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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.
Casino
January 23, 2024
Rivers Casino Pittsburgh Pays Out Its Biggest Jackpot Yet
Rivers Casino Pittsburgh, one of Pennsylvania’s most influential properties, has turned another person’s life around as it paid out another huge gaming table jackpot to a lucky customer. This was also the highest table game jackpot the casino has ever paid out, surpassing even the $1.2 million bad-beat jackpot recorded in August 2022. The latest […]
Industry
January 22, 2024
ATG Promotes Differentiated Tax as Sweden Prepares to Raise Gambling Taxes
Aktiebolaget Trav och Galopp (ATG), Sweden’s former horse racing monopoly, is not happy with the country’s plans to introduce a tax hike. Hasse Lord Skarplöth, the operator’s chief executive officer explained that his team was shocked by the proposal and called for differentiated tax that would protect the racing sector. For reference, Sweden plans to […]
Industry
January 22, 2024
ESRI Defends Problem Gambling Survey Results amid Industry Skepticism
Flutter Entertainment’s chief executive officer, Peter Jackson, recently expressed skepticism about the problem gambling rates identified by Ireland’s Gambling Regulatory Authority. However, Pete Lunn, a professor from the Economic and Social Research Institute’s Behavioral Research Unit, said that Flutter is still basing its understanding on old data. For reference, a recent study commissioned by Ireland’s […]
Industry
January 19, 2024
AC Casino Workers Discussed Smoking Ban in Senator Polistina’s Office
Atlantic City casino workers continue their fight for a smoke-free work environment. Their last battlefield was, unexpectedly, a senator’s office. Representatives of Casino Employees Against Smoking Effects (CEASE) and United Casino Workers (UAW) were staging a protest against Senator Vince Polistina’s recent change of heart. Polistina, who previously supported the smoke-free movements, recently agreed to […]
Business
January 19, 2024
Social Betting Specialist Dabble Seeks US Expansion
Dabble, a fresh Australian social betting platform, is already eyeing expansion in the USA. This announcement follows its recent foray into the region. For reference, Dabble was founded in 2020 and offers a variety of socially-charged betting experiences to its fans. Its clients can follow other users, chat with friends and other bettors, comment on […]
Business
January 19, 2024
OnAir Entertainment Launches Investigation into Corporate Espionage Allegations
Several days ago, live casino specialist OnAir Entertainment was accused of corporate espionage. The company is now seeking to combat these allegations and prove them wrong. For reference, the allegations stem from Ivans Ivanovs, the company’s former senior product owner. Ivanovs accused OnAir’s game portfolio lead, Igors Veliks, of maintaining user access to Playtech’s internal […]
Legal
January 19, 2024
Roblox Claims It Did Not Facilitate Child Gambling Knowingly
Roblox recently found itself in hot water as the gaming company got accused of facilitating child gambling. However, the company is currently opposing these claims and seeking to dismiss the class action lawsuit. For reference, disgruntled parents have pointed out that Roblox’s in-game currency, Robux, can be used on certain third-party casino websites. The game […]
Legal
January 18, 2024
Vegas Shootout Results in Two Dead and Two Wounded
A deadly shootout in Las Vegas has resulted in the deaths of two people. A third person is currently in a hospital, fighting for his life. A fourth victim was also wounded, although his injuries were described as non-threatening. The shooting occurred near the Strat Hotel, Casino & SkyPod, at the end of the Vegas […]
Industry
January 17, 2024
Alabama Lawmakers Want to Crack Down on Illegal Gambling
Alabama’s new legislative session is just around the corner, sparking theories about whether lawmakers will try to get gambling legalized. However, one lawmaker is focusing his efforts elsewhere, opting to instead push for a shutdown of illegal gambling operations. For reference, gambling in Alabama is currently prohibited by the state’s constitution. This means that even […]
Industry
January 17, 2024
Criminal Justice Bill Would Allow UKGC to Request IP Blocks
The United Kingdom’s new Criminal Justice Bill is set to provide the Gambling Commission (UKGC) with extra powers, allowing it to request the blocking of unlicensed gambling websites. While yet to be passed, the bill is gaining traction as the UK seeks to empower law enforcement bodies, allowing them to tackle crime and fraud. What […]
