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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
January 3, 2025
Rhode Island Saw $6.3M Sports Betting Revenue in November
Rhode Island has posted its best month to date, generating the highest sports betting revenue on record and managing to beat expectations. In November, Rhode Island saw a massive 43.2% increase in betting revenue from its last best result. Rhode Island Sets Revenue Record in November 2024 The state brought in $6.3 million compared […]
Legal
January 3, 2025
Man Behind Trump Hotel Las Vegas Car Explosion Potentially Identified
The man behind a massive explosion outside the Trump International Hotel in Las Vegas has likely been identified as an active-duty soldier. Investigators believe that the man shot himself before triggering the explosion, which hurt several people. Because of his badly burnt body, however, his identity has yet to be confirmed by a DNA test. […]
Business
January 2, 2025
Mohegan INSPIRE Posts Inspiring Q3 Financials
The Mohegan INSPIRE Entertainment Resort in South Korea has disclosed its Q3 financials, revealing that business continues to gain traction. The new property, adjacent to the bustling Incheon International Airport, reflects the American company’s ambition to expand on a global level. Gaming and Visitation Continued to Grow As reported by Inside Asian Gaming, Mohegan INSPIRE […]
Industry
January 2, 2025
Jackpot Winner Swarmed by Opportunists, Struggles to Find True Love
Scott Richter, a skilled casino player and gaming influencer who won a million dollars a year ago, has spoken about his love life and his inability to find true love. In an interview with Kennedy News and Media, the Colorado native provided an insight into his struggles. Many of His Suitors Are Only Interested in […]
Legal
January 2, 2025
Armed Robbers Steal Gambling Machine from Smoke Shop
A group of robbers has stolen a gambling machine from a smoke shop in Bakersfield, California. One of the suspects was successfully identified and has since been arrested. One Man Was Arrested The robbery occurred on December 3 at Discount Shack & Tobacco, a non-stop tobacco shop in the city. According to court filing, four […]
Industry
January 2, 2025
Prediction Markets Put on Notice Not to Accept Contracts on Crimes
Kalshi, one of the most ambitious and forward-thinking platforms that fought and won a legal battle to allow future contracts on the outcome of the United States presidential election, was put on notice by the federal government, and the US Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), to not offer markets that breach regulatory statures. Regulated by […]
Industry
January 2, 2025
Washington Post Editorial Questions the Wisdom of Sports Betting Legalization
Enjoying tens of millions of readers, The Washington Post’s editorial addresses have long been considered some of the most influential in the United States. Now, the Jeff Bezos-owned newspaper has aimed at one of the hottest issues of the day – the mass legalization of sports gambling in the country. Is Sports Betting Legalization a […]
Industry
January 2, 2025
Comedian Cancels Performance to Show Solidarity with Virgin Hotels’ Embattled Workers
Famous comedian Steve Hofstetter, 45, has decided not to show up at his scheduled performance at Virgin Hotels Las Vegas. His decision aims to highlight his support for the striking workers of the casino property. The January 4 Performance Has Been Canceled Virgin Hotels Las Vegas’ workers have been striking for some time amid the […]
Sports
January 2, 2025
UK Politician’s Son Owes Investors $6.26M in Betting Scandal
Rory Campbell, 37, the son of prominent political advisor Alistair Campbell, is reportedly in a hot mess over his failure to recoup investors’ money after bookmakers failed to pay out winnings, The Daily Mail originally reported. Betting Syndicate Falls Through Over Owed Payments By turning to bookmakers in Asia, Campbell leveraged his financial and sports […]
Business
December 31, 2024
Macau Concessionaires Unveil Bonuses for Employees
Several operators in Macau have unveiled special discretionary bonuses for most of their staff. As of the time of this writing, most of the concessionaires have announced similar bonuses, affecting thousands of workers. Wynn Thanked Its Employees for Their Incredible Contributions Among others, Wynn Macau unveiled a bonus equivalent to one month’s salary for the […]
