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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.
Casino
July 17, 2020
UK Casinos Reopen in August, BGC Welcome News
Casinos in the United Kingdom and England in particular will restart operation as of August 1, British prime minister Boris Johnson. Betting and Gaming Council (BGC) Welcomes UK Reopening Move The United Kingdom government has finally agreed to restart retail casino operations in the country. After most businesses had hoped for reopening in early July, […]
Business
July 16, 2020
PointBet Receives Permit for Sports Betting in Illinois
Australia sports betting company PointsBet announced today it received temporary permit to operate in Illinois. The sports book provider will be able to roll out retail and online sports betting in the state, once its partner, the Hawthorne Race Course (HRC) in the Southwest suburbs of Chicago, receives a master license from the gaming regulator, […]
Casino
July 16, 2020
CGA Calls for Temporary Closing of All Casinos, Including Tribal Properties
The California gaming association has sent a letter to Governor Gavin Newsom with a request that the governor temporarily suspends the work of all state casinos. It is yet to be confirmed if the state can order the sovereign Thunder Valley Casino to close. The Gaming Association in California Urges the Governor to Temporarily Close […]
Casino
July 15, 2020
Live Casino Games by NetEnt Now Available to 888 Casino Clients
NetEnt has made its live games available to 888 casino clients following a partnership struck yesterday, July 14. 888 Casino Clients Now Have Access to Live Game Titles by NetEnt Following a new agreement, famous casino game developer NetEnt rolled out live casino games for clients of 888 casino. Among the live titles available, there […]
Casino
July 14, 2020
Guangdong Eases Travel to Macau, Lifts 14-Day Quarantine
The restrictions related to travelling from mainland China to Macau moved one step closer to easing after the Chinese province of Guangdong announced today it will be lifting the 14-day mandatory quarantine for travelers from Macau, effective July 15. Small Step in the Right Direction The announcement from Guagdong is a move in the right […]
Legal
July 14, 2020
Swedish Gambling Industry Calls for Clarity of Depositing Limits
Two weeks after the special pandemic gambling measures have been implemented, the Swedish gambling industry is asking the country’s regulator to clarify on how to best implement the new regulatory requirements. Gaming Industry in Sweden Calls for Clarity on Depositing Limits With the roll-out of new gambling measures designed to protect consumers during the novel […]
Sports
July 14, 2020
2020 Memorial Tournament Odds: Tiger Woods Back, DeChambeau Favorite
The 2020 Memorial Tournament is the latest golf event on the PGA Tour featuring some of the best golfers. DeChambeau is in the lead with (+1000) and Tiger Woods is returning for the first time since his last appearance in The Match: Champions For Charity. 2020 Memorial Tournament Overview The 2020 Memorial Tournament is exciting […]
Esports
July 13, 2020
Rainbow Six Siege Played by More Than 60 Million Players
Ubisoft has announced that there are more than 60 million players of Rainbow Six Siege. The developer continues to offer new content and attract more fans. Across All Platforms, Rainbow Six Siege Recoreded More Than 60 Million Players Ubisoft’s tactical online shooter Rainbow Six Siege reached more than 60 million players across all platforms. The […]
Sports
July 13, 2020
NFL Washington Redskins ‘Racist’ Name Change Pressured by Sponsors
According to multiple sources and reports by a number of established media outlets, the Washington Redskins will drop their name today, July 13. A new name will be picked at a later, unspecified date due to trademark complications. Washington Redskins to Officially Drop Name This Monday Amid the Black Lives Matter protests in the wake […]
Industry
July 12, 2020
Australian Gambler Lost US $5.6 Million, Says Sportsbooks Did Nothing to Stop Him
A player from Australia lost AUS $8 million (US$ 5.6 million) on sports betting across three different operators. Now the Australian man may be facing jail time but according to him, it’s not entirely his fault as many of the operators pushed him and helped him develop a gambling addiction. The Aussie Financial Planner and […]