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Fiona Simmons's latest articles
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
June 5, 2025
Arizona’s Pushback Against Prediction Markets Continues with Letter to CFTC
Arizona’s fight against prediction markets continues as the local gaming regulator asked the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) to take action. This comes amid continued controversies involving these novel product offerings. Prediction Markets Remain a Point of Contention Prediction markets have been all the rage, offering fans a way to engage with a variety of […]
Business
June 5, 2025
VICI Properties Outlines Dividend and AFFO Growth as Core Priorities
VICI Properties, a casino real estate giant, is considering increasing its dividend and continuing its AFFO growth amid favorable prospects in Las Vegas. The company believes that the next few decades will present plenty of opportunities for further growth. VICI Remains Bullish on Vegas Speaking at the recent Nareit REITweek conference in New York, VICI […]
Industry
June 4, 2025
Rank Group to Add Hundreds of Slots if DCMS Enforces New Rules
Rank Group is preparing to expand its business following the introduction of Great Britain’s new rules for land-based casinos. If the new rules come into force, it would allow land-based operators in England and Wales to significantly expand their slot machine offerings. DCMS Considers New Limits for Land-Based Casinos On May 12, the Department for […]
Business
June 4, 2025
MIXI Revises Its PointsBet Takeover Proposal
The Australian arm of the Japanese consumer tech giant MIXI has revised its proposal for the acquisition of PointsBet, offering a more attractive price. This offer comes as PointsBet considers a separate takeover proposal by Betr Australia. MIXI Australia Seeks to Acquire PointsBet In February 2025, MIXI Australia submitted a proposal to acquire PointsBet for […]
Industry
June 3, 2025
Nevada’s Film Tax Credit Bill Dies in Senate
Nevada’s Assembly Bill 238 has died in the Senate, putting an end to an initiative that would have provided almost $2 billion in public subsidies to build a new movie studio. Despite making strides in the Assembly, the bill failed to pass the Senate and become law. Proponents Promised Economic Growth AB 238 sought to […]
Industry
June 3, 2025
Kenya’s Digital Content Creators Association Slams Ban on Influencer Gambling Promotions
A Kenyan trade union has expressed discontentment with the local gaming regulator’s lack of consideration for the opinion of key industry stakeholders when making important decisions. This comes as Kenya’s Betting Control and Licensing Board (BCLB) just released a directive prohibiting the use of influencers, celebrities, and content creators in all forms of gambling ads. […]
Business
May 30, 2025
Veikkaus Unveils OpenBet-Powered Sports Betting Platform
Veikkaus, Finland’s gambling monopoly, has launched a new and modern OpenBet-powered sports betting platform ahead of the liberalization of the local market. This modernization will allow Veikkaus to remain competitive once other operators launch. Veikkaus Seeks to Time-Proof Its Business Veikkaus has long served as Finland’s sole gambling operator, enjoying a market with no competition […]
Casino
May 30, 2025
Vietnam Considers $2.2B Casino Resort as Southeast Asian Gaming Grows
Vietnam has become the latest Southeast Asian country to consider gambling, despite its historic aversion. With Thailand poised to become a major local powerhouse, Vietnamese lawmakers also decided to mull over casino opportunities. Vietnam Eyes Huge Casino Resort The proposal, which was submitted by the Ministry of Finance to the Prime Minister, seeks approval for […]
Casino
May 30, 2025
Illinois Considers Relocating Three Underperforming Casinos to New Locations
A bill in Illinois could allow a few of the state’s less successful casinos to relocate. Supporters of the measure argue that this could boost the properties and, by extension, their economic contributions. The Bill Seeks to Bolster the Economy House Bill 4070 is being spearheaded by Rep. Joe Sosnowski who seeks to reinforce the […]
Casino
May 29, 2025
Bally’s RI Asks for Extra Marketing Funds as Officials Mull Over Smoke Ban
Rhode Island’s two commercial casinos are seeking more state benefits as officials consider banning indoor smoking. The casinos argue that this measure would balance out the money they would lose if the ban goes into effect. Rhode Island Considers Ending Casino Smoking Rhode Island’s two Bally’s Corporation-owned casinos are seeking state benefits as a ban […]
