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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.
Legal
November 29, 2023
Blackjack Player Imprisoned for Cheating and Witness Tampering
A notorious blackjack cheater lied and threatened a witness to try to get out of prison. Fortunately, his fraud was uncovered, adding to his prison sentence instead. The cheater, Jordan Anthony Rondell, is a 36-years-old man from Aberdeen, South Dakota, who tried to scam a tribal casino in the state. Together with a number of […]
Industry
November 28, 2023
California Is Unlikely to Introduce Sports Betting in 2023
Californian voters continue to show little interest in sports betting. Data shows that consumers in the state continue to be reluctant to introduce the vertical to the state, although some people seem to be warming up to the idea. Such were the results of a study led by FM3 Research, a local polling company. According […]
Business
November 28, 2023
Lottomatica to Issue €500M in Debt Bonds and Borrow €50M to Fund the SKS365 Deal
Earlier this month, Lottomatica, an Italian gaming giant, announced its plans to acquire 100% of SKS365’s share capital. The deal, which values the latter business at €639 million ($702 million) was signed recently and, if cleared by all relevant regulators, is set to close in the first half of 2024. As a result of this […]
Industry
November 28, 2023
New York Launches Self-Exclusion Scheme to Keep Up with the Industry’s Growth
New York has launched a self-exclusion program that allows players to get their gambling habits under control. Ushered in by the New York Responsible Play Partnership, the state-of-the-art program seeks to make problem gambling easier to address. The Responsible Play Partnership is a joint venture of the NYS Gaming Commission, the New York Council on […]
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 […]
