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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 January 9, 2021
Australia Reveals Board Members of Newly Formed Sport Integrity Advisory Council
The government of Australia has announced the names of the appointees forming the Sport Integrity Australia Advisory Council, which will provide strategic advice to both the CEO of Sport Integrity Australia as well as to the Minister for Sport. World Sailing Vice President Sarah Kenny to Lead the New Agency Former Australian Sailing Vice President […]
Legal January 8, 2021
Coalición Cívica Concerned About Legality of Online Gambling Licenses
The political party Coalición Cívica ARI has submitted a formal request to the Provincial Institute of Lottery and Casinos (IPLyC) of Buenos Aires for information about the selection process of online gambling licensees. The Petition Points Out Links Between Controversial Businessmen and Gambling Licensees The Argentine political party from the opposition Coalición Cívica ARI is […]
Casino January 8, 2021
Connecticut Casino Results Take a Tumble in FY 2020
Casino net and gross receipts in Connecticut have fallen for two of the state’s biggest operators with Mohegan Gaming and Mashantucket Pequot reporting worse fiscal results YOY. Casino Receipts Fall in Connecticut in FY 2020 Connecticut has reported a substantial declined year-over-year from its casino receipts for fiscal 2019/2020 that ended on September 30, 2020. […]
Industry January 7, 2021
Spanish Ministry Sets Player Protection as Key Priority for 2021
Spain’s Ministry for Consumer Affairs is continuing its efforts to review and tighten gambling laws in 2021, following significant changes made last year. Advertising Restrictions and Sponsorship Ban Caused Controversy Some of the steps in this direction is enforcing the advertising restrictions adopted last year, as well as the changes to regulatory fees for licensees. […]
Sports January 6, 2021
March Madness: Indianapolis to Host Entire 2021 Men’s NCAA Tournament
The NCAA has selected Indianapolis as the host of the entire March Madness tournament. The event will be run in a Covid-19 protective bubble. The Event will Start on March 14 with Final on April 5 Various media outlets reported that Indiana will host the entire 2021 NCAA men’s basketball championship, with the majority of […]
Legal January 5, 2021
Puerto Rico Sports Betting and Esports Bill Makes Progress
Former Governor of Puerto Rico Wanda Vázquez Garced has signed into law Senate Bill 1534, thus moving a step closer to launching esports and sports betting in the country. Project 1534 Regulating Sports Betting and Esports is Signed into Law Puerto Rico’s outgoing Governor Wanda Vázquez Garced signed into law the Senate Bill 1534, which […]
Industry January 4, 2021
Pennsylvania Casino Industry On the Rise Despite Pandemic-Related Closures
The impact of the Covid-19 Lockdown on the Pennsylvania casino industry is to be seen in the coming weeks, when the state’s Gaming Control Board will release figures for 2020’s last quarter. Casino Industry Posts Strong Figures in the Beginning of 2020 Fiscal Year In the last decade, Pennsylvania’s gaming industry has been growing steadily, […]
Industry January 3, 2021
Former Amateur Footballer Richie Paxton Shares His Story Ahead of Launching Counselling Business
Richie Paxton was a football player in the period 2000-2019 and now opens up about his addictive lifestyle. It All Began When Richie was Only 16 The local English newspaper The Chronicle shared the story of Richie Paxton, a former amateur footballer, who struggled with addiction to drinking, drugs and gambling, but managed to recover […]
Industry January 2, 2021
Children Should be Taught the Risks of Gambling at School
Public health experts in Northern Ireland advise educating youngsters about gambling harm in class. Up to 40,000 People in Northern Ireland may Have a Gambling Problem Clinicians from the Faculty of Public Health support the introduction of gambling education in Northern Ireland’s school curriculum, according to a submission by Mid and East Antrim Borough Council […]
Industry January 1, 2021
Portugal Online Gambling Revenue Sets Record Prompted by Betting
Online gambling revenue in Portugal amounted to €84.2 million in the three months ending September 30. Sports Competitions Boost Online Gambling Revenue to Record Highs Online sports betting was the leading game segment in Portugal’s regulated market during the third quarter of 2020, surpassing its casino competitor and doubling its revenue compared to Q2. Locally […]