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Fiona Simmons
Senior JournalistFiona covers the betting and casino sectors, focusing her reporting on operational shifts within land-based markets. Drawing from a background in hospitality management, she investigates how physical venues adapt to modern demands—from cashless gaming floors to omnichannel VIP integrations. Her on-the-ground insights help executives navigate the technological and economic realities transforming brick-and-mortar casinos.
Prediction Markets
April 29, 2026
CFTC Strikes Back After Wisconsin Takes Action Against Prediction Markets
Wisconsin just called prediction markets “illegal gambling,” becoming the latest state to take a stance against the rapidly growing industry. In response, the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) has initiated a lawsuit against the state, arguing that it is overstepping its regulatory authority. The CFTC Would Sue Anyone Interfering with Federal Law Just after Wisconsin […]
Business
April 29, 2026
ITV Win to Close as Operating Partner Faces Tax-Related Struggles
ITV Win, a real-money gaming platform owned by the leading UK broadcaster, is set to shut down mere months after launching. The platform’s closure comes as its operational partner, Richmond Atlantic, encountered financial struggles due to the UK’s new tax regime. ITV Win Prepares to Shut Down ITV Win launched in January, seeking to capitalize […]
Prediction Markets
April 28, 2026
Minnesota Senate to Consider Prediction Markets Ban
Minnesota has become the latest state to attempt to ban prediction markets on a state level, to the Commodity Futures Trading Commission’s dismay. This comes after Kalshi said that a local lawmaker had used event contract apps to make predictions about his own political race. Prediction Markets Remain a Point of Contention Prediction markets are […]
Poker
April 27, 2026
Poker Pro Maurice Hawkins Files for Bankruptcy
Prominent poker player Maurice Hawkins had filed for bankruptcy in what some called an attempt to absolve himself from an outstanding poker-related debt. Maurice Hawkins Filed for Liquidation Bankruptcy Last week, Maurice Hawkins submitted a Chapter 7 bankruptcy filing in the United States Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of Florida. The poker pro, who […]
Business
April 27, 2026
Online Betting Could Be Fueling Bankruptcies, Experts Warn
Bankruptcy attorneys have warned that online betting could be causing an increase in personal bankruptcies and said that people gambling with borrowed money are at an especially high risk of harm. USA Reported an Increase in Personal Bankruptcies Online betting has taken America by storm, with a few states launching online casinos, too. As the […]
Legal
April 27, 2026
Ex-NBA Star Gilbert Arenas Risks Prison Due to Alleged Poker Scheme
Gilbert Arenas, a former NBA star, could spend up to 5 years in prison if convicted of running an illegal gambling scheme in California. Although he has pleaded not guilty, federal prosecutors believe that he ran a complex high-stakes poker operation. The NBA Star Is Believed to Have Run an Illegal Gambling Den Arenas, alongside […]
Casino
April 27, 2026
Island Resort & Casino to Open New Golf Course
Island Resort & Casino, a casino and hospitality property in Michigan, is preparing to expand its entertainment offering with a new golf course. The new course will complement the resort’s two existing courses and cement it as a top place to enjoy gaming and golfing alike. The Property Already Has Two Courses As mentioned, Island […]
Business
April 23, 2026
Sportradar Shares Slump as Reports Allege It Profits from Illegal Operators
Sportradar, a leading sports technology company, has experienced a dip in its share price due to its alleged provision of products to unlicensed operators. This followed reports suggesting that a significant portion of Sportradar’s revenue comes from unlicensed markets – claims that Sportradar rejected. Muddy Waters and Callisto Research Allege Sportradar Supplies Illegal Companies Financial […]
Industry
April 22, 2026
Diamond Arena Proposal Seeks to Bring the NBA to Las Vegas
A new project in Las Vegas would see the construction of a huge NBA arena, further cementing Sin City as a major sports hub. A spokesperson for the project described it as a “global stage for the NBA.” The Diamond Arena Would Be Within Walking Distance of Strip Resorts The project outlines a diamond-shaped arena […]
Legal
April 22, 2026
SC Business Under Fire for Offering Arcades Violating the Gaming Laws
Business owners in South Carolina are taking Dave & Buster’s to court, alleging that some of the machines it offered violated the state’s gambling laws. The plaintiffs seek restitution of the money players lost to these games. South Carolina Organization Was Displeased with Dave & Buster’s Machines The lawsuit was filed by SC Citizens For […]
