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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.
Casino
October 30, 2024
Carnival Corporation Installs Galaxy Gaming Jackpot Systems Onboard 50 Ships
To this end, Carnival Corporation & PLC has confirmed that it has introduced Galaxy Gaming’s eponymous jackpot system. The Galaxy Operating System (GOS) is now live on 50 ships worldwide and it makes it possible for travelers to enjoy a variety of fantastic game options, including table games, with more than $5 million available in […]
Casino
October 30, 2024
Hard Rock Sacramento Owners Donate $1M to Sutter Medical Foundation
The owners of the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Sacramento at Fire Mountain, the Enterprise Rancheria Tribe in California, have donated $1 million to the Sutter Medical Foundation, which will use the funds to help cancer patients and their families with a number of needed treatment options, medicine, and equipment. Supporting Local Communities Through Ongoing […]
Casino
October 30, 2024
Bucks County Says No to Skill-Based Games in Pennsylvania
The latest blow to the skill-based games segment comes not from a court ruling or an enforcement action but from a township council meeting in Bensalem, Bucks County. During the meeting, locals voted unanimously to block skill-based games that imitate slots but argued that they take a “skill factor” to win. Pennsylvania’s County Mounts Resistance […]
Legal
October 29, 2024
L&W Abandons Lawsuit Against Zeroo Gravity
Light & Wonder, a leading American provider of gambling products and services, was suing fellow developer Zeroo Gravity Games over alleged copyright infringement. The former company, however, has now dropped its claims, according to a report by NEXT.io. L&W May Have Reached an Agreement with Zeroo Gravity Light & Wonder dismissed the lawsuit on October […]
Industry
October 29, 2024
Sin City Sphere Glows Blue Ahead of Election Day
As the presidential election looms, Democratic candidate Kamala Harris has secured one of her biggest advertisements yet. Despite Trump’s intense efforts to conquer Las Vegas, it will be Harris’ image that will adorn the Sphere for the entire week ahead of November 5. The Sphere Promotes Harris’ Campaign The one-week campaign consists of a flashy […]
Business
October 29, 2024
Tekkorp Appoints African Partner as It Doubles Down on the Region
Tekkorp Capital, a major gaming investor and advisor, is doubling down on its efforts in Africa as it seeks to unlock the region’s potential. To that end, the firm appointed a new Africa partner who will spearhead its investment ambitions in the region. O’Donovan Will Spearhead Tekkorp’s Expansion in Africa The one up to the […]
Industry
October 29, 2024
France Decides Against iGaming Amid Economic Concerns
The French government was mulling over the legalization of iGaming. However, lawmakers have now taken a stake back amid certain economic concerns. France Drops Its iGaming Plans, for Now Last week, reports said that PM Michel Barnier’s government was seeking to regulate the iGaming sector in hopes of gaining the upper hand in the war […]
Industry
October 29, 2024
DraftKings Considers Ending Tony Hinchcliffe Collab After Trump Rally Appearance
According to Front Office Sports sources, a recent pro-Trump rally that saw an appearance from comedian Tony Hinchcliffe, who endorsed the presidential candidate and delivered a series of tasteless jokes, has triggered an internal response by DraftKings, with the company now reevaluating its collaboration with its ambassador. DraftKings Begins Erasing Ties with Ambassador – No […]
Legal
October 29, 2024
Seminole Tribe and Private Companies Reach Settlement in Florida
For more than a year now, the Seminole Tribe of Florida has been gaining political and legal headway in attempting to enforce its exclusivity of the sports gambling market, guaranteed by a state compact, and which has led to the launch of the Hard Rock Bet gambling brand in the state. Seminole Tribe and Legal […]
Sports
October 29, 2024
Robinhood Launches Election Betting Prediction Markets
Robinhood, which made waves for launching cryptocurrency investment options during the pandemic, is once again on the offensive with the app now featuring prediction markets for the upcoming US presidential election, which features former President Donald Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris competing for the White House. Robinhood wants you to back an outcome – […]
