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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.
Casino
June 9, 2022
Five Clark County Casinos Remain Shuttered Despite Recovery
At least five casinos in Southern Nevada remain shut down following mass layoffs and discontinuance of operations back in 2020. This means that we are unlikely to see them return before the year’s end, and the North Las Vegas City Council has already given permission to Station Casinos’ property, Texas Station and Fiesta Rancho, to […]
Casino
June 8, 2022
Wynn Macau Management to Take Salary Cut for Shares
Macau is in a state of flux with lawmakers undertaking the most serious industry review to date. Because of that, companies have had to act preemptively and anticipate changes in regulation, altering their business models in some instances, and coming up with coping mechanisms in others. Wynn Macau Creates New Way of Remuneration From reducing […]
Casino
June 8, 2022
NJ DGE Fines GNOG $50K for Missing Meeting Transcripts
The New Jersey Division of Gaming Enforcement or DGE for short has stepped in and issued a civil penalty to Golden Nugget Online Gaming (GNOG) dated May 27. The penalty, amounting to $50,000, is the latest of the regulatory moves that the DGE has taken against locally licensed companies. According to the watchdog, the Golden […]
Casino
June 8, 2022
New Jersey Obligates Sportsbook to Use 2FA and MFA
New Jersey is a pioneer when it comes to sports and casino gambling. The Garden State was among the first to set up online gambling and it spearheaded the repeal of PASPA. Now, the state continues to innovate as consumers will get another protective measure inscribed in local laws with the blessing of the New […]
Sports
June 8, 2022
Massachusetts Committee Meets to Decide Sports Betting Fate on Thursday
A Massachusetts committee will meet this Thursday in a bid to bring more clarity to the fate of sports gambling, a hot-button topic for most of the Bay State. Legislators are still split on whether sports gambling should be introduced to the state, but there seems to be good momentum forming behind the proposal. Still, […]
Casino
June 8, 2022
Silver Slipper Casino Resorts in Mississippi Bars U-21 from Entry
The Tuesday decision of upper management at the Silver Slipper Casino in Hancock County, Mississippi, has caused a bit of an uproar on social media. The casino property has announced that it’s restricting its casino resort admissions to adults only, meaning anyone of the legal gambling age, or 21. All Areas Off-Limits for U-21s This […]
Casino
June 8, 2022
Caesars Atlantic City Gets $200M to Renovate Casino Floor, Hotel, and Experiences
Caesars Atlantic City has announced an ambitious makeover of its casino floor, outdoor pool, valet area, and lobby, which will cost at least $200 million the company announced on Tuesday. The renovation is part of an effort to maintain the competitive status of the property and a reflection on the fact that casino resorts in […]
Casino
June 7, 2022
Red Rake Seeks to Expand Italian Presence with Octavian Lab
Red Rake Gaming is bringing its A-game to the Italian market as it continues to expand the reach and exposure of its products. The latest collaboration enables the company to team up with Octavian Lab which will benefit from the former’s distinct supply line and excellent products. Expanding the Italian Footprint with Octavian Octavian will […]
Casino
June 7, 2022
“Bingo Treasures” to Pay Billions of Dollars across US Tribal Casinos
Gambling Laboratories International has awarded its certification to Bingo Treasures, a new product developed by Video King and Parlay Games, which styles itself as a “tribally linked” experience. The companies teased the rollout of the product a while back, telling consumers that they are working on a Class II Bingo Game that will feature a […]
Casino
June 7, 2022
Trio Busted over Illegal Gambling to Do 250 Hours of Community Service
Illegal gambling continues to plague the United States. Despite legalizing much of the industry, there are still illegal operations cropping up all over the country, and in states which have mostly regulated the full spectrum of gambling experience. In Michigan, a trio has been sentenced at Ingham County Circuit Court for masterminding an illegal gambling […]
