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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.

Business September 4, 2020
Nevada Bars in Clark, Elko, Washoe and Elsewhere to Stay Closed
During a Thursday meeting, the Nevada COVID-19 Mitigation and Management Task Force decided to dismiss the requests of Clark, Elko, Nye, and Washoe counties to open bars. Bars in those counties will have to stay closed for at least two more weeks. Nevada’s Bars Remain Closed, Says Mitigation Task Force Nevada’s bars will remain closed, […]
Business September 3, 2020
Colorado Launch for theScore Bet, Indiana Next in the Line
Canadian-based Score Media and Gaming Inc. announced Wednesday its subsidiary Score Digital Sports Ventures which operates theScore Bet brand entered Colorado sports betting market by launching its mobile app and sports book. The Centennial State becomes the second US jurisdiction for the operator, after New Jersey, where theScore Bet launched last year. Partnership with Jacobs […]
Legal September 2, 2020
NSW Inquiry: Crown AML Did Not Monitor Suspicious Bank Accounts
The public inquiry into the suitability for casino license of Crown Resorts for its new resort in Barangaroo  continued as the inquirers heard from Crown’s top legal officer casino’s anti-money laundering (AML) teams did not monitor a couple of bank accounts which have been suspected to have been used to clean dirty cash. Previously, Crown’s […]
Casino September 2, 2020
Las Vegas Unions Agree on Health Benefits for Casino Employees
Some 36,000 employees of MGM Resorts and Caesars will receive health benefits until March 1, 2021, following a recent agreement with two unions in Las Vegas. Culinary Union executive Geoconda Argüello-Kline said that the agreements are “historic”. Las Vegas Unions in an Agreement with MGM Resorts and Caesars Thousands of working and furloughed employees at […]
Business September 1, 2020
PokerStars Reportedly Exiting China, Macau, and Taiwan
PokerStars may be exiting the China, Macau, and Taiwan market, suggests an email posted on the Two Plus Two poker forum yesterday. In an earnings call last week, the parent company Flutter Entertainment did note that it switched off a small number of jurisdictions. Is PokerStars Withdrawing from China, Macau, and Taiwan? PokerStars may be […]
Legal August 31, 2020
Whiting Mayor Used Campaign Money for Personal Expenditures
Mayor of Whiting, Indiana, Joseph Stahura has been charged for wire fraud and filing a false income tax return after using campaign money for personal spending. According to the court record, his wife Diane Stahura also misused the campaign funds. Whiting Mayor Charged with Wire, Tax Fraud Joseph Stahura, Whiting, Indiana Mayor since 2004 has […]
Business August 31, 2020
New York Casinos May Soon Reopen, Governor Cuomo Implies
Commercial casinos in New York have every reason to expect good news this week as Governor Cuomo hinted during a conference call with reporters Sunday, a positive news announcement is coming. Obviously, the governor has heard the voice of the casino workers who rallied outside the Capitol August 20, asking him to provide guidance on […]
Business August 30, 2020
Miami-Dade Reopens Casinos and Indoor Dining Tomorrow
Closed back in July the restaurants and casinos in Miami-Dade are allowed to reopen tomorrow. The venues will operate under strict health and safety protocols and a 50% reduced capacity. Casinos and Restaurants in Miami-Dade Can Reopen Tomorrow Miami-Dade casinos and restaurants which offer indoor dining can reopen doors tomorrow, August 31. The venues were […]
Casino August 29, 2020
Certain Face Coverings Not Allowed Inside Little River Casino Resort
The Little River Casino Resort in Manistee, Michigan, is changing its masks requirements for guests as certain types of face coverings will no longer be accepted. Effective September 7, the casino resort in the Lakes State will not allow inside the property customers wearing bandanas, gaiters and masks with valves. New Virus Developments Require Fast […]
Business August 29, 2020
Las Vegas Gambling Revenue, Hotel Occupancy Plummet in July
The latest report by the Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority reveals the number of visitors and gambling revenue for July in Las Vegas. Despite that results have improved from June, overall a decrease is observed. Zero Conventions for Four Months in Las Vegas Earlier this week, the latest report by the Las Vegas Convention […]