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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.
Business
October 4, 2024
PrizePicks Brings in Blizzard Entertainment Talent as CFO
As part of its internal restructuring, PrizePicks has expanded its C-suite with the addition of Marcus Sanford, a former Blizzard Entertainment chief financial officer, who will now serve in the same position at PrizePicks. Blizzard Entertainment Veterans to Now Steer Company His appointment is effective immediately, and he is taking the reins over from Ari […]
Industry
October 4, 2024
Papaya Gaming Has 14 Days to Leave Michigan Because of Illegal Gambling
Papaya Gaming, a company operating from Tel Aviv, Israel, is now under regulatory attack in the United States. The Michigan Gaming Control Board (MGCB) has published a public statement in which it said that it had sent a cease-and-desist letter to the company. Papaya Gaming Stands Accused of Offering Illegal Gambling in Michigan The MGCB […]
Sports
October 3, 2024
Californian Tribes Want Sports Betting to Become Reality in 2026 or 2028
During CNIGA’s last meeting, tribal leaders came together and decided that they were going to push to place a sports betting measure on either the 2026 or 2028 ballot, hoping to pave the way for sports gambling in California before long. CNIGA Determined to Push Forward with Sports Gambling A previous measure, which was supposed […]
Sports
October 3, 2024
Ohio Sets Monthly Revenue Record in August with $204.1M Raked In
Ohio’s 11 casinos and racinos have managed to bring in as much as $204.1 million, outpacing expectations and setting a new record, the Ohio Casino Control and Lottery Commission reported. Revenue Sets New Record in Ohio for August Factoring in the latest revenue rake, licensed operators in the Buckeye State have brought in $1.6 billion […]
Legal
October 2, 2024
Analysts Say Dragon Train Creator Quit Light & Wonder as Aristocrat’s Lawsuit Raged On
Emma Charles, the lead developer of the controversial Dragon Train game is no longer working for Light & Wonder, according to full-service investment banking and corporate banking specialist Truist Securities. As reported by NEXT.io, Truist said also that gambling provider might be consider replacing the game with another one following the recent preliminary injunction. Charles […]
Industry
October 2, 2024
Brazil Allows 89 Operators to Operate Until the End of the Year
Brazil’s Ministry of Finance announced that 89 operators will be permitted to offer their products by the end of the year. The country had previously announced that the period from October 1 to December 31 will be a transitional phase during which only those serious about doing business in Brazil will be allowed to operate. […]
Industry
October 2, 2024
VGW Exits Connecticut Amid Pushback Against Sweepstakes
VGW Holdings, a leading operator of sweepstakes games, has ceased its operation in Connecticut following a cease and desist order from the Connecticut Department of Consumer Protection. This comes amid an increased pushback against the controversial sweepstakes industry. VGW Holdings Exited Connecticut The Connecticut Department of Consumer Protection sent a letter to VGW in February […]
Industry
October 2, 2024
Buffalo Mayor Steps Down from Politics to Lead Betting Agency
Byron Brown, the longest-serving mayor in Buffalo history, has announced that he will be leaving the City Hall to lead an offtrack betting agency. While he loved his job as a mayor, Brown believes that it was finally time to move on. Goodbye Politics, Hello Betting On Monday, the mayor confirmed that he will be […]
Casino
October 2, 2024
Hollywood Casino at Kansas Speedway to Add Hotel After 10-Year Delay
Hollywood Casino in Kansas City is considering constructing a new hotel after years of delays. This would finally align the property with its vision to offer a resort experience near the Kansas Speedway racetrack. The Hotel Might Finally Become a Reality Hollywood Casino officially opened in 2012 and was set to start constructing its hotel […]
Legal
October 1, 2024
Authorities Arrest the Accomplice of Casino Machine Manipulator
The authorities have arrested the alleged accomplice of a man who tampered with a video roulette machine at a casino in Louisiana. The duo is believed to have manipulated a machine in order to cash in thousands of dollars in tickets. The Two Men Are Said to Have Manipulated a Gambling Machine According to the […]