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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.

Blockchain February 3, 2022
India Says Crypto to Be Taxed Like “Grey Area” Gambling Winnings
The government of India has been split about the future of cryptocurrencies. In 2021, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) threatened to suspend crypto altogether on multiple occasions. Local crypto experts dismissed this as saber-rattling and they may have been right. The country is now moving to regulate the cryptocurrency industry not by banning it, […]
Esports February 2, 2022
Electronic Arts Reports Biggest Net Bookings, Misses Earnings
Electronic Arts has had its biggest net bookings yet in the company’s history as the video gaming giant and publisher closed another successful three months ended December 31. The company’s total revenue reached $1.79 billion, up 7% and net bookings ended at $2.58 billion, up 7% as well. Nevertheless, this missed the expected $2.577 billion […]
Sports February 2, 2022
OLG Introduces Single-Event Bets at Retail PROLINE Venues
Ontario Lottery and Gaming (OLG) announced on Tuesday that its retail sports betting operations PROLINE are now accepting single-event wagers. This brings the PROLINE offer on par with the PROLINE+ online wagering platform.  Thanks to the upgraded option, PROLINE retail locations will provide bettors with a number of advantages, including but not limited to new […]
Casino February 2, 2022
New Jersey Welcomes Bally Casino to an Off-the-record Launch
New Jersey has had online casinos since ca 2013. Now the Garden State is adding another prominent brand to its digital ranks, with Bally’s Corporation launching its first foray in the state’s iGaming market through Bally Casino.  Even though the market has supposedly reached its maturity, there have been many new releases over the past […]
Industry February 1, 2022
Gambling.com Acquires BonusFinder.com to Boost NA Presence
The affiliate business is a greasy pole – you go up, you go down. Gambling.com Group has bucked the trend by establishing itself firmly on an upward trajectory and the latest acquisition of BonusFinder.com, a website that collects and reviews the information of thousands of casinos from all over the world, attests to Group’s unmatched […]
Casino February 1, 2022
Atlantic City Closer to Snuffing Out Cigars on Casino Floors
The “No Smoking Allowed” sign may become a permanent fixture in the majority of Atlantic City casinos. Surprisingly, the pitch to do so comes not from some fringe political group that takes public health and safety to the extreme, but rather casino workers themselves. Indoor Casino Smoking in Casino – Snuffed Out Atlantic City’s casino […]
Industry February 1, 2022
Hawaii Legislators Pitch Several Gambling Bills to State
Hawaii is a paradise tucked away from the hubbub of the mainland. The locals are often happy with what little they can get and a booming tourist industry has been nourishing the island. This idyllic picture may be now under attack by the realities of the modern economy – and it’s catching up with the […]
Industry January 31, 2022
Ontario Confirms Private Betting Operators May Launch on April 4
Ontario has finally pulled the curtain on when private operators will be allowed to enter the regulated single-event sports betting market with the date now set for April 4. The news was confirmed by the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario subsidiary iGaming Ontario. Private operators that have registered and satisfied the agency’s prerequisites will […]
Legal January 31, 2022
Macau Police Reports Gaming-Related Crime Went up in 2021
The numbers are in, and crime has not gone down in Macau over the last 12 months. These are the conclusions published by Macau’s Judicial Police last Thursday. The wave of criminality in the special administrative region has increased by 23.2% year-over-year, citing gaming-related crimes.  Gaming-Related Crime Still Pervades Society  Despite the pandemic, criminals have […]
Industry January 31, 2022
Entain Launches Ennovate to Create Metaverse, Interactive Sports, and VR Experiences
When Entain rebranded from GVC Holdings, it did so while adopting a new slogan, “For the good of entertainment.” The global sports betting and gaming company is now looking to expand in developing new experiences that would allow it to deliver on this mantra. As a result, Entain has revealed the launch of Ennovate, an […]