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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.
Insider
December 8, 2023
The Dutch Data Dilemma
The Netherlands’ regulator is cracking down on operators which don’t meet its strict requirements on data storage. BetComply Director Mike de Graaff and Pretty Technical Director of Operations Tom Squirrell take a closer look at how to avoid sanctions. Q: The Dutch regulator (KSA) recently issued a warning to Holland Casino, noting that it could […]
Industry
December 8, 2023
Google Changes US-Specific Jurisdictions Gambling Ad Policy
The company that is also behind the largest search engine said that to advertise, entities would have to receive a certification. The measure will apply to both sports betting (in Vermont where state-approved entities will be able to advertise gambling) and lottery couriers (which must have a state license) in Arkansas, Montana, New Jersey, and […]
Sports
December 8, 2023
Ex-Jaguars Employee Who Allegedly Stole $22M Suffers from Gambling Addiction
The news was originally shared by ESPN which detailed the former Jacksonville Jaguars’ employee’s alleged criminal behavior. Patel is facing federal fraud charges, and he is also a struggling gambling addict, his lawyer attested. Gambling Addiction Pushes Alleged Fraudster to Desperate Lengths The alleged theft, though, is significant, and gambling addicts usually do not receive […]
Industry
December 7, 2023
Maine Sportsbooks Report Betting Handle of $37.5M for November
Maine, which is one of the latest states to launch sports betting, has published data about the industry’s performance in November. As it turns out, local players wagered almost $37.5 million during the first month of sports betting in the state. According to the Maine Gambling Control Unit, part of the state’s Department of Public […]
Casino
December 7, 2023
Star Entertainment Must Get Its Business in Order, Lest It Loses its NSW License
Star Entertainment Group has six more months to regain its license in New South Wales, lest it risk closing. As reported by The Sydney Morning Herald, the NSW regulator is not content with Star’s ability to do business without supervision. Star’s business has been having regulatory trouble for some time now. Its casino license was […]
Insider
December 7, 2023
Kalin Kalinov: “We are actively contributing to the evolution of crypto payments”
In this Conversation with CoinPayments CMO Kalin Kalinov, we take an extensive look into the iGaming industry and its adoption of digital currencies in the face of cryptocurrencies. The company further outlines its own time-tested and resilient approach that allows it to carry forth despite the challenges in the sector, delivering an impactful and business-defining […]
Business
December 7, 2023
Entain Must Exit Unregulated Markets as Per the DPA
Entain recently reached a deferred prosecution agreement (DPA) with the Crown Prosecution Service (CPS). However, the settlement also says that Entain will have to exit unregulated markets. For reference, the DPA saw Entain commit to pay $737.5 million because of the bribery-related offenses of its former Turkey-facing business. The company was also required to donate […]
Industry
December 7, 2023
British Columbia Allocates $1M to Boost Research into Gambling Harm
The provincial government will work with the BC Lottery Corporation to spend another $1 million on driving research into the issue that has been long and passionately debated with opponents of gambling on the one hand arguing that too much harm comes out of the sector, and lobby groups on the other saying that more […]
Casino
December 6, 2023
Osaka Integrated Resort Project Begins Construction
Japan’s first casino is finally becoming a reality. A few months after the Japanese government greenlit a revised implementation agreement for Osaka’s integrated resort project, construction of the property has finally begun. The property is a joint venture of the international casino juggernaut MGM Resorts International and Orix Corporation. The formal agreement was signed in […]
Lottery
December 6, 2023
Chinese Man Buys Thousands of Lottery Tickets, Wins $30M
Against all reason, a Chinese man put all of his eggs in the same basket, buying over 50,000 lottery tickets and entering the same numbers on all of them. Fortunately for him, his combination turned out to be a winning one, netting him millions of dollars. The player, who preferred to remain anonymous, is a […]
