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Fiona Simmons's latest articles
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 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.
Casino
October 5, 2020
Mass Layoffs Reported at Caesars Southern Indiana
Caesars Southern Indiana conducted mass layoffs last week, a local media reported based on information provided by 3 former employees as some of them lost their jobs along with many others. The media spoke to the long-time employees who preferred to remain anonymous Friday and gained information about the layoffs first hand. Two of the […]
Legal
October 4, 2020
Still No Action from the IRS and Treasury on Slot Jackpot Limit
The slot jackpot threshold for reporting to the IRS was established back in 1977. Any win, equal or greater than $1,200 needs to be reported with IRS Form W-2G by both patrons and casinos. Despite that the gaming industry urged for changes of the threshold, so far no actions were taken by the IRS or […]
Casino
October 3, 2020
Norfolk Casino Flyers Stir Controversy, Given Out with Food
Opponents of the new casino project in Norfolk, Virginia, are calling for an investigation into an act of giving out flyers with the casino logo with food. Printed by the pro-casino referendum committee and indicating that the food was supplied by the tribe chosen to develop the project, the act was called “a blatant cororlation” […]
Industry
October 2, 2020
Domestic Violence Related to Problem Gambling, Says Study
Australia’s National Research Organization for Women’s Safety released new research looking into the relationship between gambling and domestic violence. Although gambling does not initiate domestic violence, it undoubtedly exacerbates it, says the study. A New Research Focuses on Gambling and Its Relation to Domestic Violence New research published earlier this week by Australia’s National Research […]
Esports
October 2, 2020
ESL and DreamHack Merge Together into ESL Gaming
Esports gaming giants ESL and DreamHack have merged together to form a new global behemoth, ESL Gaming. DreamHack and ESL Consolidate Ties by Merging into a Single Entity Esports tournament and festival hosts ESL and DreamHack have merged under a new name, ESL Gaming. The pair is owned by Modern Times Group (MTG), a Swedish […]
Casino
October 1, 2020
Casino Employment in Atlantic City Drops with 21% in August
A staggering 21% drop in employment of casinos in Atlantic City is observed in August this year. According to a report by the New Jersey Division of Gaming, both full and part-time workers were significantly less when comparing numbers from last year August. Casino Employment in Atlantic City Drops Significantly in August According to a […]
Business
September 30, 2020
Gaming Innovation Group and Hard Rock Terminate Contract
Sports betting technology provider Gaming Innovation Group (GiG) and Hard Rock International (HRI) mutually agreed to terminate their partnership. The 5-year contract was signed in November 2018 as the Seminole-owned casino brand was looking to add a sports betting option to its online product offering. Despite that both parties outlined the mutual partnership was a […]
Casino
September 30, 2020
Nagasaki Says National Government to Delay IR Policy More
According to sources, the national government of Japan will delay its policy on integrated resorts by six to twelve months, Nagasaki authorities said on Monday. National Government Defers National Policy on IR, Sources Say Japan is determined to see the first of three integrated resorts arrive on time in 2025. However, a few hiccups have […]
Casino
September 28, 2020
More Women Are Running Atlantic City’s Casinos
Currently, four women are a part of the management teams of casinos in Atlantic City. According to Jacqueline Grace, the new SVP and General Manager of Tropicana, her promotion is the result of many accomplished achievements and years of experience in the industry. Tropicana Atlantic City’s New SVP and General Manager Jacqueline Grace Jacqueline Grace, […]
Business
September 27, 2020
William Hill at the Centre of a Potential US Bidding War
UK betting giant William Hill issued a response to speculation Friday, confirming the operator received two separate cash offers, from Apollo Management International LLP and its subsidiaries, and from Caesars Entertainment, Inc. Rumours Confirmed After an initial written proposal from the US private equity group Apollo in August, William Hill received a further proposal and […]