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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.
Legal
February 28, 2023
Thai Activist Accuses Police of Running Illegal Gambling Sites
Achariya Ruangrattanapong publicly condemned what he alleges is the involvement of senior police officers, and an ex-national police chief, in illegal gambling websites that are running rampant in Thailand, the Bangkok Post reported. At Least 100 Police Officers Are Involved in Illegal Gambling Achariya showed the media a banner on which he had jotted down […]
Industry
February 27, 2023
Washington DC Sportsbooks Declined in January
In general, the current trend shows that sports betting continues to be the pastime of choice of millions of Americans. The sports betting industry has exploded with new states legalizing wagering on sports each year. Despite the generally favorable state of affairs, the growth trend is by no means universal or without its exception. In […]
Sports
February 27, 2023
Aristocrat Gaming Partners with the F1 Heineken Silver Las Vegas Grand Prix
Aristocrat Gaming, a global gaming content and technology company, has entered into a partnership with the Formula 1 Heineken Silver Las Vegas Grand Prix. Under the agreement, the gambling supplier’s machines will become the event’s official slot machines. The Stakes Have Never Been Higher The partnership, which is the latest in a string of deals […]
Business
February 27, 2023
COVID-19 Prompted Tribes to Diversify Their Businesses
COVID-19 has exposed the shortcoming of tribal nations’ overreliance on gambling income. In the wake of the terrible pandemic, more and more tribes are looking to diversify their sources of revenue. The Associated Press analyzed the trends and spoke with tribal spokespeople. The Pandemic Highlighted the Need for New Revenue Streams As reported by the […]
Legal
February 27, 2023
Feds Bust Illegal Gambling and Betting Ring in New York
The defendants are believed to have been running an illegal gambling ring which operated in several verticals. The suspects are said to have facilitated various betting and gaming operations, including illegal poker games in Rochester and black market bets for sports betting events accepted through a website they had registered and worked with. Multiple Suspects […]
Industry
February 27, 2023
Majority of Students in the United Kingdom Gambled in 2022
A survey conducted at various UK universities and interviewing 2,003 students in December 2022 established that 71% of all students interviewed had gambled in the 12 months prior to the time of asking the questions. To get to this result, Gamstop and Ygam commissioned a study from Censuswide, a research company. Students Gamble in Unexpected […]
Casino
February 27, 2023
Cambodia Now Officially Off the FATF’s Grey List
Moving forward, though, the FATF would not consider Cambodia a high-risk jurisdiction, albeit the country will most certainly have to maintain its unfaltering commitment towards cracking down on illegal gambling and eliminating any doubt that it may be allowing human trafficking to happen on its watch. Cambodia Finally Makes It Off the FATF’s List Both […]
Industry
February 27, 2023
Macau Confident in 2023 Recovery, Expects GGR to Reach $16B
Now, Macau’s chief executive Ho Iat Seng has outlined an ambitious goal for the city’s gambling industry, with gross gaming revenue (GGR) expected to hit $16 billion (MOP130 billion) this year according to the official. Confident about Recovery in 2023 and Beyond Ho remains defiant in the face of analyses by investment banks which he […]
Casino
February 27, 2023
Ex-Felon Shoots Himself with Concealed Gun at Las Vegas Strip Casino
The news was confirmed on Friday, with the man having brought in the gun by concealing it in his paints. The gun was not registered and Ronnie Delouth, the man who was injured, will most likely face charges at a new hearing scheduled for Tuesday, February 28 over the incident. Delouth will most likely remain […]
Industry
February 27, 2023
Macau Lifts Mask Mandates as It Exits the COVID-19 Pandemic
Macau has finally lifted its mask mandates, authorities said on Sunday, February 26 confirming that citizens and visitors would no longer be required to wear a mask in the majority of locations in the Special Administrative Region apart from public transportation and hospitals, along with a few other locations where wearing a mask remains compulsory. […]
