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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
March 9, 2026
Iowa Criminal Investigator Sues DCI over Wrongful Termination Tied to Betting Probe
Mark Ludwick, a former agent at the Iowa Division of Criminal Investigation (DCI), previously criticized and testified against the body’s mishandled investigation into betting fraud at college campuses. He was later fired and is now suing the body over what he believes was retaliation. The DCI Misused GeoComply to Investigate Student Athletes According to Ludwick’s […]
Lottery
March 6, 2026
Texan Wins the Second-Largest Two Step Jackpot Ever
An incredibly lucky Texan has won the second-biggest Two Step jackpot in the game’s history. This is also the biggest prize to land in some 20 years. An Almost Record-Setting Prize According to the Texas Lottery, a lucky player in the state has won a jaw-dropping $2.4 million jackpot from the drawing on March 5. […]
Industry
March 6, 2026
Kentucky Could Become the Next State to Ban College Athlete Prop Bets
A new bill in Kentucky seeks to introduce stricter regulations on sports betting, including a ban on prop bets on college sports. The NCAA has long promoted a nationwide ban on such wagers, alleging that they lead to increased student-athlete harassment and pressure. Kentucky’s New Bill Seeks to Prohibit Prop Bets on Student Athletes Kentucky’s […]
Business
March 6, 2026
FanDuel Reportedly Parts Ways with Sports Prez Mike Raffensperger
Mike Raffensperger, FanDuel’s president of sports, is reportedly preparing to exit the company. His departure comes amid a somewhat turbulent period of FanDuel’s parent company, Flutter Entertainment, although sources suggested that his decision is unrelated to that fact. FanDuel to Distribute Raffensperger’s Responsibilities Among Its Team According to reports, Raffensperger announced his departure in an […]
Prediction Markets
March 6, 2026
Michigan Takes Kalshi to Court, Becoming the Latest State to Tackle Prediction Markets
Prediction markets giant Kalshi has found itself in trouble in yet another state after Michigan’s attorney general launched a lawsuit against its parent company. The complaint asserts that the company violated the state’s gaming laws by offering wagers without a license. Kalshi Finds Itself in Trouble in Another State Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel has […]
Business
March 5, 2026
Visualize Group Acquires BMM Testlabs in an Unprecedented Deal
Private investment firm Visualize Group announced that it has acquired BMM Testlabs, one of the biggest names in gaming certification, for an undisclosed sum. This was notably an unprecedented move that was called the “first-ever control acquisition of a major regulated gaming testing laboratory.” The Deal is an Industry First While Visualize did not disclose […]
Industry
March 5, 2026
Bet365 Ends Horseracing Sponsorships Due to UK Tax Headwinds
Bet365 has become the next gambling company to end some of its horseracing sponsorship due to Great Britain’s new gambling tax regime. The company called the move “difficult,” but industry critics scrutinized the decision. Bet365 Ends Its Ties with Several Races Not too long after Entain withdrew its long-standing sponsorship of The Coral Cup, a […]
Industry
March 5, 2026
UKGC CEO Rhodes to Join a Gaming Law Firm, Rumors Say
A month ago, the UK Gambling Commission (UKGC) announced that its CEO is set to depart to take up a new role. Rumors now suggest that the outgoing CEO is preparing to join a commercial gaming company as a consultant. Andrew Rhodes Is Reportedly Joining Hawkbridge In February, the UKGC said that CEO Andrew Rhodes […]
Prediction Markets
March 4, 2026
CFTC Chair Selig Teases Looming Prediction Markets Guidance Release
Michael Selig, chair of the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), has suggested that a new prediction markets guidance could be released very soon. This came amid continued calls for tougher regulation of the vertical. The Guidance Will Provide Extra Clarity Speaking at the Milken Institute’s Future of Finance 2026 conference, Selig suggested that a guidance […]
Business
March 4, 2026
FashionTV Gaming’s 2026 Strategy Cements Luxury as a New iGaming Category
The launch of FTV GamesHUB expands the availability of FashionTV-branded games through a unified plug-and-play aggregation infrastructure, enabling operators and platform providers to instantly deploy the complete FashionTV Luxury Games portfolio, create dedicated Luxury Categories, and launch them through a single seamless integration – creating a new growth engine for operators while enabling premium player […]
