customer matched all five white balls, narrowly missing the huge Powerball jackpot by not picking the correct Powerball number. For reference, the winning white […]
Industry
March 12, 2024
AI Technology Is a “Friend” to DraftKings, CEO Says
DraftKings’ chief executive officer, Jason Robins, commented on the untapped potential of iGaming, suggesting that the online casino sector has more room for innovation than sports betting. Speaking at the Technology, Media and Telecom Conference, Robins provided an insight into his company’s iGaming ambitions. Robins noted that his team is currently investing in proprietary live […]
Industry
March 12, 2024
Expert Says North Carolina Online Betting May Boost Gambling Crime
The launch of online sports betting in North Carolina has been hailed by the industry as proponents of gambling have pointed out that the vertical would bring millions of dollars in tax revenue to the state. However, experts are concerned about the industry’s potential negative impact. As reported by WCCB Charlotte, gambling experts say that […]
Business
March 12, 2024
Ainsworth Shareholder Accuses CEO of Devaluating the Company’s Shares
Ainsworth Game Technology’s leadership has been accused of talking down the value of the stock, the Australian Financial Review reported. Shareholders believe that this devaluation, which comes amid the company’s strategic review, might be related to the rumored takeover by Novomatic. For reference, Macquarie was hired to conduct Ainsworth’s strategic review in 2023. The news […]
Legal
March 12, 2024
Aristocrat Takes Light & Wonder to Court over Alleged IP Violation
Aristocrat is taking Light & Wonder to court over an alleged intellectual property violation. According to the former slot company, Light & Wonder’s Dragon Train product is eerily similar to Aristocrat’s Dragon Link series. In addition to sporting similar audiovisual elements and matching game mechanics, Light & Wonder’s product has been developed by a team […]
Legal
March 11, 2024
Grandfather Sues Bingoal after Underage Grandson Gambles €162,000
A Dutch minor has gambled away hundreds of thousands of Euros, prompting a lawsuit against the operator that allowed this to happen. The company in question is Bingoal, which reportedly never intervened as the teenager lost much of his grandfather’s money. The total sum the young player (aged 17) lost reached a whopping €500,000, although […]
Legal
March 11, 2024
Iran Busts Huge UK-Based Online Gambling Scheme
The Iranian government has reported busting a huge UK-based gambling operation. The illegal scheme was reportedly the biggest gambling and betting online network in the country. According to the Iranian Ministry of Intelligence, the fraudulent scheme was operated from the United Kingdom. On Saturday, the ministry reported that it had finally been busted, following an […]
