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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
July 21, 2025
Meta Cracks Down on Filipino Influencers Promoting Gambling
As a result of an official request issued by the Cybercrime Investigation and Coordinating Center (CICC), social media platform Facebook has taken down 20 pages belonging to Filipino influencers accused of promoting illegal online gambling. “We’re Serious, and More Will Follow” The removal of the accounts was confirmed by Digital Pinoys, the digital advocates network […]
Industry
July 21, 2025
Isle of Man Prepares Gambling Laws Ahead of 2026 Review
At the start of the month, the Isle of Man Gambling Supervision Commission (GSC) introduced a public consultation regarding an important package of draft legislative reforms aimed at restrengthening the gambling regulations on the Island. Getting Ready for MONEYVAL 2026 The changes, which would realign the jurisdiction with the constantly evolving international standards, are expected […]
Casino
July 18, 2025
Evolution on Q2 Results: “2025 Will Be a Great Year”
Leading provider of fully-integrated Business-to-Business solutions for online casinos, Evolution, has published its second-quarter results, showing resilience amid a series of regulatory and cybersecurity challenges. CEO Carlesund, “Not Satisfied” Chief executive officer Martin Carlesund used a cautiously optimistic tone while acknowledging the headwinds and pointing to progress in key areas. The CEO also addressed the […]
Casino
July 18, 2025
Gov. Newsom Extends Trinidad Rancheria Casino Agreement
Governor Gavin Newsom recently renewed an important gaming agreement with the Trinidad Rancheria tribe. According to the newly inked compact extension, the tribe will be allowed to keep running their casino in Trinidad through the end of the current year. Two months ago, in May, Newsom launched a federal lawsuit to prevent the Koi Nation’s […]
Industry
July 16, 2025
Ukraine Wants Real-Time Online Gambling Oversight
At the start of June, we announced that Ukraine’s new gambling regulator, PlayCity, had begun operations to gain more control over illegal operators. Now, the war-ridden country wants even more transparency and accountability for its gambling sector. Ready to Fight the “Shadow Market” This week, the Ministry of Digital Transformation announced its plans for a […]
Casino
July 16, 2025
MGM China Confirms Jacky Heung Settled Gambling Debt
Macau-based MGM China, which operates MGM Cotai and MGM Macau, has confirmed that actor Jacky Heung has fully paid back a gambling debt that has taken over Hong Kong media in the last days. Jacky is the eldest son of popular former actor, turned film producer and TV personality, who founded Win’s Entertainment and China […]
Casino
July 16, 2025
Strip Casinos End Cross-Property Poker Chip Cash-Ins
Poker players on the Las Vegas Strip will soon be forced to adjust to yet another big change in the way they cash in their chips. Starting this week, several major casino operators will stop accepting poker chips from other properties, ending the long-standing practice of honoring competitors’ chips. Caesars, MGM, The Venetian, and Palazzoto […]
Industry
July 15, 2025
UK Considers Gambling Tax Hike to Fill Budget Gap
The UK Treasury is once again thinking about raising gambling taxes as a means of filling a large gap in public finances, according to The Observer. Chancellor Rachel Reeves, who must come up with as many as £30 billion ($40.3 billion) in extra revenue, has already made it clear that increases to income tax, VAT, […]
Poker
July 15, 2025
Leo Margets, Ready for Historic WSOP Final Table
The 2025 World Series of Poker Main Event has reached its final nine players from a record-breaking field of 9,735 participants. The last stage of the tournament will play out on July 15. The last players standing will go on a crazy hunt for one of poker’s ultimate prizes of $10 million plus the iconic […]
Casino
July 15, 2025
Player Denied Bonus After M Resort Card Counting Dispute
A blackjack player who claimed he was singled out and denied winnings at M Resort in Henderson lost his appeal with the Nevada Gaming Control Board. Rahne Pistor believed he should have received $1,050 from a suited-blackjack promotion held in August 2024, but the Board ruled in favor of the casino, saying they acted properly. […]
