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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
October 3, 2024
Ohio Sets Monthly Revenue Record in August with $204.1M Raked In
Ohio’s 11 casinos and racinos have managed to bring in as much as $204.1 million, outpacing expectations and setting a new record, the Ohio Casino Control and Lottery Commission reported. Revenue Sets New Record in Ohio for August Factoring in the latest revenue rake, licensed operators in the Buckeye State have brought in $1.6 billion […]
Legal
October 2, 2024
Analysts Say Dragon Train Creator Quit Light & Wonder as Aristocrat’s Lawsuit Raged On
Emma Charles, the lead developer of the controversial Dragon Train game is no longer working for Light & Wonder, according to full-service investment banking and corporate banking specialist Truist Securities. As reported by NEXT.io, Truist said also that gambling provider might be consider replacing the game with another one following the recent preliminary injunction. Charles […]
Industry
October 2, 2024
Brazil Allows 89 Operators to Operate Until the End of the Year
Brazil’s Ministry of Finance announced that 89 operators will be permitted to offer their products by the end of the year. The country had previously announced that the period from October 1 to December 31 will be a transitional phase during which only those serious about doing business in Brazil will be allowed to operate. […]
Industry
October 2, 2024
VGW Exits Connecticut Amid Pushback Against Sweepstakes
VGW Holdings, a leading operator of sweepstakes games, has ceased its operation in Connecticut following a cease and desist order from the Connecticut Department of Consumer Protection. This comes amid an increased pushback against the controversial sweepstakes industry. VGW Holdings Exited Connecticut The Connecticut Department of Consumer Protection sent a letter to VGW in February […]
Industry
October 2, 2024
Buffalo Mayor Steps Down from Politics to Lead Betting Agency
Byron Brown, the longest-serving mayor in Buffalo history, has announced that he will be leaving the City Hall to lead an offtrack betting agency. While he loved his job as a mayor, Brown believes that it was finally time to move on. Goodbye Politics, Hello Betting On Monday, the mayor confirmed that he will be […]
Casino
October 2, 2024
Hollywood Casino at Kansas Speedway to Add Hotel After 10-Year Delay
Hollywood Casino in Kansas City is considering constructing a new hotel after years of delays. This would finally align the property with its vision to offer a resort experience near the Kansas Speedway racetrack. The Hotel Might Finally Become a Reality Hollywood Casino officially opened in 2012 and was set to start constructing its hotel […]
Legal
October 1, 2024
Authorities Arrest the Accomplice of Casino Machine Manipulator
The authorities have arrested the alleged accomplice of a man who tampered with a video roulette machine at a casino in Louisiana. The duo is believed to have manipulated a machine in order to cash in thousands of dollars in tickets. The Two Men Are Said to Have Manipulated a Gambling Machine According to the […]
Business
October 1, 2024
Bet365 Continues Its North American Journey with New Denver HQ
Sports betting juggernaut bet365 has opened its new headquarters in the United States. Based in Denver, the HQ is set to provide jobs to some 1,000 locals. The New HQ Will Create Hundreds of Jobs According to Governor Jared Polis and the Global Business Development Division of the Colorado Office of Economic Development and International […]
Industry
October 1, 2024
Wyoming Lawmakers Eye iGaming Legalization Opportunities
Wyoming lawmakers are considering the possibility of expanding the local gaming market, potentially even launching regulated online casino gaming. To that end, experts will conduct a study on the state of the local industry and determine whether iGaming would benefit the local market. Wyoming Considers Online Casinos As Wyoming considers the future, the Wyoming Gaming […]
Legal
September 30, 2024
Plaintiffs Seek to Resurrect Las Vegas Antitrust Lawsuit
A group of former hotel guests have filed a brief with the US Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit, arguing that many Las Vegas casino hotels are engaging in price-fixing, violating local antitrust laws. This complaint follows an earlier dismissal of a Las Vegas hotel price-fixing lawsuit. The earlier lawsuit claimed that major operators […]
