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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 8, 2020
EGBA Says Denmark Shouldn’t Play Tug of War with Gambling Tax
The European Gaming and Betting Association (EGBA) has cautioned Denmark over increasing online gambling tax to 40%, arguing that the exorbitant rate could push many gamers to seek alternatives offshore. According to H2 Gambling Capital, an intelligence and research firm, introducing the new tax could lead to a 25% drop in the share of licensed […]
Casino June 7, 2020
Ohio Casino Industry Reopening as of June 19
The gaming industry in Ohio prepares to reopen on June 19. All casinos and racinos are allowed to restart operation following an announcement by Governor Mike DeWine. Casino Industry in Ohio Allowed to Restart from June 19 Good news for Ohio’s casino industry. As per this Friday’s announcement by Ohio Governor Mike DeWine, casinos and […]
Casino June 6, 2020
Osaka IR Process Further Delayed Due to Travel Restrictions
Osaka officials have decided to push back the deadline for the prefecture’s request-for-proposal (RFP) regarding the selection of a private sector partner, Mayor Ichiro Matsui announced Thursday, pointing out the restrictions for business travel imposed by the virus-containing measures as the reason for the delay. From 2025 to 2028 In March, Osaka prefecture changed its […]
Legal June 6, 2020
Illinois Mobile Registration and Betting Become a Reality
In light of declining revenue, Gov. J.B. Pritzker has signed an executive order on Thursday, overhauling existing legislation and granting casinos and racetracks the ability to apply for a mobile license and enable patrons to register and place bets from home. Illinois Receives a Big Mobile Sports Betting Boost Illinois may have just got an […]
Esports June 5, 2020
Riot Games’ Valorant Receives “Spike Rush” Mode, “Deathmatch mode” Next
The new shooter by Riot Games Valorant continues to grow. Recently, the “Spike Rush” has been was released and Riot developers now say “Deathmatch” is coming soon. Valorant Continues to Develop, Producer Argues There Is “Unlimited Potential” Riot Games announced on June 4 that their new 5-vs-5 first person shooter Valorant can expect more game […]
Business June 4, 2020
Hard Rock Continues the Race for Integrated Resort in Japan, Says Hard Rock President
In a recent interview, Hard Rock Japan President has shared an insight on the company’s plans for an integrated resort bid in Japan. HRI Still Considers Japan IR Bid The integrated resort bidding process in Japan has been a hot topic for quite some time now. Keeping in mind the worldwide coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak and […]
Blockchain June 4, 2020
The Atari Token Finds a New Home at Native Gaming Casino
With Native Gaming planning a new ground-breaking slot game and Atari pushing ahead with its own cryptocurrency token, a new alliance has been forged by both companies allowing them to achieve mutually beneficial synergies for their upcoming products. Atari Pushes for Broader Adoption of Native Crypto Token Still a few months from releasing, the Atari […]
Casino June 3, 2020
Caesars Drives Forays into Nascent Virginia Gaming Market
The city of Danville in Virginia agreed to welcome a casino to the city as an affiliated operator for Las Vegas gaming and hospitality giant Caesars. Caesars Dips First Toe in Regulated Virginia Casino Market With the casino industry around the United States slowly reopening, Caesars has marked an important landmark, establishing a subsidiary in […]
Casino June 2, 2020
The Debate for Pennsylvania’s Skill Gaming Machines Continues
While Pennsylvania is still trying to shake off the coronavirus (COVID-19), the PAIG group is clamoring for the kill switch on gaming machines in the Keystone State. Who Wants the Skill Gaming Machines Shutdown in Pennsylvania? The Pennsylvania Against Illegal Gambling (PAIG) group has been raising awareness in recent times about the dangers of the […]
Casino June 1, 2020
Wakayama Pushed Back Its Private Business Partner Selection Timetable
Wakayama Prefecture, one of the candidates to host an integrated casino resort in Japan, announced Monday the selection process regarding its private sector partner to develop the project would be delayed. The two candidates that have been approved for the next round of the process would now have until October 19 to submit their request-for-proposal […]