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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
February 14, 2025
Aristocrat Rethinks Its Approach to Social Gaming
Aristocrat Leisure Limited has said that it will be making changes to its social gaming business, with the company dropping Plarium Global Limited, part of the company’s portfolio of assets in the social vertical particularly. New Game Development on Hold in Big Fish Games As a result of this, Aristocrat is also rebranding Pixel United […]
Sports
February 14, 2025
Iowa Doesn’t Want You to Use Proxy Betting, or Face Consequences
Iowa may soon become one of the states to take a tougher line on proxy betting, a practice that may seem marginal, but has been important enough for a pair of bills to actually raise the issue with the state legislature. Iowa Wants to Push Harder Against Proxy Betting Senate Study Bill 1097 and House […]
Casino
February 13, 2025
Mother of Children Who Died at Casino Garage Says Homeless Response Team Ignored Her
A few days ago, two children passed away at a Detroit casino’s parking lot. The kids and their family had to spend the night there in freezing temperatures due to homelessness. Now, the mother, who has so far cooperated with the authorities, said that the family repeatedly sought help but was ignored by Detroit’s homeless […]
Industry
February 13, 2025
Trump Nominates Kalshi Board Member Brian Quintenz as CFTC Chair
The future of prediction markets in America seems brighter as President Donald Trump nominated a Kalshi board member to chair the Commodities Futures Trading Commission (CFTC). Prediction markets have so far experienced certain headwinds in the USA despite the growing demand for such products. Quintenz Feels Honored to Be Nominated as CFTC Chair The chair […]
Esports
February 13, 2025
Overwatch 2 to Reintroduce Loot Boxes Due to Popular Demand
Overwatch is once again getting loot boxes, Blizzard Entertainment announced. Answering a popular demand, the company decided to reimplement the controversial mechanic, which had so far been missing from the franchise’s second entry, Overwatch 2. Paid Loot Boxes Have Been Compared to Gambling Loot boxes are a controversial video game mechanic where players can open […]
Industry
February 13, 2025
Proposal for More Gaming Tables in Sacramento Gains Traction
Gamblers in Sacramento are set to receive expanded gaming options as the city seeks to approve the addition of new gaming tables. Under the new ordinance, cardrooms will be allowed to add several new gaming tables over 15 years. Sacramento Considers Additional Gaming Tables The measure was approved by the Sacramento City Council’s Law and […]
Industry
February 12, 2025
Senator Addabbo Seeks to Add New Legal Markets to NY Betting
New York Senator Joseph Addabbo has submitted yet another gaming bill, this time proposing the expansion of the legal sports betting options available to customers. If the measure is signed into law, players will be able to place wagers on entire sports seasons and other high-demand markets. The Measure Would Expand the Markets Available to […]
Industry
February 12, 2025
Finnish Lawmakers Prepare to Debate Gambling Reforms
Finland is one of the last European countries to operate gambling under a monopoly model. This framework has been broadly critiqued by industry stakeholders and lawmakers alike, urging the country to introduce changes. As the reform efforts continue, parliament members prepare to debate the proposed changes. The Changes Have Been Considered for a While […]
Industry
February 12, 2025
Canada Struggles with Online Gambling Scams
Authorities have warned customers in Canada about the proliferation of online gambling scams. As it turns out, illicit entities have been impersonating existing operators online, claiming to offer licensed gaming. These Phishing Attempts Are Not Unique to Canada The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) spoke with gaming news outlet CDC Gaming on the matter, saying that […]
Legal
February 11, 2025
Light & Wonder Secures Legal Victory Against Aristocrat in Australia Despite US Loss
Light & Wonder has secured a legal victory against Aristocrat in Australia, leading to a spike in its share price. Despite achieving a significant victory against L&W in America, Aristocrat failed to replicate this success in its home market. Light & Wonder’s Shares Soared as It Won in Court The lawsuit in question concerned the […]