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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.
Industry
January 24, 2025
Virginia Skill Games Bill in Peril amid Opposition from Gov. Youngkin
Virginia’s skill games bill is facing an uphill battle as lawmakers seem reluctant to support the measure because of Gov. Glenn Youngkin’s absolute stance on the matter. Skill Games Are a Point of Contention in the State Skill games, for context, are gray market machines similar to slots. Whereas slots have fixed paylines, however, skill […]
Industry
January 24, 2025
South Africa Lawmaker Proposes Sin Tax as Gambling Surges
South African lawmakers have proposed a “sin tax” on gambling as the industry surges. Politicians have also expressed concern about the fact that many people in the country gamble in order to deal with the cost of living and not for fun. African Gambling Grows But So Does Harm At first glance, the South African […]
Casino
January 24, 2025
Wilton Rancheria Buys Land to Upgrade Casino Property
The Wilton Rancheria tribe is seeking to expand its presence in Elk Grove and further develop its property in the area. The organization confirmed that it had acquired a plot of land adjacent to its casino and teased that the purchase would contribute to the community. The Tribe Did Not Disclose Details The transaction was […]
Industry
January 24, 2025
NFL and RGC Seek to Aid Student-Athletes Steer Away from Gambling Harm
The National Football League has teamed up with the Responsible Gaming Council to work on educating student-athletes about the pitfalls of sports gambling and how can young and vulnerable players be sucked into making bad decisions. The NFL and RGC Outline New Ambitious Program to Help Student-Athletes Betting by student-athletes is largely prohibited, with regulators […]
Casino
January 24, 2025
Hawaii to Make Another Push for Legalizing Gambling in 2025
With Hawaii one of the few remaining holdouts in the United States not to allow any form of gambling, some lawmakers have been increasingly willing to push for the legalization of potentially lucrative verticals such as iGaming and sports betting. Most of the opposition has come from their local colleagues who have expressed uneasiness over […]
Sports
January 24, 2025
GeoComply and Snaitech Team up for Fraud Prevention in Europe
GeoComply and Snaitech have teamed up to expand their respective footprints in the European market. Snaitech is tapping the Canadian geolocation specialist to help bolster its security and achieve better results in fraud detection, prevent crime, and establish its consumer identity. Snaitech Seeks to Bolster Compliance in Italy as GeoComply Expands in Europe The goal […]
Casino
January 24, 2025
Michigan Gambling Regulator Puts the Crack on MyBookie.ag
Mybookie.ag has been targeted by the Michigan Gaming Control Board in the latest regulatory enforcement move against the offshore casino and sportsbook sector. MGCB Targets the Latest Offshore Gambling Operator The MGCB has issued a cease-and-desist letter to the operator of the website, Duranbah Limited N.V., based in Curacao, and becomes the latest company to […]
Casino
January 23, 2025
Casino Workers Outraged as Boyd Gaming Updates Mask-Wearing Policy
Casino giant Boyd Gaming has updated its grooming policy, a measure that, at first glance, seems to prohibit workers from wearing masks. The policy change was scrutinized by casino workers who accused the company of politicizing its workers’ health. Masks Are a No-Go Without Permission Las Vegas Locally just shared a memo posted in the […]
Industry
January 23, 2025
Scientific Games’ Joe Bennett Steps Down from the Job
Scientific Games’ long-standing veteran Joe Bennett has stepped down from his position as VP of US operations for instant products. A Storied Executive with Huge Industry Impact Bennett is largely credited with the invention of lottery instant scratch game security and innovation and he will be replaced by Bryan Murphy, another respected company insider come […]
Industry
January 23, 2025
Fortuna Gaming Launches Ivy Casino to Offer Luxury Gaming Experience
Fortuna Gaming has announced the launch of its latest online casino website, Ivy Casino, developed under the stewardship of the company’s chief commercial officer, Mark Good. Ivy Casino Launches into the UK as Latest Gambling Site The launch of the new casino is squarely centred on elevating the gaming experience and offering a “luxury” gaming […]