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Melanie Porter
EditorAfter finishing her master's in publishing and writing, Melanie began her career as an online editor for a large gaming blog and has now transitioned over towards the iGaming industry. She helps to ensure that our news pieces are written to the highest standard possible under the guidance of senior management.
Lottery
March 24, 2026
Viral Claim Links Epstein to 2008 Powerball Jackpot
Last July, an ex-Atlantic City Trump Plaza Hotel and Casino manager confirmed he had seen President Donald Trump and Jeffrey Epstein together at the casino property, accompanied by underage girls. Epstein’s connection with the gambling world, apparently, went even further. The disturbing Epstein Files revealed an email from an investigative journalist to retracted recipients that […]
Casino
March 24, 2026
Hidden Spending and Trading Card Craze Strain Couples’ Finances
Infidelity in a couple is usually a pretty self-explanatory term. However, infidelity can take other shapes, and one particular one has money issues at the center. We are talking about what is now known as financial infidelity, a serious source of tension in relationships that is becoming more and more common. Dishonesty About Money While […]
Industry
March 23, 2026
$15M on a Single Gambling Stream: XQC’s Headspinning Earnings
Earlier in the month, we told you that xQc makes $200,000 for each Stake-sponsored stream, information that the 30-year-old Canadian shared himself during a broadcast with fellow creator StableRonaldo. Now, the Quebec-born originally known as a professional Overwatch tank player made fresh revelations on just how lucrative his streaming career has been over the years. […]
Industry
March 23, 2026
US Sports Betting Debate: 10% Tax Would Raise $182B
Sports betting in the United States has hit the refresh button in the last few years, more exactly, since the Supreme Court cleared the way for states to legalize it in 2018. The industry that initially kicked off at $7 billion gradually grew to a whopping $167 billion by last year, largely driven by mobile […]
Casino
March 20, 2026
Costly Mistake: William Hill Seeks Return of Millions After Glitch
At the start of the month, we told you the incredible story of a TikToker who went viral after a financial services company accidentally credited her account with $8.7 million. Her reaction was prompt: she immediately reached out and returned the money, a decision she later described as her “biggest regret.” Now, William Hill is […]
Industry
March 19, 2026
California Targets Betting Ads Aimed at Minors
If you follow sports, you’ve probably noticed ads for betting-style apps popping everywhere on TV, YouTube, across social media, and, of course, inside stadiums. Two California lawmakers are determined to put an end to the ongoing exposure, which they claim is reaching the wrong audience. “It’s Dressed Up to Look Like Skill” During a press […]
Casino
March 19, 2026
Arizona Steps Up: First State to File Criminal Charges Against Kalshi
First-of-its-kind: Arizona has taken an important step in the ongoing clash over prediction markets, filing criminal charges against a federally regulated platform. “No Company Gets to Decide for Itself” In a surprising move, Attorney General Kris Mayes announced that her office has filed 20 misdemeanor counts against Kalshi. The Office is accusing the company of […]
Prediction Markets
March 18, 2026
Gamblers Threaten Reporter Over $14M Prediction Bets on Missile Drop
A strange and troubling situation has emerged at the intersection of journalism and online betting, after a reporter said he was pressured to change his reporting to influence the outcome of a prediction market. Over $14M in Wagers According to a report published by The Times of Israel, military correspondent Emanuel Fabian was contacted by […]
Blockchain
March 18, 2026
Crypto Casino Brand Gets Surprise Netflix Exposure
Fresh debate regarding attention-driven content has taken an unexpected turn amid a crypto gambling brand quietly benefitting from exposure on one of the world’s biggest streaming platforms. Rainbet Logo Included in Overlays Shortly after critics emphasized the way online slot providers have started to tap into viral trends linked to the Inside the Louis Theroux: […]
Sports
March 17, 2026
Betting Syndicate Crumbles After Kidnapping Scandal
Worldwide Sporting Investments (WSI), an Australian sports betting syndicate run by 28-year-old Tyler Roberts, came crashing after taking a particularly dark turn last spring. $1.5M Debt, Kidnapping, and Crime Networks Currently, WSI is in court-ordered liquidation, and creditors claim the company owes them roughly $1.5 million. Court filings say the business now has less than […]
