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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
March 31, 2025
NPR Says More Needs to Be Done to Address Problem Gambling
The nation has headed into uncharted waters with this year’s March Madness expected to generate $3.1 billion in total sports betting handle placed with regulated sportsbooks in the United States. NPR Argues the Case for More Support for Problem Gamblers This has prompted National Public Radio (NPR) to question whether initiatives supporting and aiding problem […]
Sports
March 31, 2025
Charles Barkley Says He Would Like to Own a Casino in Alabama
Charles Barkley, an Alabama native and an American basketball legend, has not shied away from making his intentions about a commercial casino in his home state public. Barkley Says He Is Game on for Backing an Alabama Commercial Casino Although Alabama does not allow commercial casinos to operate, Barkley used a recent opportunity to voice […]
Industry
March 31, 2025
Bulgarian Self-Exclusion Period Increased to a Minimum of One Year
Bulgaria’s self-exclusion register for people suffering from gambling-related harm or who have been gambling excessively and want to rein in their spending has undergone a new change that will now see individuals who wish to opt into the program excluded for a minimum of one year. New Minimum Period of Self-Exclusion set to a Year […]
Industry
March 31, 2025
Kick Revises Hourly Pay Policy with New Update
Kick, a disruptor in the streaming space and a company that has overtly challenged the dominance of Twitch, has passed new changes to its monetization polices. Change in Hourly Pay Policy Makes Sense for Kick Kick has become famous for the fact that it not only took a more liberal approach to what consumers may […]
Casino
March 28, 2025
Graton Rancheria Celebrates Topping Out of Its $1B Graton Resort Expansion
A California tribe has just recorded a major milestone in the expansion of its casino property. While there is still a lot more to be done, the tribe praised the progress it has made so far. The Final Beam Was Placed The Federated Indians of Graton Rancheria are currently working on a $1 billion expansion […]
Sports
March 28, 2025
Bill Seeking to Strengthen Problem Gambling Awareness, Treatment Progresses in NY
A new bill seeking to form the so-called Problem Gambling Advisory Council has now been sent to the assembly for further consideration, which, if successful, will see it arrive at the governor’s desk before long. Senator Joseph Addabbo has been accustomed to making waves in New York’s gambling landscape, with the lawmaker’s latest draft bill […]
Industry
March 28, 2025
New Hampshire Considers Legalizing Video Slots amid Tax Needs
New Hampshire is considering expanding its gaming sector with a new vertical amid financial needs. Officials believe that legalizing video slot machines would generate extra tax revenue that would help the government fill certain gaps. New Hampshire Considers Slots For reference, New Hampshire already allows historical horse racing machines, which are very similar to slots. […]
Industry
March 27, 2025
Websites Struck by JavaScript Injection Promoting Chinese Gambling
A malicious JavaScript hijack injection has spread across the internet, affecting thousands of websites and forcing them to promote unlicensed Chinese gambling websites. According to experts, roughly 150,000 legitimate websites have been affected so far. Thousands of Websites Were Hit with a JavaScript Injection The hackers behind this promotion of illegal Chinese gaming platforms have […]
Business
March 27, 2025
Halal Sportsbook Founder Wants to Add MMA & Esports Markets
Zaid Abu Soud, former MMA organizer and founder of a Halal sportsbook is looking to expand his app to include many new sports. The innovative app currently allows fans to predict the outcomes of soccer games without violating Shariah but Abu Soud wants to take it higher. Betting But Not with Money Hajem Sports is […]
Sports
March 27, 2025
AGCO Slaps CA$110K Fine on BetMGM Canada for Cash Promos
The Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO) has named BetMGM Canada Inc. as the latest company against which to issue an enforcement action. The operator has been fined CA$110,000 for violations under the Registrar’s Standards for Internet Gaming, as confirmed by the regulator. Ontario Goes After BetMGM Canada for Unauthorized Marketing The regulator stepped […]
