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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.
Sports
April 18, 2024
Missouri Pro-Betting Campaign Has Collected 300K Signatures
Winning for Missouri Education, a campaign that seeks to legalize sports betting and generate more taxes for schools in the state, has reached a significant milestone. According to a spokesperson, the campaign has now collected over 300,000 signatures, nearing its goal. The campaign still has a month before its official deadline. Winning for Missouri Education […]
Industry
April 17, 2024
idPair Prepares to Launch National Voluntary Self-Exclusion Program
idPair, an award-winning company that centralizes, anonymizes, and analyzes customer data, has unveiled the upcoming launch of The National Voluntary Self-Exclusion Program (NVSEP). The program is expected to launch in New England this summer and expand west and south in the next few months. The NVSEP is based on two core concepts. The first is […]
Legal
April 17, 2024
Houston Fraudsters Gambled with Stolen Money
A couple from Houston has gambled away tens of thousands of dollars it got from clients of its construction company without finishing the work it was supposed to do. The family would come up with all kinds of lies, going as far as to claim that the husband, Aleck Miller, had had a heart attack. […]
Industry
April 17, 2024
Connecticut Bill to Legalize Collegiate Bets and Introduce Stricter Regulations
Connecticut lawmakers are looking to expand the available betting markets while introducing stricter restrictions. The measure, outlined in File No 271, would completely change how wagering is regulated, aligning Connecticut to other stricter markets. For example, the bill would prevent marketers from featuring celebrities and minors in gambling ads. Additionally, the bill would prohibit sports […]
Industry
April 17, 2024
New Hampshire Passes HB 1203, Prevents Casinos from Charging Charities Rent
New Hampshire Governor Chris Sununu has passed a new legislation that would prevent the charging of rent to nonprofits that benefit from gambling at charity casinos. The change, outlined in House Bill 1203, comes in the wake of complaints from the charity sector. According to leaders of nonprofit organizations, the rents casino operators charged them […]
Industry
April 16, 2024
Gov. Youngkin’s Amendments Do Not Sit Well with Skill Gaming Supporters
Supporters of skill gaming in Virginia believe that Governor Glenn Youngkin’s latest amendments to the General Assembly’s recent legislation will hurt small businesses. For context, the governor rewrote a significant portion of the measure. Under the amended law, skill games would be prohibited within 35 miles of commercial casinos or sports betting facilities. Additionally, Youngkin […]
Industry
April 16, 2024
UK to Raise Affordability Checks Thresholds, According to Rumors
The UK government is considering increasing the threshold for affordability checks, according to a report by NEXT.io. The news outlet discussed this with a person familiar with the matter who said that the government will announce an interim industry code featuring increased thresholds later this week. The affordability checks are a controversial measure outlined in […]
Lottery
April 16, 2024
Mega Millions Ticket Price to Increase from $2 to $5, Reports Claim
Mega Millions’ head honchos are considering raising the price of the tickets, according to reports. While still unofficial, anonymous sources told Lottery Geeks that the price is expected to skyrocket from $2 to $5. While people familiar with the matter were convinced that this decision was “about as close to final as it can be,” […]
Legal
April 15, 2024
Macau Law Would Exempt Illegal Gambling Snitches from Prosecution
Macau would exempt minor gambling offenders from prosecution if they provide evidence against others. As per the revolutionary new law, the special administrative region would send such informants away with a pat on the shoulder or at least a reduced fine. The new law aligns with Macau’s ambition to prevent illegal gambling and crack down […]
Industry
April 15, 2024
Harm Mitigation Places Some Onus on the Individual Too, DraftKings’ CEO Says
Jason Robins, chief executive officer of the American gambling giant DraftKings, has suggested that not all responsibility to overcome gambling addiction lies with the operators. While he acknowledged the companies’ important role in the process, he remained firm that there is also “some onus on the individual.” In an interview with Fortune, Robins talked about […]
