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Melanie Porter
Senior WriterAfter 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 3, 2026
“Erase That”: Barnes Regrets Betting Joke After Tennessee Win
Coach Rick Barnes quickly realized he’d crossed a line with a joke after the Tennessee Volunteers’ 77-69 victory over the Auburn Tigers on Saturday. “I Shouldn’t Say That, Erase That.” The Volunteers had struggled with turnovers, coughing the ball up 15 times, and Barnes let his irritation slip in a postgame interview. “I mean at […]
Lottery
February 3, 2026
21 Friends in Belgian Village Win EUR 123M EuroMillions Jackpot
A quiet Belgian village is still trying to wrap its head around what happened last weekend, after a group of 21 friends struck it rich in the EuroMillions draw on Friday night, January 30. Together, they landed a staggering EUR 123,555,827($145,964,260) jackpot, instantly turning a routine lottery ticket into a life-changing moment. The group, all […]
Casino
February 2, 2026
Russian Court Jails Illegal Casino Network Members
Reports of a sudden increase in the number of gambling-related crimes in Russia’s Far East got fresh backing following the sentences issued by a Vladivostok court to 16 people tied to an illegal casino network that had been allegedly operating for years in the region’s Integrated Entertainment Zone (IEZ). The latter is a special leisure […]
Casino
February 2, 2026
Osage Nation Casino Near Lake Ozark Moves Closer to Reality
The Osage Nation Casino, which is expected to land on a 28-acre site near Lake Ozark in Miller County, Missouri, has taken a new step in what has so far proven to be a particularly lengthy process. The latter included a series of local agreements aimed at infrastructure, services, and revenue sharing. “Legally Sound and […]
Industry
January 30, 2026
Pentagon Removes Loot Box Vending Machine After Review
What do one of the most secure buildings in the world and loot box-style vending machines have in common? For a brief period, one hosted the other, for reasons that are still unclear but will likely be identified. Surprises at the Pentagon We are talking about the Pentagon, which, according to information confirmed by Department […]
Lottery
January 30, 2026
Illinois Player Stops for Gas, Wins $550K Lotto Jackpot
“If you played Lucky Day Lotto yesterday, you might want to check your ticket, that’s because you could be $550,000 richer!” This is the exuberating message that the Illinois Lottery has for its website visitors, following the latest jackpot win recorded on Wednesday, January 28, 2026. The Luckiest Tank Fill-Up Yet? As explained by the […]
Blockchain
January 29, 2026
1win Unveils Dual-Chain Token With Buyback and Burn Model
1win, the iGaming company with thousands of global employees that has turned into one of the industry leaders in just eight years since its founding, is getting ready to roll out its own crypto asset, called 1win Token. The Bigger the Platform, the Bigger the Revenue The announcement comes in the context of the company’s […]
Casino
January 28, 2026
“Historic Jackpot Win”: ATG Casino Pays EUR 1.4M to Lucky Swede
The online casino operated by AB Trav och Galopp (ATG), ATG Casino, has announced an important milestone, as it paid off the largest prize in its history. A particularly lucky player from Solna, Sweden, was the one to secure more than EUR 1.4 million ($1.67 million) after hitting EveryMatrix’s JackpotEngine jackpot on the popular Starburst […]
Casino
January 28, 2026
DOJ Probes Wynn Over Alleged Liquor Kickback Scheme
Wynn Resorts is once again under the microscope, this time over a federal investigation tied to the way liquor contracts may have been handled at its Las Vegas properties. The probe, led by the US Department of Justice (DOJ), is still in its early stages with no charges filed yet. Nonetheless, as expected, the allegations […]
Sports
January 26, 2026
Once Again: UFC 324 Cancels Fight Over Suspicious Betting
UFC 324 saw a last-minute fight cancellation on Saturday, January 24, with president Dana White now confirming the reason behind the controversial decision. The lightweight bout between Alexander Hernandez and Michael Johnson was pulled after the Gaming Integrity Service, responsible for closely monitoring wagering patterns for irregularities, alerted the UFC regarding unusual betting activity. “It […]
