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Fiona Simmons's latest articles
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
January 27, 2025
Vietnam Busts Mobster-Led Sports Betting Ring
Vietnam has scored a major victory against illegal gambling as authorities cracked down on a major illegal sports betting ring shortly after the busting of a huge money laundering operation. Both generated millions of dollars in profit and had a substantial presence in the region. The Betting Operation Generated Millions of Dollars in Revenue According […]
Industry
January 27, 2025
Turkey Blocks 233K Illegal Gaming Sites in 2024, Efforts Continue
Turkey continues to crack down on illegal gambling in the wake of a busy 2024. The country, which banned hundreds of thousands of illegal and offshore websites, is considering upping the ante in 2025. The War on Illegal Gambling Goes on According to official data, Turkey identified and banned over 233,000 illegal gambling sites in […]
Casino
January 27, 2025
New York Seeks to Increase Gambling Age for VLTs to 21
Sen. Joseph Addabbo has been a passionate advocate for the legalization of the gambling industry. Yet, he remains vigilant of the potential pitfalls that mass legalization could usher in and is therefore pushing to change the legal gambling age in New York to 21 for anyone gambling in the jurisdiction via Video Lottery Terminals (VLTs). […]
Casino
January 24, 2025
Pennsylvania’s College Township to Commission Study on Nittany Mall Casino Impact
The College Township in Centre County, Pennsylvania, has commissioned a new study on the potential impact of an upcoming casino in the area. This follows an earlier report, which many said was biased. College Township Will Commission a New Study The College Township, located near the main campus of the Pennsylvania State University, is closely […]
Industry
January 24, 2025
Virginia Skill Games Bill in Peril amid Opposition from Gov. Youngkin
Virginia’s skill games bill is facing an uphill battle as lawmakers seem reluctant to support the measure because of Gov. Glenn Youngkin’s absolute stance on the matter. Skill Games Are a Point of Contention in the State Skill games, for context, are gray market machines similar to slots. Whereas slots have fixed paylines, however, skill […]
Industry
January 24, 2025
South Africa Lawmaker Proposes Sin Tax as Gambling Surges
South African lawmakers have proposed a “sin tax” on gambling as the industry surges. Politicians have also expressed concern about the fact that many people in the country gamble in order to deal with the cost of living and not for fun. African Gambling Grows But So Does Harm At first glance, the South African […]
Casino
January 24, 2025
Wilton Rancheria Buys Land to Upgrade Casino Property
The Wilton Rancheria tribe is seeking to expand its presence in Elk Grove and further develop its property in the area. The organization confirmed that it had acquired a plot of land adjacent to its casino and teased that the purchase would contribute to the community. The Tribe Did Not Disclose Details The transaction was […]
Industry
January 24, 2025
NFL and RGC Seek to Aid Student-Athletes Steer Away from Gambling Harm
The National Football League has teamed up with the Responsible Gaming Council to work on educating student-athletes about the pitfalls of sports gambling and how can young and vulnerable players be sucked into making bad decisions. The NFL and RGC Outline New Ambitious Program to Help Student-Athletes Betting by student-athletes is largely prohibited, with regulators […]
Casino
January 24, 2025
Hawaii to Make Another Push for Legalizing Gambling in 2025
With Hawaii one of the few remaining holdouts in the United States not to allow any form of gambling, some lawmakers have been increasingly willing to push for the legalization of potentially lucrative verticals such as iGaming and sports betting. Most of the opposition has come from their local colleagues who have expressed uneasiness over […]
Sports
January 24, 2025
GeoComply and Snaitech Team up for Fraud Prevention in Europe
GeoComply and Snaitech have teamed up to expand their respective footprints in the European market. Snaitech is tapping the Canadian geolocation specialist to help bolster its security and achieve better results in fraud detection, prevent crime, and establish its consumer identity. Snaitech Seeks to Bolster Compliance in Italy as GeoComply Expands in Europe The goal […]
