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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
September 10, 2025
Injured Guest Takes the Flamingo Las Vegas to Court
Flamingo Las Vegas has again found itself under fire due to a visitor injury. According to reports, the unfortunate man’s foot got stuck in an escalator and was badly hurt. The victim is now suing the casino hotel and the escalator company. Malfunctioning Machine Mangled the Man’s Foot According to a report by the Las […]
Industry
September 9, 2025
Greece Investigates Public Officials over Alleged AML Violations
Greece has cracked down on suspected gambling-related money laundering and is preparing to probe some 200 people, including public officials, for ties to a fraudulent scheme. AML Commission Suspects 200 People of Involvement in Fraud The Hellenic Anti-Money Laundering Authority has launched a sweeping probe into dozens of individuals who have been suspected of involvement […]
Industry
September 9, 2025
Spelinspektionen Bans 2 Operators, Concludes Lottery Supervision, Names New Director General
Spelinspektionen, Sweden’s gambling authority, published several updates, announcing the ban of two illegal operators, the conclusion of a case against the Swedish Postcode Lottery, and the appointment of a new director general of the regulatory body. Spelinspektionen Takes Action Against Two Operators In its official announcements, the Spelinspektionen said that it has banned Ryker BV […]
Industry
September 9, 2025
AB 831 Passes California Senate, Threatening the Sweepstakes Sector
California’s divisive AB 831 has cleared the Senate, despite opposition from the tribal and sweepstakes gaming sectors. While the bill has a few more steps to pass in order to be signed into law, its opponents are already feeling the pressure. AB 831 Inches Closer to Passing AB 831 seeks to snuff out California’s controversial […]
Industry
September 8, 2025
Lucky Player Wins SOFTSWISS’ $891K Prime Network Jackpot
SOFTSWISS, a leading provider of iGaming technology, announced that a lucky player has won the Prime Network Jackpot, which had been building up for months. The Player Secured a Life-Changing Payout According to the announcement, the extremely fortunate player has scooped up the EUR 758,262.71 ($890,753.36) Prime Network Jackpot. This life-changing prize was won from […]
Industry
September 8, 2025
Intoxicated Lottery Winner Attacks Guest with Pool Cue
A Brit who won a multi-million jackpot a few years ago has been caught on camera attacking a guest in his home. While the victim has escaped mostly unharmed, he said that the attack has been traumatizing. The Lottery Winner Invited Three Pub Pals to His Home Paul Long, 62, made headlines in 2018 when […]
Legal
September 8, 2025
Scotland Advances Greyhound Racing Ban, to the Industry’s Dismay
Scotland’s greyhound racing ban is gaining traction as the government confirmed support for the proposed measure. According to the legislation’s main sponsor, Scottish Green MSP Mark Ruskell, this is a major step in ending what he called a gambling-motivated sport that endangers animals. Greyhound Racing Under Fire Ruskell has been one of the staunchest opponents […]
Business
September 8, 2025
MIXI Australia Achieves Majority Stake in PointsBet
MIXI Australia, the Australian arm of the Japanese tech giant MIXI, has acquired majority control of PointsBet Holdings, marking another win for the company, despite competitor Betr Entertainment’s efforts to acquire the sportsbook. A Major Step for MIXI On September 5, MIXI Australia reached 51.86% shareholding in PointsBet, which is equivalent to some 180.3 million […]
Industry
September 8, 2025
Tech Startups Seek to Revolutionize Betting with AI Agents
Since the repeal of the PASPA, more and more US jurisdictions have been launching their own betting markets, capitalizing on the fast-growing demand for wagering products. With more Americans than ever placing bets, many turn to novel solutions to optimize their chances of winning. While the most fervent of sports fans love the thrill of […]
Sports
September 5, 2025
Entain’s bwin Becomes Official Sports Betting Partner of the NFL in Spain
Entain’s bwin brand has secured a major partnership agreement with the National Football League (NFL). Under this agreement, the popular sportsbook will become the Official Sports Betting Partner of the NFL in Spain. Bwin Joins the NFL as Its Ally in Spain According to Entain’s announcement, this tie-up marks a “historic moment” for Spanish sports […]
