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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.
Industry
January 4, 2024
Rhode Island’s Betting Industry Posts Suboptimal November Results
The Rhode Island Lottery published information about the performance of the state’s sports betting industry in November. As it turns out, November wasn’t sportsbooks’ best month despite a slight month-on-month increase in bets. According to the report, Rhode Island’s sportsbooks earned a total of $3.31 million in November. Unfortunately, this figure represents both year-on-year and […]
Industry
January 3, 2024
Las Vegas Bans People from Stopping on Pedestrian Bridges
The recent F1 Heineken Silver Las Vegas Grand Prix 2023 saw the Las Vegas government introduce a variety of tourist and citizen-unfriendly measures. While some were only temporary solutions to protect the racers, some seem to be here to stay. In November, local lawmakers introduced a measure that would ban pedestrians from stopping on the […]
Legal
January 3, 2024
Alleged Wife Murderer Arrested at Las Vegas’ Mardi Gras Hotel & Casino
A homicide suspect has been apprehended at the Mardi Gras Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas. The man in question is Arthur Guty Jr, 55, who is suspected of having killed his own wife, Nicole Zambrano, in Pennsylvania. The 26-year-old Venezuelan woman worked as a housekeeper at Nemacolin Woodlands Resort but didn’t turn up to […]
Industry
January 3, 2024
California’s Club One Casino Owner Runs for Congress Following McCarthy’s Exit
A gambling industry veteran is running for a major political position in California. Kyle Kirkland, an influential cardroom businessman, hopes to succeed US Rep. Kevin McCarthy who departed Congress at the end of 2023. McCarthy was removed as House Speaker in October in a move that concluded a 17-year Congress tenure and surprised many people. […]
Industry
January 2, 2024
Man Who Stole £1.3M to Gamble Joins GambleAware to Help Others
Andy May, a former addict who stole over a million pounds to gamble, opened up about his past, urging people to seek help before it is too late. In an interview with BBC, the 47-year-old man provided an insight into his unfortunate experience with gambling. May started out as a casual punter who would bet […]
Industry
January 2, 2024
Ohio’s Betting Industry Recorded $6B in Handle in 2023
Ohio’s flourishing sports betting industry saw punters wager a total of $6 billion within a year of the vertical’s legalization. The Buckeye State greenlit wagering on sports on January 1, 2023, allowing the seventh most populous state in the USA to join the community of states where wagering is legal. For reference, a billion of […]
Industry
January 1, 2024
Antigua and Barbuda Turns to US to Settle Gambling Dispute
For over 20 years now, the country’s gambling regulation has found itself at loggerheads with the United States’ gambling laws, which Antigua and Barbuda has insisted are discriminatory. The country even won a case with the World Trade Organization, as it was shut out of the United States gambling market and sought a $21 million […]
Industry
January 1, 2024
Nevada’s Betting Handle Dips in November 2023 but Profits Soar
The Nevada Gaming Control Board said the betting handle in November 2023 had reached $921.9 million, a notch down from the $928 million reported during the same 30-day period in 2022, but it was still a rather moribund result all things considered. Nevermind the Sports Betting Lull, Profits Are Coming November’s handle had indeed been […]
Industry
January 1, 2024
HG Vora Capital Management Bets Hard on Penn Entertainment
Penn Entertainment saw the company’s share rise by as much as 7% last week, as news transpired that HG Vora Capital Management, a hedge fund, had bought enough shares to push its total stake in the gaming and entertainment company to 18.5% of the total stock. HG Vora Capital Management Determined to Appoint Right Candidates […]
Casino
December 29, 2023
Two Arrested in Connection with MGM National Harbor Casino Robbery
This is precisely what is happening in the case of two robbers who were arrested in Oxon Hill earlier this week in connection with the robbery at MGM National Harbor Hotel & Casino. Officials at Prince George’s County Police Department have confirmed the arrest and that the two individuals were in custody. Chips Stolen, Culprits […]
