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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.
Poker
February 22, 2024
The Venetian Unveils Plans to Relocate and Expand Its Poker Room
The Venetian Resort Las Vegas has announced great news for poker fans: the legendary property plans to relocate its current poker room to a larger space, allowing it to accommodate more tables and players. The existing room would move from the casino floor to Level 2 of the Grand Canal Shoppes. The new and expanded […]
Industry
February 22, 2024
UK Proposes £2-5 Digital Slots Limit, Activists Say It’s Not Enough
The UK government continues to reform its gambling laws, in line with the white paper, which was published almost a year ago. One of the new measures to protect the players is the digital slot machine limit, which would limit how much customers can spend per spin. According to The Guardian, this change could potentially […]
Industry
February 21, 2024
Spillemyndigheden Resolves Self-Exclusion Error
The Danish regulator, Spillemyndigheden, announced that it has resolved a self-exclusion issue that affected over a thousand people. The regulator also identified an error in Denmark’s “No thanks to gambling advertisements” scheme. Both issues have since been corrected and reported to the Danish Data Protection Agency. For reference, the initial error saw self-excluded players able […]
Business
February 21, 2024
FanDuel Acquires BeyondPlay for an Undisclosed Sum
Flutter’s sports betting and fantasy sports brand FanDuel has acquired the iGaming software startup BeyondPlay in a strategic deal. While the monetary aspect of the arrangement was not disclosed, executives expressed their excitement about the deal. BeyondPlay was founded in 2021 and offers a jackpot management system and multiplayer software. The first solution allows the […]
Industry
February 20, 2024
Curaçao Minister of Finance: First Direct License Is in Line with the LBH
Curaçao’s Minister of Finance, Javier Silvania, defended the decision to provide Rhino Entertainment Group with the region’s first direct license amid LOK-related concerns. Some critiqued the licensing of the company as it precedes the formalization of the territory’s new gambling laws. For reference, Curaçao is currently discussing the National Ordinance for Games of Chance (LOK), […]
Industry
February 20, 2024
Gibraltar Minister Pleased with Gambling Industry Meetings
Gibraltar’s Minister for Justice Trade and Industry, Nigel Feetham, has praised Entain and 888’s commitment to the territory’s gambling sector. This followed recent meetings with company representatives. According to the Gibraltar government, Feetham personally spoke with Entain’s interim chief executive officer, Stella David, and 888’s chief executive, Per Widerström. Both companies recently underwent structural and […]
Casino
February 20, 2024
MGM Resorts Gives Up on Dubai Casino Plans, at Least for Now
Casino and hospitality giant MGM Resorts is giving up on its plans for a Dubai casino, at least for now. Despite that, the company is bullish on seeing its resort megaproject through, with or without a casino. For reference, MGM’s plan for The Island is to construct a three-hotel complex, combining an Aria, an MGM […]
Legal
February 19, 2024
PAGCOR Shuts Down Illegal Gambling Operation, Arrests 12 People
The Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (PAGCOR) announced that a dozen people have been arrested for involvement in illegal online gaming operations. According to the Philippine regulator, the operation was carried out on February 16 in Parañaque City. A total of 12 people were arrested in the operation which was carried out by the National […]
Industry
February 19, 2024
FDJ to Officially Launch Public Tender Offer for Kindred
France’s premier lottery and sports betting operator, La Française des Jeux (FDJ), announced that its takeover proposal for Kindred Group has been approved by the Swedish regulator. As a result, the French betting powerhouse will launch its offer on February 20. According to FDJ, its offer document secured the official approval of the Swedish Financial […]
Lottery
February 19, 2024
$36M Jackpot Goes Unclaimed in Florida, Money to Be Returned
A $36 million Mega Millions jackpot has gone unclaimed after the winner never showed up. The winning ticket was sold months ago but no one turned up to collect it. According to Florida Lottery officials, the winning ticket was sold at a grocery store in Jacksonville. The customer, according to the lottery, had matched all […]
