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Fiona Simmons
Senior 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
January 28, 2025
Police Busts Illegal Gambling Operation in Florida Seizes 1,000 Slots, $1M
Florida’s cops have cultivated an unfailing reflex to spot, investigate and bust illegal gambling operations. Small or big, several such illicit activities have been brought to heel by the work of dedicated law enforcement officers. New Major Illegal Bust Goes After Sprawling “Arcade” Network Now, though, The Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office (PSBO) has something […]
Casino
January 28, 2025
German Trade Body Warns: Slot Channelization at 20%-40%
Ask the German Gambling Regulator or Gemeinsamen Glücksspielbehörde der Länder (GGL) what the country’s channelization rate is, and you will get an idea that things are not ideal but they are moving in the right direction. Channelization Should Be Easy to Determine – in Germany, It Is Not Ask the private sector, however, and you […]
Casino
January 28, 2025
Spinomenal Makes Bold Entry into US with New Jersey Launch
Spinomenal, an acclaimed supplier of online casino games, with a particular focus on the Hold & Win mechanic and slots in general, has made an entry into the iGaming market in the United States. Spinomenal Makes Ambitious Pivot in US Market with NJ The company has obtained the necessary license to launch in New Jersey […]
Casino
January 27, 2025
Hard Rock Casino Northern Indiana Prepares to Celebrate Lunar New Year
Hard Rock Casino Northern Indiana is preparing to celebrate the Chinese Lunar New Year with new installations and features. Visitors can look forward to marking the festivities with atmospheric games set against a China-inspired backdrop. Festive Games Await The Chinese Lunar New Year celebrations, set to run from January 29 to February 1, will see […]
Legal
January 27, 2025
Vietnam Busts Mobster-Led Sports Betting Ring
Vietnam has scored a major victory against illegal gambling as authorities cracked down on a major illegal sports betting ring shortly after the busting of a huge money laundering operation. Both generated millions of dollars in profit and had a substantial presence in the region. The Betting Operation Generated Millions of Dollars in Revenue According […]
Industry
January 27, 2025
Turkey Blocks 233K Illegal Gaming Sites in 2024, Efforts Continue
Turkey continues to crack down on illegal gambling in the wake of a busy 2024. The country, which banned hundreds of thousands of illegal and offshore websites, is considering upping the ante in 2025. The War on Illegal Gambling Goes on According to official data, Turkey identified and banned over 233,000 illegal gambling sites in […]
Casino
January 27, 2025
New York Seeks to Increase Gambling Age for VLTs to 21
Sen. Joseph Addabbo has been a passionate advocate for the legalization of the gambling industry. Yet, he remains vigilant of the potential pitfalls that mass legalization could usher in and is therefore pushing to change the legal gambling age in New York to 21 for anyone gambling in the jurisdiction via Video Lottery Terminals (VLTs). […]
Casino
January 24, 2025
Pennsylvania’s College Township to Commission Study on Nittany Mall Casino Impact
The College Township in Centre County, Pennsylvania, has commissioned a new study on the potential impact of an upcoming casino in the area. This follows an earlier report, which many said was biased. College Township Will Commission a New Study The College Township, located near the main campus of the Pennsylvania State University, is closely […]
Industry
January 24, 2025
Virginia Skill Games Bill in Peril amid Opposition from Gov. Youngkin
Virginia’s skill games bill is facing an uphill battle as lawmakers seem reluctant to support the measure because of Gov. Glenn Youngkin’s absolute stance on the matter. Skill Games Are a Point of Contention in the State Skill games, for context, are gray market machines similar to slots. Whereas slots have fixed paylines, however, skill […]
Industry
January 24, 2025
South Africa Lawmaker Proposes Sin Tax as Gambling Surges
South African lawmakers have proposed a “sin tax” on gambling as the industry surges. Politicians have also expressed concern about the fact that many people in the country gamble in order to deal with the cost of living and not for fun. African Gambling Grows But So Does Harm At first glance, the South African […]
