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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.
Business
January 8, 2024
Bet365’s Revenues Increased in FY 2022/23 but So Did Losses
Global operator bet365 has published its annual report, highlighting a significant year-on-year increase in revenue. However, this favorable metric was offset by a substantial increase in operating loss. Bet365’s report covers the 52 weeks ended March 26, 2023, and highlights a total gaming and betting revenue of £3.39 billion ($4.32 billion, current rates). This represents […]
Industry
January 8, 2024
Illinois Mayor Who Hired Child Rapist Allegedly Misuses Taxpayer Money for Vegas Trips
Tiffany Henyard, the controversial mayor of Dolton, Illinois, has been accused of misusing taxpayer money to fund, among other things, a trip to Las Vegas. While it is not certain whether she gambled or not, Henyard continues to attract people’s hostility through her actions. Dolton is a small town of roughly 22,000 people in the […]
Industry
January 8, 2024
Illegal Betting Flourishes in the USA Despite the Legal Industry’s Growth
The PASPA has been repealed for years now, allowing multiple US states to launch legal sports betting. As a result, dozens of jurisdictions now offer wagering products. However, the black market is still going strong, analysts say. As reported by Covers, illegal sites continue to thrive, both in jurisdictions that are yet to launch legal […]
Industry
January 5, 2024
The Philippines Hopes to Exit the FATF Grey List by the End of the Year
The Philippines is bullish on exiting the FATF grey list this year. To that end, the country’s president, Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr has asked all government agencies to fix the regulatory shortcomings identified by the Financial Action Task Force. According to reports, Marcos’ directive was communicated to agencies during a recent meeting. During that meeting, […]
Industry
January 5, 2024
Lithuania Seeks to Increase the Legal Age for Gambling to 21
Lithuania’s parliament (Seimas) has received a new proposal that, if passed, would raise the minimum age limit for gambling to 21. As reported by SBC News, this proposal is part of the Seimas’ 2024 agenda and will be on voted by ministers later this year. The new measure applies to both retail and digital gambling. […]
Legal
January 5, 2024
Convicted Vegas Felon Faces Charges after Sex Trafficking a Minor
A Las Vegas convict faces charges of kidnapping an underage girl and forcing her into prostitution by threatening her with a gun. The girl was eventually able to return to her mother and provided the police with details about her kidnapper, Corey Canton. According to the official report, on December 1, the police responded to […]
Casino
January 5, 2024
Residents of Korea’s Jeju Island Believe Casinos Should Be Better Regulated
South Korea’s foreigner-only casinos do not sit well with many of the local residents. According to a recent report, roughly half of the residents of Jeju Island believe that these properties have led to a drastic increase in crime. According to these locals, stricter regulations are needed. The survey was conducted by representatives of the […]
Industry
January 5, 2024
Report Argues New Jersey iGaming Has Harmed the Economy
The gambling industry can provide significant economic boosts to certain areas, creating new jobs and generating millions in tax money. This argument continues to be used by proponents of the industry in many states where certain verticals are not yet legal. However, a recent report shows that New Jersey’s online casino industry is not as […]
Legal
January 4, 2024
Judge Hurt, Marshal Hospitalized after Vegas Defendant’s Violent Attack
Unfortunately, not all convicts take their sentences lightly. Deobra Delone Redden, 30, certainly didn’t, instead opting to assault the judge who denied him bail. Redden was being sentenced for an earlier assault attempt where he assaulted another person with a baseball bat. He pled guilty to having caused substantial injuries in that case in November. […]
Industry
January 4, 2024
AGCC Raises Alderney’s Money Laundering and Terrorism Financing Risk Profile
Alderney, one of the Bailiwick of Guernsey’s three jurisdictions, is now exposed to higher risks of money laundering and terrorism financing. The Bailiwick of Guernsey, which is responsible for assessing risk across the British Crown dependency, explained that the risk of money laundering has increased from medium lower to medium. The latest report is the […]