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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.
Business
June 21, 2024
Boyd Gaming Eyes Penn Entertainment, Considers Acquisition
US casino powerhouse Boyd Gaming has reportedly approached fellow casino giant Penn Entertainment with an acquisition proposal. People familiar with the matter told Reuters that this could be the biggest casino merger in the US since Eldorado Resorts $17.3 billion acquisition of Caesars Entertainment. Following Reuters’ report, Penn’s shares experienced an increase of 8% to […]
Industry
June 20, 2024
Indonesia Will Not Provide Social Aid to Online Gamblers
Indonesia President Joko Widodo (Jokowi) announced that the government would not provide social assistance to online gamblers. During a Wednesday address, following an irrigation inspection, he firmly confirmed that the country will provide no aid to those harmed by online gambling practices. “No aid,” the president said, emphasizing his conviction. Several days ago, Muhadjir Effendy, […]
Industry
June 20, 2024
Victoria to Introduce AUD 50 Loss Limit and Overhaul Pokies Venues’ Tax Breaks
The Australian state of Victoria is set to introduce a daily loss limit on poker machines in an attempt to diminish the negative impact associated with pokies. Additionally, Victoria plans to introduce an overhaul of the controversial tax cuts for gambling properties, The Guardian Australia reported. The changes were outlined in an agreement between the […]
Lottery
June 19, 2024
Massachusetts Man Wins $1M Prize; Wisconsin Lottery Sells $350K Ticket
Thomas Ensko, a man from Blackstone, Massachusetts, has hit a $1 million Mega Millions prize during Tuesday’s drawing. While the man was not lucky enough to win the jackpot, he nailed enough numbers correctly to turn his $2 ticket into a million-dollar payday. The winning ticket was bought at Anderson’s Variety in Blackstone, which is […]
Sports
June 19, 2024
Euro 2024 Bettor Narrowly Misses $2.5M Prize
A Euro 2024 bettor has narrowly missed a $2.5 million payout during the recent clash between Portugal and the Czech Republic. The match took place at the Leipzig Stadium and ended with Portugal as the winner. However, the team failed to reach the score the player had hoped for. The bet, which was placed with […]
Legal
June 18, 2024
High 5 to Pay Back Millions as WA Deems Its Products Illegal
High 5 Games, a New York-based gaming company, has found itself in hot water as its social casino apps have been labeled as “illegal gambling” in Washington. Western Washington District Court Judge Tiffany Cartwright determined that the company’s products violate the state’s gambling rules, potentially forcing High 5 to pay back the money it took […]
Industry
June 18, 2024
JMP: DraftKings Cannibalized Fanatics’ Market Share in May
Equity research specialist JMP Securities has published its US sports betting report for May, outlining slight market changes. According to the firm, DraftKings’ market share soared that month, although the company was still unable to surpass FanDuel. As data from Indiana, Iowa, Maine, Maryland, New Jersey, New York and Kansas shows, operators recorded a 72% […]
Sports
June 17, 2024
MLB Umpire Opts to Appeal Betting-Related Discipline
Major League Baseball (MLB) announced that it has penalized umpire Pat Hoberg over a gambling violation. According to the league, Hoberg opted to appeal the discipline. The MLB is yet to announce the exact nature of the alleged breach but clarified that it has represented a violation of the league’s gambling rules. The irregularity was […]
Casino
June 17, 2024
Caesars Shareholders Reject Proposal to Study the Benefits of Going Smoke-Free
Caesars Entertainment’s shareholders are apparently not on board with a recent proposal to study the effects of smoke-free casinos. While activists continue to fervently promote the idea of smoke-free casinos, citing health-related concerns, gambling companies and their investors remain obstinate in maintaining the status quo. The proposal was filed by public health and labor advocates […]
Industry
June 14, 2024
Genting Is Still Considering NYSE or Nasdaq NY Listing
Genting Malaysia, a casino & hospitality giant, is still considering going public in New York. As a result, the company’s shares could potentially appear on the Nasdaq or New York Stock Exchange (NYSE). The matter was once again discussed at the recent annual meeting where Tan Kong Han, the casino giant’s president and chief operating […]
