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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.

Casino May 7, 2025
Labour’s Whitehall Shake-Up Could Scrap DCMS At the end of April, the Department for Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) announced it would delay its plans to loosen long-running limits on slot machines in adult gaming centers amid increasing concerns regarding at-risk players, upsetting industry leaders who had been looking forward to rule changes.  Now, the gambling industry could face a major […]
Labour’s Whitehall Shake-Up Could Scrap DCMS
Industry May 6, 2025
Ukraine’s New Gambling Regulator Receives Expanded Powers Ukraine’s newly established gambling regulator, PlayCity, is taking shape with a set of fresh responsibilities and powers aimed at tightening oversight of the country’s betting industry, now subject to new rules signed into effect by President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on January 3. The Cabinet of Ministers has signed off on new rules defining the scope and […]
Ukraine’s New Gambling Regulator Receives Expanded Powers
Casino May 6, 2025
Portugal’s Online Gambling Hits Record €323M in Q4 2024 Portugal’s online gambling industry closed out 2024 with a historic performance, setting a new quarterly revenue record of €323 million ($366 million), according to the latest data from the Gambling Regulation and Inspection Service (Serviço de Regulação Inspeção de Jogos, SRIJ).  The number marks an important 42.1% year-on-year boost that reflects both the growth in […]
Portugal’s Online Gambling Hits Record €323M in Q4 2024
Casino May 6, 2025
Irving Runoff to Shape Long-Term City Development Path One of Irving’s three contested City Council races is heading to a runoff after Saturday’s election, while two others were settled by tight margins, according to unofficial results. The elections unfolded in a city grappling with a proposed “destination resort” by Las Vegas Sands Corp., a project that has stirred strong opinions and helped shape […]
Irving Runoff to Shape Long-Term City Development Path
Casino May 5, 2025
KSA Cracks Down on Illegal Slot Machines Amid Casino Closure Last month, the Dutch Gaming Authority (Kansspelautoriteit/KSA) announced it would double down on its regulatory efforts to crack down on the black market. Now, the same regulatory authority is announcing a stronger stance on illegal gambling operations as the country’s land-based gaming market comes under increasing strain.  Fears Concerning Unlicensed Gaming Machines   The decision comes […]
KSA Cracks Down on Illegal Slot Machines Amid Casino Closure
Casino May 5, 2025
Californian Sues Ryan Seacrest for Advertising Illegal Gambling Ryan Seacrest is facing legal trouble over his endorsement of an online casino platform. A California woman claims his promotion contributed to her financial losses.  The Sweepstakes Nuance The lawsuit, filed by Aubrey Carillo, accuses the “American Idol” and “Wheel of Fortune” host of advertising ChumbaCasino.com, which she says is operating illegally in the state. […]
Californian Sues Ryan Seacrest for Advertising Illegal Gambling
Sports May 2, 2025
Sporttrade Aims for Historical Hybrid Status from CFTC A new push by state-licensed sports betting platform Sporttrade could shake up how prediction markets are regulated in the U.S.  Chief executive officer Alex Kane has formally asked the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) for permission to operate across all 50 states.  The important move would place Sporttrade alongside federally regulated platforms like Kalshi, Robinhood, […]
Sporttrade Aims for Historical Hybrid Status from CFTC
Casino May 2, 2025
Nevada to Simplify High Rollers Access to Private Salons Senate Majority Leader Nicole Cannizzaro (D-Las Vegas) is looking to loosen restrictions on private gaming salons.  Namely, Cannizzaro is targeting secluded, upscale gambling areas designed for high-stakes players who bring six- or seven-figure bankrolls to the table.  These exclusive salons were originally created to appeal to VIP gamblers and help Nevada casinos stay competitive as […]
Nevada to Simplify High Rollers Access to Private Salons
Casino May 1, 2025
Initially Rejected RI Online Gambling Bill Heads to House Floor A week after the House Committee on Judiciary voted down a proposal from the Rhode Island State Police to make online gambling a misdemeanor for individuals under 21, the same legislation has made a surprising comeback.  Second Bill Review on the Chamber’s Floor The bill, which seeks to amend the state’s 2023 iGaming law, is […]
Initially Rejected RI Online Gambling Bill Heads to House Floor
Poker May 1, 2025
ACR Poker’s OSS XL Series Is “Flexing Harder Than Ever” Winning Poker Network member that promotes a friendly environment for global poker players, ACR Poker, is going all-in this spring with the return of its largest online tournament series to date.  The Online Super Series XL (OSS XL) kicks off May 11 and runs through June 3, offering a staggering $50 million in guaranteed prize […]
ACR Poker’s OSS XL Series Is “Flexing Harder Than Ever”