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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.
Industry
September 11, 2025
Mexico Considers Raising Its GGR Tax to 50%
Mexico has become the latest market to consider a gambling tax hike, much to the industry’s discontent. This proposal follows a broader trend that has seen other countries and several US states consider or implement similar measures. Mexico Eyes a Higher GGR Tax In Mexico, finance minister Édgar Amador has proposed significantly increasing the taxes […]
Lottery
September 10, 2025
Connecticut Lottery Player Claims $2.2M Prize Three Months After Winning
Most players who win the lottery usually rush to claim their prize. However, this wasn’t the case for a winner from Connecticut who won $2.2 million earlier this year. Lucky Player Won $2.2M from the Lottery On June 30, the CT Lottery announced that a player in Manchester (Connecticut) had won its big Lotto! prize […]
Industry
September 10, 2025
Yggdrasil Founder Launches EXCO Game Studio to Revolutionize iGaming
Fredrik Elmqvist, Yggdrasil Gaming’s founder, is seeking to breathe new life into the online gambling sector with the launch of a new studio. The so-called EXCO Game Studio is set to break the mould and dazzle gaming fans with new experiences. The New Studio Rejects Repetitive Games EXCO, which stands for Excommunicado, seeks to […]
Legal
September 10, 2025
India’s Supreme Court Assumes Responsibility for All Gaming Ban Challenges
The Supreme Court of India has consolidated all petitions challenging the country’s recent ban on real-money online gaming under its direct jurisdiction. This comes in the wake of sweeping changes that shook the Indian gaming sector to its core. India Banned Real-Money Games In August, Indian lawmakers introduced and subsequently passed the Promotion and Regulation […]
Legal
September 10, 2025
Injured Guest Takes the Flamingo Las Vegas to Court
Flamingo Las Vegas has again found itself under fire due to a visitor injury. According to reports, the unfortunate man’s foot got stuck in an escalator and was badly hurt. The victim is now suing the casino hotel and the escalator company. Malfunctioning Machine Mangled the Man’s Foot According to a report by the Las […]
Industry
September 9, 2025
Greece Investigates Public Officials over Alleged AML Violations
Greece has cracked down on suspected gambling-related money laundering and is preparing to probe some 200 people, including public officials, for ties to a fraudulent scheme. AML Commission Suspects 200 People of Involvement in Fraud The Hellenic Anti-Money Laundering Authority has launched a sweeping probe into dozens of individuals who have been suspected of involvement […]
Industry
September 9, 2025
Spelinspektionen Bans 2 Operators, Concludes Lottery Supervision, Names New Director General
Spelinspektionen, Sweden’s gambling authority, published several updates, announcing the ban of two illegal operators, the conclusion of a case against the Swedish Postcode Lottery, and the appointment of a new director general of the regulatory body. Spelinspektionen Takes Action Against Two Operators In its official announcements, the Spelinspektionen said that it has banned Ryker BV […]
Industry
September 9, 2025
AB 831 Passes California Senate, Threatening the Sweepstakes Sector
California’s divisive AB 831 has cleared the Senate, despite opposition from the tribal and sweepstakes gaming sectors. While the bill has a few more steps to pass in order to be signed into law, its opponents are already feeling the pressure. AB 831 Inches Closer to Passing AB 831 seeks to snuff out California’s controversial […]
Industry
September 8, 2025
Lucky Player Wins SOFTSWISS’ $891K Prime Network Jackpot
SOFTSWISS, a leading provider of iGaming technology, announced that a lucky player has won the Prime Network Jackpot, which had been building up for months. The Player Secured a Life-Changing Payout According to the announcement, the extremely fortunate player has scooped up the EUR 758,262.71 ($890,753.36) Prime Network Jackpot. This life-changing prize was won from […]
Industry
September 8, 2025
Intoxicated Lottery Winner Attacks Guest with Pool Cue
A Brit who won a multi-million jackpot a few years ago has been caught on camera attacking a guest in his home. While the victim has escaped mostly unharmed, he said that the attack has been traumatizing. The Lottery Winner Invited Three Pub Pals to His Home Paul Long, 62, made headlines in 2018 when […]