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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.
Business
March 20, 2026
Kaizen Gaming Bullish on Ghana Following Recent Launch
Kaizen Gaming is confident in its strategy to grow in Ghana, where it launched earlier this year. This was notably the company’s second market on the continent after Nigeria. Kaizen Gaming Entered Ghana as Its Second African Market Kaizen Gaming entered Ghana on February 20 this year, trusting in the opportunities for growth in the […]
Blockchain
March 18, 2026
Playnance Launches GCOIN Trading in a “Defining Moment” for Its Business
Playnance, a decentralized Web3 ecosystem that merges trading, gaming, and creator-driven experiences, announced the official launch of GCOIN trading. The company celebrated this as a “significant milestone” in the expansion of its Web3 entertainment ecosystem. A Defining Moment for Playnance According to Playnance’s announcement, GCOIN trading is now live on MEXC. GCOIN/USDT trading kicked off […]
Casino
March 18, 2026
Kazakhstan Prepares to Add Tourist-Only Casinos in Key Areas
Kazakhstan’s government has approved the establishment of new tourist-only casinos areas across the country. The new gambling zones will be created in four regions in an attempt to bolster tourism rates. The Head of State Signed Key Amendments to the Gaming Law According to the Qazinform News Agency, a Kazakh news outlet, the government has […]
Industry
March 18, 2026
PGCB Launches Responsible Gaming Campaign in Time for March Madness and PGAM
As March Madness looms, sportsbooks are preparing for a drastic spike in activity. At the same time, regulators and safer gambling organizations are warning players about the dangers of excessive gaming. As one of the most populated states in the US, Pennsylvania has launched its own responsible gambling campaign to remind players, especially younger ones, […]
Prediction Markets
March 18, 2026
Analyst: Polymarket’s Short-Term BTC Contracts Disadvantage Retail Traders
Prediction markets continue to be one of the hot topics of the gaming and trading sectors, with many accusing them of offering unregulated gaming. The latest to do so is Nigel Green, CEO of deVete Group, who targeted the five-minute Bitcoin markets in particular. In a recent note, Green insisted that these products turn serious […]
Prediction Markets
March 18, 2026
Kalshi Invites Players to Join Its $1B March Madness Challenge
Kalshi is bracing for March Madness, once again launching its $1 billion bracket challenge. The 2026 edition of the challenge will provide fans with a shot at earning a life-changing prize of a billion dollars if they can correctly predict all 63 NCAA Tournament games. A Perfect Bracket Would Earn Its Owner $1B Predicting 63 […]
Legal
March 17, 2026
Sports Agent Sues MGM Resorts Over Allegedly Spiked Drink
A judge has denied MGM Resorts’ motion for a summary judgment in a case involving Dwight Manley, a real estate investor and former sports agent of Dennis Rodman. In his complaint, Manley stated that he was offered a spiked drink during a visit to an MGM property. Manley Says He Signed a Credit Deal While […]
Industry
March 17, 2026
Virginia’s iGaming Bill Fails to Pass Before the Session’s End
Virginia will not be the next state to legalize online casino gaming, at least not yet, since a bill seeking to legalize the vertical failed to secure approval before the end of the 2026 legislative session. Virginia Failed to Legalize iGaming House Bill 161 sought to legalize online casino making, securing bipartisan support for making […]
Lottery
March 17, 2026
Two Prizes of a Million Dollars Each Land in Massachusetts
Two players in Massachusetts have been turned into the state’s latest millionaires after winning prizes of $1 million from the Massachusetts Lottery. Officials reported that both prizes were won on scratch-off tickets. Greenfield Man Wins $1M from $5,000,000 100X Cashword The Massachusetts Lottery revealed one of the winners as Keith Poirier. The lucky Greenfield man […]
Legal
March 16, 2026
Arizona Bark Scorpion Stung Another Silver Sevens Hotel & Casino Visitor
Another visitor at Silver Sevens Hotel & Casino has been stung by a scorpion and is now considering legal action. The sting happened in December, several months after the other sting at the same property that GamblingNews recently reported. A Second Sting Has Occurred at the Same Property A few days earlier, GamblingNews reported that […]
