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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.
Lottery
March 26, 2024
Lottoland Grabs German Lottery License after Years of Regulatory Trouble
Lottoland’s German subsidiary, Lottoland Deutschland, has secured a license from the Gemeinsamen Glücksspielbehörde der Länder (GGL) to offer its lottery products in Germany. The company, which is now been whitelisted by the regulator, is set to secure additional licenses in the near future. Lottoland’s Germany-facing business was founded in 2020 and will finally reach customers […]
Industry
March 26, 2024
Fraudsters Charged after Handing in Invalid Signatures on Casino Petitions in Florida
Florida authorities identified false signatures on recent casino-related petitions. This led to the arrest of one man and the search of two others. The case was investigated by a number of bodies, including the Florida Department of Law Enforcement, Florida Department of State Office of Election Crimes and Security and the Palm Beach County Supervisor […]
Sports
March 26, 2024
Shohei Ohtani Says He Never Bet on Sports, Was Unaware of Mizuhara’s Habits
Shohei Ohtani, a professional baseball pitcher currently playing for the Los Angeles Dodgers, commented on the recent controversy involving his interpreter and friend, Ippei Mizuhara. For reference, the latter man was recently fired amid a serious gambling offense. Ohtani’s longtime interpreter and friend was accused of transferring a whopping $4.5 million from the baseball star’s […]
Industry
March 26, 2024
UK MP Involved in Gambling Lobbying Scandal Resigns
Tory MP Scott Benton has decided to resign, saying that he has always sought to protect Blackpool’s best interests. His departure comes a year after a gambling lobbying scandal. For reference, Benton was suspended from the parliament after he was accused of lobbying efforts. Back in early 2023, the Blackpool South MP was approached by […]
Legal
March 25, 2024
Casino Thieves Face Charges and Prosecution; NC Police Raid Illegal Dens
A man in a motorized wheelchair has stolen $5,000 from another guest at Rivers Casino Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The incident occurred on March 8 but was only made public last Friday. According to the local reports, the victim was playing slot games at the Pittsburgh property. After cashing out and placing his money in his pocket, […]
Business
March 22, 2024
Nevada Fines Riverside Casino for Excessive Use of Force by Security Staff
The Nevada Gaming Commission has issued a fine of $500,000 to Riverside Resort & Casino for two cases of excessive use of force by the Laughlin property’s security staff. Most of the people involved in the violence have been since fired. As outlined in a complaint filed by the casino, the first case occurred in […]
Business
March 22, 2024
Rush Street Reportedly Eyes Sale, Reaches Out to DraftKings
Rush Street Interactive, one of the gaming groups in North America, is reportedly considering a potential sale amid a strategic review of its business. Anonymous sources also told Bloomberg that the operator has contacted a number of influential companies who could be potential buyers, including DraftKings. Rush Street, through its numerous brands, offers casino gaming […]
Business
March 21, 2024
Penta Investments Reportedly Considers Divesting Fortuna Entertainment
Penta Investments, which owns the betting and gaming powerhouse Fortuna Entertainment Group, is reportedly considering selling the operator. According to Reuters, the investment group onboarded JPMorgan to explore a potential sale. Fortuna, which is one of the leading gambling entities in Central and Eastern Europe, could sell for as much as 2 billion Euros, a […]
Industry
March 21, 2024
Problem Gamblers Are Twice as Likely to Lose Their Tenancy, Study Says
Aston University’s Centre for Personal Financial Wellbeing has concluded a two-year study of the effect of problem gambling on tenancy security. The work highlights the potential dangers of problem gambling and how it exposes people to the risk of losing their homes. This first-of-its-kind study was done in collaboration with the Birmingham City Council (BCC) […]
Business
March 21, 2024
Star’s Special Manager Is Being Paid $1M a Year, Report Says
Nicholas Weeks, the government-appointed special manager of Star Entertainment’s business is being paid almost $1 million a year for his work at the company’s Sydney casino, the Financial Review reported. Considering that Weeks is also responsible for overseeing the group’s casino in Queensland, his salary might be well over what Star CEO Robbie Cooke gets. […]
