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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.
Business
November 21, 2024
Monkey Tilt Scoops Up $30M in Series A Funding Led by Pantera Capital
The leading innovator in the online gaming space, Monkey Tilt, has secured $30 million in Series A funding. The platform, which debuted in March 2024, is setting new standards for gaming by merging industry expertise with a cutting-edge user experience. This funding round, finalized over the summer, was spearheaded by Menlo Park, California-based hedge fund […]
Sports
November 21, 2024
CLC and Fanatics Roll 11th Sportsbook in Connecticut
The Connecticut Lottery Corporation (CLC) has expanded its retail sports betting footprint by opening its 11th location in partnership with Fanatics Sportsbook and Sportech Inc. The new sportsbook is situated at Sportech’s Winners on 24 Burnell Blvd., Norwalk, conveniently located near Interstate 95. What to Expect as a Bettor Equipped with betting windows, eight self-service […]
Business
November 20, 2024
Bally’s Shareholders Say Yes to Standard General Takeover
In July, the global casino-entertainment company with a growing omnichannel presence of online sports betting and iGaming offerings, Bally’s Corporation, agreed to a $4.6 billion acquisition by the hedge fund that “pursues a single strategy of opportunistic investing primarily in levered U.S. middle-market companies,” Standard General. Under the terms, the New York City-based hedge fund, […]
Industry
November 20, 2024
LiveScore Group to Lay Off 100+ People Part of Restructuring Plan
LiveScore Group, the 2019-established fully owned and operated ecosystem that is home to LiveScore, LiveScore Bet, and Virgin Bet, has announced it is ready to bid goodbye to over 100 employees in London and other business locations. The call follows an internal restructuring plan focused on better streamlining the group’s operations while securing sustainable growth […]
Industry
November 20, 2024
More Victims Speak Out After Cruise Casino Tragedy
Earlier this year, we reported on the story of an Australian man who took his own life after accumulating debts in a cruise ship’s casino. Shane Dixon jumped to his death as the ship owned and operated by P&O Australia approached Sydney Harbour at around 4 AM on May 6. The father of three had […]
Business
November 19, 2024
Wind Creek Hospitality and McGregor Family Ink Acquisition Deal
Two major players in Alabama‘s hospitality and tourism industry, Poarch Band of Creek Indians-operated Wind Creek Hospitality and Birmingham Racecourse and Casino and VictoryLand Casino owners, the McGregor family, have announced inking a new deal. Namely, Wind Creek has agreed to acquire the Birmingham Racecourse, with the expected closing time for the transaction set for […]
Industry
November 19, 2024
Defendants Admit Guilt in Officer’s Death at Batavia Downs Gaming
On Monday, two individuals admitted their involvement in the death of Genesee County Sheriff’s Sergeant Thomas Sanfratello at Batavia Downs Hotel & Casino, located roughly 35 miles west of Rochester, N.Y. this spring. The charges arose from a violent confrontation that unfolded on March 10, leading to legal consequences for both defendants. Guilty Pleas M.E. […]
Industry
November 19, 2024
BOS Introduces AML Checklist Amid Operators Fighting Challenges
The Swedish Trade Association for Online Gambling (Branschföreningen för Onlinespe, BOS) which represents gambling companies and game developers that target domestic consumers has launched a comprehensive anti-money laundering (AML) checklist to support industry compliance and combat money laundering risks. This initiative comes amid increasing frustration among operators, sparked by unclear guidance from the Swedish Gambling […]
Industry
November 18, 2024
Slovakian Conservatives Want Stricter Gambling Ad Rules
In March, the Office for Gambling Regulation’s director general, Martin Bohoš, spoke about online casinos rising in popularity in Slovakia. In parallel, official data spoke about €1.32 billion ($1.39 billion) in gambling losses in 2023, up €130 million ($137 million) compared to the previous year when total bets amounted to €21.36 billion ($22.57 billion) and […]
Industry
November 18, 2024
Stake Covers €7M Fee to Relaunch Idealbet Flagship in Italy
Stake.com, one of the leading iGaming brands offering a rich selection of online casino and sports betting options since its launch in 2017, is getting ready for some big changes in 2025. Namely, the brand is gearing up to strengthen its foothold in Italy’s reorganized online gambling market. The first step of its bold plan […]
