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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.
Sports
March 29, 2023
Rhode Island Seeks to Introduce Betting on College Sports
The bill, pitched by Senate President Dominick Ruggiero, is looking to expand the scope of betting in the state and allow Rhode Island residents and visitors to bet on college teams that are based in the state. Betting on College Teams in RI Gains Momentum This applies to collegiate teams that may soon be a […]
Lottery
March 28, 2023
Women Lottery Winners More Likely to Divorce
This largely falls in line with the idea that winning big from a lottery game could have a life-changing impact – your connubial bliss for one. The survey argues that female lottery winners are even more likely to seek divorce than their male counterparts. Lottery Throws a Wrench in the Connubial Bliss The study posits […]
Casino
March 28, 2023
CT Interactive Grows European Footprint with NetBet in Italy
This is the latest opportunity for CT Interactive to grow its footprint in regulated markets in Europe, and consolidate its presence in some of the leading jurisdictions in the region. NetBet Beefs Up Content in Italy with CT Interactive The partnership was welcomed by CT Interactive head of CRM Silvia Hristova who said that the […]
Casino
March 28, 2023
NuxGame Bolsters Content Offer with Amigo Gaming Help
Amigo Gaming will be able to deploy its entire portfolio of slot games and incorporate them with NuxGame’s innovation-driven platform. The companies will work on the gradual introduction of new content to the platform. More Gaming Titles to Come to NuxGame’s Platform According to the official press release, Amigo Gaming wants to see anything around […]
Lottery
March 28, 2023
Woman Almost Misses $327K Lottery Payday in Michigan
The amount won by the woman is $3237,000, and she went almost a month without checking the ticket. According to the winner, whose name has not been disclosed, she was in the habit of playing Fantasy 5 every day. Forgetting about Winning the Jackpot While she admitted to usually checking the numbers every morning, this […]
Lottery
March 28, 2023
Trust Picks $2M Reward for Massachusetts Lottery Winner
The RCW Trust of Clinton has claimed the $2 million lottery prize from the Massachusetts State Lottery’s “$2,000,000 50X Cashword” won off a scratch ticket on March 9. The ticket was sold at a Shell gas station in the Bay State, and the prize was picked through the trust on behalf of the winner who […]
Industry
March 27, 2023
Vermont House Clears Sports Wagering Bill
As sports betting continues to expand in the United States, more and more states are trying to get the vertical legalized. One such battle is being waged in Vermont where an online sports betting bill moved closer to getting written into law. House Bill 127, which was recently introduced by Democratic Rep. Matt Birong and […]
Industry
March 27, 2023
Depression Drug Turns Patients into Pathological Gamblers
The drug in question, aripiprazole, has been flagged as a potential catalyst of gambling addiction, the National Problem Gambling Clinic has said. According to the treatment organizaiton, there has been a surge in gambling addiction after patients started taking the drug. Turning Mental Patients into Gambling Addicts According to Prof Henrietta Bowden-Jones, a psychiatrist who […]
Casino
March 27, 2023
White Hat Studios and Caesars Expand Content Alliance to PA
The partnership allows both companies to benefit from their operations in the United States. The supplier will be able to expand its acclaimed titles in one of the fastest-growing iGaming markets in the United States whereas Caesars will grow its footprint with local gamers in the state. Expanding Pennsylvanian iGaming Momentum with White Hat The […]
Industry
March 27, 2023
One in Three Pennsylvanian Gamblers Report Problems
According to the Department of Drug & Alcohol Programs, Penn State University and the Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board, one in 10 Pennsylvanian residents is gambling online. The numbers come as part of a second annual report released by the two institutions as they continue to monitor and map the industry. Increasing Number of Online Gamblers […]
