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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
February 18, 2025
North Carolina: 58% of Residents Favor Casinos on Non-Native Lands
Currently, North Carolina’s gambling laws are quite restrictive, only permitting casinos on native tribal lands or aboard gambling cruise ships more than three miles off the coast. However, all that could soon take a different turn, with lawmakers considering the possibility of expanding casino options within the state. 58% Support for Casino Expansion During discussions […]
Legal
February 18, 2025
Former Texas Lottery Boss Accused of Rigging $95M Jackpot
A class-action lawsuit has accused former Texas Lottery chief executive officer Gary Grief of facilitating a “criminal conspiracy” that allowed a European-based syndicate to manipulate the system and win a massive $95 million jackpot. Grief, who headed the Texas Lottery Commission for a decade and a half, has denied any wrongdoing through his lawyer. Close […]
Industry
February 17, 2025
Belgium Enjoys Success in Making Gamblers More Responsible
Last spring, Belgium took an essential step towards implementing stricter regulations meant to fight off the rising number of gambling addicts in the online market. A few months later, on September 1, the European country that recently added Polymarket to its list of banned websites rolled out a fresh set of responsible gambling protections. The […]
Industry
February 17, 2025
Nostalgia Attracts Players, Top Mechanics Keep Them Hooked
Casinos are famous for choosing to focus on versatility when curating their collection of slots. Online libraries hosting thousands of titles usually cover anything and everything, from games with unique graphics to titles featuring pioneering mechanics and big jackpots. However, a specific category stands out in particular. We are talking about games that evoke nostalgia, […]
Industry
February 14, 2025
H Casino in Minsk Laundered Millions from Illegal Bets, Report
In 2020, as most of the world imposed strict lockdowns to combat the COVID-19 pandemic, Belarus took a vastly different approach. Its authoritarian leader, Alexander Lukashenko, dismissed the virus as insignificant, famously suggesting that a few shots of vodka and a sauna were all that was needed to fend it off. As a result, Belarus […]
Business
February 14, 2025
DraftKings Boosts Revenue Guidance Midpoint, Reaffirms Adjusted EBITDA
In January, leading US online sports betting and gaming operator DraftKings announced fourth-quarter losses caused by unpredicted sports results. Fast-forward to Thursday, the NASDAQ-listed company experienced a sudden rise in its stock in after-hours trading amid an upward revision of its 2025 revenue forecast while announcing its fourth quarter and fiscal year 2024 financial results. […]
Business
February 13, 2025
FanDuel Hits 23M App Downloads, DraftKings Is Close Behind
According to data from a leading company that analyzes app marketplace intelligence, Sensor Tower, a whopping 23 million people chose to download and install FanDuel’s sportsbook and casino apps between January 2020 and December 2024, which is more than any other operator in the country. This means the popular operator surpassed all competitors in terms […]
Industry
February 13, 2025
Nine Operators Get Cease-and-Desist Orders in Michigan
At the end of January, we announced that Mybookie.ag operator Duranbah Limited N.V. was targeted by the Michigan Gaming Control Board (MGCB) through a cease-and-desist letter as part of the ongoing battle against offshore casinos and sportsbooks. Now, the regulator has announced similar action against nine other online casinos operating illegally in the state. The […]
Casino
February 12, 2025
IGT’s Flagship Games Hit Four More Massive Jackpots in January
Global gaming leader that delivers entertaining and responsible gaming experiences for players across all channels and regulated segments, International Game Technology (IGT), is once again in the spotlight thanks to its flagship slots. In January, the popular Wheel of Fortune and Powerbucks games paid out no less than four life-changing jackpots. Each exceeded the million-dollar […]
Sports
February 12, 2025
Nevada Sportsbooks Reach Record Super Bowl Profit Despite Lower Handle
Nevada sportsbooks achieved a record-breaking $22.13 million win from bettors during the Philadelphia Eagles‘ dominant 40-22 victory against the Kansas City Chiefs in Super Bowl LIX. However, the total amount wagered on the game fell short, reaching $151.6 million, down 20.2% from the previous year, when the Super Bowl was hosted at Allegiant Stadium in […]
