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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.

Esports October 2, 2020
ESL and DreamHack Merge Together into ESL Gaming
Esports gaming giants ESL and DreamHack have merged together to form a new global behemoth, ESL Gaming. DreamHack and ESL Consolidate Ties by Merging into a Single Entity Esports tournament and festival hosts ESL and DreamHack have merged under a new name, ESL Gaming. The pair is owned by Modern Times Group (MTG), a Swedish […]
Casino October 1, 2020
Casino Employment in Atlantic City Drops with 21% in August
A staggering 21% drop in employment of casinos in Atlantic City is observed in August this year.  According to a report by the New Jersey Division of Gaming, both full and part-time workers were significantly less when comparing numbers from last year August. Casino Employment in Atlantic City Drops Significantly in August According to a […]
Business September 30, 2020
Gaming Innovation Group and Hard Rock Terminate Contract
Sports betting technology provider Gaming Innovation Group (GiG) and Hard Rock International (HRI) mutually agreed to terminate their partnership. The 5-year contract was signed in November 2018 as the Seminole-owned casino brand was looking to add a sports betting option to its online product offering. Despite that both parties outlined the mutual partnership was a […]
Casino September 30, 2020
Nagasaki Says National Government to Delay IR Policy More
According to sources, the national government of Japan will delay its policy on integrated resorts by six to twelve months, Nagasaki authorities said on Monday. National Government Defers National Policy on IR, Sources Say Japan is determined to see the first of three integrated resorts arrive on time in 2025. However, a few hiccups have […]
Casino September 28, 2020
More Women Are Running Atlantic City’s Casinos
Currently, four women are a part of the management teams of casinos in Atlantic City. According to Jacqueline Grace, the new SVP and General Manager of Tropicana, her promotion is the result of many accomplished achievements and years of experience in the industry. Tropicana Atlantic City’s New SVP and General Manager Jacqueline Grace Jacqueline Grace, […]
Business September 27, 2020
William Hill at the Centre of a Potential US Bidding War
UK betting giant William Hill issued a response to speculation Friday, confirming the operator received two separate cash offers, from Apollo Management International LLP and its subsidiaries, and from Caesars Entertainment, Inc. Rumours Confirmed After an initial written proposal from the US private equity group Apollo in August, William Hill received a further proposal and […]
Legal September 26, 2020
PAGCOR Asks Social Media to Act Against Illegal Gambling
The gambling regulator in the Philippines, the Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (PAGCOR) urged social platforms to help combat illegal gambling in the country. Citing reports that online activities of unlicensed operators have increased since the beginning of the health crisis induced by the coronavirus, the regulatory body claimed social media such as Facebook are […]
Sports September 26, 2020
IGT Launches PlaySports Betting Solution in North Dakota
Global supplier of sports betting solutions IGT has struck a new deal with the Turtle Mountain Band of Chippewa Indians for retail sports betting solutions in North Dakota. IGT and Turtle Mountain Indians Team up for Sports Betting Solutions International Game Technology (IGT) is expanding its clout in the United States pushing with a retail […]
Business September 24, 2020
Playtech’s New Jersey Online Casino Presence Extends to BetMGM
Gambling technology company Playtech announced its casino software roll out in New Jersey will expand into BetMGM’s gaming network in the state. BetMGM Casino, Borgata Online and PartyCasino NJ will all feature Playtech’s online casino software under the agreement between the technology provider and the joint venture of MGM Resorts and GVC Holdings. Playtech Continue […]
Business September 24, 2020
Tennessee Hands out First Interim Sports Betting Licenses
Ahead of the official launch of sports betting in Tennessee, the state has approved the first round of licenses. Even though the licensing process was off to a slow start earlier this year, the state regulator has been able to act quickly and overcome the coronavirus pandemic, working out the details of the regulatory framework. […]