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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.
Sports
February 13, 2026
AGCO Proposes 5-Day Suspension for PointsBet Canada
In a first for Ontario’s regulated online gambling market, the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO) has decided to temporarily suspend PointsBet Canada’s iGaming registration for the duration of five days. The proposed suspension follows what the regulator described as a systemic failure to properly monitor and report suspicious betting tied to a 2024 […]
Casino
February 13, 2026
23 Charged in Alleged Gambling Grant Fraud Case
Twenty-three people stood in New Zealand’s Auckland District Court on Thursday, February 12, 2026, facing more than 500 charges under the Crimes Act, in what authorities say is the biggest prosecution of its kind brought by the Department of Internal Affairs. “Mammoth and Complex Investigation” The charges include alleged money laundering, receiving stolen funds, and […]
Casino
February 12, 2026
Court Denies Waltz Bid to Overturn Casino Campaign Case
Former Indiana State Senator Brent Waltz will not be getting another chance to overturn his federal prison sentence. The Chief Judge of the US District Court for the Southern District of Indiana rejected his motion on Monday, ending what had been a particularly lengthy effort by Waltz to challenge the ten-month sentence and probation he […]
Sports
February 12, 2026
Idaho Families Sue Over Latino Horse-Racing Raid
Three Idaho, Boise families are taking legal action after what they describe as a heavy-handed and discriminatory raid at a rural horse-racing track last year. “Direct Evidence of Racial Targeting” The families, all US citizens or lawful permanent residents, were among roughly 400 people detained during the October operation at La Catedral, about an hour […]
Casino
February 11, 2026
Vegas Man Arrested for Extorting Casino Mogul Steve Wynn
A Las Vegas man has been arrested for allegedly running a years-long extortion campaign against casino mogul Steve Wynn, sending threatening emails and packages demanding $1 million. “I Am Not Your Friend. I Know Where You Live.” According to a probable-cause affidavit obtained by WPEC-TV/West Palm Beach, 43-year-old M.L. began targeting Wynn in October 2023. […]
Casino
February 11, 2026
Macau Police Shut Down $5M Illegal Casino Money Exchange
Macau authorities have dismantled an illegal money exchange operation that was running out of a jewelry store inside a Cotai casino. A local female employee linked to the scheme has been arrested. Over $5M in Unregulated Exchanges The Macau Daily reported that the unnamed sales assistant allegedly facilitated nearly HK$40 million, or about $5.1 million, […]
Casino
February 10, 2026
Pa. Company Pleads Guilty to Running Illegal Video Gambling
Attorney General Dave Sunday announced at the start of the week that a central Pennsylvania amusement company has pleaded guilty to installing and operating hundreds of illegal video gambling machines across the state. $3 Million Forfeiture in Cash and Assets Deibler Brothers Novelty Company, based in Schuylkill County, admitted Friday (February 6) to charges of […]
Casino
February 10, 2026
Sunderland Woman Jailed for Stealing Charity Funds
A Sunderland, North East England woman has been sentenced to 28 months in prison after stealing nearly £285,000 from a charity she once relied on as a child, using the money to fuel a gambling habit. Forceful Charity Shutdown J.R.‘s actions led to the closure of the Pennywell Youth Project, a community hub that had […]
Sports
February 9, 2026
Clase Allegedly Threw 250+ Suspicious Pitches to Influence Bets
Emmanuel Clase’s alleged pitch manipulation for betting purposes may prove to be far more extensive than it was initially reported. According to a recent court filing highlighted by ESPN’s David Purdum, the three-time All-Star and two-time American League Reliever of the Year threw over 250 suspicious pitches across at least 48 games from 2023 to […]
Sports
February 9, 2026
Vegas Gambler Locks $8.1M Profit on Super Bowl 60
A bettor in Las Vegas engineered a situation that allowed him to come away with a large profit from Super Bowl 60, no matter which team would have come out with flying colors on Sunday. Covering All Risks The gambler placed big preseason wagers on the Seattle Seahawks and then hedged with bets on the […]
