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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.
Industry
September 12, 2025
California Continues to Advance AB 831, SGLA Expresses Frustration
California’s AB 831 has continued to move forward, making the sweepstakes ban it envisions a realistic outcome, despite the industry’s protests. The measure is now heading to the State Assembly, threatening the social casino sector. AB 831 Advances Again AB 831 seeks to end the controversial sweepstakes gaming sector, outlawing dual-currency gaming platforms for good. […]
Industry
September 11, 2025
Hong Kong Officials Give the Green Light to Basketball Betting
Hong Kong has officially passed legislation that would usher in regulated basketball betting, expanding the territory’s legal betting options. A Historic Moment for the Region Earlier this year, Hong Kong lawmakers put forward a proposal for the legalization of basketball betting. The measure, which has now officially passed, will amend the betting laws to allow […]
Industry
September 11, 2025
PointsBet Encourages Shareholders to Back MIXI’s Takeover Offer
PointsBet has once again encouraged its shareholders to accept MIXI Australia’s takeover proposal. In the meantime, the Australian sportsbook reiterated its skepticism about Betr’s rival offer, citing significant risks. PointsBet Prefers MIXI’s Proposal MIXI Australia, the Australian arm of the Japanese tech giant MIXI, has continued the fight for PointsBet, hoping to acquire the sports […]
Industry
September 11, 2025
Mexico Considers Raising Its GGR Tax to 50%
Mexico has become the latest market to consider a gambling tax hike, much to the industry’s discontent. This proposal follows a broader trend that has seen other countries and several US states consider or implement similar measures. Mexico Eyes a Higher GGR Tax In Mexico, finance minister Édgar Amador has proposed significantly increasing the taxes […]
Lottery
September 10, 2025
Connecticut Lottery Player Claims $2.2M Prize Three Months After Winning
Most players who win the lottery usually rush to claim their prize. However, this wasn’t the case for a winner from Connecticut who won $2.2 million earlier this year. Lucky Player Won $2.2M from the Lottery On June 30, the CT Lottery announced that a player in Manchester (Connecticut) had won its big Lotto! prize […]
Industry
September 10, 2025
Yggdrasil Founder Launches EXCO Game Studio to Revolutionize iGaming
Fredrik Elmqvist, Yggdrasil Gaming’s founder, is seeking to breathe new life into the online gambling sector with the launch of a new studio. The so-called EXCO Game Studio is set to break the mould and dazzle gaming fans with new experiences. The New Studio Rejects Repetitive Games EXCO, which stands for Excommunicado, seeks to […]
Legal
September 10, 2025
India’s Supreme Court Assumes Responsibility for All Gaming Ban Challenges
The Supreme Court of India has consolidated all petitions challenging the country’s recent ban on real-money online gaming under its direct jurisdiction. This comes in the wake of sweeping changes that shook the Indian gaming sector to its core. India Banned Real-Money Games In August, Indian lawmakers introduced and subsequently passed the Promotion and Regulation […]
Legal
September 10, 2025
Injured Guest Takes the Flamingo Las Vegas to Court
Flamingo Las Vegas has again found itself under fire due to a visitor injury. According to reports, the unfortunate man’s foot got stuck in an escalator and was badly hurt. The victim is now suing the casino hotel and the escalator company. Malfunctioning Machine Mangled the Man’s Foot According to a report by the Las […]
Industry
September 9, 2025
Greece Investigates Public Officials over Alleged AML Violations
Greece has cracked down on suspected gambling-related money laundering and is preparing to probe some 200 people, including public officials, for ties to a fraudulent scheme. AML Commission Suspects 200 People of Involvement in Fraud The Hellenic Anti-Money Laundering Authority has launched a sweeping probe into dozens of individuals who have been suspected of involvement […]
Industry
September 9, 2025
Spelinspektionen Bans 2 Operators, Concludes Lottery Supervision, Names New Director General
Spelinspektionen, Sweden’s gambling authority, published several updates, announcing the ban of two illegal operators, the conclusion of a case against the Swedish Postcode Lottery, and the appointment of a new director general of the regulatory body. Spelinspektionen Takes Action Against Two Operators In its official announcements, the Spelinspektionen said that it has banned Ryker BV […]
