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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
March 13, 2026
Sen. Blumenthal Introduces Measure to Regulate Prediction Markets
US Sen. Richard Blumenthal of Connecticut has spearheaded a new measure seeking to toughen the prediction markets regulations amid growing concerns about the emerging vertical. The Senator emphasized that prediction markets have become a haven for fraud and must be reined in. Blumenthal Introduces the Prediction Markets Security and Integrity Act Blumenthal’s Prediction Markets Security […]
Industry
March 13, 2026
William Hill Highlights Cheltenham Festival Opening Day as a Historic Success
British betting operator William Hill has highlighted this year’s Cheltenham Festival as a source of significant success for its business. The evoke-owned operator announced that March 11 was the most profitable Cheltenham Festival day in the operator’s history. William Hill Expects Players to Wager Almost Half a Billion Pounds As usual, the Cheltenham Festival remains […]
Business
March 13, 2026
Kjerulf Ainsworth Sets Out to Acquire 5.5% Stake in Ainsworth
Kjerulf Ainsworth has submitted a bid to acquire 5.5% of Ainsworth’s ordinary shares for AUD 1.30 ($0.92) apiece. The offer comes shortly after Novomatic’s attempt to acquire the rest of the company fell through. The Offer Represents a 23.8% Premium Kjerulf Ainsworth is an existing shareholder who has long sought to expand his stake in […]
Industry
March 13, 2026
Joe Rogan Fears Iran Might Target the UFC White House Event
American podcaster Joe Rogan has expressed concerns about a potential attack on the White House. In a recent podcast, he said that he fears that Iran might target the upcoming UFC White House event set to take place at the iconic residence of the US president. Joe Rogan Says White House Event Is Like “Asking […]
Sports
March 12, 2026
Stake.com Adds Soccer Legend Eden Hazard as Brand Ambassador
Online gaming and sports betting giant Stake.com has onboarded soccer powerhouse Eden Hazard as a brand ambassador ahead of this summer’s World Cup. In this role, Hazard will help Stake promote its brand to the wider soccer community. Hazard Becomes Stake.com’s Latest Brand Ambassador Hazard, who is a former winger known for his time at […]
Legal
March 12, 2026
AUSTRAC Admits Legal Action Against Star Entertainment Has Been Slow, But Necessary
The Australian Transaction Reports and Analysis Centre (AUSTRAC) has acknowledged that the legal proceedings against The Star Entertainment Group are taking longer than anticipated. However, the body stood by its decision to take legal action against the casino company due to the severity of its violations. The Star Has Been Facing Severe Regulatory Setbacks for Years […]
Prediction Markets
March 12, 2026
US Tribes Discuss the Dangers of Prediction Markets at UINO Meeting
America’s tribal leaders have once again rejected the divisive prediction markets sector, calling for the government to protect tribal sovereignty from the rapidly growing vertical. Speaking at the United Indian Nations of Oklahoma (UINO) March quarterly meeting, representatives of various tribal organizations reaffirmed that event contracts threaten the very foundations of tribal gaming. Tribal Operators […]
Industry
March 11, 2026
California Cardrooms Strike Back as Government Seeks to Stop TPPP Blackjack
California’s cardrooms have initiated the “legal remedies” they promised they would pursue as the state seeks to ban them from offering their flagship blackjack games. The challenge to Attorney General Rob Bonta and the Bureau of Gambling Control’s sweeping regulatory changes comes in the form of two separate lawsuits. California’s New Rules Will Jeopardize Entire […]
Casino
March 11, 2026
Las Vegas Visitor Eyes Lawsuit After Scorpion Sting in Hotel Room
Casino visits are something we usually associate with leisure, good memories, and the thrill of firing up the reels of a slot machine. One unfortunate Las Vegas visitor, however, ended up returning home with memories of intense pain after being stung by a scorpion in his hotel room. Stings Are Rarely Dangerous, But Usually Hurt […]
Industry
March 10, 2026
Armed Men Rob Delaware Park Casino Guests, Steal a Car
The Delaware Park Casino in Wilmington saw an armed robbery take place in it parking lot, according to local reports. The robbery involved two armed men who threatened casino guests for their money before stealing another person’s vehicle. There Were Three Reported Victims The reports state that two casino guests had just exited the gambling […]
