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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
January 13, 2022
Omicron Closes Danish Casinos, GGR Soars in November 2021
Despite the numerous lockdowns and restrictions imposed by the pandemic at the end of last year, Denmark’s gross gaming revenue rose by 22.7% across all sectors in November 2021. With upcoming closure plans pending for gaming arcades and brick-and-mortar casinos, the gaming market is expected to take a new hit in the next few weeks. […]
Sports
January 13, 2022
Oklahoma Getting Ready to Legalize Casino-Based Sports Betting
Oklahoma sports fans may soon start enjoying in-person sports betting experiences through existing tribes. Ken Luttrell is a Republican in Ponca City who recently filed House Bill 3008 in an attempt to pin Oklahoma on the map of the 30 states that have already embraced sports betting. Oklahoma Would Cash in $240 Million a Year […]
Industry
January 12, 2022
Gambling Industry Vets Lobby for Their Stop Gambling Harm Initiative
Former Paddy Power chair Fintan Drury has partnered with co-founder Stewart Kenny and Mercury Private Equity managing director Ian Armitage to create the Stop Gambling Harm initiative. Mercury was the first-ever institutional investor to support Paddy Power, which means all members of the trio have had close and lucrative ties with the popular Irish sportsbook. […]
Industry
January 12, 2022
UKGC Reminds Industry Stakeholders of Consultation Deadline
Last November, the UK Gambling Commission (UKGC) has asked for feedback from industry stakeholders regarding a review of its Statement of Principles. On Tuesday, the UKGC issued a reminder on the upcoming deadline for the consultation. The UKCG Seeking Guidance on Several Matters The Gambling Commission is looking for guidance and opinions on several different […]
Industry
January 11, 2022
New Singapore Gambling Duties Bill Increases Casino Tax Rates
Singapore’s Parliament has released a new Gambling Duties Bill meant to streamline the country’s gambling regulations. The amendments to the current Casino Control Act were originally discussed in 2019 as part of the Tourism Board’s agreement with operators Las Vegas Sands and Genting Singapore. The talks targeted the expansion of the operators’ integrated resorts (IR), World Sentosa, […]
Sports
January 10, 2022
Peruvian Tennis Player Banned by ITIA Over Match-Fixing Charges
The International Tennis Integrity Agency (ITIA) has recently banned 33-year-old Peruvian tennis player Mauricio Echazú from engaging in any national or international tennis events until November 5, 2023. Lima Player Admitted to Rigging the Outcome of a Tennis Match Lima-born Echazú is number 379 in the world rankings. According to the ITIA, the player admitted […]
Industry
January 10, 2022
The Gambling Review Could Endanger UK’s Horse Racing Industry
Due to publication in the spring of 2022, the UK Government’s White Paper will establish the proposals that would emerge from the Review of the Gambling Act 2005. This Act is the basis for regulating all forms of gambling in the UK, thus the critical importance of the pending changes about to be brought to […]
Industry
January 8, 2022
Spain Ready to Revamp Problem Gambling Treatment Networks
The Ministry of Consumer Affairs in Spain has recently launched a public consultation aimed at its intention to revamp its divided treatment support network for problem gamblers. The consultation is an important part of the Ministry’s Decree Project that plans to implement a fully functional regulatory framework for the treatment support centers in the country’s […]
Business
January 7, 2022
IGT and WWE Sign Important Multi-Year Licensing Deal
International Game Technology PLC (IGT) has recently announced a new, exclusive multi-year licensing deal with WWE. The partnership will allow them to create and distribute omnichannel lotto games under the WWE brand, along with end-to-end advertising solutions. IGT Eager to Blend Its Lottery Expertise with the Valuable WWE Assets IGT chief operating officer Jay Gendron […]
Slots
January 6, 2022
iSoftBet Invites Players to Fish for Riches in New Release Crabbin’ Crazy
iSoftBet has recently released a new fishing-themed game called Crabbin’ Crazy. The game was inspired by Deadliest Catch, a popular TV series dedicated to fishing fans. The leading online casino games supplier decided to release a game that would primarily address light-hearted players who love to fish for riches. The cool theme and graphics, bonus […]
