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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
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 […]
Legal
December 5, 2023
Greek Trapper Laundered Stolen ATM Money through Casinos, Police Says
Don Leon, a Greek trap star, has been arrested for alleged involvement in ATM robberies. According to the Greek City Times, the musician had laundered the money through casinos in the country. Don Leon, 28, had two accomplices aged 27 and 26. The three men used explosives and metal-cutting tools to rob ATMs across the […]
Industry
December 4, 2023
Gambling-Related Crime in Macau Increases as the Industry Rebounds
Macau’s gaming industry reported a significant year-on-year gross gaming revenue increase in November. The special administrative region’s gambling sector was impacted negatively by the COVID-19 pandemic but seems on a steady path to recovery. According to the report, the local gambling operators recorded GGR of almost $2 billion last month, marking a stellar 435% year-on-year […]
Industry
December 4, 2023
Denmark Unveils Informational Website about Gambling
Denmark’s gambling regulator, Spillemyndigheden, has launched a new informational website that provides local consumers with information about gambling and gambling harm. The new site’s goal is to provide local players with sufficient educational materials about the sector and its risks. Called StyrPåSpillet.dk, the new site will be Denmark’s official public informational portal for information about […]
Legal
December 4, 2023
Richard Desmond Challenges UKGC’s Selection of Allwyn as The National Lottery Operator
The UK Gambling Commission’s (UKGC) decision to crown Allwyn as the successor of The National Lottery has once again been challenged. While Camelot retracted its claims and eventually joined Allwyn, another challenger has now appeared. The new dispute comes from Richard Desmond, a British businessman and media mogul. Desmond will seek damages from the UKGC […]
Business
December 4, 2023
Playtech Eyed a £700M Acquisition of William Hill
British gambling company William Hill has rejected a takeover attempt from Playtech, according to a report by The Sunday Times. The news outlet claimed that the latter company offered £700 million (approximately $887 million) for the acquisition. According to unspecified sources, Playtech tried to acquire William Hill in July. The former company may have sought […]
Industry
December 1, 2023
Experts Are Concerned about America’s Rising Youth Problem Gambling Rates
Gambling addiction in the United States is getting more and more serious as calls to get the situation under control grow louder. The Guardian spoke with experts who highlighted America’s concerns about the young people exposed to harm. Gambling organizations across the US have noticed a concerning number of teen and young adult patients seeking […]
