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Melanie Porter
Senior WriterMelanie specializes in analyzing legalities and the ongoing development of land-based gaming infrastructure. She tracks zoning regulations, casino expansions, and the legislative hurdles of resort development. Her sharp insights guide operators through the complex permitting processes required to build tomorrow’s premier brick-and-mortar gaming destinations.
Casino
October 27, 2020
Penn National’s Las Vegas Casinos Anticipate Hundreds of Layoffs
M Resort Spa Casino and The Tropicana on the Las Vegas Strip have announced they will permanently lay off hundreds of employees in December, the Las Vegas Review-Journal reported. The two casinos operated by Penn National Gaming blamed the cuts on the Covid-19 pandemic’s impact on their businesses. The Strip Casinos Blame Layoffs on the […]
Industry
October 26, 2020
BetGames.TV Boosts Its South African Presence via Sunbet Deal
The leading provider of live dealer betting games, BetGames.TV, has secured a landmark deal with Sunbet, expanding the supplier’s presence in South Africa. Players Will Gain Full Access to BetGames.TV’s Portfolio Following а Sunbet.co.za partnership announcement last week, live dealer betting games supplier BetGames.TV confirmed it will provide its entire suite of live content to […]
Industry
October 26, 2020
YG Masters and DreamTech Gaming Release New GATI Tech Slot
Leading iGaming supplier Yggdrasil’s content platform YG Masters and DreamTech Gaming, the rapidly growing online casino game designer, released on October 26 their new online slot game which uses GATI technology. Elemental Princess is YG Masters’ third title with its partner DT Gaming. The 25-payline Asian-themed game features easy and entertaining gameplay, with four elemental […]
Legal
October 25, 2020
Nebraska’s New Racinos Proposal Faces Opposition
Three new initiatives to allow casinos at licensed horse racetracks will figure on Nebraska’s general election ballot in November. Opponents say that initiatives 429, 430, and 431 will lead to losses and gambling addiction across the state. Political committee Keep The Money in Nebraska got the measures on November’s ballot via a petition. Nebraskans will […]
Sports
October 25, 2020
Mohegan Sun Prepares to Host 30 College Basketball Teams in Its Bubbleville
The Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame announced on October 16 that it will team up with US-based event producer Gazelle Group to organize multiple college basketball games at Mohegan Sun Arena from November 25 to December 4. The resort casino, located on tribal land in Connecticut, hosts the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame’s […]
Business
October 24, 2020
INTRALOT and Camelot Introduce Fast Play to Illinois State Lottery
Greek-based gaming leader INTRALOT Integrated Lottery Systems and Services has announced that its US subsidiary INTRALOT, along with its partner Camelot Illinois, has successfully introduced new Fast Play games to the Illinois State Lottery. The contract with Camelot Illinois for the management of the Illinois State Lottery was signed in 2018. INTRALOT provides the necessary […]
Legal
October 24, 2020
Australia’s NSW Government Extends Gaming Machines Consultation
The New South Wales government, on the east coast of Australia, has extended it consultation series for player protection to December 11, in order to ensure the effectiveness of the proposed measures. Introduced by Attorney-General Gordon Ramsay on February 20, the Gaming Machines Amendment Bill 2020 is an update to the 2001 Gaming Machines Act, […]
Legal
October 21, 2020
Chicago Illegal Gambling Ring Member Gets Home Detention
Eugene “Geno” DelGiudice, a member of an illegal gambling ring in Chicago was sentenced to one-year probation. In the first three months of the sentence, the man will be under home detention. Appearing in front of U.S. District Judge Virginia Kendall, Mr. DelGiudice apologized for the wrongdoing. Prosecutors Charge 10 People Involved in a Gambling […]
Business
September 12, 2020
Rank Gambling Group Urges London to Revitalize As Profits Continue to Plummet
The Rank Group, which owns numerous gambling establishments in the UK, has suffered a sharp drop in profits at its Grosvenor Hotel and Casino locations within the capital. Even though the casino has been given the go-ahead to reopen, revenues are trailing behind last year’s numbers reaching only 40% of the expected amount. Other casinos […]
Esports
September 2, 2020
VCS Teams Omitted From LoL Worlds 2020 Due to Travel Restrictions
Riot has announced earlier today that due to national travel restrictions as a result of the pandemic, two teams who have already qualified for the League of Legends World Championships 2020 tournament will not be able to compete at the event in Shanghai. “Over the past several weeks, we explored every possible option to include […]