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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.
Casino
December 9, 2025
Five Charged in Fake Calgary Casino Winnings Scheme
Calgary police have charged five people in connection with an alleged scheme to defraud a southwest Calgary casino. Fake Card Winnings According to investigators, two casino employees are accused of issuing fake winnings to certain patrons over several weeks. The activity was first noticed by casino management, who launched an internal review before notifying the […]
Sports
December 9, 2025
Terry Rozier Pleads Not Guilty in NBA Gambling Case
Terry Rozier appeared in federal court on Monday, where he pleaded not guilty to charges that accuse him of helping gamblers place winning bets tied to his performance in an NBA game. $3 Million Bond Secured with Luxury Properties The 31-year-old Miami Heat guard faces wire fraud and money laundering conspiracy charges connected to a […]
Sports
December 8, 2025
MLB Memo Prohibits Players From Using Prediction Markets
Prediction-market companies insist they are not gambling platforms, a distinction federal regulators have accepted, allowing them to offer sports-related contracts even in states where sports betting is restricted. However, not everyone in professional sports is convinced. Late in the 2025 season, Major League Baseball sent a memo to all players prohibiting participation in baseball-related prediction […]
Casino
December 5, 2025
Kick Streamer Slammed After Losing Borrowed $50k Live
Social media has been buzzing ever since a clip surfaced of Kick streamer “TheGoobr” asking a friend for a $50,000 loan live on stream, then losing the entire amount almost immediately. The friend wasn’t even watching the stream at the time. They were in the middle of an exam and stepped out of the classroom […]
Industry
December 5, 2025
Trader Accused of “Milking Polymarket” with Insider Google Data
A post on X has kicked off a wave of speculation about a Polymarket trader who reportedly made a staggering $1 million in a single day by betting on Google search-related markets. “This Isn’t a Lucky Streak.” The poster claims the trader, known on the platform as “AlphaRacoon,” isn’t just unusually accurate but may actually […]
Casino
December 4, 2025
Man Indicted After Attacking TSA Officers in Las Vegas
A man has been indicted after violently confronting TSA officers at Harry Reid International Airport while attempting to board a Southwest flight with a boarding pass that did not belong to him, say court documents. Suspect Tried to Use a Woman’s Ticket According to court papers gathered by the Las Vegas Review-Journal and KLAS-TV/Las Vegas, […]
Sports
December 4, 2025
BetMakers Extends Global Racing Deal with Penn Entertainment
BetMakers Technology Group has secured a new three-year deal with Penn Entertainment to handle the international distribution of its racing content, starting January 1, 2026. The agreement includes an option to extend for an additional year and builds on a partnership that began in 2022. Exclusive Global Distributor Position, Reaffirmed According to the terms of […]
Casino
December 3, 2025
Disappointment: Credit Card Ban in Australia Has Little Impact
Research shows that one of the Albanese government’s main gambling reforms, a ban on using credit cards for online betting, has had little effect on Australia’s heaviest gamblers. The measure, introduced in 2024, forced most gamblers to switch their payment methods to transaction accounts, but dedicated bettors found ways around it, according to a report […]
Casino
December 3, 2025
Mother Sues Aliante Casino Over Son’s Fatal Shooting
The mother of a man killed on a North Las Vegas casino floor has filed a negligence lawsuit, claiming the property failed to provide adequate security. “High Crime Area” On November 24, Willecia Calhoun filed a 14-page complaint in Clark County District Court against Aliante Casino and its operators, over the March 27 shooting death […]
Poker
December 2, 2025
“Calm and Controlled” Raid at Illegal Poker Club in Stockholm
A poker club in Stockholm was recently raided by multiple Swedish enforcement agencies during what participants say was a EUR 100 ($116) buy-in event with nearly 100 players in attendance. Drones, a Helicopter, and Europol Involved According to Dagens Nyheter, officers in tactical gear entered the long-standing Krukan poker club in Södermalm late on Friday […]
