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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 GamblingNews.com 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.
Casino
December 29, 2022
Charles Barkley Details His Struggle with Addiction
Charles Barkley has been known for his unhealthy relationship with gambling. In many ways, he has served as an example for others on how to steer clear of what could be a destructive hobby. Yet, gambling addiction is hardly about just resisting temptation. Charles Barkley Talks “Action” of Gambling and Addiction In an interview for […]
Casino
December 29, 2022
Gambling Streamer Stands Defiant in Face of Twitch Ban
Twitch has long kept quiet about sponsored gambling streams. Then, advertisers started to look for the exit and the Amazon-owned platform passed a series of new rules that effectively limited the opportunity to stick affiliate links in streamer channel’s descriptions or prompt millions of people to “go have fun.” Gambling Now Gone from Twitch – […]
Business
December 28, 2022
Sega Sammy Puts New Person at the Helm with Naoki Kameda
The company announced last Friday that it is appointing Naoki Kameda as its new CEO and president and added that Koichi Fukazawa will be moved as chairman of the board. The company hailed the experience of its new chief executive, who will be able to help the company with its next phase of development and […]
Poker
December 28, 2022
Michigan and New Jersey to Join PokerStars Shared Pact on January 1
Poker in the United States has certainly been popular or why would the World Series of Poker, the world’s largest and most prestigious poker event, be held in the country in the first place? Yet, online poker has been somewhat slow to catch on. In the absence of sufficient prize pools and enough cash games, […]
Casino
December 28, 2022
Man Who Gambled $2.4M Faces Allegations of Running a Ponzi Scheme
He was arrested earlier in December on a warrant for several charges related to what authorities have described as including security fraud, theft, and more. Buckle did not enact his fraud alone, with Warisra Stevens, a person described as his “confident” also standing trial last year and pleading guilty to multiple charges, including securities fraud […]
Industry
December 28, 2022
Scottish Green Party MP Calls for End of Last Greyhound Racing Property
Fife member of Scottish parliament Mark Ruskell has urged fellow lawmakers to muster the support to close Thornton Greyhound Stadium in Fife, which is due to have its next round of races in January. Ruskell cited a report by the Scottish Animal Welfare Commission (SAWC) which is due to appear before the Holyrood’s Rural Affairs, […]
Lottery
December 28, 2022
Massachusetts Lottery Winner Takes More Than $2M Home from “Lucky for Life”
Raymond Roberts Sr. managed to win the sizable prize across six tickets with the exact same numbers and for the same lottery draw. The lucky man fetched a total of more than $2 million in the “Lucky for Life” multi-state lottery game which offers winners 20-year payments for their winnings. The game has been particularly […]
Sports
December 28, 2022
AGA Hails Ohio’s Sports Betting Structure and Pending Launch
The state has done well in setting up its core infrastructure, argues Casey Clark, SVP of AGA. Ohio is on track to be the 32nd state to launch legal sports betting, too, and there are many local franchises that sports bettors would love to back. Ohio’s Sports Gambling Industry Will Be Big The state has […]
Sports
December 28, 2022
Jeff Molina Suspended in Nevada as UFC Wagering Scandal Rages On
UFC fighter Jeff Molina received a temporary suspension from the Nevada State Athletic Commission (NSAC). Although not officially disclosed, the reason for that decision is likely related to Molina’s association with controversial coach James Krause who is still under investigation for his suspicious betting activities. The NSAC will review the case in an upcoming meeting, […]
Industry
December 28, 2022
Mississippi’s Casinos Drive $2.3B in Gross Revenue in 11 Months of 2022
The Magnolia State casinos enjoyed a robust performance in the surveyed period, boosting overall tax contributions to the budget significantly. This is especially important given the fairly low rate of taxation Mississippi levies casinos with, including 4% for the first $50,000 in gross revenue, 6% for the next $84,000 in gross revenue, and 8% for […]
