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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.
Business
January 7, 2026
Betlabs Secures Funding from SCC, Plans to Scale the Distribution of Dynamic Parlays
Betlabs, a company seeking to redefine sports betting worldwide, has secured crucial funding for its mission via its seed funding round. Betlabs was fully funded by SportsContentCo (SCC), a top-flight US sports betting provider whose presence spans most regulated states. Betlabs to Expand the Reach of Its Dynamic Parlays While the announcement didn’t disclose the […]
Industry
January 7, 2026
New York Eyes Loot Box Restrictions for Platforms Like Roblox
New York is preparing to take action against digital platforms that allow underage players to spend money without parental oversight. As a result, Roblox has once again come under fire. Roblox Among the Chief Offenders Named by Hochul In a new legislative package, New York Gov. Kathy Hochul unveiled new proposals to prevent digital platforms […]
Industry
January 6, 2026
Las Vegas Convention Center Wraps Up $600M Refurbishment, Reopens
The Las Vegas Convention Center has reopened after extensive renovations. The refurbished venue was called “the best convention center in the world” and will dazzle visitors with an enhanced lobby and facilities. The Center Reopened in Time for CES The reopening of the convention center comes just in time for the Consumer Electronics Show (CES), […]
Industry
January 5, 2026
Virginia’s Monthly Sports Betting Revenue Hits New All-Time-High
The Virginia Lottery, which, among other things, oversees sports betting in the Old Dominion, has published its latest report regarding the wagering industry’s performance. The report covers the month of November (2025) and highlights a record-breaking revenue figure for the month. Sportsbooks Reported $95.3M in Revenue As mentioned, Virginia’s adjusted gross sports betting revenue for […]
Business
January 5, 2026
Banijay Group Completes Sale of 53.9% Stake in Bet-at-Home
French multinational television production and distribution company Banijay Group has confirmed the sale of its stake in bet-at-home.com AG, in line with an earlier announcement. The group has also confirmed a few leadership changes related to the transaction. The French Group Sold Its Bet-at-Home Stake In its official announcement, Banijay Group confirmed the completion of […]
Legal
January 5, 2026
Casino in Hot Water for Firing Dealer Who Suffered Heart Attack
Horseshoe Casino Baltimore has found itself in hot water due to its alleged firing of an employee who suffered a heart attack. An agency representing the employee in question is now suing the property, seeking damages. Horseshoe Casino Baltimore Terminated the Worker in Question The case relates to Quann Massey, a worker who joined the […]
Industry
January 5, 2026
Las Vegas’ Venezuelan Community Celebrates Maduro’s Capture
Even though 2026 has just begun, the capture of Venezuela’s president, Nicolas Maduro, has quickly become one of the most important developments of the year. While people seem to be divided on the topic of the United States’ military intervention in Venezuela, Venezuelan people in Las Vegas seem to welcome the toppling of their government. […]
Casino
January 2, 2026
Crown Melbourne Workers Interrupt New Year Celebrations with Strike
New Year’s Eve is generally a time for festivities. For Crown Melbourne workers, however, it was the time for a fight. The Workers Demand Better Conditions Employees at Crown Melbourne, an Australian casino under the umbrella of Crown Resorts, have gone on strike on New Year’s Eve. The workers cited their suboptimal paychecks as the […]
Industry
January 2, 2026
Pressures Against Gaming Ads in the UK Grow Stronger
The UK has experienced quite a few gaming reforms in recent years, but industry critics believe that the changes have failed to address one of the biggest problems – ads. According to The Guardian, the pressures to restrict gambling ads continue to grow stronger. The UK Gaming Sector Has Been Experiencing Changes For context, gambling […]
Lottery
December 17, 2025
UK Teacher Angry After Lottery Syndicate She Wasn’t Part of Won $1.3M
A UK school syndicate has won big after scoring a mouth-watering GBP 1 million ($1.34 million) win from EuroMillions. The win, however, left a sour taste in the mouth of a teacher who was never asked to become a syndicate member. The Teacher’s Anger Left Her with Empty Hands Lottery syndicates provide lottery enthusiasts with […]
