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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 August 20, 2020
SG Launches Sports Betting with FireKeepers Casino in MI
Scientific Games launches sports betting and iGaming with FireKeepers casino in Michigan. The recent launch makes FireKeepers the first tribal operator to offer sports betting in the Great Lakes State. The First Tribal Operator to Offer Sports Betting in Michigan – Firekeepers Casino Scientific Games the world leader in casino entertainment launches sports betting and […]
Business August 20, 2020
Boyd Adds IGT Sports Betting Tech for Nevada Properties
IGT and Boyd Gaming have signed up a multi-year partnership under which Boyd will utilize IGT’s sports betting platform and self-serving wagering kiosks across Boyd’s Vegas properties. Boyd Gaming and IGT Extend Partnership On Wednesday, casino operator Boyd Gaming inked a new partnership with International Game Technology (IGT). The deal allows Boyd to benefit from […]
Casino August 19, 2020
Las Vegas Casinos Are Like Forest Fire for COVID-19
What happens in Vegas stays in Vegas, the famous saying goes, but the new challenges presented by the violent spread of the coronavirus seemed to have changed even that. An analysis from a nonprofit newsroom, ProPublica, based on cellphone data shows that casinos in Las Vegas may as well be the hotbeds for the disease, […]
Legal August 18, 2020
ACMA Continues to Block Illegal Gambling Websites
8 illegal offshore gambling websites are on the chopping block, the Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) announced today. The media and communications regulatory body in the country pointed out it would ask internet service providers (ISPs) to block access to them. Customers Are Strongly Advised to Withdraw Funds Now ACMA urged customers of Planet […]
Casino August 18, 2020
In-construction Live! Casino Pittsburgh Hopes to Open in 2020
With the nationwide lockdown disrupting economic activity, the currently in construction Live! Casino Pittsburgh casino is hoping to open before 2020 is out. Live! Casino Pittsburgh Hoping to Open in 2020 Despite a disruption caused by the COVID-19 lockdown, the mini-casino Live! Casino Pittsburgh is hoping to open for business by the end of the […]
Sports August 17, 2020
Svenska Spell Backs Swedish eHockey Championship
Swedish Ice Hockey Association has turned to competitive video gaming to feel up the vacuum left by the suspension of the Swedish hockey season. Svenska Spel Backs Esports Hockey in Sweden Svenska Spel, the Swedish state-owned gaming operator, has announced a new partnership with the Swedish Ice Hockey Association and the Swedish Esports Association (SESF). […]
Esports August 16, 2020
Next-Gen Console Release Comes with New Skins for Fortnite
The Last Laugh bundle comes to Fortnite on November 17. Epic Games revealed that the bundle will be playable for Play Station 5 and the next-generation console Xbox Series X.   The Last Laugh Bundle Comes to Fortnite on November 17 Friday, August 15, Epic Games made an exciting announcement with new skins coming to […]
Sports August 15, 2020
DraftKings & FanDuel May Face Millions in Excise Tax Annually
A major shake-up for the daily fantasy sports (DFS) industry is looming after the decision by the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) that the entry fees for the competitions must be subjected to federal excise tax, threatening to affect large DFS and sports book operators such as DraftKings and FanDuel. An internal memorandum from the Office […]
Business August 15, 2020
DraftKings Continues US Market Sports Betting Expansion
Latest Q2 2020 report by DraftKings outlined revenue growth, despite the disrupted schedule of major sports leagues earlier this year. The company plans to enter the sports betting market of Virginia, Tennessee and Michigan. DraftKings Plans Further Expansion on the U.S. Market The latest report by the sports betting operator DraftKings outlined strong Q2 revenue […]
Casino August 14, 2020
Mohegan Sun to Lay off Undisclosed Number of Employees
Employees of Mohegan Sun currently on furlough will be permanently laid off unless called in to work until September 30. While the company hasn’t revealed how many employees will be affected, by now an approximate of 75% of the employees were called in to work. Layoffs of Undisclosed Number of Mohegan Sun Employees Thursday, August […]