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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
April 4, 2022
Macau’s Grand Emperor Hotel Casino to Shutter Operations in June
Concessionaires in Macau have faced many challenges over the last couple of years. The COVID-19 pandemic has kept revenues low and operational results ailing, but the special administrative region may finally be turning a corner despite struggling performances. To cope with the stress of the past two years, some companies have decided to reduce their […]
Casino
April 4, 2022
Patron Admits to Cheating MGM Springfield out of $30,000
The cliché that the house is always out to get you have been smashed to pieces decades ago with the casino industry in the United States, and much of the developed world, following strict standards that could easily end up with a property’s license revocation if not followed to the letter. Most recently, both Star […]
Poker
April 4, 2022
Kakegurui Creator Reveals Poker-Focused ‘High Card’ Anime
The creator of Kakegurui – Compulsive Gambler, one of the best manga series about gambling in Japan, is back with a new project, which will span numerous media categories. Dubbed “High Card,” and loosely focusing on the concept of poker as a game of chance and skill, Homura Kawamoto will seek to introduce a new […]
Casino
April 1, 2022
Atlantic City Coalition to Ban Smoking in Casinos Adds More Support
Cigarette and cigar smoke may soon leave casino gaming floors in Atlantic City despite fears that in doing so, an economic morose may befall New Jersey’s beating gambling heart. The issue has proven divisive, but support in favor of snuffing out smoke from casinos and simulcasting facilities is gaining even more traction, an announcement by […]
Sports
March 31, 2022
APE Recognizes Need for Innovation, Focuses on the Metaverse
Asia Pioneer Entertainment Holdings Limited (APE) has said that it will seek to diversify its product offering and turn to metaverse experiences as a way to attract more consumers and travelers. The company cited the significant drop in visitors to Macau and across Asia as the reason why new solutions will be necessary to engage […]
Legal
March 31, 2022
Man in Panama Defrauded Spanish Government of $5.5M
A man from Panama is in hot water with Spanish and Panamanian authorities after the suspect worked for a government agency and used his position to misappropriate and siphon off funds to fuel his gambling habits. He will now face the consequences of the choices he has made over the past 13 years, with a […]
Industry
March 31, 2022
Carolyn Harris Urges Government to Act, Doubts Industry “Playbook”
An outspoken and vociferous critic of the UK gambling operators’ “playbook,” Labor MP Carolyn Harris participated in a two-hour discussion on the societal issues brought on by the industry. During her debate in the House of Commons, Harris spared no words in condemning practices that she argued were questionable and led to no meaningful debate […]
Casino
March 30, 2022
Kewadin Casinos Lower In-person Gambling Age to 18
Michigan State is seeing part of its casino properties lower their gambling age to 18 starting today. All five Kewadin Casinos properties based in the Great Lakes State are going to allow younger individuals to enter their tribal properties and participate in a range of experiences, including slots and table games. Kewadin Casinos Reduce Gambling […]
Industry
March 30, 2022
YouGov Sees Half of British Gamblers Planning to Reduce Activity
A new survey by YouGov paints a good picture of societal shift toward gambling in the United Kingdom. According to 700 surveyed individuals, people may be starting to ween off gambling as a personal choice. Based on the research’s findings, 18% of gamblers in the United Kingdom are looking to quit gambling, citing the rising […]
Casino
March 30, 2022
Light & Wonder Confirms More EGM Products for Asia
Light & Wonder plans to continue spearheading its product development and pivot towards Asia. To this end, the company formerly known as Scientific Games and one of the biggest suppliers and developers of iGaming and lottery software is planning to bring its Duo Fu Duo Cai and Jin Ji Bao Xi game series in Asia […]
