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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.
Legal
October 31, 2023
Man Risks a Year in Prison for Threatening Senator Rosen
A Las Vegas man risks prison after threatening US Senator Jacky Rosen amid the fighting in the Middle East. Implying that the Jewish Senator is somehow related to the violence between the Hamas terrorist group and the Israeli state, John Anthony Miller, 43, allegedly promised to “finish what Hitler started.” Reports from prosecutors say that […]
Sports
October 30, 2023
Newcastle United Set to Strengthen Gambling Education on Team Level
The club has used the most recent scandal to pivot towards strengthening its gambling education on a team level and help players better understand the pitfalls of gambling, as is Tonali’s case. Don’t Punish as an Example, Educate as an Example Apart from the ten-month ban, Tonali will also have to go through an eight-month […]
Industry
October 30, 2023
Ukraine Takes a Leaf off Las Vegas Book to Oust Russian Influence
The country, which recently reformed its gambling framework, has received an invitation from the US Gaming Control Board in Nevada to help it oust Russian influence from the industry completely. Ukraine Seeks Input from Las Vegas to Pare Down Russian Influence The Ukraine’s Gambling and Lottery Regulation Commission is expected to work with counterparts […]
Casino
October 30, 2023
Microsoft Ties Recent MGM, Caesars Attacks to Octo Tempest
A new report by Microsoft has tied the recent cyber attacks against Caesars Entertainment and MGM Resorts International to a broader hacker collective known as Octo Tempest. The attack was perpetrated by another collective, Scattered Spider, but they have been working with the notorious establishment that has been known for many successful attempts on wealthy […]
Casino
October 30, 2023
Arkansas Supreme Court Upholds License Revocation for Pope County Casino
The ambition of two companies, to wit Cherokee Nation Businesses and Legends Resort and Casino, to bring a new gambling property to Pope County, Arkansas has gone on for years. The businesses have tried it all – playing nice and playing hardball, but locals have not bucked and have remained mostly firmly opposed to the […]
Industry
October 30, 2023
Korn Ferry Tour Golfers Suspended Over Betting Breaches
The news has been confirmed by the PGA Tour, with the organization noting that Vince India and Jake Staiano would not be able to participate in golf events sanctioned by the governing body and the organization over the next three to six months. Suspended Under Mitigating Circumstances India will have to skip the game for […]
Casino
October 30, 2023
VICI’s Bet on Non-Gambling Pays Off, Acquisitions Continue
The property company has continued to build up its portfolio of options, introducing a $433 million sale-leaseback arrangement with Mechanicsville, Virginia’s Bowlero Corp, and 38 of the bowling centers operated by the latter. The company has been building its revenue steadily, with the company raking in serious results in the third quarter and reporting $556.3 […]
Legal
October 27, 2023
MGM Springfield Pays $6.8M Settlement over Wage and Hour Violations
MGM Springfield has agreed to pay $6.8 million to the Massachusetts Attorney General’s Office (AGO) to settle recently discovered violations. As it turns out, the casino resort has been violating the state’s wage and hour laws for a long time. The AGO learned that MGM Springfield failed to pay minimum wage to tipped employees. In […]
Industry
October 26, 2023
X Factor Winner Stephenson Opens Up about Past Gambling Problems
X Factor winner Myles Stephenson opened up about the gambling problems he experienced in his early youth. In an interview with BBC, the musician reminisced about this dark period of his life, sharing insights into how he got hooked on gambling. For reference, Stephenson is a part of the Rak-Su R&B group, which won the […]
Casino
October 26, 2023
Crockfords Casino Shuts Down after Almost Two Centuries in Business
Great Britain has parted ways with its oldest casino. The old property, unfortunately, had to close its doors, citing lack of custom as the reason. At almost two centuries old, the Crockfords casino boasted being the oldest one in the country. Originally founded in 1828 by William Crockford, a working-class fishmonger, the casino was, for […]
