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Fiona Simmons
Senior 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
September 2, 2025
Crypto.com to Power Underdog’s Prediction Markets Foray
Fantasy and sports betting specialist Underdog has unveiled a new partnership with Crypto.com, a Singapore-based cryptocurrency exchange company. Thanks to the new partnership, Underdog will make a foray into the fast-growing prediction markets space. Underdog to Hop on the Prediction Markets Train Prediction markets are a fairly novel form of gaming that pairs trading stocks […]
Industry
September 2, 2025
California Inches Closer to Banning Sweepstakes as AB 831 Advances
California’s anti-sweepstakes bill has continued to gain traction and is currently heading to the Senate. If passed, the measure would put an end to dual-currency social casinos. AB 831 Continues to Gain Traction Assembly Bill 831 outlines a ban on dual-currency online casinos, better known as sweepstakes. This controversial form of gaming has experienced rapid […]
Legal
August 29, 2025
Los Angeles Sues Stake.us as Pushback Against Sweepstakes Continues
The city of Los Angeles has launched a legal complaint against Stake.us, alleging that its sweepstakes products are illegal gambling in disguise. The city has likewise launched complaints against several content suppliers, accusing them of enabling illegal operations. LA Says Stake.us Offered Illegal Gambling Stake.us, which is the US-facing social casino subsidiary of the global […]
Lottery
August 29, 2025
Florida Lottery Lists Top Winners for May 2025
The Florida Lottery has published an update on its winners for May 2025. In that month alone, five players won prizes of over a million dollars. Three Winners Became Millionaires On August 25, the Florida Lottery listed Kelly Hagens, Judith Van Hauer, Joel Zebell, Jennifer Hatchett, and Jenny Acree as its top winners for May […]
Legal
August 29, 2025
A23 Challenges India’s Controversial Gaming Ban
A week ago, India passed a fresh bill that outlines a full ban on online money-based games, effectively ending the local skill games industry overnight. This controversial decision met fierce opposition from the industry, which has finally struck back. India Ended Gaming with a Sweeping Bill While India has had a strict prohibition of online […]
Industry
August 29, 2025
KSA and ZonMw Renew Gambling Addiction Prevention Program
The Netherlands is doubling down on its efforts to prevent gambling harm, as the Dutch Gambling Authority (Kansspelautoriteit/KSA) announced the renewal of the Gambling Addiction Prevention program. The program is a joint effort with ZonMw, an organization that supports innovation in health, healthcare and well-being. The Program Has Received a EUR 21M Boost According to […]
Industry
August 28, 2025
The Boring Company Shares Footage of Loop Tunnel Digger
Elon Musk’s The Boring Company has showcased its tunnel-digging machine responsible for its ongoing works in Las Vegas. While tech enthusiasts were excited by the footage, some users on X were quick to point out apparent similarities between the erupting machine and popular media franchises. The Works Continue On X, The Boring Company shared a […]
Sports
August 28, 2025
Our Hong Kong Foundation Wants to Fund Sports with Betting Money
Our Hong Kong Foundation, a Hong Kong think tank focused on the city’s social and economic development, has encouraged the government to use the proceeds from betting to enhance the local sports sector. The Think Tank Wants to Turn Hong Kong into a Mega Sports Events Capital In its latest report, Our Hong Kong Foundation […]
Business
August 28, 2025
KKCG Offloads 4.27% Allwyn Stake
Czech investment company KKCG announced that it has sold a 4.27% stake in its subsidiary, the leading lottery operator Allwyn International. The buyer of the stake was J&T ARCH Investments, a Prague Stock Exchange-listed investor fund. J&T ARCH Joins Allwyn’s Investor Lineup According to the announcement, the Czech investment firm KKCG has sold the 4.27% […]
Industry
August 27, 2025
Cyberattack Devastates State Services in Nevada
A devastating cyberattack has led to the shutdown of various state services in Nevada. While officials are working nonstop to resolve the issue, the problems persist. No Personal Data Has Been Leaked, Officials Say Nevada state offices have been forced to shut down in the wake of the severe cyberattack that happened earlier this week. […]
