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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 May 31, 2020
DappReview: Tron, the Las Vegas on the Blockchain
Tron, the decentralized infrastructure network, has been hailed as the “Las Vegas on the block chain” by DappReview, a user insight and market analytics on the blockchain provider company. Its founder, second wave crypto entrepreneur Justin Sun, who made his fortune through Bitcoin in 2012, touted last week a new upgrade to the platform that […]
Legal May 30, 2020
Vietnam Determined to Deal with Illegal Gambling, Second Bust in a Month
Any lack of legal options strongly incentivizes the potential for illegal ones to appear, the recent developments in Vietnam proved, where the police in Hanoi has made a second major illegal gambling bust for the month. Having cracked on a gambling ring at the beginning of May estimated to have transacted in the region of […]
Legal May 30, 2020
California Sports Betting Proposed by CA Lawmakers
With a gaping deficit caused by the coronavirus pandemic, a pair of lawmakers in California has decided to propose sports betting legislation to help offset up to $700 million of the $54 billion the state now needs. California’s Sports Betting Again in the Public Eye California wants to see sports betting come to the rescue […]
Casino May 29, 2020
GAN Teams up with Cordish Gaming Group for Gambling in Pennsylvania
GAN struck an agreement with Cordish Gaming Group under which the company will power the new “PlayLive!” platform. GAN Signed a Partner Agreement with Cordish Gaming Group The gaming software giant GAN signed an agreement with Cordish Gaming Group for online operations in Pennsylvania. Under the agreement, GAN will be powering the new “PlayLive!” platform […]
Business May 28, 2020
Germany: Visa Card Payments Unavailable for Online Gambling
Visa has warned all of its banks and payment processor partners in Germany that it will discontinue its services regarding payments to and from illegal online gambling websites, claims a recent story in the German media outlet NDR. Online Gambling Still Illegal Online gambling in most of its forms in Germany is illegal according to […]
Casino May 28, 2020
Wynn and MGM Vow to Reopen Properties on June 4 in Nevada
With Nevada’s phased reopening plans pushing ahead, Wynn Resorts Ltd. and MGM Resorts confirmed on Wednesday that their Nevada properties will restart operation on June 4. Wynn and MGM Confirm Reopening Date for June 4 With the world reshaped completely by the COVID-19 outbreak, the gambling industry is preparing to go back to the new […]
Legal May 27, 2020
Italy Implements Turnover Tax for Gambling Operators, Hopes to Raise €90 Million
The Italian government is looking to aid the National Sports system following a near three-month postponement of sports activities due to the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak. Funds are planned to be gained by a new tax applicable for all gambling operations in the country. New Turnover Tax for Gambling Operators in Italy A new turnover gambling […]
Legal May 26, 2020
DraftKings Seeking Early Entry to the Illinois Sports Betting Market
DraftKings is actively exploring ways to go around the time-out period legislators in Illinois imposed on it last year, when state legislature passed SB690 to legalize sports betting. An update on the website of the Illinois Gaming Board, the state gambling regulator, shows a certain company, Crown IL Gaming LLC, owned by Boston-based DraftKings, has […]
Casino May 25, 2020
Tribal Casinos in Minnesota Will Re-Open May 26, Strict Measures in Place
Casinos in Minnesota will start re-opening Tuesday, May 26, after being shut down for more than two months already. Much alike tribal operators in Connecticut, the sovereign nations in  the North Star State set their own timelines and rules for re-opening of business and do not need to follow state orders that allow non-essential businesses […]
Legal May 25, 2020
Lawmakers in Illinois Approved $40 Billion Budget Following Sunday’s Session
Illinois lawmakers have passed an emergency budget, taking into account the impact of coronavirus (COVID-19) on the state’s economy. Lawmakers Pass a $40 Billion State Budget Following a late Saturday night – early Sunday morning vote, lawmakers in Illinois passed a $40 billion state budget. Keeping in mind the budget gap that was created by […]