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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
December 8, 2021
Columbian Midfielder Gets Death Treats for Alleged Match-Fixing
Llaneros’ defensive midfielder Jorge Duvan Mosquera has recently declared that he fears for his own life and safety after he and his teammates were sent death threats online. The 23-year-old soccer player used Twitter to convey a message to Colombian President Ivan Duque. The players mentioned the intimidating messages the club has received since losing […]
Business
December 7, 2021
Sportradar and Kambi Announce 5-Year Extension of Partnership
Sportradar has been reinstated as Kambi Group’s exclusive supplier of National Hockey League, National Basketball Association, and Major League Baseball data. According to the five-year partnership extension both companies agreed upon, they will continue their long and fruitful collaboration while working on reaching the next level in data delivery and catering to the absolute benefit […]
Sports
December 7, 2021
Chicago Proposes 2% Extra City Tax on Sports Wagering
Chicago currently taxes gross revenues resulting from sports betting at 2% for Cook County and 15% for the state. The City Council is currently considering adding an extra 2% city tax that would bring the total tax levels collected from sports betting activities in the city to 19%. Mayor Lightfoot Believes the 2% City Tax […]
Sports
December 6, 2021
PCA Could Review Its Policy on Gambling After UK Cricket Player’s Admission
Azeem Rafiq is an English professional cricket player who had his gambling debts paid off by the Professional Cricket Association. Rafiq had racked up debts worth thousands of dollars a few years ago. The PCA offered its financial and moral support to the 30-year-old by paying off his debt and directing him to specialized gambling […]
Casino
December 4, 2021
Masks On: Omicron Variant and Winter Surge Maintain Mask Mandate in Nevada
At the end of July, Nevada Governor Steve Sisolak put his signature on an emergency directive requiring masks to be worn indoors. The directive was also aimed at Las Vegas casinos, according to the most up-to-date guidance from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention at the time. Sisolak’s policy adviser Duane Young reinforced the […]
Business
December 3, 2021
Churchill Downs Inc. May Sell Sports Wagering Platform TwinSpires
Churchill Downs Incorporated is currently contemplating the idea of selling TwinSpires Racing, according to knowledgeable sources who have chosen to remain anonymous, says Bloomberg. The information has not yet been shared with the public. According to the report, if the deal goes through, the company would cash in $1.5 billion. Churchill Downs Inc. owns and […]
Casino
December 2, 2021
Pace-O-Matic Claims Ban on Skill Machines Spikes Illegal Gambling
Skill game producer Pace-O-Matic has reported an increase in the number of outlawed skill games offered in Virginia since the ban on skill game machines was imposed on July 1. Prior to being outlawed in the state, skill or “gray” games were a regular sight in many bars, restaurants, and convenience stores. However, they were operating in […]
Legal
December 2, 2021
Colossus Bets, Diogenes Sue DraftKings Over 7 Cash-Out Patents
Last Wednesday, UK’s Colossus Bets and Diogenes have filed a patent infringement complaint against DraftKings in a Federal Court in Wilmington, Delaware. The complaint is 53 pages long and covers seven patent infringement claims over DraftKings’ use of the cash-out button on its gaming and sports betting products. Colossus Bets and Diogenes Ask for Million-Dollar […]
Industry
December 1, 2021
Fraud.com Set to Combat the Rising Gambling Fraud Issue
According to a CNBC article in August, there has been a considerable jump in online fraud attempts in 2021 compared to previous years. According to cited data from a TransUnion report, the number of cybercriminals targeting the gaming sector soared to 393% worldwide. In the US, the gambling fraud rate reached close to 262%. Suspected […]
Casino
December 1, 2021
Nevada Casinos Reach 8th Consecutive Month with Billion-Dollar House Winnings
In the past eight months, hospitality and tourism in Nevada seem to have returned to normal levels, comparable to those prior to the pandemic. The state that is entirely dependent on revenues from gambling even went on a record streak, reaching its eighth consecutive month with gross revenues going over $1 billion in its casino […]