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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
September 17, 2025
$600K Monopoly Winner in NC Gets “Best Birthday Present Ever”
For Chelsea Carter, the day she turned 40 will be one she’ll never forget, as it brought her a whopping $600,000 win on a popular online lottery game. And all it took was a $10 bet, which the house cleaner from Ocean Isle Beach placed at 2 a.m. while her husband was sleeping/ Against staggering […]
Casino
September 17, 2025
SGLA and SPGA Merge to Create “Clear and Consistent Voice”
In May, we reported that the Social Gaming Leadership Alliance (SGLA), a new advocacy group supporting sweepstakes casinos in the U.S., had joined the Social and Promotional Games Association (SPGA) in their efforts to counter the growing animosity towards the sector. Now, the two gambling trade groups have officially joined forces, creating a single body […]
Sports
September 16, 2025
Texas Sees Surge in Sports Betting via DFS and Prediction Apps
The football season began on August 23 for NCAA College Football and September 4 for the National Football League, which automatically translated to a significant rise in the number of ads promoting gambling apps. Texans were, to many’s surprise, not left behind, even though no new legislation to legalize sports betting was passed this year. […]
Casino
September 15, 2025
Maryland Man Arrested with Guns, Ammo Near Casino
Anne Arundel County authorities have arrested a 56-year-old Upper Marlboro man after discovering a vehicle packed with firearms, ammunition, and body armor near Arundel Mills. The mall is the most popular retail shopping, dining, and entertainment destination in Maryland, hosting the Live! Casino & Hotel Maryland with 4,000 slot machines and 200 live tables. Disturbing […]
Casino
September 15, 2025
Airbnb, GLVSTRA, and Short-Term Rental Operators Fight Clark County
Clark County has a controversial rule that requires a minimum 1,000-foot distance between licensed rental properties. This means securing a license here is tough, leaving hundreds of would-be operators like Sam and Lisa Hankins in limbo. The spouses, who decided to join forces with Airbnb and the Greater Las Vegas Short-Term Rental Association (GLVSTRA), have […]
Sports
September 12, 2025
HK Makes History Approving Bill to Legalize Basketball Betting
Hong Kong’s legislature has officially brought a major change to the city’s gambling laws, finally giving the green light to the Betting Duty (Amendment) Bill 2025 on September 11. The measure passed with 77 votes in favor, two against, and two abstentions on Thursday, paving the way for regulated basketball betting. Now, Hong Kong will […]
Industry
September 12, 2025
Las Vegas 7-Eleven Clerk Convicted of Murder in Shooting
A Nevada jury has convicted a Las Vegas convenience store clerk of second-degree murder in connection with a deadly shooting. Earlier this week, jurors found 37-year-old R.J. guilty of fatally shooting a suspected shoplifter outside a 7-Eleven in June 2023. “Outnumbered by Armed Individuals” The confrontation that led to the killing reportedly started in the […]
Slots
September 11, 2025
Play’n GO Releases Rosy Orbit Treasure Turn with Treasure Turn Mechanic
Leading provider of gaming entertainment on the verge of celebrating its 20th anniversary, Play’n GO, has been on a roll in the last few weeks, launching one slot game after another. Just last week, the supplier boosted its premium portfolio of over 400 titles with Lab of Madness, It’s A-Wild, Fire Toad 2, and Rise […]
Casino
September 10, 2025
Harrah’s SoCal Unveils $13M “Reimagined High Limit Room”
Harrah’s Resort Southern California and the Rincon Band of Luiseño Indians (Rincon Tribe) have announced their plans to completely change the face of the property’s High Limit Room with a $13.1 million renovation. The big reveal is scheduled for June 2026. The redesigned space promises an elevated gaming experience, mixing privacy, sophistication, and luxury for […]
Business
September 10, 2025
Jefferies, Confident About DraftKings Amid In-Play Betting Surge
DraftKings looks ready to take advantage of one of the fastest-growing trends in online sports betting, namely, in-play and proposition wagers. At least, that’s the latest assessment from Jefferies Equity Research analyst David Katz, who, in a September 9 investor note, pointed to “strengthening trends around in-play betting” as a key driver for the operator. […]
