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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 GamblingNews.com 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 20, 2022
Macau Continues Mass Testing While Keeping Casinos Open
China’s vainglorious attempt to keep the spread of the COVID-19 infection under to a zero has been punctuated by on-again-off-again lockdowns that have translated into a grim outlook about Macau’s recovery and plunging business bottom lines. On Monday, the Chinese territory has begun its second day of intensified testing which will take a sample from […]
Sports
June 17, 2022
SEC Commissioner Addresses the Unprecedented Spread of College Sports Gambling
Greg Sankey, an SEC Commissioner, discussed the impact of sports betting during an Associated Press Sports Editors (APSE) summer conference. The high-ranking college athletics official drew attention to the fact that an increasing number of sports have become the target of gambling. Sports Betting Is Quickly Spreading in Both Volume and Scope Sankey reported that […]
Legal
June 17, 2022
North Carolina Sees Two Bills Make Dash for Sports Gambling Regulation
North Carolina is looking closer at its sports gambling industry. Two complementary bills will take a crack at clearing the legislature and finally making it to the governor’s office. Both stand a good chance of making the finishing line, and they are expected to make progress together, as they are planned with specific synergies and […]
Casino
June 17, 2022
Gila River Has Appointed Santan Mountain Casino’s New Management Team
At the beginning of the year, Gila River Resorts & Casinos rebranded itself, then chose National Basketball Association’s Jae Crowder as its first-ever brand icon in April. Now, the company has chosen the new components of its freshly appointed leadership team. The team will be responsible for managing the brand’s new Santan Mountain Casino. It will […]
Casino
June 17, 2022
PlatinCasino Welcomes Games by Nolimit City
PlatinCasino.co.uk continues to build upon its proposition through the addition of new content from Nolimit City, an established developer of iGaming titles. Through this partnership, PlatinCasino is confident that it will be able to grow its online presence and strike home with more players looking to enjoy advanced gaming products. PlatinCasino Gets a Boost to […]
Casino
June 17, 2022
Stakelogic Gets iGaming Content License in Michigan
Creator of exclusive games for the iGaming sector, Stakelogic, is expanding its content reach and influence as the developer pivots in the US market. The company has obtained a provisional license in the state of Michigan and will be delivering its prime-quality content to local operators interested in improving their offer. Speaking about this launch, […]
Casino
June 17, 2022
Grosvenor Merchant City Casino to Spend $4.3M on Renovation
Grosvenor’s Merchant City Casino is getting a facelift which will cost the owner £3.5 million ($4.3 million) to refurbish the property. The Rank Group is looking to elevate the on-site experience of the Glasgow property by shaping it into what it calls will be a “world-class entertainment hub.” Grosvenor to Refurbish Its Merchant City Property […]
Casino
June 17, 2022
Aristocrat Launches New $1M Jackpot with Seminole Gaming in FL
Aristocrat Gaming and Seminole Gaming are bringing more progressive jackpot action to the gaming floors at the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Hollywood and Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Tampa. The pair are launching the Dollar Storm, an all-new jackpot experience, that is a continuation of the success of the Dragon Link high-denomination […]
Business
June 17, 2022
NorthStar Gaming Brings Jennifer Barber as CFO
NorthStar Gaming, a Canadian sports betting and online gaming brand has appointed Jennifer Barber as the company’s new chief financial officer. Barber has an extensive financial background and experience which will help NorthStar and its brands to establish themselves in key markets and continue to pursue growth and strategic objectives. Introducing a Well-Seasoned Veteran on […]
Casino
June 17, 2022
Table Trac Adds Table Management Software to Lake of the Torches Resort, WI
Earlier this year, Table Trac made Wisconsin the seventh state in which the company was licensed to provide gaming solutions. This week, the company which specializes in the creation and sale of technical infrastructure and management systems for land-based casinos has sealed a deal with the Lake of the Torches Casino Resort in Lac Du […]
