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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.
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 […]
Industry
October 15, 2024
Racing Executive Asks for Taxation Changes Amid Tax Hike Rumors
Martin Cruddace, Arena Racing Company’s chief executive officer, has appealed for lower betting duty rates and an increase in the statutory levy. His appeal follows a rumored proposal to increase Britain’s gambling tax. Lower Betting Duties, Higher Levy As the October 30 budget approaches, lawmakers are reportedly mulling over a gambling tax hike, much to […]
Industry
October 15, 2024
Brazil’s Attorney General Asks Court to Limit Loterj’s Influence
The Attorney General’s Office of Brazil (AGU) continues its efforts to block the Rio de Janeiro State Lottery (Loterj) from offering nationwide licenses to operators. As the country prepares to regulate online betting, Loterj’s authority to license operators has been put into question, triggering a complicated regulatory standoff. AGU Wants to Prevent Loterj from Influencing […]
Poker
October 15, 2024
Russian Hackers Leverage Bots to Win at Online Poker
Online poker aims to emulate real poker as closely as possible. However, its digital nature also allows some people to exploit the system in order to win money. In an interview with Marketplace, a Bloomberg reporter commented on the proliferation of Russian bots in online poker. Botting Is Becoming Very Common Kit Chellel, a Bloomberg […]
Industry
October 15, 2024
Court Backs GGL’s Payment Blocking Order against Swiss Provider
Germany’s gambling regulator, Gemeinsame Glücksspielbehörde der Länder (GGL), has won a major legal battle against an unidentified Swiss payment provider. This significant victory highlights GGL’s authority when it comes to protecting the German market from foreign influence and non-compliance. The Decision Reinforces GGL’s Ability to Tackle External Threats The GGL, for context, had issued a […]
Industry
October 14, 2024
France’s Gambling Tax Remains Unchanged for Now
France was reportedly mulling over following in the footsteps of other markets and increasing its gambling tax further. While this didn’t happen, the industry is not completely out of danger yet. The Latest Bill Did Not Include a Tax Hike Proposal Financial expert Les Echos had suggested that the 2025 Social Security Financing Bill would […]
Industry
October 14, 2024
BGC CEO Unamused at Reported Gambling Tax Hike Proposal
Britain’s plans to introduce a tax hike do not sit well with the Betting and Gaming Council, which argued that the new proposals are based on “fantasy economics.” In an interview with gaming news outlet NEXT.io, CEO Grainne Hurst expressed her concerns about the mulled tax changes, saying they could harm the legal industry. Hurst […]
