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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.
Business
July 15, 2025
Maverick Gaming Files for Bankruptcy After Its Credit Rating Was Revoked
Washington-headquartered casino and cardroom operator Maverick Gaming has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection amid a troubled period for the company. This came shortly after S&P Global Ratings withdrew its ratings on the company and a year after Maverick sought to restructure its debt. Maverick Gaming’s Credit Rating Was Revoked Approximately a year ago, S&P […]
Casino
July 14, 2025
YouTuber Faces Charges in Double Killing on Las Vegas Strip
A Clark County grand jury has charged 41-year-old Manuel Ruiz, a web personality known as “Sin City Manny,” with the deadly shooting of two other streamers on the Las Vegas Strip. The event, which happened during a live stream on June 8, killed Rodney “Finny Da Legend” Finley, 44, and his wife, Tanisha, 43, near […]
Casino
July 14, 2025
UK Competition Regulator Looks Into Sportradar’s Purchase of IMG Arena
The UK’s Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has started to check Sportradar‘s plan to buy IMG Arena. The CMA worries this might affect competition in the sports data and media rights market. Regulator Seeks Public Input on Sportradar’s Takeover of IMG Arena From Endeavor The deal made public in March 2025, would let Nasdaq-listed Sportradar […]
Industry
July 8, 2025
Flutter’s Paddy Power and Betfair Report Cybersecurity Incident
International gambling giant Flutter Entertainment has reported a data breach affecting its Paddy Power and Betfair brands. The operator reported that many customers were affected and advised them to be vigilant, as bad actors may use this data to impersonate them. Consumer Data Was Compromised The breach was reported on July 8 with Flutter saying […]
Industry
July 8, 2025
German Ministers Seek Immediate Gaming Reforms & More Powers for GGL
German lawmakers are seeking immediate gambling reforms amid continued competition from the black market. As illegal operators continue to undermine the regulated sector, interior ministers are seeking a solution. German Ministers Say the Reforms Cannot Wait During a recent conference, German interior ministers discussed the state of the country’s gaming sector and encouraged immediate reforms. […]
Legal
July 8, 2025
California Fantasy Sports in Peril Amid Lawsuits, AG Opinion
Daily fantasy sports operators in California are facing trouble amid recent pushback. In addition to a recent opinion from California Attorney General Rob Bonta, which suggested that DFS should be banned in the state, several operators have been accused of offering illegal gambling. DFS Sector Under Fire The accusations came shortly before the AG opinion […]
Business
July 7, 2025
Canadian Regulators Greenlight MIXI’s Takeover of PointsBet
MIXI Australia, the Australian arm of Japanese tech giant MIXI, has advanced its backup acquisition bid for sports betting powerhouse PointsBet. While the latter company’s shareholders failed to conclusively approve a previous arrangement, MIXI has proceeded with an off-market takeover and has secured additional regulatory approvals. The Battle for PointsBet Rages on PointsBet has been […]
Industry
July 7, 2025
Bulgarian Psychologist Says Ads Encourage Minors to Gamble
Bulgarian psychologist Desislava Bezinska has spoken on the country’s struggles with problem gambling. Among other things, she addressed the prevalence of untargeted ads and the damage that gambling harm causes. Bulgaria’s Gambling Problems Started with COVID In an interview with Bulgarian news outlet Capital, Bezinska talked about her experience with people suffering from gambling addiction. […]
Industry
July 6, 2025
Isle of Man GSC Fines Celton Manx for AML Violations
The Isle of Man Gambling Supervision Commission (GSC) announced that it has penalized Celton Manx Limited due to AML failings. Due to the severity of the violations, the operator will have to pay a significant fine. The GSC Uncovered Systemic Violations According to the announcement, the GSC, which is tasked with protecting the Isle of […]
Industry
July 6, 2025
Macau Contemplates Axing Gambling Ads
Macau continues its efforts to diversify its industry and end its historic dependence on gambling. As these efforts progress, lawmakers are considering a ban on gambling ads. Macau Wants to See How the Public Feels Macau’s Economic and Technological Development Bureau has launched a formal public consultation into the matter to see how the public […]
