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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.
Lottery
December 3, 2024
Persistent Kentucky Lottery Player Wins $281K
A lucky lottery player from Kentucky has won a huge prize after selecting the same lottery numbers for years. After ten years of persistence, the man is finally living “the dream.” Consistency Was the Key Billy Glenn said that he has been playing the Kentucky Lottery for years, always selecting the same numbers. He admitted […]
Legal
December 3, 2024
PSG FC Slams Cbet with Bankruptcy Claim in Curaçao
Top-flight soccer club Paris Saint-Germain has filed a bankruptcy claim against its former sponsor Cbet. While the sponsorship deal lasted only a single season, the gambling company continued listing the team as a partner. Cbet Might Be in Trouble As reported by NEXT.io, PSG filed the claim against Cbet’s parent company, AK Global NV, in […]
Casino
December 3, 2024
Resorts World Must Respond to AML Allegations by December 9
Resorts World Las Vegas has a week to respond to a multi-count disciplinary complaint claiming that the property facilitated money laundering. The casino property’s response originally had to be submitted earlier but the local regulators approved a request for an extension of the response period. The Response Period Had Been Extended According to the Nevada […]
Legal
December 2, 2024
Serial Thief Returns to Jail After Stealing from AC Casinogoer
A 65-year-old man from Atlantic City is being held in jail after stealing from a Resorts Atlantic City patron. The man has a history of crime, which his lawyer blamed on social issues that must be addressed. The Man Is Believed to Have Stolen Money from a Casino Patron Michael Taylor who has been convicted […]
Legal
December 2, 2024
Horrific Murder Suspect Indicted for Gambling with Stolen Money
A man from Arizona has been indicted of gambling with stolen money. Also believed to be the murderer of a teenage tourist, the man has allegedly scammed investors out of millions of dollars. A.R. Is Believed to Have Murdered a Teen The man with the initials A.R. was originally arrested in July 2023. He was […]
Industry
December 2, 2024
BC.GAME Closes Up Shop in the UK Amid Legal Battle in Curaçao
BC.GAME, the front-of-shirt sponsor of Leicester City, has closed its betting website in the United Kingdom. This move comes amid the operator’s continued legal battle in Curaçao that was prompted by the recent bankruptcy of its parent companies. BC.GAME Ceases Operation in the UK BlockDance BV and SmallHouse BV, the two companies behind BC.GAME, were […]
Legal
November 29, 2024
Report: UKGC Seeking Settlement to Northern & Shell Lawsuit
The UK Gambling Commission (UKGC) is seeking a settlement to a lawsuit by media mogul Richard Desmond’s Northern & Shell PLC, according to a report by The Telegraph. The news outlet added that the matter is said to be further discussed in the weeks to come. Northern & Shell’s Challenge Stands The legal challenge was […]
Industry
November 29, 2024
GCB Addresses Licensing Reforms, Refutes Misconceptions
The Curaçao Gaming Control Board (GCB) has released a statement on rumors about its licensing reforms, refuting certain misconceptions and providing important clarifications. The statement was prompted by a recent complaint regarding the National Ordinance on Games of Chance (LOK) reform process. The complaint questioned the reforms and the integrity of the local licensing regime. […]
Legal
November 29, 2024
Illinois Casino Shooter Convicted, Faces 60 Years in Prison
One of the men who are believed to be behind the 2017 shooting at the Casino Queen in Illinois, now known as DraftKings at Casino Queen, is facing a hefty prison sentence. Unfortunately, the other two culprits are still at large. The Man Was Arrested Two Years after the Incident The man with the initials […]
Legal
November 29, 2024
Lawsuit Says IGT’s Wheel of Fortune Slots Are Intentionally Misleading
IGT, a giant in the manufacture of gaming equipment, is facing legal trouble as plaintiffs claim that its Wheel of Fortune slots line misleads customers. The complaint also involves several major operators and states that the popular slot games trick players into thinking that they have a high chance of landing on a big prize. […]
