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Fiona Simmons
Senior 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 Gambling News 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.
Industry
October 24, 2024
ICRG Gets $500K from San Manuel Band of Mission Indians, G2E
Having proved the efficiency of its work and core mission, the International Center for Responsible Gaming (ICRG) is continuing to raise contributions from the gambling industry to advance research in better understanding of the reasons behind gambling disorders and gambling-related problems. ICRG Continues to Elicit Strong Support from Stakeholders The focus has long been on […]
Sports
October 24, 2024
Vegas Strip Club to Host Anti-F1 Grand Prix Party
With the 2024 Las Vegas Grand Prix approaching once again and due to take place on November 23, Nevadans have been grumbling about the disruption of daily lives they have to undergo. Strip Club Goes Anti Grand Prix and Wants You to Join In Businesses are cut off, traffic congested, and the general mood is […]
Casino
October 24, 2024
Cayman Islands Wants Cruise Ships to Keep Casinos Open in Territorial Waters
Presently, the Cayman Islands are one of the most visited cruise ship destinations and the proliferation of casinos onboard those ships has created a conflict between the jurisdiction’s restrictive laws on gambling and travelers’ soft spot for games of chances. Gambling Laws that Impinge on Cruise Ship Profitability Under present laws, the Cayman Islands expect […]
Casino
October 24, 2024
PGCB Punishes Women Who Left Children Unattended to Gamble
Two women were banned from entering Pennsylvania’s casinos, the Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board announced in a press statement. PGCB Goes After Two Women Who Left Kids Alone, While They Gambled The case concerns two individuals who, on separate occasions, left children unattended at casinos’ parking lots in dangerous atmospheric conditions. The first case pertains to […]
Legal
October 23, 2024
Mount Airy Casino to Face Revived Slip-and-Fall Lawsuit
The COVID pandemic might be over but its lasting effects continue to haunt certain businesses. For example, Mount Airy Casino Resort, a gambling property in Pennsylvania, now faces a lawsuit over alleged hand sanitizer-related negligence. A Guest Injured Her Elbow Tatiana and Peter Oudolsky were visiting the Pocono Mountains property during a holiday in July […]
Industry
October 23, 2024
Integrity Compliance 360 Taps Former NJDGE Director as Special Advisor
David L. Rebuck, a gambling industry veteran who served as director of the New Jersey Division of Gaming Enforcement (DGE), has now joined consultancy Integrity Compliance 360 (IC360) as a special advisor. IC360 Taps into Regulatory Talent to Bolster Private Offer In his role, Rebuck will prove invaluable in helping spearhead the company’s efforts to […]
Legal
October 23, 2024
Station Casinos Takes NLRB to Court to Block Union-Busting Allegations
Station Casinos has filed a lawsuit against the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB), arguing that the board’s system has “failed it.” The constitutional challenge comes amid union-busting allegations against the casino operator and seeks to challenge the association’s structure. Station Casino Challenges NLRB’s Structure and Authority Station Casinos’ main objective is to stop the union-busting […]
Insider
October 23, 2024
Daniel Brookes: “Betting on customer loyalty? Then it’s time to talk about support”
With acquisition costs soaring, losing a customer due to poor support has never been more costly. Operators need to find new ways to place customer support at the heart of their retention strategy, says Rdentify CEO Daniel Brookes. The following text is written by Brookes. It’s no secret that in most regulated markets, the cost […]
Industry
October 23, 2024
Ecuador Flips Sports Betting Ads Switch Back On after Hiatus
Ecuadorians will once again see sports betting advertising float on their TV and smartphone screens, after a previous country-wide ban imposed in 2023, has been lifted by President Daniel Noboa. Ecuador Shakes Off Restrictive Blanket Ban on Gambling Ads Noboa, who has promised to bring around an economic bonanza, and has campaigned on his pro-business […]
Casino
October 23, 2024
France Seeks to Launch Online Casinos in 2025
According to a report by France 24, a popular French media outlet, Prime Minister Michel Barnier’s government is seeking to regulate the iGaming sector, effectively bringing online casinos to the country. France’s New Prime Minister Wastes No Time in Pitching Online Casino Legalization This happens in the context of several important details. First, the brick-and-mortar […]
