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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
May 8, 2024
William Hill Is on the Verge of SPFL Sponsorship Deal, Reports Say
British gambling operator William Hill is close to signing a landmark deal with the Scottish Professional Football League (SPFL). Reports say that the 888-owned gambling company could become the league’s new title sponsor for the next few years. The SPFL began the search for a new sponsor following the conclusion of its deal with Cinch, […]
Business
May 8, 2024
Google Changes Hit Catena Media Hard, CEO Cadena Says
Catena Media just published its Q1 results, reporting significant declines across the board. According to the affiliate company’s leadership, the suboptimal results can be attributed to the lackluster execution of the company’s business strategy and Google’s recent changes. For context, the affiliate company’s revenue declined 49% to $17.2 million, while adjusted EBITDA plummeted to $2 […]
Lottery
May 8, 2024
Man Wins Almost $1M after Sister Dreams about Him Finding Gold
A North Carolina man’s sister told him that she dreamt about him finding gold. Shortly after, the man proceeded to win almost a million dollars from the lottery. David Atwell, a man from Kannapolis, bought his winning ticket at Jiffy Quik for just a dollar. On April 27, the small investment netted Atwell some $837,187. […]
Legal
May 8, 2024
Lawyers Ask for the Postponement of Ippei Mizuhara’s Arraignment
Yesterday, lawyers from the US Department of Justice asked for the postponement of Ippei Mizuhara’s arraignment. The interpreter was allegedly involved in a multi-million gambling scheme, stealing millions of dollars from his former friend, Shohei Ohtani. Mizuhara served as the interpreter and confidant of the Los Angeles Dodgers star player for years, accompanying him throughout […]
Industry
May 7, 2024
SPA Confirms That Brazilian Operators Must Add .Bet to Their URLs
The Secretariat of Prizes and Betting (SPA) of Brazil’s Ministry of Finance has concluded that licensed operators will be required to add .bet to their domain names. As a result, operators’ URLs will need to have .bet.br after the company name. This decision has been discussed for a while now as the secretariat was uncertain […]
Business
May 7, 2024
888 Continues Deleveraging, Refinances £450M of Debt
International gambling giant 888 announced the successful pricing of £400 million senior secured notes. The move, which will mark 888 Acquisitions Limited’s debut issuance into the GBP debt capital market, is expected to be completed on May 9. According to 888, the offering of the notes will be exempt from the usual registrations requirements outlined […]
Casino
May 7, 2024
April Was a Suboptimal Month for Maryland’s Casinos
The revenue generated by Maryland’s casino operators has experienced a significant decline, according to the latest report. As it turns out, the state’s six casinos generated approximately $163.2 million in revenue from table games and slots – a figure that represents a decrease of $11.6 million year-on-year. The gaming industry’s contributions to the state reflected […]
Casino
May 6, 2024
Missouri’s Lake of the Ozarks Casino Inches Closer to Reality
Over 320,000 Missourian voters have signed a petition seeking to greenlight a casino at Lake of the Ozarks. After four consecutive failures to get the casino question on the ballot, the matter may finally be put to voters. For context, the Missouri constitution only allows casinos to be constructed near the Missouri and Mississippi rivers. […]
Industry
May 6, 2024
Aristocrat Prepares for G2E and the Reopening of Its Macau Office
Aristocrat Gaming, a leading manufacturer of slot games, is set to showcase over 50 games at the upcoming Global Gaming Expo Asia (G2E Asia). The industry fair is set to take place on June 4-6 and will attract some of the biggest names in Asian gaming. Aristocrat’s stand at the event will feature cutting-edge content […]
Industry
May 6, 2024
Illinois’ iGaming Bills Are Yet to Gain Traction
The Illinois legislative session has failed to advance the state’s iGaming efforts so far but not all hope is lost. With three weeks left in the session, there is still time for HB2239 to make progress. Sponsored by Rep. Edgar Gonzalez, the bill seeks to legalize online casino gaming and allow the state to capitalize […]