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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 10, 2024
New Jersey Lawmakers Reintroduce Casino Smoking Ban
The battle over smoking in Atlantic City’s casinos continues as workers renew their efforts to secure a smoke-free workplace for themselves. For reference, New Jersey’s Smoke-Free Air Act exempts casinos from the indoor smoking ban, instead allowing them to dedicate up to a quarter of their gaming space as an indoor smoking area. While the […]
Industry
January 9, 2024
Spillemyndigheden Invites Danish Operators to Suggest New GoAML Indicators
Denmark’s gambling regulator, the Spillemyndigheden, has asked the gambling industry to weigh in on the country’s new AML system. Operated by the Money Laundering Secretariat, the GoAML solution flags potential instances of money laundering and terrorism financing. GoAML keeps track of AML reports in the country, providing the Money Laundering Secretariat with important information that […]
Industry
January 8, 2024
Infrastructure Projects Spark Concerns among Anti-Gambling Parties in NC
North Carolina succeeded in getting legal sports betting approved but failed to legalize casino gaming in 2023. While proponents of casino resorts plan to continue pushing for legalization of the vertical, opponents of such a measure are anxious that the game might be rigged. For reference, North Carolina recently vowed to provide several counties, including […]
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 […]
