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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
September 17, 2020
Marina Bay Sands Hires Law Firm to Investigate Transfers
Employee transfers to third parties for more than $1 billion are being investigated at Marina Bay Sands. The Singapore casino resort of Sheldon Adelson’s Las Vegas Sands has hired a prominent law firm to look into the dealings with gamblers’ money. Davinder Singh Chambers LLC, a specialist in dispute resolution and international arbitration, has been […]
Business
September 17, 2020
NV Governor Says Gathering and Venue Limits May Loosen Up
For the first time in a long time, Nevada Governor Steve Sisolak gave business some good news. The state’s beleaguered casino industry may be allowed to expand current venue capacity as Gov. Sisolak spoke on Wednesday and suggested that the current 50-person capacity limits on gatherings may be loosened up. At the time of his […]
Legal
September 16, 2020
Gambler Sues BetEasy over Unpaid Winnings of Some AU$1.2M
Ms. Renee Bell, an Aussie gambler is entering into a legal battle with the bookmaker BetEasy over unpaid winnings of approximately AU$1.2 million. Gambler Files a Legal Complaint about Unpaid Winnings with BetEasy An Australian gambler sues the bookmaker BetEasy over unpaid winnings of some AUS$1.2 million (US$876,342). Back in May 2018, Renee Bell placed […]
Legal
September 15, 2020
Prague Introduced Blanket Ban on Slot and Video Gaming
Official authorities in Prague approved a blanket ban on all electronic and mechanical slot and other gambling machines across the city. The decree that will enter into force January 1, 2021, is going to honour all existing licenses with the last ones expiring in 2024. Blanket Ban on Electronic Gambling and Video Lottery Terminals Lawmakers […]
Casino
September 15, 2020
ESPN Signs Odds Data Deals with William Hill and DraftKings
ESPN, a sports broadcaster, has inked a landmark partnership with Caesars Entertainment and DraftKings. As a result, ESPN will display William Hill sports betting odds and daily fantasy sports stats from DraftKings in a bid to expand its involvement with sports betting. Already providing solid betting analytics, ESPN will continually post and link to William […]
Esports
September 14, 2020
The 2021 Call of Duty League Moves to PC
The professional Call of Duty League moves to PC for the upcoming 2021 season. The official amateur league Call of Duty Challengers goes crossplay and will have players participating from PC or console for the new season. Call of Duty League Transitions to PC for the 2021 Season Earlier today, Activision announced the transition of […]
Esports
September 13, 2020
PUBG Mobile Banned More Than 2.2 Million Cheaters
PUBG Mobile permanently banned more than 2.2 million cheaters in less than a week. A new monitoring system fighting against cheaters was revealed with the recent v1.0 update of the game. More Than 2.2 Million Cheaters Banned in Less Than a Week Saturday, September 12, PUBG Mobile announced that it banned permanently more than 2.2 […]
Legal
September 12, 2020
Wynn Resorts Files a Lawsuit after a Brawl at Encore
Following a fight on Labor Day weekend at Encore, Las Vegas, Wynn Resorts filed a lawsuit against the participants. The company is currently trying to identify the people involved in the brawl. Wynn Files a Lawsuit against Unknown Participants in a Fight at Encore A lawsuit was filed on Friday by Wynn Resorts against 20 […]
Sports
September 12, 2020
FIFA Endorses a New App Fighting against Match-Fixing
A new mobile app – Red Button by FIFPro will be helping FIFA in the fight against match-fixing. The new app enables professional footballers to report potential match-fixing and will be distributed by affiliated player associations. The Red Button App by FIFPro Endorsed by FIFA FIFA and FIFPro (International Federation of Professional Footballers) inked an […]
Casino
September 11, 2020
Nevada: Circa Gets NGCB’s Approval and Recommendation
Stevens’ 3 Corners LLC, a holding company for the under-construction downtown Las Vegas resort Circa has been unanimously approved for a license from the Nevada Gaming Control Board (NGCB) on Wednesday and is set for a final consideration by the Nevada Gaming Commission. The owner of the company, Derek Stevens, explained during the 90-min hearing […]