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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
May 21, 2025
MGM Resorts Advises Thailand to Adopt a Competitive Casino Tax and Allow Locals to Play
Global gaming giant MGM Resorts has watched the efforts to regulate casinos in Thailand from the front seats, hoping to capitalize on emerging opportunities in the country. As these efforts progressed, the company encouraged local authorities to adopt a competitive casino tax. Thailand Casinos Inch Closer to Reality Thailand recently warmed up toward the idea […]
Lottery
May 21, 2025
Texas Senate Approves Lottery Commission Dissolution
The Texas Senate has struck against the state’s Lottery Commission, approving a bill that would put an end to the agency. This comes amid a lengthy scandal involving lottery couriers and integrity concerns. SB 3070 Passed the Senate by a Landslide Last week, the Texas Senate voted in favor of offing the Lottery Commission. Senate […]
Industry
May 21, 2025
Ohio Bill Considers iGaming But Strikes Down Sweepstakes
Ohio is considering legalizing iGaming but sweepstakes are a no-go. Ohio Mulls Over Online Casinos A new bill in Ohio has proposed the legalization of online casinos, potentially turning the Buckeye State into the next iGaming market. However, the bill also outlined certain restrictions to how gaming could be regulated. House Bill 298 was introduced […]
Casino
May 21, 2025
Rhode Island Casino Workers Pressure Senate to Ban Indoor Smoking
Casino workers in Rhode Island are continuing their fight against indoor smoking, arguing that nothing short of a complete ban would be enough. Casino Workers Seek Better Conditions On Tuesday, approximately 150 casino workers entered the State House, expressing their support for a bill seeking to end indoor smoking. The measure in question was introduced […]
Industry
May 20, 2025
Colorado Gov. Passes HB 1311, Ending Sportsbook Promo Deductions
Colorado’s House Bill 1311 has been signed into law, marking a key change to how sportsbooks are taxed. The bill will effectively eliminate tax deductions that sports betting operators previously enjoyed, minimizing their incentive to offer promotions. Colorado to End Sportsbook Promo Deductions in 2026 Previously, the Centennial State allowed sportsbooks to deduct the free […]
Casino
May 19, 2025
Wynn Resorts Drops from the Downstate New York Casino License Race
Wynn Resorts has taken a step back, deciding to give up on its plans for a New York casino. The casino and hospitality giant will therefore drop from the race for one of the three downstate New York gaming licenses. Wynn’s Project Had Recently Secured a Major Approval A few weeks ago, Wynn Resorts secured […]
Legal
May 19, 2025
Former Mansion Group CEO Receives 12-Month Sentence for Breaching Court Orders
Gibraltar’s Supreme Court has sentenced Mansion Group’s former chief executive officer, Karel Mañasco, to 12 months in prison. This followed his earlier failure to appear in court. Mañasco Failed to Comply with Earlier Court Orders Mañasco is the former CEO and CFO of the Mansion Gibraltar iGaming operator. The group, however, eventually accused Mañasco of […]
Business
May 19, 2025
Bain Capital Considers Selling the Mohegan INSPIRE Resort
Bain Capital, the private equity entity that took control of Mohegan’s new resort in South Korea, is reportedly looking to sell the property. Mohegan, however, believes that a sale would not be in the property and its customers’ best interest. Bain Capital Puts Mohegan INSPIRE Up for Sale Bain Capital, which wrested control of Mohegan’s […]
Lottery
May 19, 2025
IGT to Be Recommended for the Next Italian Lotto License
Gambling giant International Game Technology (IGT) said that it is poised to reobtain its Italian Lotto concession, potentially spelling bad news for Flutter, which had challenged IGT for the license. Judging Commission to Recommend LottoItalia to the ADM On May 19, IGT announced that the Judging Commission had completed its analysis of the technical and […]
Industry
May 16, 2025
TGP Europe Opts to Exit the UK Instead of Paying $4.4M Fine
TGP Europe, the name behind several English Premier League (EPL) sponsorships, has opted to forfeit its UK license instead of paying a huge AML-related fine. This decision could put its many contracted teams in trouble. TGP Europe Has Deals with Several Soccer Clubs TGP Europe is the company behind several betting brands that struck major […]