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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 July 24, 2020
Crown Resorts Takes Cashless Payments for Test-Run at Perth
Responding to “societal changes” and hurrying up to adapt to the COVID-19 world, Crown Resorts announced that it would use cashless payment options at Crown Perth. The intiative is currently in test mode and will start on Monday, July 27. Crown Perth to Launch Cashless Payment Test Starting on Monday, casino guests at Crown Perth […]
Sports July 23, 2020
Red Sox and Gov. Baker Endorse Sports Betting in Massachusetts
In the state of a global pandemic, Massachusetts is trying to recoup its financial losses by introducing an additional source of income. According to Gov. Charlie Baker and Red Sox’s David Friedman, this includes the legalization of sports betting.   Massachusetts Looks to Introduce Sports Betting to Recoup Financial Doldrums Massachusetts will stand to benefit […]
Legal July 23, 2020
Jdigital Says Government Restricts Gambling Ideologically
According to Jdigital, Spain’s government has overshot in imposing gambling restrictions motivated not by hard data, but by ideological reasons. Jdigital Criticizes Spanish Government for Ideological Gambling Restrictions After submitting a request to the European Commission to introduce restrictive gambling measures in the country, Spanish officials have been criticized by the country’s digital gambling association, […]
Business July 22, 2020
BetKing Sponsors Football Kenya Federation, SportPesa Still Out
BetKing strikes a nation-wide partnership with Football Kenya Federation (FKF) and vows support for Division One and the Kenya Women Premier League. Football Kenya Federation Finds a Ne Sponsor in BetKing With sports sponsorships, a little scant after the betting tax introduced by Kenyan parliament last year, the Football Kenya Federation (FKF) has secured its […]
Casino July 21, 2020
Betting Shops in Japan and Singapore Reopen after Relieving of COVID-19 Restrictions
Operating in the post-COVID-19 environment, off-track betting and sports betting venues in Japan and Singapore have reopened their doors for visitors. More Off-Track Betting Shops Reopen in Japan Japan and Singapore’s off-track betting shops keep reopening as the two countries are on track with relieving the strict measures introduced due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Since […]
Sports July 20, 2020
ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2020 Postponed for 2021
Disruptions of the virus outbreak to international sporting events continue, as today the International Cricket Council (ICC) announced ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2020 which was scheduled to take place in Australia later this year would be postponed. The event that was scheduled to take place from October 18 till November 15, 2020, will now […]
Casino July 20, 2020
Sweden Slowly Assessing Covid-19 Impact on Problem Gambling
The Swedish gambling regulator has warned that exact data as to whether COVID-19 has led to deepening or lessening on problem gambling would be known at the end of 2020 or the first half of 2021. Spelinspektionen Cautions That Data Will Be Slow The Swedish gaming regulator, Spelinspektionen, has released a new report in which […]
Industry July 19, 2020
27-Year-Old Man Charged with Fraud for Millions in Cryptocurrencies Which He Used for Gambling
New York based 27-year-old man charged in fraud allegations for a cryptocurrency scheme. The man, allegedly used $4.5 million collected from his victims for gambling but presented them an investment scheme. Alleged Multi-Million Dollar Cryptocurrency Fraud A 27-year-old, Douglas Jae Woo Kim has been charged in a criminal complaint at the U.S. Attorney’s Office. The […]
Legal July 18, 2020
ILGA Dished Hefty Penalty, RSL’s Conduct Contributed to Suicide
The Independent Liquor & Gaming Authority (ILGA) in New South Wales (NSW) issued a record fine to Dee Why RSL, a military veteran’s club, for its irresponsible conduct related to the suicide committed by one of its patrons in 2018. The AUD$200,000 financial sanction imposed on the facility that contributed to the death of Gary […]
Business July 18, 2020
Caesars-Eldorado $17.3bn Merger a Fact in New Jersey Vote
The New Jersey Casino Control Commission has granted a final approval to the Eldorado-Caesars merger/buyout deal estimated at $17.3bn. New Jersey Gives Approval to Eldorado-Caesars Merger A final approval from New Jersey has come on Friday, July 17, allowing Eldorado Resorts Inc, a Nevada-based gaming giant, to finalize the acquisition of Caesars Entertainment Corp. in […]