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Fiona Simmons

Journalist

Although 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 March 9, 2022
Time2Play to Pay Gamban Subscriptions for Vulnerable Gamblers
Time2Play, a casino comparison website, has inked a new partnership with Gamban, a provider of safe and responsible gambling technology and solutions. Through this partnership, Time2Play hopes to deliver on its promise to put the player and their well-being first. As a result, Time2Play will provide free subscriptions to vulnerable gamblers who want to dial […]
Casino March 9, 2022
Detroit Casinos Internet Gaming Revenue Bolsters Budget Plans
Detroit has a lot to thank its local gambling businesses for. After qualms about the higher crime rate around casinos in the city were disproved, the city and Michigan as a state have reasons to thank the vibrant industry for supporting various aspects of public spending through what has been one of the worst economic […]
Business March 9, 2022
Aristocrat Leisure Relocates Ukrainian Workforce, Cuts Ties with Russia
Australian gaming machine manufacturer Aristocrat Leisure Limited has become the latest to join the ranks of industry companies that have cut ties with Russia over its illegal invasion of Ukraine. The company said that it would suspend any existing business ties for the time being and assured that the move would not impact its earnings. […]
Industry March 9, 2022
Northern Ireland Lawmakers Advance Gambling Bill, Await Royal Assent
Northern Ireland is getting closer to finalizing a new gambling framework that would allow the country, among other things, to set up a gambling regulatory body that will oversee some of the more contentious points of the industry. The latest breakthrough comes after years of debates and the sinuous legislative road of the Betting, Gaming, […]
Industry March 8, 2022
Swedish Financial Ministry Asks for Bigger Fees and More Industry Accountability
The Swedish Ministry of Finance is coming up with a set of changes that will apply to the way the gambling industry in the country is regulated. Essentially, the changes will apply to the supplier licenses which will now cost SEK 120,000 or $12,000 per the new changes put forth by the Ministry of Finance. […]
Industry March 8, 2022
Minnesota Betting Bill Sponsors Signal Tribes On-Board for Legislation Efforts
Minnesota has a real chance to press ahead with sports betting legalization that would end the feud between the government and tribal operators and allow the state to introduce legislation that regulates wagering on athletic events. This is the opinion of Democratic Rep. Zack Stephenson and Republican Rep. Pat Garofalo who spoke on Monday and […]
Casino March 8, 2022
Cambodia Frees 44 Indonesian Victims of Illegal Gambling Syndicate
Cambodia has earned itself a reputation for a place where many tourists and hopeful job seekers are met with the brutality of human-trafficking rings that kidnap victims and force them into illegal activities, such as phone scams, illegal gambling, and worse. Things got so bad over the past couple of months that the United States […]
Industry March 8, 2022
IGT Extends Mexican National Lottery Contract Through September 2024
International Game Technology (IGT) continues to consolidate its presence in the Latin American region with the company renewing and extending its relationship with the Mexican national lottery operator, La Lotería Nacional or LOTENAL for short. The partnership has been realized through IGT’s subsidiaries in the market and the agreement extends the active relationship between the […]
Industry March 8, 2022
IBIA Joins Canadian Gaming Association to Keep Industry Clean
Canada is preparing for the arrival of its fully-fledged sports betting industry which will involve private operators. Ontario, in particular, has set the launch date for private betting companies for early in April and as different parties express their hopes and concerns, the Canadian Gaming Association (CGA) has decided to take some definitive steps towards […]
Business March 8, 2022
Mansion Group to Shut Down MansionBet Brand, Focus on Casino
Mansion Group will be redoubling its efforts on iGaming content and products while suspending its operations in the sports betting vertical. Moving forward, the brand will only run casino brands and will completely withdraw from any sportsbook operations it currently runs, including its flagship product MansionBet. Focusing on Casino Brands and Away from Sports Betting […]