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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.

Legal June 21, 2020
High Value Customers Get a Say in UKGC Redrawing of VIP Schemes
The UKGC has started a consultation which will run through August 14 and seek the input of high value customers to help regulate the high-roller and VIP segment without dealing a major blow to the gaming industry. Overregulation Prompts UKGC to Seek VIP Players Opinions With over-regulation the new buzzword in the United Kingdom, the […]
Casino June 20, 2020
Pennsylvania’s Mount Airy Casino Resort Planning to Reopen on June 22
Mount Airy Casino Resort in Pennsylvania prepares to reopen on June 22. Mohegan Sun Pocono in Luzerne County plans to resume operations on the same day. With gambling revenue in the state still plummeting, any operators who return to business will work under strict post-COVID-19 health and safety protocols. Following Three Months of Suspended Operations, […]
Casino June 19, 2020
Bloomberry Resorts’ Solaire North Open Date Pushed Back
Philippine-based hospitality and casino operator Bloomberry Resorts Corporation held its annual shareholder meeting Thursday, offering insight into the investment plans of the company.  The second integrated casino resort for the operator, Solaire North which is currently under development in Quezon City, is now expected to open doors by the end of 2022 or early 2023, […]
Casino June 19, 2020
Louisiana Votes $83m Casino Tax Break to Help the Industry Cope
A new Senate Bill, SB 5, will help Louisiana’s gaming industry cope with the blow dealt by the pandemic, tanking revenue by $122 million as of May. Louisiana Senate Passes Law to Help Casino Industry Overcome Pandemic The Louisiana Senate Revenue and Fiscal Affairs committee has decided to proceed with a planned five-year tax break […]
Business June 18, 2020
Harrah and Peppermill Laying off Workers in Reno, Nevada
Harrah Reno and Peppermill Reno announced worker layoffs. Some 50 Nevada state employees will also be laid off. Harrah’s Reno Laying Off more than 400 employees Layoffs were announced for two hotel casino properties in Reno, Nevada. Caesars Entertainment has announced that the company will be laying off 471 of its employees at Harrah’s Reno […]
Industry June 17, 2020
The Guardian: 2019 Police Callouts to Bookies Drop 38% Due to £2 FOBTs Limit
The crusade for a safer gambling environment in the UK has received a further boost by a report in The Guardian stating that the imposed reduction of the maximum allowed bet on the fixed odds betting terminals (FOBTs) to £2 resulted into 38% drop in police callouts to deal with violent customers after losing money. […]
Sports June 17, 2020
NFL Pro Bowl Game to Take place at Allegiant Stadium, NFL Confirms
One of the most anticipated events, the NFL Pro Bowl week, will take place in Las Vegas, with the Pro Bowl game itself unfolding on January 31. NFL Pro Bowl to Take Place in Allegiant Stadium, Las Vegas One of the most significant National Football League (NFL) post-season events, the NFL Pro Bowl, will take […]
Casino June 16, 2020
The Venetian Las Vegas Has Announced a Poker Tournament
A poker tournament announced by the Venetian in Las Vegas will take place this week. Poker Tournament by The Venetian Announced The Venetian in Las Vegas has announced a poker tournament which will take place on Friday and Saturday this week. This is the first operator in Las Vegas to introduce poker tournaments after the […]
Legal June 16, 2020
UK Gambling Changes Suggest No Ads, No VIP, and £2 Online Slot Limit
New restrictive measures proposed in a UK MPs’ report could suspend gambling advertisement, VIP schemes and introduce a £2 online slot limit in the country. UK Gambling Industry Threatened with Biggest Shake-up to Date Gambling in the United Kingdom has come under more barrage after a group of 50 Members of Parliament (MPs) called for […]
Casino June 15, 2020
Tribal Casino Operators Reopen Doors Regardless That State Disapproves
While tribal operates in the US have already reopened their venues or plan to reopen, the state officials urge them not to restart operations yet. Keeping in mind the sovereignty of tribal nations, state officials cannot order them but can rather only liaise with them on the subject. Foxwoods Resort Casino and Mohegan Sun in […]