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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.
Legal
January 14, 2026
Trying to Cash in Stolen Ticket Lands Florida Man in Jail
A Florida man has been arrested after allegedly trying to claim a six-figure lottery prize with a stolen ticket. Since the Sunshine State treats lottery tickets as a personal possession worth the prize it wins, the man now risks up to several decades in prison. Electronic Data Determined the Ticket Had Been Stolen A few […]
Industry
January 14, 2026
KSA Fines ComeOn Parent for Social Responsibility Shortcomings
The Netherlands’ Gaming Authority (Kansspelautoriteit/KSA) announced that it has issued a fine to another operator. This time, the violator failed to properly shield its players from gambling harm. The Operator Allowed Several Young Adults to Play Excessively In its announcement, the KSA confirmed Tulipa Ent Limited, the parent company of the popular ComeOn brand, as […]
Business
January 14, 2026
Moon Intelligence Unveils VC Arm to Support “Smaller But Sharp” Startups
Moon Intelligence, a business that pairs deep expertise with strategic insight to navigate the complexities of sports betting markets, announced the launch of a new venture capital (VC) division that will support gaming businesses during their earlier stages. Among other things, the London-based firm hopes to capitalize on the growing prediction markets sector. The Company […]
Lottery
January 13, 2026
UK National Lottery Player Comes Forward to Claim GBP 15M Jackpot
A lucky lottery player in the UK is ready to kick off 2026 with a bang after claiming a jackpot of some GBP 15 million. This comes two months after the actual jackpot was won. Allwyn Is Currently Validating the Claim On November 15, the UK National Lottery’s Lotto “Must Be Won” drawing saw a […]
Legal
January 12, 2026
Aristocrat, Light & Wonder Bury the Hatchet with New Settlement
Aristocrat Leisure Limited and Light & Wonder have released a joint statement, confirming that they have agreed to settle their pending litigation in Australia and the United States. This marks the end of months of IP-related hostilities. Aristocrat and L&W Reach an Agreement The case in question revolved around Light & Wonder’s Dragon Train game, […]
Industry
January 12, 2026
AGCO Slams FanDuel with $252K Fine Due to Integrity Failures
The Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO) has slammed FanDuel with a six-figure fine due to certain integrity-related concerns. Officials emphasized that operators are expected to remain vigilant and proactive when it comes to detecting suspicious activity. FanDuel Accepted Bets on an Event with Integrity Issues In its official announcement, the AGCO said that […]
Industry
January 12, 2026
New Jersey Introduces New Gambling Education Requirements
As one of the first states to legalize sports betting after the repeal of the PASPA, and due to its high-profile casinos, New Jersey has long been associated with gambling. This, however, has sparked significant problem gambling concerns, leading to new gambling education requirements that the state’s colleges and universities will have to follow. Colleges […]
Industry
January 9, 2026
Nebraska Online Betting on the Table as Two Bills Carry Over from 2025
Nebraska is once again trying to legalize online sports betting, with two separate bills carrying over from 2025. While previous efforts to usher in an era of mobile betting in the Cornhusker State have fallen short of achieving success, this year could be where lawmakers turn things around. Nebraska Could Make Legislative Strides… The first […]
Business
January 8, 2026
OPAP Shareholders Give the Thumbs Up to Allwyn Merger
OPAP has held an Extraordinary General Meeting (EGM) during which its shareholders voted on the planned merger with Allwyn. The deal has secured the necessary shareholder go-ahead to advance, although it remains subject to additional conditions. Allwyn and OPAP Want to Merge into a European Powerhouse In October last year, European lottery giant Allwyn set […]
Legal
January 8, 2026
Woman Brandishes Pepper Spray to Rob Fast-Food Restaurant for Gambling Money
A woman has been arrested after robbing a fast-food restaurant with pepper spray. Although the exact sum she stole remains unclear, she is believed to have lost most of it at a nearby casino. The Woman Gambled with the Stolen Money Reports say that, on January 2, Kaudija Haynes entered a Chick-fil-A drive-thru in Leeds, […]
