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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
September 10, 2024
Maryland Sportsbooks Contributed $5M to Education in August
Maryland’s betting market has contributed over $5 million to the state in August, fueling local education through the Blueprint for Maryland’s Future Fund. The industry has so far donated over $100 million to the cause since the regulation of online wagering. The Betting Industry Continues to Fuel Public Education In August 2024, Maryland’s 11 mobile […]
Business
September 10, 2024
Penn CEO Snowden Purchases $850K Worth of Company Stock
Penn Entertainment CEO Jay Snowden remains confident in the company’s stock, despite its recent decline. To highlight his trust in the company, the executive expanded its stake in the operator, purchasing 54,200 more shares for approximately $1 million. Snowden Now Owns Almost a Million Shares The purchase was outlined in a recent Securities and Exchange […]
Industry
September 10, 2024
Brazil Takes a Stance against Riskier Games, Blocks a Dozen Sites
Brazil continues its journey toward regulated betting by taking action against games that are deemed harmful. To that end, the São Paulo Ministry of Finance targeted games that offer unrealistic returns, including titles such as Fortune Tiger and Fortune Dragon, among additional slots and other games. A New Measure Will Restrict Predatory Games The Ministry […]
Lottery
September 9, 2024
Mega Millions Ticket Price to Increase in April, Reports Say
Mega Millions, one of America’s favorite lottery games, is set to raise the price of its tickets, in line with its earlier plans. The controversial price hike is expected to take place in April, potentially changing how people view the game. The Game Is Set to Change As previously announced, Mega Millions would raise the […]
Legal
September 9, 2024
Wynn Las Vegas Forfeits $130M to Settle Financial Offenses Allegations
The US Department of Justice (DOJ) announced that Wynn Las Vegas, Wynn Resorts’ Vegas-based subsidiary, has agreed to pay over $130 million to settle claims that it worked with unlicensed money transfer companies. According to the DOJ, this is the largest such forfeiture by a casino company yet. The Company Allegedly Conspired with Illegal Businesses […]
Industry
September 9, 2024
NJ DGE Penalizes Bet365 for Taking Bets on Concluded Events
Leading iGaming and sports betting operator bet365 has been slammed with a penalty in New Jersey where it operates in partnership with the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino. The gambling company was accused of taking bets on events that had already been concluded, in violation of local regulations. As a result of its violations, the […]
Business
September 6, 2024
DraftKings: Live Betting Improvements Are Key to Increased Market Share
DraftKings CEO Jason Robbins provided an insight into his company’s plans for the NFL season. According to him, his company might be able to catch up to FanDuel this season and cut into its competitors’ revenue share. DraftKings Hopes to Challenge FanDuel DraftKings and FanDuel have long exerted dominance over the US betting sector, competing […]
Business
September 6, 2024
New Jersey’s DGE Penalizes Borgata over Underpaid iGaming Taxes
New Jersey’s gambling regulators understood that the Borgata Hotel Casino & Spa, one of the biggest casinos in Atlantic City, has underpaid its iGaming taxes twice. The property, according to reports, did so by taking approximately $15 million more in credits than it was entitled to. Borgata Was Forced to Pay the Money It Owed […]
Business
September 5, 2024
Novig Launches Sweepstakes Platform in the US
Novig, an ambitious sweepstakes startup, has launched in 42 US markets and Washington DC. Despite the somewhat controversial nature of sweepstakes, the prediction operator hopes to disrupt the market with innovative content that doesn’t put customers at a disadvantage. Novig Makes Big Promises Novig’s nationwide launch hopes to channel thousands of players who have been […]
Lottery
September 5, 2024
МА Brother and Sister Secure $390K Each from Lucky for Life
Two siblings from Massachusetts have both won huge prizes playing the Lucky for Life game. The two chose the same combination and explained that the numbers had significance to their family. The Brother and Sister Chose the Same Numbers The brother and sister matched all winning numbers for the August 25 drawing, with the exception […]
