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Melanie Porter, Junior Editor

After finishing her masters in Publishing and Writing (MA), Melanie begun 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 Julie.

By Melanie Porter

Legal

Chicago Illegal Gambling Ring Member Gets Home Detention

October 21, 2020

Eugene “Geno” DelGiudice, a member of an illegal gambling ring in Chicago was sentenced to one-year probation. In the first three months of the sentence, the man will be under home detention. Appearing in front of U.S. District Judge Virginia Kendall, Mr. DelGiudice apologized for the wrongdoing. Prosecutors Charge 10 People Involved in a Gambling […]

Chicago Illegal Gambling Ring Member Gets Home Detention

By Melanie Porter

Business

Rank Gambling Group Urges London to Revitalize As Profits Continue to Plummet

September 12, 2020

The Rank Group, which owns numerous gambling establishments in the UK, has suffered a sharp drop in profits at its Grosvenor Hotel and Casino locations within the capital. Even though the casino has been given the go-ahead to reopen, revenues are trailing behind last year’s numbers reaching only 40% of the expected amount. Other casinos […]

Rank Gambling Group Urges London to Revitalize As Profits Continue to Plummet

By Melanie Porter

Esports

VCS Teams Omitted From LoL Worlds 2020 Due to Travel Restrictions

September 2, 2020

Riot has announced earlier today that due to national travel restrictions as a result of the pandemic, two teams who have already qualified for the League of Legends World Championships 2020 tournament will not be able to compete at the event in Shanghai. “Over the past several weeks, we explored every possible option to include […]

VCS Teams Omitted From LoL Worlds 2020 Due to Travel Restrictions

By Melanie Porter

Casino

Over 100 ‘Guests’ Evicted From Encore Boston Harbor Casino Suite

August 28, 2020

A minimum of eight groups were evicted from the premises of Encore Boston Harbor and charged with fines for disregarding the hotel room ban on large gatherings. The Massachusetts Gaming Commission received a complaint about the incident on Saturday, August 16th which followed into the early hours of Sunday, August 17th. More than 110 people were thrown out […]

Over 100 ‘Guests’ Evicted From Encore Boston Harbor Casino Suite

By Melanie Porter

Business

Native Sports Betting Company USBookmaking Makes Colorado Entry

June 10, 2020

USBookmaking Debuts iOS and Android sports betting app in Colorado in anticipation of sports return in the state. USBookmaking is the only tribal owned sports betting company. Sky Ute Casino Resort Debuts Sports Betting App with USBookmaking Colorado has welcomed a new mobile betting operator with Sky Ute Casino Resort revealing a new dedicated betting […]

Native Sports Betting Company USBookmaking Makes Colorado Entry

By Melanie Porter

Casino

Macau’s Casino Revenue Plummets by 93.2% Sending a Warning

June 1, 2020

As Macau’s results suffer in May and fall by 93.2%, Las Vegas is taking a cautious step towards reopening. Macau Sees May Figures Plummet by 93.2% With Las Vegas planning a phased reopening of casino business later this week, Macau’s casino revenue in May should serve as a warning sign as to how realistic a […]

Macau’s Casino Revenue Plummets by 93.2% Sending a Warning

By Melanie Porter

Press

Coolbet and Nolimit City Ink Casino Content Deal

May 15, 2020

Casino software developer Nolimit City has struck an important partnership with Coolbet, focused on expanding the operator’s portfolio with the full suite of Nolimit games. Nolimit City Adds Full Range Casino Games to Coolbet Portfolio Nolimit City, a supplier of cutting-edge iGaming products, continues to roll out its expansion strategy in 2020, tying up a […]