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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 16, 2023
MGM Player Seeks Damages after Losing Millions Because of a Spiked Drink
Dwight Manley, a 57-year-old real estate executive and a prominent high roller, is taking MGM Resorts to court. According to him, a spiked drink caused him to lose adequacy and wager away two million dollars. Manley alleges that the MGM staff did nothing to prevent his losses other than offering him credit. Manley, a long-time […]
Business
October 16, 2023
Mansion Group Shuts Down Casino.com and MansionCasino.com
Several months after leaving the UK market, Mansion Group has also unveiled the shutdown of its B2C brands, Casino.com and MansionCasino.com. As reported by SBCNews, the two brands will cease to operate in less than two weeks. Things haven’t been easy for the Gibraltar-based casino brand, which was also forced to cease trading its MansionBet […]
Legal
October 13, 2023
RWLV’s Ex-President Allegedly Allowed Criminals to Gamble with Stolen Money
In the wake of his departure from Resorts World Las Vegas, the company’s ex-president and COO, Scott Sibella, has been accused of allowing criminals to gamble. Robert Cipriani, a Californian high roller, alleges that Sibella would knowingly “turn a blind eye” to multiple patrons who gambled with stolen money. Through their negligence, the casino resort […]
Legal
October 12, 2023
West Flagler to Try Taking Florida Betting Case to the SCOTUS
West Flagler and Associates continues its battle over the future of sports betting in Florida. The firm will now try to involve the Supreme Court of the United States (SCOTUS) in hopes of preventing the Seminole Tribe of Florida’s attempt to dominate and expand the betting market. Florida legalized sports betting for a while but […]
Casino
October 12, 2023
Steve Cohen Considers Constructing Citi Field Casino
Steve Cohen, the owner of the New York Mets MLB franchise, has plans to construct a new casino next to the team’s home stadium, Citi Field. Cohen hopes that the new property would attract more people to the area. The move would mirror other franchises’ efforts to attract people to their stadiums. During Sportico’s recent […]
Casino
October 12, 2023
A New Casino Project Would Breathe Life into Isle of Man’s Capital
Altostratus Limited, an Isle of Man-based firm, has submitted a proposal for the development of a new casino in the British Crown dependency’s capital. The project would see a new property established at the Middlemarch site in Douglas. Altostratus’ project envisions turning the site into a six-story casino building packed with a gaming space, a […]
Industry
October 11, 2023
China to Help the Philippines Crack Down on Illegal Offshore Gambling
China has confirmed its readiness to help the Philippines solve its illegal offshore gambling problem. This was announced by the former country’s embassy in Manila earlier today. For reference, the Philippines continues to be targeted by illegal gambling operations operated by Chinese nationals, among others. Having cemented itself as a leading destination for gambling tourism, […]
Sports
October 10, 2023
Inspired Entertainment Signs Virtual Sports Deal with NBA
Inspired Entertainment, a leading business-to-business provider of gaming, content and solutions, has unveiled a major partnership agreement with the National Basketball Association (NBA). Under this deal with one of America’s biggest sports leagues, the provider will be able to develop an NBA-inspired Virtual Sports game. Based on archived footage, Inspired Entertainment’s new digital product will […]
Industry
October 10, 2023
NJ Online Casinos Remain the Biggest Gambling Tax Contributor
The rise of online gambling in New Jersey continues, as demonstrated by the recent revenue results. The vertical continues to be a major tax contributor and, according to a PlayNJ report, has surpassed the taxes produced by the nine Atlantic City casinos for the last three years. For example, data from the NJ Division of […]
Lottery
October 9, 2023
Lucky Texan Lottery Player Wins $360M Mega Millions Jackpot
A lucky Texan has grabbed the $360 million Mega Millions jackpot, becoming the recipient of the largest prize a Texas Lottery player has ever gotten. The player, who is yet to claim their prize as of the time of this writing, is said to have purchased the ticket at a convenience store near Sam’s Club […]
