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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.
Poker
September 22, 2023
Poker Player Lies about Colon Cancer to Get WSOP Buy-in
Rob Mercer raised $12,500 from his GoFundMe page and may have received as much as $18,000 in private donations to help him attend the Main Event before he “passed away,” as his diagnosis offered no chance of survival. Mercer seems to not be worried about the social consequences of his actions, he told The Las […]
Casino
September 22, 2023
Bally’s Brings Duo of Appointments with Barlow and Westcott
The first appointment comes in the face of Don Westcott who will now step in as SVP, global chief compliance officer. Westcott is a compliance veteran who has more than 25 years of relevant experience. Bringing the Right People for the Job He has worked in both the gaming and financial industries and knows his […]
Sports
September 22, 2023
Kentucky Gears for Mobile Betting with $4.5M Collected from In-Person Betting
According to Gov. Beshear, there has been more than $4.5 million wagered on the outcome of sports events statewide in just the opening salvo, and these numbers are expected to pick up as market maturity, penetration, and reach improve with the passage of time. The state has also published a catalogue that outlines what wagers […]
Casino
September 22, 2023
FanDuel Introduces Exclusive Fort Knox Cleopatra with IGT’s Help
FanDuel Casino is working with IGT and the company’s Cleopatra game to now usher in a new era of Egyptian-themed fun with Fort Knox Cleopatra, the derivative and exclusive title that has been added to the casino’s own shopping windows and is designed to celebrate the feeling of victory. A Campaign Designed to Celebrate the […]
Industry
September 21, 2023
Chile Bans Offshore Sportsbooks But Operators Remain Adaptive
A few days ago, The Supreme Court of Chile decided to ban unlicensed sports betting websites. However, weeding out offshore sportsbooks might prove a difficult task. Accepting a protection appeal by Superintendencia de Casinos de Juego, Chile’s gambling regulator, the Supreme Court issued the ban on sports betting websites on internet service provider (ISP) Mundo […]
Industry
September 21, 2023
GamCare: The Percentage of People Struggling with Online Slots Has Increased
GamCare data shows that, concerningly, the percentage of online casino players struggling with slot machine-related gambling problems, has increased significantly over the past five years. According to the independent UK charity, three in five people (60%) who sought help last year cited slot games as one of their preferred verticals. For reference, the percentage of […]
Industry
September 20, 2023
GamblingIQ Analyzes How Digital ID and AI Vendors Can Change the Industry
GamblingIQ, a gambling industry intelligence specialist that seeks to set new standards, has published a new report. Called “A Responsible Revolution: Unlocking Effective Digital Identity & AI Technology to Prevent Financial Risk, Underage, and Problem Gambling,” the publication explores how artificial intelligence and digital ID can change the sector and help it follow the measures […]
Legal
September 20, 2023
AC Police Arrest an Armed Woman Carrying Drugs outside Ocean Casino Resort
The Atlantic City police have arrested a woman carrying a gun outside the Ocean Casino Resort only to find out that she also carried multiple bags of heroin she might have intended to sell. Now arrested, the woman faces multiple years of jail time. Jadairah James is a 27-year-old local who already has a track […]
Industry
September 20, 2023
Caesars and MGM Are Not the Only Victims of Hackers, Okta Says
Two of the biggest gambling companies in America, Caesars Entertainment and MGM Resorts International, recently became targets of cyberattacks. Hackers likely related to the ALPHV and Scattered Spider groups breached the companies’ cyber defenses, taking hold of valuable data. New reports, however, show that Caesars and MGM Resorts weren’t the only victims, Reuters reported. The […]
Legal
September 19, 2023
Four More Iowa Athletes Plead Guilty to Underage Gambling
Four former University of Iowa athletes have pleaded guilty to underage gambling. The players had falsified information to create betting accounts and place wagers on sports. The athletes in question are the football players Arland Bruce IV, Reggie Bracy and Jack Johnson and the basketball player Ahron Ulis. Following the guilty pleas of Hunter Dekkers […]
