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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
November 25, 2025
ATG Says Sweden’s Channelization Rates Have Improved
ATG has published its quarterly review of Sweden’s gaming market, reporting an increase in player channelization toward legal operators. Despite that, offshore gaming remains a significant challenge. ATG Reports Channelization Rate of 74-85% In its official report, ATG said that Sweden’s estimated channelization rate has reached 74-85%, marking a noticeable improvement from 70-82% in Q3 […]
Lottery
November 24, 2025
Mega Millions Drawing Crowns No Big Winner
Mega Millions seems to be experiencing a lull following the awarding of the $980 million jackpot earlier this month. As the latest drawing failed to elect a winner, the new prize pool has continued to grow in size. A Somewhat Uneventful Drawing The Friday Mega Millions drawing was rather uneventful, with no big winners of […]
Lottery
November 21, 2025
Colorado Allows Players to Purchase Lottery Tickets Via Credit Cards
The Colorado Lottery Commission has decided to make a significant change to its rules by allowing players to buy tickets with credit cards and allowing players to buy tickets online. This has proven to be a controversial decision, with some praising the convenience it offers and others critiquing the risks it entails. The Changes Face […]
Business
November 21, 2025
Sweepmate Hits the UK Market, Filling the Gap Left by DraftKings
UK sports fans have a new and exciting product to look out for as Sweepmate has just hit the market, blending sweepstakes contests and fantasy sports. The new product seeks to fill a gap left by DraftKings’ departure from Great Britain. Sweepmate Launches in Great Britain As mentioned, Sweepmate seeks to combine the best of […]
Industry
November 21, 2025
Lotteritilsynet Penalizes Norsk Rikstoto over Loss Limit Violations
The Norwegian Gambling Authority, Lotteritilsynet, announced that it has issued a financial penalty to Norsk Rikstoto over loss limit violations. According to the regulator, the horseracing monopoly had allowed more than 800 customers to wager beyond their loss limits. Hundreds of Players’ Loss Limits Weren’t Respected In its official announcement, Lotteritilsynet explained that Norway’s gaming […]
Industry
November 21, 2025
Google Prohibits Offline Gambling Ads in 35 Countries
Google has once again updated its gambling policy, aligning it with the rules in some of the countries it is operating in. Per the new restrictions, marketers will be unable to promote offline gambling in jurisdictions that prohibit it. Google Listed the 35 Countries Where Advertisers Can No Longer Promote Offline Gambling According to the […]
Lottery
November 20, 2025
Pennsylvania Player Wins $500K Cash 5 Jackpot
The Pennsylvania Lottery announced that a player from Huntingdon County has won the $500,000 jackpot from its Lottery Cash 5 game. In addition to that, the lottery unveiled two winners of $250,000 prizes from Powerball. Cash 5 Player Scoops Up $500K Prize The Lottery Cash 5 jackpot went to a Huntingdon County player who purchased […]
Industry
November 20, 2025
Australia’s Illegal Gambling Market Is Growing Steadily, RWA Says
Responsible Wagering Australia (RWA) has published a new monitoring report on the country’s offshore gaming market, suggesting that it has more than doubled since 2019. The concerning report elaborated that billions of Australian dollars are being lost to illegal operators every year. Offshore Gaming Deprives Australia of Millions of Dollars RWA said that the report, […]
Business
November 20, 2025
Entain Unveils Job Cuts in Australia and New Zealand
Entain has unveiled significant job cuts in Australia and New Zealand as it looks to streamline its business and reduce its local costs. This follows earlier job cuts that saw the company lay off dozens of workers. Entain Seeks to Reduce Costs by Up to $60M According to the announcement, Entain is set to cut […]
Business
November 20, 2025
The Star Entertainment to Lay off 40 Senior Members, Reports Say
The Star Entertainment Group is reportedly preparing to cut dozens of senior roles ahead of Bally’s takeover. The alleged changes are coming shortly after the Australian operator added a new non-executive director to its team. AFR Reports Leadership Changes Across The Star According to a report by the Australian Financial Review, people familiar with the […]
