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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 22, 2026
Illinois’ New Betting Tax Leads to a Decrease in Bets
Illinois’ new tax regime seems to be having an adverse effect on the sports betting industry, in line with some analysts’ predictions. Recent figures suggest that the sports betting activity has been steadily declining due to the tax changes and the measures operators implemented to break even. Illinois Introduced a New Betting Tax A report […]
Legal
January 22, 2026
Kalshi Setback in MA Emboldens Nevada, Reinvigorating Efforts Against Polymarket
Kalshi’s recent setbacks in Massachusetts have emboldened Nevada authorities to double down on their pushback against prediction markets operators Kalshi and Polymarket. This comes amid a broader pushback against the sector and ongoing discourse about the legality of event contracts. Kalshi Suffered a Huge Setback in Massachusetts The prediction markets sector has quickly become the […]
Legal
January 22, 2026
Santa Anita Strikes Back Against California After Its New Machines Were Seized
A few days ago, California authorities seized thoroughbred horseracing track Santa Anita Park’s new gaming machines only two days after they were installed. While the move was praised by tribal gaming authorities, Santa Anita representatives claim that it had no legal grounds and are now taking the California Department of Justice to court. DOJ Seized […]
Lottery
January 21, 2026
Mega Millions Drawing Goes Without Big Winners
Mega Millions continues to fulfill many people’s dreams, but as it turns out, the latest drawing just wasn’t it. In addition to not electing a jackpot winner, the Tuesday drawing had quite a few winners in terms of smaller prizes, according to the game’s official website. A Rather Uneventful Drawing Despite awarding two jackpots almost […]
Industry
January 21, 2026
CFTC Chair Vows to Refresh the Financial Markets Framework
The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) is eyeing a rehash of its financial markets ruleset and future-proofing its broader regulatory approach. This comes amid a continued backlash from traditional and tribal gaming industry stakeholders who have been quite unhappy with the rising prediction markets sector. Selig Opposed Applying Outdated Rules to New Products Speaking to […]
Industry
January 21, 2026
Sweepstakes in the Crosshairs as Iowa Introduces Bill to Crack Down on Unlicensed Gaming
Iowa lawmakers have introduced another measure seeking to get the local gaming industry under stricter control. Per House Study Bill 586 and its Senate counterpart, Senate Study Bill 3040, the local regulator would receive additional powers to stop unlicensed gaming. Iowa Joins the Fight Against Sweepstakes Yesterday, the House State Government Committee introduced HSB 586, […]
Casino
January 21, 2026
UNLV: Vegas Slots Are Gradually Increasing Their Hold Percentage
A recent study by the UNLV has suggested that slot machines in Nevada are getting tighter, to players’ dismay. And if so, is the slot machine hold percentage still within the legal frame? Gamblers Have Been Feeling that Slots Are Getting Tighter For context, Nevada law requires all machines to have a return-to-player metric (RTP) […]
Business
January 20, 2026
Robinhood Enhances Offering with Multi-Leg Contracts
Robinhood, one of the forerunners in the prediction markets space, has unveiled new parlay-style prediction products, allowing users to take their engagement further. The addition of these multi-leg contracts comes as the NFL continues to gain momentum. Robinhood Invites Players to Make Combo Contracts In its announcement, Robinhood invited players to start their picks with […]
Casino
January 20, 2026
Virginia Braces for the Opening of Live! Casino Virginia
Virginia is about to get its fifth casino as Live! Casino Virginia prepares to welcome its first visitors. The state’s latest property will open its doors on January 22, inviting guests to a world of excitement. Live! Casino Virginia Opens Later This Week Live! Casino Virginia, the Old Dominion’s fifth commercial land-based casino, is set […]
Casino
January 19, 2026
Rio Hotel and Casino Workers Triumph as Teamsters Ratify 4-Year Agreement
The unionized workers of Rio Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas have reached a major victory after officials agreed to ratify a Teamsters agreement. Thanks to this, the workers have secured better conditions, while casino officials have averted a likely strike. A Strike Has Been Averted According to the announcement, the ratification of the agreement […]
