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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.

Casino October 16, 2020
Springfield City Officials Expect MGM to Honor its Obligations
Springfield city officials continue constructive talks with MGM Springfield to collect the outstanding part of the April payment. Under the host community agreement, the casino property still owes around $2.3 million to the city. MGM Springfield had to pay $7.78 million, but on April 1, the casino made a payment of only $5.5 million, stating […]
Sports October 15, 2020
IGT Teams with the NBA to Gain Access to Intellectual Property
Producer of technology for the gaming industry International Game Technology (IGT) announced today it entered into a multi-year partnership deal with the National Basketball Association (NBA), to further differentiate its PlaySports sports wagering solution. The deal with the NBA represents another step in the direction of product offering expansion for technology supplier, which in August […]
Business October 14, 2020
Svenska Spel: No Coronavirus-Related Rise in Problem Gambling
Swedish gambling operator Svenska Spel did not notice an increase in problem gambling during the first wave of coronavirus in the country, yet noted players known for their excessive gambling continued to do so. The state-owned company summarized findings from several studies presented to its Independent Research Council during its annual research day, Monday, October […]
Business October 14, 2020
Loto-Quebec Extends the Regions with Temporary Closures
State-owned Loto-Quebec announced yesterday it would be temporarily suspending several of its gaming facilities, in line with new Quebec Government-issued restrictions related to the rise in the new cases of the coronavirus disease. Activities in the Monteregie, Centre-du-Quebec and Capitale-Nationale regions, including Charlevoix will be affected. The state-run body set up in 1969 with the […]
Industry October 13, 2020
GC: Collaboration with Financial Sector to Reduce Gambling Harm
Neil McArthur, CEO of the UK Gambling Commission, requested the financial sector to do more to support the Commission’s efforts towards a safer gambling environment. The commission’s chief executive outlined the role the sector has in creating a “single customer view”, to facilitate detecting of problem gambling. Gambling Blocking Software the First Step Speaking at […]
Business October 12, 2020
Tipico Signs with Century Casinos for Colorado Sports Betting
Nasdaq-traded Century Casinos, Inc. announced today it entered into a deal with German sports betting operator Tipico for sports wagering partnership in Colorado. Tipico becomes the third sports betting partner for the casino operator who already signed agreements with Circa Sports and Bet365. Tipico Enters a Second State The deal Century Casinos and Tipico signed […]
Industry October 12, 2020
Research: Word the Warning Properly to Prevent Excessive Losses
The approach to warning gamblers may actually help with excessive gambling, a recently published study in the peer-reviewed journal Psychology of Addictive Behaviours found out. Dr Philip Newall, a postdoctoral research fellow at the Experimental Gambling Research Laboratory at CQUniversity in Sydney, Australia, based on a 2,000 sample of UK gamblers, concluded that if warning […]
Business October 11, 2020
PandaScore Completes Funding Round for €5M Assisted by FDJ
French eSports data supplier PandaScore announced it completed a funding round to raise €5 million which will be directed towards team expansion in Paris and Malta and product portfolio enhancement. The funding was raised through a subsidiary of French gaming operator La Française des Jeux (FDJ). V13 Invest, Alven, aXiomatic Gaming and KB Partners Led […]
Legal October 10, 2020
Gaming Legislation in Connecticut Brought Back for Consideration
Gaming legislation in Connecticut will be back on the agenda, as state Senator Cathy Osten is prepared to resubmit her bill two weeks before the annual session of the General Assembly, stating the bill is designed to resolve long-term gaming issues for lawmakers. The Senator Democrat from Sprague is meeting with her colleagues to discuss […]
Industry October 9, 2020
District Judge Arrested for Gambling with Campaign Money
Magisterial District Judge Michael J. Cabry III was arrested Tuesday for allegedly using campaign funds to gamble at casinos in Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and Delaware. The criminal complaint against him was filed by the Pennsylvania Attorney General’s Office. Cabry Is Facing Multiple Counts According to the criminal complaint filed by Special Agent Paul Dormer, 59-year-old […]