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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.
Legal
September 6, 2020
19 Officials Charged with POGO Workers Trafficking Scheme
A total of 19 immigration officers have been charged by the Philippines’ National Bureau of Investigation (NBI). Immigration Officers Charged in Casino Workers Trafficking The National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) in the Philippines has opened a formal investigation into 19 immigration officers who are suspected of having smuggled illegal immigrants to work in the country’s […]
Casino
September 5, 2020
Smoking in Atlantic City Casinos Banned Again
After the initial plan to reinstate smoking on casino floors in Atlantic City yesterday, Governor Phil Murphy reversed the decision, and smoking is banned again. The decision is the result of concerns, outlining that smoking may accelerate the spread of COVID-19. Atlantic City Casinos Are Now Smoke-Free Once Again The saga concerning smoking in casinos […]
Business
September 4, 2020
FanDuel Launches Its Mobile Sports Book App in Iowa
FanDuel announced Thursday it launched its FanDuel sports book app in Iowa, making the state the seventh US regulated jurisdiction to feature its state-of-the-art app and online experience. In partnership with Boyd Gaming, the sports betting brand owned by Flutter Entertainment is bringing its industry-leading mobile app and platform to Iowa, to provide unique sports […]
Business
September 4, 2020
Nevada Bars in Clark, Elko, Washoe and Elsewhere to Stay Closed
During a Thursday meeting, the Nevada COVID-19 Mitigation and Management Task Force decided to dismiss the requests of Clark, Elko, Nye, and Washoe counties to open bars. Bars in those counties will have to stay closed for at least two more weeks. Nevada’s Bars Remain Closed, Says Mitigation Task Force Nevada’s bars will remain closed, […]
Business
September 3, 2020
Colorado Launch for theScore Bet, Indiana Next in the Line
Canadian-based Score Media and Gaming Inc. announced Wednesday its subsidiary Score Digital Sports Ventures which operates theScore Bet brand entered Colorado sports betting market by launching its mobile app and sports book. The Centennial State becomes the second US jurisdiction for the operator, after New Jersey, where theScore Bet launched last year. Partnership with Jacobs […]
Legal
September 2, 2020
NSW Inquiry: Crown AML Did Not Monitor Suspicious Bank Accounts
The public inquiry into the suitability for casino license of Crown Resorts for its new resort in Barangaroo continued as the inquirers heard from Crown’s top legal officer casino’s anti-money laundering (AML) teams did not monitor a couple of bank accounts which have been suspected to have been used to clean dirty cash. Previously, Crown’s […]
Casino
September 2, 2020
Las Vegas Unions Agree on Health Benefits for Casino Employees
Some 36,000 employees of MGM Resorts and Caesars will receive health benefits until March 1, 2021, following a recent agreement with two unions in Las Vegas. Culinary Union executive Geoconda Argüello-Kline said that the agreements are “historic”. Las Vegas Unions in an Agreement with MGM Resorts and Caesars Thousands of working and furloughed employees at […]
Business
September 1, 2020
PokerStars Reportedly Exiting China, Macau, and Taiwan
PokerStars may be exiting the China, Macau, and Taiwan market, suggests an email posted on the Two Plus Two poker forum yesterday. In an earnings call last week, the parent company Flutter Entertainment did note that it switched off a small number of jurisdictions. Is PokerStars Withdrawing from China, Macau, and Taiwan? PokerStars may be […]
Legal
August 31, 2020
Whiting Mayor Used Campaign Money for Personal Expenditures
Mayor of Whiting, Indiana, Joseph Stahura has been charged for wire fraud and filing a false income tax return after using campaign money for personal spending. According to the court record, his wife Diane Stahura also misused the campaign funds. Whiting Mayor Charged with Wire, Tax Fraud Joseph Stahura, Whiting, Indiana Mayor since 2004 has […]
Business
August 31, 2020
New York Casinos May Soon Reopen, Governor Cuomo Implies
Commercial casinos in New York have every reason to expect good news this week as Governor Cuomo hinted during a conference call with reporters Sunday, a positive news announcement is coming. Obviously, the governor has heard the voice of the casino workers who rallied outside the Capitol August 20, asking him to provide guidance on […]