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Fiona Simmons

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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 September 10, 2020
MGM’s Empire City Casino New York Reopens September 21
Following last week’s announcement by Governor Andrew Cuomo allowing casinos to reopen doors from September 9, Empire Casino in New York set its reopening date for September 21. The venue will reopen its doors following strict health and safety protocols and reduced capacity. September 21 Marks the Reopening Date of Empire City The Empire City […]
Sports September 10, 2020
AGA Expects 33.2m Americans to Bet on the NFL 2020/21 Season
An estimated 33.2 million US residents will bet on the NFL 2020/21 season this year. In comparison, 40 million adults bet during NFL 2019/20.   AGA Reveals Number of Expected Sports Bettors for 2020/21 NFL Season A new survey released by the American Gaming Association (AGA) has revealed that 13% of American adults are planning […]
Business September 9, 2020
La Liga Pivots Towards Asia with M88 Sports Betting Deal
La Liga is teaming up with M88 to pivot towards Asia and expand its footprint in the region. The agreement will last four seasons. La Liga Eyes Asian Expansion with M88 Partnership M88 has signed a partnership with the Spanish Premier League, La Liga. The operator, which is targeting the Asian market, will give La […]
Casino September 8, 2020
Dekker Defended Holland Casino’s Player Policies in Place
The Minister for Legal Protection in the Netherlands, Sander Dekker, sided with Holland Casino and its responsible gambling practices in his written response to a Member of Parliament (MP), albeit acknowledging the fact that the casino operator does not monitor aggregate individual player losses. A story in a local news outlet about a player who […]
Business September 8, 2020
AC Milan and Yabo Sports Strike 3-Year Digital Partnership
AC Milan will capitalize on a new gambling partnership with Yabo Sports and tap into its large fan base in places like China and all across Asia. Yabo Sports to Spearhead AC Milan’s Digital Expansion in Asia AC Milan has teamed up with Yabo Sports as part of the team’s efforts to continue pivoting towards […]
Business September 7, 2020
AGTech Expands in China, Wins Five Sports Lottery Tenders
AGTech’s subsidiary, AGTech GOT Technology won five tenders in China, allowing the company to supply sports lottery terminals for four provinces and one municipality. AGTech GOT Won Five Tenders in China The integrated technology and services company AGTech Holdings’ Beijing subsidiary AGTech GOT Technology has won five tenders. With that move, the company clearly continues […]
Business September 6, 2020
Layoffs in Nevada Continue, Gaming & Hospitality Being Mostly Affected
The tsunami of layoffs in Nevada continues to gather strength affecting hundreds of Southern Nevada employees this time. According to multiple documents which became public Friday, 5 large companies expect to lay off or already have laid off more than 800 employees in total. More WARN Notices of Pending Layoffs More than 330 people working […]
Legal September 6, 2020
19 Officials Charged with POGO Workers Trafficking Scheme
A total of 19 immigration officers have been charged by the Philippines’ National Bureau of Investigation (NBI). Immigration Officers Charged in Casino Workers Trafficking The National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) in the Philippines has opened a formal investigation into 19 immigration officers who are suspected of having smuggled illegal immigrants to work in the country’s […]
Casino September 5, 2020
Smoking in Atlantic City Casinos Banned Again
After the initial plan to reinstate smoking on casino floors in Atlantic City yesterday, Governor Phil Murphy reversed the decision, and smoking is banned again. The decision is the result of concerns, outlining that smoking may accelerate the spread of COVID-19. Atlantic City Casinos Are Now Smoke-Free Once Again The saga concerning smoking in casinos […]
Business September 4, 2020
FanDuel Launches Its Mobile Sports Book App in Iowa
FanDuel announced Thursday it launched its FanDuel sports book app in Iowa, making the state the seventh US regulated jurisdiction to feature its state-of-the-art app and online experience. In partnership with Boyd Gaming, the sports betting brand owned by Flutter Entertainment is bringing its industry-leading mobile app and platform to Iowa, to provide unique sports […]