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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.
Sports
October 29, 2025
SuperBook Fined $20K for UFC Betting Error
At the end of August, the New Jersey Division of Gaming Enforcement (DGE) fined Evolution $12,000 for several live casino dealer and croupier rule-breaking problems that took place in 2021 and 2023. Similarly, in December, William Hill Sportsbook received a $20,000 fine for accepting 42 illegal bets on college basketball after the results came in […]
Casino
October 28, 2025
GLPI Backs $1.4B Live! Casino Virginia Project
The growth of the gaming industry often depends on developers’ ability to ink the best real estate deals and financing options to balance risks with potential rewards. The $1.4 billion Live! Casino & Hotel Virginia project in Petersburg is another clear example of the theory. $27M in Land, $440M in Hard Cost Financing Gaming and […]
Sports
October 28, 2025
Polymarket Plans POLY Token and Airdrop for US Return
Polymarket is preparing for a big return with bells and whistles to the American market, and, as confirmed by the prediction market platform itself, a key part of that plan will be the launch of its own cryptocurrency, likely called POLY. A Big Splash Ahead The details regarding the mechanics, allocation, and blockchain for the […]
Casino
October 27, 2025
Galileo Observatory Tracks UFOs Above Las Vegas Sphere
Above the dazzling lights of the Sphere in Las Vegas, new technology is doing more than immersing thousands of fans in “The Wizard of Oz.” It’s also keeping an eye on the skies for something far stranger than flying monkeys. The Galileo Observatory, designed by Harvard astrophysicist Avi Loeb, sits atop the Sphere to track […]
Casino
October 27, 2025
Judge Cancels Tribal Lawsuit on Colorado Sports Betting
A federal judge has dismissed a lawsuit filed by the Southern Ute and Ute Mountain Ute Tribes challenging Colorado’s management of online sports betting. The ruling signals the end of a months-long dispute over millions in tax revenue generated by the state’s constantly developing market. Only Location Matters The Tribes had argued that, under federal […]
Business
October 24, 2025
Kjerulf Ainsworth Launches New Bid for AGT Shares
Kjerulf Ainsworth, son of Ainsworth Game Technology (AGT) founder Len Ainsworth, is making a fresh move to increase his stake in the Australian slot machine supplier. To this extent, he has launched a proportional takeover bid to acquire an additional 2.9% of AGT, offering existing shareholders AU 1.30 ($0.84) per share. The price is roughly […]
Sports
October 24, 2025
KSA Reports Progress on Sports Betting Integrity
Kansspelautoriteit (KSA) has released the results of its latest investigation into potential match-fixing in sports betting, following the Sports Betting Intelligence Unit (SBIU) receiving a number of alerts. In response, the KSA decided to review the way four licensed operators identify and manage the risk of match-fixing. The goal of the assessment was to verify […]
Sports
October 23, 2025
Attorney Urges Tribes, States to Fight Against Prediction Markets
A leading gaming attorney is urging tribal nations and state attorneys general to join forces in pushing back against prediction markets, which he says pose risks to both state authority and tribal sovereignty. “Courts Are Finally Addressing the Issue” Daniel Wallach spoke on Wednesday during a webinar hosted by the Indian Gaming Association, one day […]
Sports
October 23, 2025
NHL Partners with Polymarket and Kalshi on New Deals
It’s official: the National Hockey League (NHL) has branded Polymarket and Kalshi as its official prediction market partners. The move signals the league’s first official partnerships with these types of platforms in the United States. Branding and On-Screen Exposure The newly inked multiyear deals will enable the two companies to gain access to the NHL’s […]
Industry
October 22, 2025
Calls for Overhaul of NT’s Online Gambling Regulation
Northern Territory crossbenchers are calling for a closer look at how Australia’s de facto online gambling regulator operates, arguing that the system has grown too large and powerful to function without proper oversight. The Northern Territory is the hub of Australia’s online betting industry, home to 43 corporate bookmakers who are drawn to its low […]
