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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.
Casino
October 17, 2024
AI-Powered Gun Detection System Snubbed at Nevada’s Casinos
As Nevada has experienced several high-profile security incidents across its casinos, including a stabbing earlier this year at the Red Rock Casino, which injured two employees and led to the death of the perpetrator, the need for better security has been articulated by operators, lawmakers, and the general public. Earlier this week, a private company […]
Sports
October 17, 2024
Shaquille O’Neal Joins DraftKings as Brand Ambassador
Shaquille O’Neal, an NBA and College Basketball Hall of Famer, has joined DraftKings as America’s leading sportsbook and casino brand’s ambassador. Shaq Becomes Latest Brand Ambassador for DraftKings In his newfound role, Shaq will seek to promote DraftKings’ name and also bring his expertise and insight into the world of basketball across various media opportunities […]
Legal
October 16, 2024
VGW Scores Legal Mini-Win in Georgia But the War’s Not Over Yet
Daniel Wallach, a US gaming law and sports betting attorney, announced that VGW, one of the leading sweepstakes operators in America, has scored a legal mini-win in Georgia. A Small Win for VGW Citing an order published on October 15, Wallach pointed out that the operator has succeeded in keeping its gambling loss lawsuit in […]
Industry
October 16, 2024
Dutch Lawmakers Want Age Verification for iGaming and Porn
Lawmakers in the Netherlands have supported the introduction of age verification measures for online gambling amid recent regulatory failures. The country, which launched regulated iGaming a few years ago, continues to struggle to hit the right regulatory balance. An End to Underage Gambling and Pornography Consumption The latest appeal for robust age verification measures comes […]
Poker
October 16, 2024
DraftKings Launches Electric Poker in Pennsylvania
DraftKings’ Electric Poker has forayed into its second state, allowing millions of new players to enjoy one of the operator’s freshest gaming products. The innovative poker game will now be available to players in Pennsylvania, allowing them to play unparalleled online games. Electric Poker Goes to Pennsylvania Electric Poker was launched earlier this year. First […]
Industry
October 16, 2024
Flutter CEO Advises Moderation in Taxation as Tax Hikes Continue
Peter Jackson, Flutter Entertainment’s chief executive officer, believes that the ideal online sports betting tax rate would be 18%. In an interview with The Financial Times, he shared his tax-related opinions about the US wagering sector. Flutter’s CEO Promotes a Golden Middle Jackson’s proposed tax rate is noticeably higher than the tax rate of certain […]
Blockchain
October 16, 2024
German Tied to $150M Crypto Scam on the Lam in the US
Horst Jicha was placed under house arrest at his home in New York as he was looking to stand trial for a $150-million crypto scam. However, the man has gone missing, and is effectively on the lam, with law enforcement trying to locate him. Man Behind $150M Crypto Scam Disappears Jicha was due to appear […]
Sports
October 16, 2024
Case Against Teacher Who Allegedly Ran Illegal Betting with Students Not to Proceed
The case targeting a betting ring, allegedly run by a teacher, Phil Saunders, with the help of his students, has hit a dead end after the magistrate presiding over the case has been overheard expressing bias before trial, arguing that he “couldn’t wait” to find the defendant guilty. Magistrate’s Lack of Impartiality Endangers Important Case […]
Casino
October 16, 2024
Private Company Steps up to Bolster Security Staff Shortage at Vegas Casinos
Las Vegas has historically attracted criminals. Yet, from its early days tied to the Mafia to present-day incidents that are now thankfully isolated cases, Sin City has prioritized security. More Security to Beef Up Vegas Casinos and Streets However, an incident from earlier this year, when a man stabbed two Red Rock Resort employees in […]
Casino
October 16, 2024
More South Korean Teens Seek Help as Casino Gambling on the Rise
Information shared by the Korea Center on Gambling Problems (KCGP) and reported by The Korea Times, a local media outlet, has indicated that over the past four years, gambling addiction counseling among teenagers in the country has doubled with more underage individuals seeking help for this type of behavior. Demographics of Pathological Gamblers Now Skew […]
