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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.
Legal
May 28, 2025
Court Sides with Journalist Who Sought to Expose Curaçao’s Sub-Licensing Framework
A Curaçao court has sided with a journalist who was accused of defamation by a gambling company. Despite the operator’s insistence that a report published by the journalist hurt its business, the court ruled that her criticism didn’t violate the law. Cyberluck Sought to Make Cramm Retract Her Insinuations Nardy Cramm previously made headlines with […]
Sports
May 28, 2025
Canadians Bet Big as Edmonton Oilers’ Momentum Continues
Canadian hockey aficionados’ hype is reaching unprecedented highs as the Edmonton Oilers seem ready to go to the Stanley Cup finals. As it turns out, some three in five Ontarians are preparing to back he Canadian team. Oilers to Get a Rematch Against the Panthers Last year, the Florida Panthers and the Edmonton Oilers […]
Casino
May 27, 2025
Hippodrome Casino’s Simon Thomas Applauds Proposed UK Casino Regulation Overhaul
Simon Thomas, the executive chair and majority shareholder of The Hippodrome Casino in the UK has weighed in on the country’s ongoing gambling reforms, expressing optimism about upcoming changes to how land-based casinos are regulated. DCMS Proposes Key Changes to How Casinos Are Regulated In an interview with gaming news outlet NEXT.io, Thomas weighed in […]
Industry
May 27, 2025
VGW to Halt Its Sweeps Coins Offerings in New York
Sweepstakes giant VGW Holdings announced that it will no longer offer its signature sweeps products in New York’s gaming market amid continued regulatory pushback from local authorities. However, the company’s free-to-play games will remain available to players. VGW to Exit the Empire State VGW, the operator of some of the most popular sweepstakes platforms in […]
Industry
May 23, 2025
ANJ Replicates Award-Winning Safer Gambling Campaign as The French Open Approaches
As The French Open, also known as Roland Garros, approaches, L’Autorité Nationale des Jeux (ANJ) launched a new program to raise awareness of the risks associated with sports betting. Two Lines at the Bottom of an Ad Will Never Be Enough The ANJ’s program is called Derrière les Mentions (Behind the Labels) and seeks to […]
Industry
May 23, 2025
Louisiana Online Sports Betting Tax Hike Gains Traction
A measure seeking to raise the online sports betting tax in Louisiana continues to gain traction and has just passed the House of Representatives. The bill comes as a part of a broader trend that has seen states seek higher taxes. Louisiana Eyes a Tax Hike for Online Sports Betting On May 20, the Louisiana […]
Industry
May 23, 2025
Arizona Becomes the Latest State to Oppose Prediction Markets
The Arizona Department of Gaming (ADG) has ordered three major prediction markets to cease and desist. This is the latest effort to stutter sports-event contract providers’ rapid and somewhat controversial growth. Prediction Markets Face Pushback The ADG’s latest regulatory action saw it send cease-and-desist letters to Crypto.com, Kalshi, and Robinhood, all of which have been […]
Business
May 22, 2025
Intralot Quashes Max Gaming Acquisition Rumors
Intralot, a reliable lottery partner and licensed gaming provider, has commented on rumors regarding an M&A deal it allegedly considered. Coming shortly after a report by a major Australian news outlet, the Greek company’s statement denied the rumored arrangement. Report Implied Intralot Could Acquire Max Gaming A recent report by The Australian made headlines after […]
Industry
May 22, 2025
Maryland Gov. Signs Mobile Betting Tax Hike into Law
Maryland has decided to increase its tax on mobile sports betting, in line with the broader trend. While some states have rejected tax hikes, Maryland joined those that didn’t, opting for a 20% tax on online sportsbooks. Maryland Increases Its Mobile Betting Tax Earlier this year, Gov. Wes Moore proposed raising Maryland’s tax on online […]
Industry
May 21, 2025
MGM Resorts Advises Thailand to Adopt a Competitive Casino Tax and Allow Locals to Play
Global gaming giant MGM Resorts has watched the efforts to regulate casinos in Thailand from the front seats, hoping to capitalize on emerging opportunities in the country. As these efforts progressed, the company encouraged local authorities to adopt a competitive casino tax. Thailand Casinos Inch Closer to Reality Thailand recently warmed up toward the idea […]
