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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
October 16, 2025
Emanuel Clase Faces MLB Ban Over Betting Investigation
The Cleveland Guardians could be without one of their top pitchers for good. Reports suggest that star closer Emanuel Clase may never pitch in Major League Baseball again following a sports betting investigation. End of Career? According to Héctor Gómez, sports editor for Z101Digital.com in the Dominican Republic, the evidence against Clase is “irrefutable”, and […]
Casino
October 16, 2025
Mohegan Sun Launches New Sky Slot Tournament Zone
Mohegan Sun is adding another attraction to its growing list of gaming experiences with the opening of the Sky Slot Tournament Zone, located near the Cabaret Theatre inside Casino of the Sky. Pioneering Zone at Mohegan This new space, the first of its kind at Mohegan Sun in Connecticut, is dedicated entirely to IGT slot […]
Casino
October 16, 2025
Victoria’s EGM Trial, Harshly Criticized Over Limits
Victoria’s new trial for electronic gaming machines has sparked criticism from local councils, who say the government has missed an opportunity to reduce gambling harm. Voluntary VS Mandatory The three-month YourPlay card pilot, currently running in 43 venues across Monash, Greater Dandenong, and Ballarat, allows players to track their spending on poker machines. However, unlike […]
Sports
October 16, 2025
Rising ID Fraud and Underage Gambling Hit Vegas Casinos
Las Vegas is still known for its glitz and nonstop action, but not all the attention is positive. Even as the city sees fewer visitors, cases of identity fraud at casinos, nightclubs, and dispensaries are climbing. Casinos Took the Hardest Hit IDScan.net, the “leading adaptive AI identity verification platform focusing on ID fraud prevention, age […]
Industry
October 14, 2025
Poland Prepares for 15% Tax on Gambling Winnings
Poland’s Ministry of Finance is getting ready to raise the tax on gambling winnings from 10% to 15%. The proposal, which would go into effect in January 2026, belongs to a broader amendment to the Personal Income Tax Act and would cover all types of winnings, ranging from lotteries and betting to casino games and […]
Casino
October 14, 2025
Light & Wonder Exits Nasdaq for Sole ASX Listing in November
Light & Wonder has set the date for its listing withdrawal from the Nasdaq Stock Market to November 13, 2025, moving on with its plan to trade exclusively on the Australian Securities Exchange (ASX). November 12, Last Day of Trading The gaming company, which currently holds a double US-Australia listing, explained that the shift is […]
Sports
October 13, 2025
William Hill Could Put the Lock on 200 Shops in the UK
Online betting and gambling giant William Hill has announced plans to close up to 200 of its UK betting shops as its parent company, Evoke, is struggling to get its finances under control ahead of possible new tax hikes in next month’s budget. Up to 1,500 Jobs, Under the Question Mark The decision comes as […]
Casino
October 10, 2025
Keeping a Promise: Springfield Wants Back $3M in Casino Funds
As reported by WWLP-TV, Springfield City Councilor Sean Curran is urging Governor Maura Healey to reinstate $3 million in casino mitigation funds that were cut from the state budget. The money, which comes from a $20 million pool meant for western Massachusetts communities, has long helped Springfield manage the costs of hosting Metro Center-based MGM […]
Business
October 10, 2025
Bally’s Sells Interactive Arm to Intralot for EUR 2.7B
Bally’s Corporation, the worldwide casino-entertainment company that operates 19 casinos, has officially completed the sale of its international interactive division to Intralot S.A., combining the business with Intralot’s global lottery and gaming operations. Liquidity Growth and Faster Global Expansion The deal, originally announced through a binding agreement signed this summer, values Bally’s International Interactive at […]
Casino
October 9, 2025
Ex-Banker Jailed for Stealing $2.6M to Cover Gambling Debt
A Tokyo court has sentenced a former bank manager to nine years in prison after she was found guilty of stealing gold bars and cash worth nearly $2.6 million (SGD 3.36 million) from one of Japan’s largest financial institutions. An Attempt to Cover Gambling Debt Y.Y., 47, a former deputy branch manager at Mitsubishi UFJ […]
