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Melanie Porter's latest articles
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
June 6, 2025
A’s Reinstate Michael Kelly After Gambling Suspension
The Oakland Athletics made several roster changes on Thursday, including the reinstatement of right-hander Michael Kelly, who returned after serving a one-year suspension for violating Major League Baseball’s gambling policy. $28 Gain from $100 Bets Kelly, now 32, was originally suspended alongside San Diego Padres’ Tucupita Marcano, Arizona Diamondbacks’ Andrew Saalfrank, and two minor leaguers, […]
Industry
June 6, 2025
Wynn Rebrands Crown London as Wynn Mayfair After Purchase
In January, Australia’s Crown Resorts announced it would sell London Casino to Wynn Resorts Ltd as a way of aligning with its strategy to invest in Australian assets. Now, Wynn Resorts has officially taken over the London-based property, formerly known as Aspinall’s, clearly marking its intention to further expand. New Name for the Iconic Building […]
Casino
June 5, 2025
Vegas Poker Player, Wife Accused in $57M Luxury Car Scam
A Las Vegas man who chased poker dreams he thought would turn his life around now finds himself at the center of a $57 million fraud case. J.R., 45, who also went by the name J.L., and his wife, N.R., 34, were arrested on May 22 by the Las Vegas Metro Police, accused of running […]
Casino
June 5, 2025
OLG Foresees CA$1B Online Gaming Revenue by 2028
Ontario’s experiment with a regulated, competitive iGaming market appears to be paying off, not just for private operators, but for the Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation (OLG) as well. TRM Public Affairs: “This Model Is Working Well” According to OLG’s newly released Fiscal 2025-2028 Business Plan, both traditional and online gambling revenue are on the […]
Industry
June 4, 2025
PlayCity Revokes PIN-UP License Over Russian Ties
The newly operational Ukrainian gambling regulator, PlayCity, has taken decisive action by revoking the license of the PIN-UP online casino due to its ties with the Russian Federation. “Eradicating Casinos with a Russian Footprint”, a Priority The casino’s website is now inaccessible. In a statement, the Ministry of Digital Transformation highlighted this move as a […]
Sports
June 4, 2025
PL Faces 60% Revenue Drop from Sponsorship Ban
In September 2024, research from OLBG showed nearly 58% of Premier League clubs were likely to suffer total losses of £126.6 million ($168 million) following the upcoming voluntary ban on front-of-shirt gambling sponsorships. Fresh analysis from experts says PL clubs are expected to lose up to 60% of their current shirt sponsorship income when the […]
Industry
June 3, 2025
Japan Moves to Ban Online Casino Sites
In the last few months, Japan, the country with an estimated 3.4 million gamblers, has increased its efforts to put a stop to illegal online casinos by implementing tougher legislation. On Tuesday, the House of Representatives further proved its determination to completely clamp down on illegal online gambling after it passed a bill that specifically […]
Casino
June 3, 2025
NJ Cracks Down on Illegal Sweepstakes in New SB
Lawmakers in New Jersey are taking a tougher stance on illegal gambling disguised as sweepstakes games. On May 29, a Senate committee in Trenton gave the green light to a new bill designed to crack down on these unregulated operations that have been flying under the radar. Sweepstakes, “Expressly Prohibited” Under the Bill Senate Bill […]
Casino
June 2, 2025
Escalante Seeks Full Control of $3.2B VGW Empire
Founder and chief executive officer of Virtual Gaming Worlds (VGW), Laurence Escalante, is making a bold move to tighten his grip on the sweepstakes giant. Escalante is offering to buy out minority shareholders in a deal that would increase the online gambling giant’s value to $3.2 billion. Escalante to Take Full Control The proposal, made […]
Casino
June 2, 2025
Authorities Bust AI-Driven Gambling Ring in Vietnam
Authorities in Thai Binh have pressed official charges against 21 individuals allegedly involved in a complex international criminal network with ties to gambling and money laundering. The operation, while not the frst of its kind, is notable for being the first in Vietnam to employ artificial intelligence (AI) technology to facilitate financial crime. Over 1M […]
