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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.
Legal
February 3, 2021
Alabama Seeks Constitutional Amendment on Gambling
With attempts to pass legal gambling in Alabama failing in legislature, Sen. Del Marsh wants to put it to voters to decide if the activity should be allowed in the state. Sen Marsh to Seek Constitutional Amendment in 2022 Alabama is pushing steadfastly with sports betting legislation, and now Sen. Del Marsh is looking to […]
Industry
February 2, 2021
Fast Track Signs Jenny Arnell as Head of HR
Fast Track has been growing rapidly in recent years due to the joint efforts of the Business Development, Partner Management, Integration and Onboarding teams. Jenny Arnell’s Vision is to Make Fast Track a Top Talent Destination Malta-based iGaming software provider Fast Track has appointed Jenny Arnell as the company’s new Head of Human Resources. Arnell […]
Sports
February 2, 2021
Princess Cruises Offers Sports Betting on the Seven Seas
The Ocean Sportsbook is now available on Princess Cruises’ fleet of MedallionClass ships, becoming one of the first cruise companies to offer sports betting on the high seven. Princess Cruises Embraces Sports Betting Innovation The Princess Cruises has revealed its Ocean Sportsbook, a new real-time sports wagering betting platform that is now available on the […]
Casino
February 2, 2021
Canada’s Prince Edward Island Close to Launching Online Gambling
A newly-proposed and expedited online gambling legislation in Prince Edward Island province in Canada has raised some criticism for lack of following due process. P.E.I Wrestles with Opposition over Online Casino Gambling Canada’s Prince Edward Island maritime province is forging ahead with a plan to launch online casino, circumnavigating some due process which has, in […]
Industry
February 1, 2021
Sazka Group Appoints Charles Garland to National Lottery Bid Team
Entertainment guru Charles Garland will bring his expertise in order to help the National Lottery return its sense of excitement and win the 8.5 million lost players. The National Lottery Needs a Digital-First Operator to Bring Back its Players Charles Garland has joined Sazka Group’s advisory board in order to provide support to Sir Keith […]
Industry
January 31, 2021
Higher License Fees to Help Gambling Commission Address Modern Challenges
British annual remote license fees may increase by 55% in an effort to provide the Gambling Commission with funding to regulate the rapidly expanding industry and tackle the rising unlicensed market. The Commission Would Need £2.5M to Tackle All Challenges by 2023/2024 The Department for Digital, Culture, Media & Sport (DCMS) has launched an open […]
Legal
January 30, 2021
Alabama Makes Progress on Sports Betting Bill
Alabama is making another attempt to push the sports betting legislation after the process was suspended due to the Covid-19 pandemic. Alabama Sports Wagering Commission to Regulate the Sector Legislators in Alabama will review a new bill that seeks to legalize online, mobile and land-based sports betting in the US state. Sports betting in the […]
Industry
January 29, 2021
Nevada Gaming Revenue Hits Lowest Points in 24 Years
Pandemic-related restrictions have dragged down the Silver State’s gambling revenue in 2020 to its lowest point since 1996. All Reported Units Experience Annual Decrease in 2020 Nevada gaming revenue went down 34.6% to $7.87 billion in 2020, hitting its lowest annual total since 1996, as a result of the shutdowns and ongoing restrictions to mitigate […]
Industry
January 28, 2021
Mashantucket Pequots and LionGrove Team Up to Reopen El San Juan Casino
In a press conference at Fairmont El San Juan Hotel on Tuesday, Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation and LionGrove revealed plans to open Foxwoods El San Juan Casino at the legendary Fairmont El San Juan Hotel in Puerto Rico. The Project Will Result in $22M and 360 New Jobs for the Island On Tuesday, the Mashantucket […]
Industry
January 27, 2021
FanDuel to Provide PGA TOUR Highlights to App Users
On Tuesday, the FanDuel Group announced it will provide real-time highlights of PGA TOUR events to FanDuel Sportsbook app users. FanDuel Sportsbook App to Provide Users with Real-Time Golf Highlights Yesterday, sports-tech entertainment company FanDuel Group announced it will begin providing real-time highlights of PGA TOUR golf events to FanDuel Sportsbook app users. In August […]