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Fiona Simmons
Senior 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
January 3, 2025
Michigan Gaming Tax Remains Unchanged as Bills Fall Through
Michigan’s Senate Bills 1193 and 1194 have failed to progress in 2024, meaning that the state’s gambling tax framework will remain unchanged, at least for now. The measures in question sought slight tax increases that would have generated extra funds for a variety of causes. SB 1193 Sought to Increase the Taxes Slightly The two […]
Casino
January 3, 2025
Swedish Regulator Targets Versus Odds BV in Gambling Case
Versus Odds B.V., a company licensed in Curacao, has been named in Spelinspektionen’s latest enforcement action against the unlicensed and unregulated gambling market in the country. According to the regulator, Versus Odds B.V., which operates fortunepanda dot com, had offered unlicensed gambling to local players. Sweden has been a regulated market since January 1, 2019, […]
Legal
January 3, 2025
Former Poker Pro Charged with Murder, Mental Illness Suspected
Craig Michael Bergeron, a prominent poker player who has been absent from the scene for five years, has shot a person dead and assaulted another victim. The man has since been arrested and is believed to have been suffering from a mental illness. A Man Died After Allegedly Being Shot by Bergeron On December 23, […]
Business
January 3, 2025
Tekkorp Capital Increases Stake in FansUnite Entertainment
As part of a previously negotiated share purchase agreement, Tekkorp now owns 15.91% of FansUnite’s outstanding shares, solidifying its position in the company. Previously, Tekkorp held 7.61%. Since September 16, 2024, when an agreement was signed for the purchase of additional common shares and warrants, the investor has been growing its influence, and there may […]
Sports
January 3, 2025
Rhode Island Saw $6.3M Sports Betting Revenue in November
Rhode Island has posted its best month to date, generating the highest sports betting revenue on record and managing to beat expectations. In November, Rhode Island saw a massive 43.2% increase in betting revenue from its last best result. Rhode Island Sets Revenue Record in November 2024 The state brought in $6.3 million compared […]
Legal
January 3, 2025
Man Behind Trump Hotel Las Vegas Car Explosion Potentially Identified
The man behind a massive explosion outside the Trump International Hotel in Las Vegas has likely been identified as an active-duty soldier. Investigators believe that the man shot himself before triggering the explosion, which hurt several people. Because of his badly burnt body, however, his identity has yet to be confirmed by a DNA test. […]
Business
January 2, 2025
Mohegan INSPIRE Posts Inspiring Q3 Financials
The Mohegan INSPIRE Entertainment Resort in South Korea has disclosed its Q3 financials, revealing that business continues to gain traction. The new property, adjacent to the bustling Incheon International Airport, reflects the American company’s ambition to expand on a global level. Gaming and Visitation Continued to Grow As reported by Inside Asian Gaming, Mohegan INSPIRE […]
Industry
January 2, 2025
Jackpot Winner Swarmed by Opportunists, Struggles to Find True Love
Scott Richter, a skilled casino player and gaming influencer who won a million dollars a year ago, has spoken about his love life and his inability to find true love. In an interview with Kennedy News and Media, the Colorado native provided an insight into his struggles. Many of His Suitors Are Only Interested in […]
Legal
January 2, 2025
Armed Robbers Steal Gambling Machine from Smoke Shop
A group of robbers has stolen a gambling machine from a smoke shop in Bakersfield, California. One of the suspects was successfully identified and has since been arrested. One Man Was Arrested The robbery occurred on December 3 at Discount Shack & Tobacco, a non-stop tobacco shop in the city. According to court filing, four […]
Industry
January 2, 2025
Prediction Markets Put on Notice Not to Accept Contracts on Crimes
Kalshi, one of the most ambitious and forward-thinking platforms that fought and won a legal battle to allow future contracts on the outcome of the United States presidential election, was put on notice by the federal government, and the US Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), to not offer markets that breach regulatory statures. Regulated by […]
