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Fiona Simmons
Senior 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
October 14, 2024
France’s Gambling Tax Remains Unchanged for Now
France was reportedly mulling over following in the footsteps of other markets and increasing its gambling tax further. While this didn’t happen, the industry is not completely out of danger yet. The Latest Bill Did Not Include a Tax Hike Proposal Financial expert Les Echos had suggested that the 2025 Social Security Financing Bill would […]
Industry
October 14, 2024
BGC CEO Unamused at Reported Gambling Tax Hike Proposal
Britain’s plans to introduce a tax hike do not sit well with the Betting and Gaming Council, which argued that the new proposals are based on “fantasy economics.” In an interview with gaming news outlet NEXT.io, CEO Grainne Hurst expressed her concerns about the mulled tax changes, saying they could harm the legal industry. Hurst […]
Legal
October 14, 2024
Man Murders Two People over Dice Game
Getting worked up during a game could happen to the best of us. Yet, one Detroit man took his frustration a step too far, murdering two people over a dice game. The Man Used a Potato as a Silencer The man with initials D.D.F. was allegedly playing a dice game with two other men in […]
Legal
October 14, 2024
Alleged Embezzler Withdraws Case against Sportsbet
Benjamin Carter, who is believed to have embezzled millions of Australian dollars, is no longer suing Sportsbet, an influential local betting brand. Previously, Carter claimed that the sportsbook had taken millions in bets from him despite being aware of his troubled financial situation. Carter Faces a Decade in Prison for Financial Crime Carter, for context, […]
Lottery
October 11, 2024
Player Grabs $2M after Choosing Lottery Ticket Over Casino Night
Luck can come in many forms but it is mostly about being in the right place at the right time. For one man from South Carolina, the decision to forgo visiting a local casino and play the lottery instead turned out to be a life-changing one. A Fateful Decision Michael Buckner, a 58-year-old man from […]
Legal
October 11, 2024
Philippine Authorities Arrest POGO Kingpin as Crackdown Continues
Philippine authorities reported a major development, saying that the so-called Godfather of the local Philippine Offshore Gaming Operator (POGO) sector, Lyu Dong, has been arrested. The man is suspected of organizing gambling throughout the country since 2016. Dong Is Believed to Be a POGO Kingpin Dong is a Chinese national who has been involved in […]
Industry
October 11, 2024
NSW Extends Drake Inquiry into Greyhound Racing NSW until April 30
The government of New South Wales has extended the time frame for The Drake Inquiry into Greyhound Racing NSW amid a high volume of submissions. The Extended Report Will Focus on GRNSW’s Financial Management The original plan was to have the report ready by the middle of December 2024. However, the high volume of submissions […]
Industry
October 11, 2024
Brazil to Block Thousands of Sites as Regulated Betting Looms
The Prizes and Betting Secretariat (SPA) of Brazil’s Ministry of Finance has once again reminded operators that have not applied for a license that they face blocking. As announced several weeks ago, only those who have demonstrated an interest in acquiring a license will be allowed to operate during the transitional period before the official […]
Industry
October 10, 2024
Lotteritilsynet to Investigate Norsk Tipping over Self-Exclusion Failure
Lotteritilsynet, Norway’s gambling regulator, is set to investigate Norsk Tipping over potential self-exclusion failures. As reported by local news outlet NTB, clients found themselves unable to exclude themselves from playing with the operator’s mobile app. Players Were Unable to Exclude Themselves from Playing The self-exclusion failure was self-reported by Norsk Tipping in June. According to […]
Industry
October 10, 2024
Dutch MPs Propose Banning iGaming amid Concerning Harm Rates
Ever since legalizing online gambling in 2021, the Netherlands has cemented itself as one of the bigger markets in Europe. However, amid concerning gambling harm figures and other side effects, some lawmakers are wondering whether the legalization had been a good idea after all. New Measure Could End iGaming in the Netherlands Two members of […]
