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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.
Sports
November 5, 2024
Colorado Seeks to Award Grants for Responsible Gambling Initiatives
The Colorado Division of Gaming has now opened its application process for the state’s Responsible Gaming Grants designed to go to not-for-profit organizations that are running a variety of projects focused on responsible gambling and gambling harm minimization. The goal is to use state funding to protect consumers, raise awareness about best practices, and help […]
Casino
November 4, 2024
Authorities Report Gun-Related Crime Near Casinos in Indiana and California
Authorities have reported two instances of gun-related crime in Indiana and California. While the incident in the former state has so far been mostly harmless, the one in the latter left one man dead. Guns Stolen at Casino Parking Lot The first case happened at the north parking lot of Bally’s Evansville Casino & Hotel. […]
Legal
November 4, 2024
Ex-GVC Holdings Leaders Take UK Gambling Commission to Court
Two former GVC Holdings executives are taking the UK Gambling Commission (UKGC) to court over alleged misuse of private information. The plaintiffs claim that the regulator used private information without consent, triggering the proceedings. The Details Are Scarce GVC Holdings, now Entain, is one of Britain’s largest gambling companies. Prior to its rebranding, Kenny Alexander […]
Industry
November 4, 2024
Finnish Horse Racing Bets to Be Placed Under the Commercial Market
As Finland inches closer to the launch of a commercial gaming market, lawmakers are considering making betting on horse races a part of the competitive sector. The future of horseracing bets was uncertain for a while as some considered leaving the vertical under the existing monopoly. A Victory for the Horse Racing Sector Finland, for […]
Legal
November 4, 2024
Connecticut Resident Takes VGW to Court over “Unpermitted Techniques”
As the wider crackdown on the US sweepstakes sector continues, individuals continue to seek restitution for the money they spent on what regulators call “illegal gambling” or damages because of alleged underhanded tactics. In a recent lawsuit in Connecticut, a resident complained that one such platform took his money while inducing him to continue playing. […]
Poker
November 4, 2024
GGPoker Could Make High Stakes Game Invite Only
No official confirmation has come that GGPoker may soon move to an invitation-only model for its high-stakes games involving blinds of $25/$50, but there is some evidence to suggest that the change may already be afoot. If true, the move is interesting, as it suggests that GGPoker does not want to open its games to […]
Poker
November 4, 2024
Run It Once Poker Emerges from the Ashes as BetRivers Poker
Phil Galfond, one of the true poker savants of our time, decided to run his poker platform, and he succeeded – briefly. In 2022, the iconic Run It Once poker website, loved by many, and lauded by friends and foes, came to a grinding halt. Run It Once Poker Returns under BetRivers’ Aegis Galfond’s iconic […]
Business
November 4, 2024
Bally’s Unloading Asia Digital Gaming Division
A Form 8-K filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission has detailed the company’s plans for its Asian gaming division, with the company not expecting the deal to have a “neutral” impact on its earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization or EBITDA. Bally’s Sheds Asian Business to Refocus Operations Bally’s is selling the division […]
Industry
November 1, 2024
ACMA Warns Offshore Companies over Regulatory Violations
The Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) announced that it has issued warnings to three gambling service providers because of regulatory violations. The three companies were accused of contraventions of subsections 15(2A) and 15AA(3)of the IGA. The official warnings have been sent to the owners of Rooli, Lucky Block and SlotCatalog, which the ACMA believes […]
Legal
November 1, 2024
Connecticut Takes Sweepstakes Operator VGW to Court
Sweepstakes powerhouse VGW continues to face legal and regulatory in the United States amid pushback against the overall sweepstakes sector. This time, the operator was slammed with a class action lawsuit in Connecticut. VGW Faces Class Action in Connecticut VGW received a cease-and-desist letter from the Connecticut Department of Consumer Protection earlier this year and […]