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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.
Business
November 27, 2023
BetMakers Releases OneWatch, a Revolutionary Terminal Monitoring Tool
BetMakers Technology Group, a leading wagering technology and data partner, has unveiled OneWatch, its new terminal monitoring solution. The innovative tool will allow companies to easily manage thousands of terminals. BetMakers described OneWatch as a wagering terminal monitoring and analytics tool that has been designed to revolutionize wagering terminal operations from manual and reactive to […]
Legal
November 24, 2023
Molotov Cocktail Causes Deadly Fire at Illegal Casino in Mexico
A fire at an illegal Mexican casino in Tijuana has led to the deaths of people. According to witnesses, the fire was caused by a hit-and-run attack that saw people on a motorcycle toss a Molotov cocktail at the property. The culprits promptly disappeared from the scene. In the meantime, the fire spread quickly, engulfing […]
Legal
November 24, 2023
Thai Authorities Seize Villas Related to an Illegal iGaming Operation
The Thai Department of Special Investigation (DSI) has confiscated two luxurious villas from operators of UFA, an illegal online gambling network for high rollers. As reported by The Thaiger, a Thai news outlet, the two properties are worth over 2 billion baht in total (roughly $56.5 million). For reference, the villas are located in Phuket’s […]
Sports
November 24, 2023
Bulgarian Prosecution Launches Investigation into BFU President Borislav Mihaylov
Borislav Mihaylov, the controversial president of the Bulgarian Football Union (BFU) is being investigated for participation in match-fixing and ties to illegal lottery operators. This is not the first time Mihaylov has been accused of similar dealings. The investigation comes soon after a mass protest in Sofia, Bulgaria’s capital and will see the Prosecutor’s […]
Legal
November 24, 2023
Myanmar Rebels Storm Laukkaing Casinos, Free Trafficked Workers
Myanmar rebels continue their march against the Asian country’s dictatorial leadership. Amid their struggle, the freedom fighters have stormed casinos and scam facilities, freeing trafficked workers and taking mafia members hostage. According to the latest reports the rebels, representing three ethnic minorities and anti-junta fighters, took over Laukkaing, a key town near the border with […]
Industry
November 23, 2023
Sean Pattwell to Exit the CRDA, Reports Say
Sean Pattwell, executive director of the New Jersey Casino Reinvestment Development Authority, is rumored to be preparing to resign from his position. Sources told ROI-NJ, a news outlet covering events in New Jersey, that the director may depart from the authority very soon. ROI-NJ was contacted by three separate people on the matter, all of […]
Industry
November 23, 2023
Kazakhstan Requires Operators to Provide Reports to the Tax Authority
Kazakhstan parliament members have approved changes to the country’s Tax Code that will require operators to provide reports on the activities of local players. Under the new rules, owners of gambling and lottery companies must submit information about the size of bets players have placed, as well as data on gambling losses and winnings. The […]
Poker
November 23, 2023
Brazilian Poker Professional Tries to Cheat, Gets Suspended
Rafael Caiaffa, а professional poker player from Brazil, has been disqualified from a tournament and suspended from all Brazilian Series of Poker because of a cheating attempt. For reference, the incident occurred on the second day of the LAPT Mystery KO tournament. The BRL 5,000 event saw Caiaffa provided with 100,000 chips when upon registering. […]
Lottery
November 23, 2023
Lucky for Life Player Grabs $390,000 Thanks to a Cashier Mistake
The mistake of a Michigan cashier has resulted in a $390,000 win for an Illinois man. The winner, Michael Sopejstal, was playing the Lucky for Life game but preferred to select the lump-sum payment. Sopejstal, 60, said that he is a regular Lucky for Life player who would always buy a ticket for 10 or […]
Legal
November 22, 2023
Spanish Police Officer Took Crime Scene Money to Gamble, Got a Sentence
A Spanish police officer has been sentenced for embezzling money to gamble. The man will now serve a five-month suspended prison sentence and a 10-month disqualification period. The incident happened in 2020 when the man and his team cracked down on an illegal drug operation. At the scene, the officer and his colleagues seized bags […]
