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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.
Casino
February 8, 2024
BetFIRST Joins Groupe Partouche to Launch Online Casino in Belgium
BetFIRST, a leader in Belgian sports wagering, unveiled a new online casino brand called betfirstcasino.be. The new gambling site was launched in partnership with Groupe Partouche’s Middelkerke Casino. According to the announcement, betfirstcasino.be leverages Middelkerke Casino’s recently-acquired A+ casino license to offer online gambling in Belgium. Moreover, the launch aligns with betFIRST’s ambition to solidify […]
Industry
February 8, 2024
Bet365 Makes a Foray into Arizona’s Sports Betting Market
Bet365 has forayed into Arizona’s online sports betting market, expanding its US reach. The operator’s products are now available in nine states, allowing millions of American adults to enjoy its industry-leading offerings. Bet365’s launch in Arizona was made possible by its partnership agreement with the Ak-Chin Indian Community. Thanks to its deal with the tribal […]
Industry
February 8, 2024
Sweden’s Top Operators Report Responsible Gambling Progress
Svenska Spel, Kindred Group and ATG have published an update on their responsible gambling activities in Sweden in H2 2023. The three major Swedish operators reported positive results in July and continued to strive to reduce harmful gambling in the country throughout the second half of the year. Svenska Spel Interacted with 1.9% of Its […]
Industry
February 7, 2024
Fanatics Betting and Gaming Launches Fanatics Sportsbook in Iowa
A few weeks after hitting the Pennsylvanian market, Fanatics Betting and Gaming launched its Fanatics Sportsbook in the state of Iowa. As a result, Iowan players and visitors will now be able to download the dedicated Fanatics Sportsbook app and place exciting wagers with the operator. Iowa is notably the twelfth state where the Fanatics […]
Business
February 7, 2024
Light & Wonder Unveils Strategic Investment in Flows
Light & Wonder has unveiled a strategic investment in Flows, a revolutionary no-code automation platform. The deal will empower Flows, allowing it to scale up its operations and conquer new markets. Light & Wonder is no stranger to Flows’ impressive no-code automation platform and recognizes its potential to benefit the industry. The former company has […]
Industry
February 6, 2024
Maryland’s Casino Revenue Declined in January
Maryland’s six casinos have posted total revenue of $153.2 million for January 2024. This figure represents an 8.4% year-on-year decrease and led to lower contributions to the state. For reference, the best-performing casino was MGM National Harbor, a property with over 2,000 slots and more than 200 gaming tables. The MGM property posted revenue of […]
Industry
February 5, 2024
Negotiations Spare Las Vegas Two Strikes
Las Vegas businesses have successfully negotiated with the disgruntled hospitality workers and bus drivers, preventing two strikes that would have jeopardized preparations for the Super Bowl. This will provide some breathing space to the city’s businesses ahead of the highly-anticipated event. The Culinary Union was negotiating with multiple casinos and had threatened to strike on […]
Esports
February 5, 2024
Skins Gambling “Rots the Brains of Young People,” CS Streamer Says
As video gaming grows in popularity, many games have been adding mechanics that resemble gambling. Some people, however, have gone a step further, creating a whole casino-style vertical using Counter-Strike skins as deposits and payouts. A new report by The Guardian saw the news outlet discuss the matter with an elite player. Jeff, a professional […]
Legal
February 1, 2024
Youth to Serve 18 Months in Prison for DraftKings Cyber Fraud
Joseph Garrison, one of the youths who staged cyber fraud involving DraftKings Sportsbook accounts in 2022, has pleaded guilty, accepting an 18-month prison sentence. The 19-year-old was involved in a credential surfing attack. Along with other conspirators Garrison exploited system vulnerabilities to steal $600,000 from DraftKings users whose credentials had been stolen in other data […]
Casino
February 1, 2024
Culinary Union to Strike at Strip Casinos on Friday and Downtown Casinos on Monday
Culinary Union members in Las Vegas are considering an informational picket after failing to reach a new contract agreements with casino hotels on the Strip. Employees at several properties are threatening to walk off their jobs, demonstrating their desire for new contracts. The strike is scheduled for tomorrow and will see Culinary Union members working […]
