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Melanie Porter

Melanie Porter

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After 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.

Industry February 13, 2025
Nine Operators Get Cease-and-Desist Orders in Michigan At the end of January, we announced that Mybookie.ag operator Duranbah Limited N.V. was targeted by the Michigan Gaming Control Board (MGCB) through a cease-and-desist letter as part of the ongoing battle against offshore casinos and sportsbooks. Now, the regulator has announced similar action against nine other online casinos operating illegally in the state.  The […]
Nine Operators Get Cease-and-Desist Orders in Michigan
Casino February 12, 2025
IGT’s Flagship Games Hit Four More Massive Jackpots in January Global gaming leader that delivers entertaining and responsible gaming experiences for players across all channels and regulated segments, International Game Technology (IGT), is once again in the spotlight thanks to its flagship slots.  In January, the popular Wheel of Fortune and Powerbucks games paid out no less than four life-changing jackpots. Each exceeded the million-dollar […]
IGT’s Flagship Games Hit Four More Massive Jackpots in January
Sports February 12, 2025
Nevada Sportsbooks Reach Record Super Bowl Profit Despite Lower Handle Nevada sportsbooks achieved a record-breaking $22.13 million win from bettors during the Philadelphia Eagles‘ dominant 40-22 victory against the Kansas City Chiefs in Super Bowl LIX.  However, the total amount wagered on the game fell short, reaching $151.6 million, down 20.2% from the previous year, when the Super Bowl was hosted at Allegiant Stadium in […]
Nevada Sportsbooks Reach Record Super Bowl Profit Despite Lower Handle
Sports February 11, 2025
Mavericks Governor Dumont Criticizes Dončić’s Work Ethic In his first interview since a high-profile trade, Dallas Mavericks Governor Patrick Dumont made waves by criticizing Luka Dončić’s work ethic and suggesting the star player wasn’t a good fit for a championship-contending team.  The president and chief financial officer of Las Vegas Sands expressed concerns about the Slovenian’s dedication to the sport, comparing it […]
Mavericks Governor Dumont Criticizes Dončić’s Work Ethic
Legal February 11, 2025
Latvia Faces €7.3M Compensation Claim for COVID-19 Gambling Ban The Latvian government faces financial consequences nearly five years after the Parliament first implemented COVID-19 containment measures.  The State must compensate interactive gambling operators following court rulings that deemed the imposed restrictions unlawful.  Operators Filed Collective Claims of €7.3M According to Latvian Television’s “de facto” program, companies have collectively filed claims amounting to €7.3 million […]
Latvia Faces €7.3M Compensation Claim for COVID-19 Gambling Ban
Business February 10, 2025
Superbet Announces Important €1.3B Injection of Capital Superbet, the Romanian group that wants to “bring exciting, technology-powered entertainment in Sports & Gaming to millions of customers around the world,” has completed a €1.3 billion ($1.34 billion) refinancing agreement with Blackstone.  The agreement, which was also backed by funds managed by HPS Investment Partners, was officially announced on February 7. On Track with […]
Superbet Announces Important €1.3B Injection of Capital
Business February 10, 2025
Star Entertainment Confirms Getting Queen’s Wharf Bids At the beginning of February, it was rumored that private equity giant Blackstone was considering taking over Star Entertainment once the Australian group was placed into voluntary administration.  Now, the ASX-listed owner and operator of The Star Sydney, The Star Gold Coast, and Treasury Brisbane has confirmed it was pondering several proposals for its stake […]
Star Entertainment Confirms Getting Queen’s Wharf Bids
Business February 7, 2025
How Brazil’s First Month of Regulated Betting Looked Like The newly regulated Brazilian betting market has completed its first entire month, and the pressing question regarding the channelization rate is looming over the industry.  Early estimates from AI-driven market analytics platform Blask indicate that Brazil’s betting sector generated approximately $154 million in gaming revenue during the first month of 2025.  Blask analyzes billions of […]
How Brazil’s First Month of Regulated Betting Looked Like
Industry February 7, 2025
Connecticut’s DCP Gaming Division Cracks Down on Illegal Machines The Department of Consumer Protection (DCP) Gaming Division is intensifying efforts to combat illegal gambling machines, which pose a serious threat to consumers.  These unregulated devices are designed to take advantage of players, offering little to no consumer protection and significantly worse odds than legally sanctioned alternatives. Illegal Machines Operating Outside Regulated Casinos In Connecticut, […]
Connecticut’s DCP Gaming Division Cracks Down on Illegal Machines
Sports February 6, 2025
Dallas Mavericks Shut Down Las Vegas Relocation Gossip Despite recent speculation, the Dallas Mavericks have no intention of relocating to Las Vegas following their high-profile trade that sent Luka Dončić to the Los Angeles Lakers. The blockbuster deal, which traded the 25-year-old from Slovenia to the Lakers in exchange for Anthony Davis and additional assets, implied the trade was part of a larger […]
Dallas Mavericks Shut Down Las Vegas Relocation Gossip