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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.
Industry
May 20, 2025
HG Vora Slams Penn Over Possible Unelected Board Pick
Activist hedge fund HG Vora is taking aim at Penn Entertainment again, this time criticizing what it calls a “self-serving” plan by the casino operator to potentially install another director after its annual shareholder meeting on June 17, without a shareholder vote. The Controversial Letter The controversy stems from a May 15 letter Penn sent […]
Legal
May 19, 2025
Japan Wants to Act More Toughly on Illegal Online Casinos
Japan is looking to crack down on illegal online casinos through the implementation of a new law that will make it harder for people to play at unregulated casinos while also targeting the providers of such services. Japan to Toughen Measures Against Illegal Online Gambling A new bill is supposedly coming by the end of […]
Casino
May 19, 2025
Monk Accused of Embezzling Temple Funds for Gambling
A senior Buddhist monk at one of Nakhon Pathom’s most prominent temples is under fire for allegedly embezzling hundreds of millions of baht to feed an online gambling habit. The Abbot Embezzled $9M to Play Baccarat On Thursday, the Criminal Court approved an arrest warrant for P.D.W., abbot of Wat Rai Khing, just hours after […]
Casino
May 19, 2025
Defamation Suit Over Rockingham Race Dismissed
A Superior Court judge has dismissed a defamation lawsuit stemming from last year’s tense Rockingham County commissioners’ election, which became entangled with the push to bring casinos to the region. Alleged Smear Campaign Craig Travis, a former county commissioner who lost the 2023 Republican primary, filed the 2024 suit alleging a coordinated smear campaign led […]
Poker
May 16, 2025
Podcast Spurs New Leads in Jón Jónsson Disappearance
More than six years after Jón Jónsson vanished without a trace during a poker trip to Dublin, the long-cold case has taken a fresh turn. A recent podcast investigating the Icelandic poker player’s disappearance has prompted new leads, sparking renewed efforts by Ireland’s national police, the An Garda Síochána (Gardaí), to locate him. Mysterious Disappearance […]
Sports
May 16, 2025
UFC Eyes $1B+ Broadcast Deal as Negotiations Heat Up
There’s a lot more riding on UFC 316 than just the bantamweight title. While Merab Dvalishvili gears up to take on Sean O’Malley on June 7 at Newark’s Prudential Center, the UFC is also reportedly in the hunt for a massive $1 billion-per-year broadcast rights deal to begin once its current ESPN contract ends in […]
Sports
May 15, 2025
Taliban Government Pauses Chess Amid Gambling Concerns
The Taliban administration in Afghanistan has announced an indefinite suspension of chess, citing concerns that the game could promote gambling, which is strictly forbidden under Islamic law. “The Sport of Chess Is Suspended in Afghanistan” On Sunday, Atal Mashwani, a spokesperson for the Taliban’s General Directorate of Physical Education and Sports, confirmed the decision. “Chess […]
Business
May 15, 2025
Entain Faces New Investor Lawsuit Amid Ongoing Legal Woes
Entain, the global betting powerhouse behind brands like Ladbrokes and Coral, is facing fresh legal pressure from a group of major institutional investors. Financial Market-Related Claim, “at a Very Early Stage” The claim, recently filed with London’s High Court, is being led by U.S. law firm Morgan, Lewis & Bockius and involves firms such as […]
Industry
May 14, 2025
US Commercial Gaming Hits Fourth Record Year in 2024
US commercial gaming continues to thrive, hitting another all-time high in 2024. According to the American Gaming Association (AGA), the industry pulled in $72 billion in revenue, signaling a 7.5% jump from the previous year. Fourth Consecutive Year of Record Figures This marks the fourth consecutive year of record-setting numbers, largely driven by the explosive […]
Sports
May 14, 2025
Club Pro Guy Partners with Kalshi for Betting Comeback
Club Pro Guy (CPG) is back in the game, and he’s bringing a new partner with him. The satirical golf pro, beloved for his absurd takes on the game and fictional ventures like Three Jack National and the Second Hold Foundation, has struck a deal with Kalshi, the prediction market platform that lets users bet […]
