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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
October 24, 2024
New Report Warns of Money Laundering Threat in India’s iGaming Sector
With a whopping number of 442 million gamers, India has become the second-largest gaming market worldwide, only surpassed by China. As with the rest of the global gaming hubs, India is also dealing with money laundering concerns tied to the gaming industry, among others. A recent report has emphasized the need for stricter regulations to […]
Sports
October 24, 2024
LALIGA and Sportsbet.io Ink Strategic Partnership with New Campaigns
One of the world’s most popular soccer leagues, LALIGA, has teamed up with Sportsbet.io in a cutting-edge partnership aimed at boosting fan engagement. Fresh Fan Experiences Underway The newly inked strategic collaboration between LALIGA and the operator of an online gambling platform intended to provide a multi-currency platform for sports betting and online casino games […]
Casino
October 23, 2024
Gambler Loses $150,000 Jackpot Due to Self-Exclusion
Hitting a hefty six-figure casino jackpot is, without a doubt, a reason for celebration. However, for one particular gambler, the sweet news of a big win quickly turned sour. According to Kelley, a casino employee known on TikTok as @casinomassagekelley, a gambler who recently hit a $150,000 jackpot was denied his prize. Accused of Trespassing […]
Business
October 23, 2024
FDJ Initiates Squeeze-Out to Complete Full Takeover of Kindred
La Française des Jeux (FDJ), France’s and the Republic of Ireland’s operator of national lottery games, has begun the squeeze-out process to acquire the remaining shares of Kindred Group, solidifying its path toward full ownership. This follows the successful completion of its €2.45 billion ($2.64 billion) acquisition earlier this month, which saw FDJ secure control […]
Industry
October 22, 2024
Ex-Deputy Secretary Eccles Appointed to Review BetStop Scheme
Australia’s Minister for Communications has appointed Mr. Richard Eccles to spearhead the first statutory review of BetStop, the National Self-Exclusion Register designed to protect vulnerable citizens from gambling-related harm. BetStop was launched in August 2023, and it received registrations from over 30,000 Australians ever since. Notably, 79% of registrants are aged 40 and under, and […]
Industry
October 22, 2024
Hacker Group APT41 Targets Gambling Industry for Financial Gain
The popular Chinese state-sponsored hacking group APT41 has been linked to a complex cyber attack targeting the gambling and gaming industry. The group, also known as also known as Brass Typhoon, Earth Baku, Wicked Panda, or Winnti, allegedly infiltrated one of cybersecurity firm Security Joes’ clients and continued to maintain persistent access for nearly nine […]
Business
October 21, 2024
Bally Sports Rebrands as FanDuel Sports Network
The premier mobile gaming destination in North America that has redefined fantasy sports in pursuit of its mission of making sports more exciting, FanDuel, has secured a deal to rebrand Diamond Sports Group’s 16 regional sports networks, previously known as Bally Sports, to the FanDuel Sports Network. The move, effective October 21, follows a 2021 […]
Industry
October 21, 2024
UKGC Initiates First Comprehensive Study of the UK Black Market
Last month, we reported on a study by Frontier Economics, commissioned by the Betting and Gaming Council, that revealed a whopping 1.5 million Britons were wagering up to £4.3 billion ($5.6 billion) every year with black market operators. The report, which was the pioneering high-profile investigation into the UK black market since the government’s much-anticipated […]
Industry
October 18, 2024
Pro Poker Player Awaits Sentencing in Vegas Bookmaking Scheme
At the end of August, we reported on the case of a professional poker player from Long Beach, California who admitted to money laundering and running an illegal bookmaking business. At the time, Damien LeForbes filed an agreement to plead guilty to the federal charges in Las Vegas and California after previously signing a plea […]
Blockchain
October 18, 2024
Buying Crypto and Meme Stocks Is Akin to Gambling, Says Strategist
Buying cryptocurrencies and meme stocks like Trump Media is akin to gambling, believes Fiduciary Trust International’s managing director, Doug Cohen. In an interview with Quartz for the “Smart Investing” video series, Cohen discussed why these types of assets are too speculative to be considered sound investments. Cohen explained that the behavior seen around meme stocks […]
