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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 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 […]
Legal
March 4, 2026
Guest Sues Mississippi Casino After Rude Awakening & Trespassing Charges
A Wisconsin man is suing a Mississippi casino, the workers of which awoke him to move a camper that wasn’t even his. To make matters worse, the casino involved the police, chased the man out, and raised trespassing charges against him. A Casino Visit Turned Sour A year ago, Mark Charron of Wisconsin was visiting […]
Legal
March 4, 2026
Store Clerk Who Was Shot During Robbery Sues Skill Games Company
A Philadelphia store clerk narrowly evaded a tragic end after being shot in the face during an armed robbery. The man is now suing the skill games company whose machines were the cause of the attack. The Robbers Were After the Skill Game Money The plaintiff is the 27-year-old Ahmedein Maham, who was shot during […]
Lottery
March 2, 2026
NC Grandma’s Family Celebrated Her $680K Digital Lottery Win with Dancing Emojis
A woman from Shelby “got to hollering” after winning the jackpot from one of the NC Education Lottery’s digital instant games. Her win came shortly after a man from Wanchese won a million dollars from a scratch-off ticket. Her Family Responded with Dancing Emojis The NC Education Lottery announced that a lucky grandma of four […]
Business
March 2, 2026
Swivel Gaming Adds Industry Veteran Michael Pedersen as CEO
Swivel Gaming, a B2B provider offering an array of elite games like video slots, live casino, table games, sports betting, and e-sports, supported by a comprehensive platform, announced the appointment of Michael Pedersen as its new chief executive officer. Pedersen, who is an industry veteran, will be tasked with leading the Malta-based company and guiding […]
Industry
March 2, 2026
UKGC Says It Cannot Tackle Big Corporations and Criminal Gangs Alone
The UKGC has commented on the growing threat of the gaming black market, expressing concerns about its capability to tackle some of the most dangerous black market actors. The regulatory body emphasized that its regulatory efforts have their limits and it cannot realistically tackle huge corporations and criminal gangs all by itself. Miller Praised the […]
Business
February 27, 2026
B2Tech to Showcase Its Integrated Betting Ecosystem at SiGMA Africa 2026
B2Tech, a leading omnichannel technology solutions provider, announced that it will present at SiGMA Africa 2026, highlighting its commitment to growing in the region. The event is set to run from March 3 to 5 and will bring together savvy entrepreneurs, trailblazing innovators, and sharp thinkers. Platform Tech Specialist to Exhibit at SiGMA Africa B2Tech’s […]
