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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.
Legal
May 16, 2024
The Sexual Misconduct Allegations against David Copperfield Increase
A new report by The Guardian expanded the list of people accusing magician David Seth Kotkin, better known as David Copperfield, of sexual misconduct. This is hardly the first time the Emmy-awarded Las Vegas celebrity has been accused of mistreating women sexually. The Guardian understood that many of these women felt comfortable talking about these […]
Lottery
May 15, 2024
Anonymous Illinois Man Scoops up $4.1M Jackpot
The Illinois Lottery has handed a $4.1 million jackpot to a lucky local player. This is notably the third-largest prize that the lottery in the Prairie State has handed this year. The winning ticket was purchased at the BP gas station in McCook, around 14 miles south of Chicago. As the venue that sold the […]
Lottery
May 15, 2024
NC Woman Wins $700K Instant Jackpot “by Accident”
A woman from Cary, North Carolina, has won the biggest jackpot ever handed since the launch of the North Carolina Education Lottery’s digital offerings. What makes this win so special, however, is the fact that the woman won this jackpot through a sheer accident. Cynthia Harris was playing Bison Bonanza, a digital instant game offered […]
Casino
May 15, 2024
Lucky Four Winds Gambler Turns $5 Bet into $500K Jackpot
A gambler from Schaumburg, Illinois, was visiting the Four Winds Casino in New Buffalo for a few bets. The guest, who chose to remain anonymous, however, did not expect to return home 536,614-dollar-richer. According to the operator, the Illinois gambler was playing a Dollar Storm Wild Ninja slot machine at the casino on April 28 […]
Industry
May 15, 2024
One of Louisiana’s Leading Regulators Is Set to Resign in June
Robbie Johns, one of Louisiana’s leading gambling regulators, announced his intention to resign, citing family matters as the reason. The Republican was largely responsible for overseeing the launch of sports betting in the state. For context, the gambling revolutionary is set to officially depart on June 30. His resignation will end 37 years of public […]
Sports
May 14, 2024
Minnesota Hopes to See Sports Betting Legalized
Minnesota has time to join the family of more than 38 states in the United States that have regulated or/and launched their sports gambling markets. With the Minnesota House Ways and Means Committee introducing sports betting to HF 2000 and HF 5274, the state might surprise everyone at the final stretch. The bill has now […]
Sports
May 14, 2024
Canadian Lawmaker Puts Forward a Plan to Restrict Sports Betting Ads
As market spending from companies on betting ads decreases noticeably in the United States, Canada has been riding the tide of gambling advertisements. Now, a Prince Edward Island senator wants to change this, with Percy Downe insisting that ads related to sports gambling sites and mobile apps should face tougher restrictions. Gambling Ads Need to […]
Industry
May 13, 2024
TV Series to Retell the Ohtani-Mizuhara Betting Scandal
The Hollywood Reporter announced that a new show will cover the recent Shohei Ohtani-Ippei Mizuhara betting scandal. The TV series announcement comes soon after the Los Angeles Dodgers star’s interpreter was accused of embezzling millions of dollars. Mizuhara served as a confidant to Ohtani for years and was very close to the baseball star. However, […]
Legal
May 13, 2024
Betting Investment Fraudsters Appear in Court
Investment fraudsters from the UK have landed in court after defrauding dozens of victims out of £5.2 million. The duo operated between 2017 and 2021, taking money from investors to run a fraudulent betting operation. Nathan Burgoyne, 33, and Paul Northcott, 61, told their victims that their money would go into a complex online betting […]
Lottery
May 13, 2024
Irish National Lottery Ticket Hits $4.1M Jackpot
The Irish National Lottery announced that a player from Dublin has won the €3,796,062 jackpot (approximately $4.1 million). Lottery officials and the lottery’s official website urged players from the Irish capital to check their tickets and compare the winning numbers with Saturday’s drawing. Sarah Orr, a spokesperson for the lottery, noted that the winner is […]