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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
August 28, 2024
NFL Once Again Reminds Players of Its Stringent Betting Rules
The National Football League (NFL) has once again reminded athletes and insiders of its stringent betting policies. This comes just ahead of the new football season, which is set to kick off on September 5. NFL Athletes and Personnel Should Not Wager on the League The NFL has long promoted policies that prohibit insider betting […]
Business
August 28, 2024
Co-Founders Liberman and Robins Sell Over $10M of DraftKings Shares
DraftKings co-founders Paul Liberman and Jason Robins have collectively sold over $10 million worth of the company’s shares in the last few days. Liberman and Robins Sold Thousands of Shares Liberman, who serves as DraftKings’ president of global tech and product, sold 78,466 shares on Monday for approximately $3.15 million. The shares were sold in […]
Legal
August 27, 2024
Aviator LLC Wins $330M Lawsuit against Spribe and Adjarabet
Aviator LLC has successfully sued Spribe and Adjarabet over their use of the Aviator name. As a result, the defendants had to pay $330 million in damages to the plaintiff and forfeit trademark registrations that infringed on its copyright. Aviator LLC Says Its Copyright Was Infringed Aviator LLC, for context, owns several trademark registrations for […]
Legal
August 27, 2024
Russia’s FSB Cracks Down on Illegal Prison Gambling Operation
Russia’s Federal Security Service (FSB) has cracked down on an illegal gambling ring inside a penal colony in the Rostov region, according to reports from local news outlets. According to 161.ru, the ring was equipped with multiple card decks and many casino chips. Penal Colony Inmates Were Hosting a Gambling Ring The gambling operation was […]
Poker
August 27, 2024
Seth Davies Defeats Juan Pardo to Win Super High Roller Bowl IX
Professional poker player Seth Davies has made history by winning the Super High Roller Bowl IX. Now, the poker pro has added $3.2 million to his winnings track record. Davies Defeated His Opponents The Super High Roller Bowl IX was a high-roller tournament with a buy-in of $300,000. It welcomed 24 seasoned professionals, including Davies. […]
Casino
August 26, 2024
Grand Lodge Casino Visitor Wins $1.1M Jackpot
A lucky casino goer has won a jackpot of over a million dollars from a Wheel of Fortune slot. The player was visiting the Grand Lodge Casino in Nevada where they won the life-changing sum. The Player Won a Life-Changing Sum The win was scored on Thursday evening. The player in question was enjoying the […]
Blockchain
August 26, 2024
Vitalik Buterin Says Polymarket Isn’t Gambling Amid DeFi Discussion
Vitalik Buterin, Ethereum’s co-founder, has opposed the claims that Polymarket constitutes gambling. According to the blockchain expert, this belief marks a significant misunderstanding of the nature of prediction markets. Polymarket Is Not Gambling, Buterin Says Polymarket, for context, is the world’s largest prediction market, offering trading markets on the world’s most hotly debated topics, including […]
Legal
August 26, 2024
Met Police Ends Probe into UK Gambling Scandal, UKGC’s Investigation Continues
The UK Metropolitan Police has concluded its probe into the general election, arguing that the offenses did not constitute misconduct in public office. In the meantime, the UK Gambling Commission’s (UKGC) investigation continues. The Mets Will No Longer Investigate the Matter On Friday, the police said that it had ended its investigation as the offenses […]
Lottery
August 23, 2024
Lucky Australian Player Wins $68M from Powerball
A lucky Australian player has scored the top Powerball prize, scooping up some AUD 100 million (approximately $68 million). The winner, who came forward to claim her prize, revealed that she had almost lost the ticket. The Biggest Prize in the History of Queensland The fortunate lottery enthusiast this time is a Brisbane woman from […]
Legal
August 23, 2024
Investors to Take Entain to Court over Declining Share Price
Entain’s troubles related to its historic business in Turkey are not over yet. While the gambling giant did reach a deferred prosecution agreement (DPA) with the Crown Prosecution Service (CPS), the whole process took a toll on the company’s shares. Needless to say, investors aren’t happy. Investors Take Entain to Court A group of institutional […]
