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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
July 9, 2024
Full House Resorts’ Waukegan Casino Project Remains Blocked by a Tribal Lawsuit
Full House Resorts’ American Place Casino in Waukegan, Illinois, remains blocked by an ongoing legal challenge. A rival operator continues its lawsuit against the city, claiming that the bidding process had been rigged. Development of Full House’s American Place Casino has been mired by challenges as the Forest County Potawatomi of Wisconsin continues to block […]
Legal
July 9, 2024
UK Man Sentenced in Finland after Defrauding Online Casinos
William Anthony Parker has been handed a prison sentence in Finland after stealing almost a million dollars from online casino operators. The Brit has been accused of hacking into two iGaming companies, stealing a total of $903,000. The 34-year-old, according to a local report, exploited a security vulnerability to hack into the two casino operators […]
Industry
July 9, 2024
New Jersey Fines DraftKings over Revenue Reporting Violations
New Jersey’s gambling regulators have slapped the American gambling juggernaut DraftKings with a $100,000 over what they called “unacceptable conduct.” According to the state’s gambling authority, DraftKings had provided inaccurate sports betting data to the state. The violation in question involved overstating the amount of money spent on parlay bets and reporting wrong figures. As […]
Industry
July 8, 2024
Canada’s Gambling Ads Bill Continues to Draw Controversy
Operators and sports organizations are growing uneasy as the Canadian parliament is mulling over a bill (Bill S-269) that could limit or even ban gambling ads. Critics have voiced their concerns arguing that harsher measures could have adverse effects. The Canadian Football League, for example, doesn’t agree that a national framework is required to regulate […]
Industry
July 5, 2024
NJ Measure Would Allow Wagering on In-State College Teams
A new measure in New Jersey seeks to revoke the ban preventing operators from offering wagering on in-state college teams. Arguing that the restriction is outdated, proponents of the new bill seek to remove it and refresh the state’s betting market. New Jersey was among the pioneers of sports betting following the PASPA’s repeal in […]
Sports
July 4, 2024
Responsible Gambling Proponents Want Bookies to Show Win-Loss Balance
Pitched by Jake Minear, a West Australian businessman, the idea is as simple as it sounds. Bookmakers would be obligated to display the win-loss balance of each patron in a prominent way, that allows punters to keep track of their expenditures in real time and possibly help them decide to stop betting before going overboard. […]
Industry
July 3, 2024
US iGaming Revenues Grow as States Report Favorable May Figures
Gambling companies in the seven states where iGaming is legal have generated a total of $634.8 million in GGR for May, highlighting the industry’s growth. The reported figure marks an increase of 27.6% from May 2023. May 2024 was notably the second most profitable month in the history of US iGaming, second only to March […]
Legal
July 3, 2024
Michigan Illegal Gambling Case Settled, Owner Agrees to Stop
The case concerning an illegal gambling establishment in Michigan has reached a legal settlement, with the owner agreeing to no longer engage in similar operations. According to the Michigan Gaming Control Board, the settlement was reached on May 7, resolving the matter for good. Linos Antonio Kas-Mikha, who ran the unlicensed gambling operation, agreed to […]
Business
July 3, 2024
EBET Likely to Close as It Prepares to Sell Its Brands via Auction
EBET is preparing to shut down and sell its brands, marking the end of an era. Unfortunately, the company failed to navigate the highly competitive iGaming market and defaulted on debt owed to its creditors. In June 2023, EBET defaulted on the debt it owed to CP BF Lending. Despite attempting to cut costs, reduce […]
Casino
July 2, 2024
South Mississippi Casino Hands Three Jackpots in One Day
They say that lightning doesn’t strike twice but it seems like it has struck three times for visitors of the Scarlet Pearl Casino in D’Iberville. As it turns out, three separate guests won jackpot prizes in a single day. According to Angela Black, the property’s director of gaming operations, the casino couldn’t stop providing prizes […]
