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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
June 14, 2024
NSW Government Considers Increasing the Betting Tax
The government of New South Wales is considering a tax increase of 5%, according to The Sydney Morning Herald. Under this proposal, filed by industry powerhouse Tabcorp, the tax on all bets would be increased from 15% to 20%. This would align NSW’s point of consumption tax (POCT) with that of Queensland. Analysts believe that […]
Industry
June 14, 2024
Crystal Palace’s Gambling Deal with Net88 Attracts Scrutiny
Crystal Palace FC’s recent gambling sponsorship doesn’t sit well with all fans. Set to run until the summer of 2026, the record two-year deal will see Net88’s logo appear on the club’s jerseys. As agreed, Net88’s logo will be added to the front of the soccer team’s Premier League shirts. The deal will continue until […]
Lottery
June 13, 2024
Filipino Player Wins $572K Mega Lotto Jackpot
A lucky player from the Philippines has won a life-changing PHP 33.5 million (approximately $572,000) jackpot playing the Mega Lotto. According to the Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO), the person succeeded in matching all six winning numbers correctly. The Wednesday night’s Mega Lotto 6/45 drawing saw 7, 40, 25, 8, 30 and 39 as the […]
Industry
June 13, 2024
Connecticut to Ban Bovada, Following Michigan’s Example
Connecticut is reportedly set to take a “hardline stance” against Bovada, one of America’s biggest unlicensed operators, the Sports Betting Dime reported. The news outlet announced that it contacted a member of a local regulator who confirmed that a cease-and-desist letter is in the making. The Department of Consumer Protection Gaming Division spokesperson said that […]
Industry
June 13, 2024
UKGC Reportedly Investigates MP Candidate over Political Betting
Craig Williams, a senior Rishi Sunak aide, is being investigated over a wager on the date of the upcoming general election. The man confirmed that he put a wager on the election and promised to cooperate with the probe. According to an earlier report, Williams, who is a prospective MP for Montgomeryshire & Glyndwr, placed […]
Legal
June 12, 2024
Fox Williams to File Claim against Entain over Turkish Business
Fox Williams, a business advisory firm and securities litigant, announced that it is preparing to file a group claim against gambling giant Entain on behalf of institutional investors. Led by securities litigation partners Andrew Hill and Matthew Reach, the firm is set to accuse the operator of failing to disclose its knowledge of bribery and […]
Industry
June 12, 2024
Tennessee Regulator Fines Operators over Payout and Self-Exclusion Breaches
The Tennessee Sports Wagering Council (SWC) has agreed to levy fines against sportsbooks that violated its rules. These included ZenSports, which failed to pay out winnings and Fanatics, which committed a self-exclusion-related breach. According to the announcement, the SWC understood that ZenSports did not maintain a sufficient reserve account balance for its operation. Under Tennessee’s […]
Sports
June 11, 2024
NFL Quarterback Backpedals after Saying He Is a “Gambling Man”
Dak Prescott from the Dallas Cowboys has quickly clarified an earlier statement in which he described himself as a “gambling man.” While the quarterback only wished to express his situation ahead of the expiration of his current contract, he soon came to realize that his comment may be misinterpreted by some people. Prescott made the […]
Casino
June 11, 2024
Crimea’s Gambling Zone Project Is Alive But Still in Limbo
The Crimean Parliament’s head, Vladimir Konstantinov, just announced that the plans to construct a gambling zone in Crimea are still in place. In an interview with RIA Novosti, Konstantinov also noted that the main investors have been identified. Crimea was annexed by Russia in 2014, sparking a conflict with Ukraine. The war, which would escalate […]
Industry
June 10, 2024
Sky News Host Questions Decision to Ban Betting Ads But Ignore Pokies
Sky News host Caleb Bond commented on Australia’s planned crackdown on gambling ads in sports. While there is bipartisan support for restrictions on betting advertising, Bond argued that sports betting might not be the “big evil” some believe it to be. The expectations for ad restrictions come in the wake of the Parliamentary Standing Committee’s […]
