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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.
Poker
January 22, 2026
Ignition Clarifies: Viral Bot Farm Video Is From 2022
Poker pro Martin Zamani shared a controversial video over the weekend that once again sparked concern regarding the use of bots in online poker. The short clip appeared to show a “massive bot farm” on Ignition and Bovada, with multiple rooms full of computers running tables through VPNs, but no actual players present. “They’ve Known […]
Sports
January 21, 2026
Massachusetts Eyes Major Shake-Up for Online Sports Betting
A newly resurfaced proposal in Massachusetts could completely change the way online sports betting works in the state, and it’s not subtle. Tax Hike and VIP Programs Take Center Stage Senate Bill 302 aims to sharply increase taxes while limiting what people can bet on, and imposing new sets of rules that would change the […]
Legal
January 20, 2026
Ex-Entain Chiefs Lose Privacy Case Against Gambling Commission
Two former Entain executives, Kenny Alexander and Lee Feldman, have suffered a loss in the civil case against the UK Gambling Commission, in which they claimed the regulator violated their privacy. The Failed 888 Takeover Story The pair, facing criminal charges of fraud and bribery, had argued that the commission’s actions during their failed attempt […]
Industry
January 20, 2026
UK Regulator Questions Meta Over Illegal Casino Ads
In July 2025, Facebook and Instagram owner Meta was criticized for the way it handles gambling ads in a report issued by the Open Rights Group. Now, Meta Platforms is once again under fire, this time from Britain’s Gambling Commission for allowing illegal online casino ads to run on its platforms. The independent regulator complained […]
Sports
January 19, 2026
Jordan Smith Stuns in One Point Slam to Win $1M
Sydney’s Jordan Smith pulled off one of the most unlikely wins in recent tennis memory, turning a single-point contest at Melbourne Park into a million-dollar triumph. “I Can’t Even Speak” The 29-year-old had already made headlines by knocking out two-time defending Australian Open champion Jannik Sinner and women’s grand slam finalist Amanda Anisimova on his […]
Casino
January 19, 2026
LA Casino Evacuated After Bomb Threat Turns Out False
A bomb threat forced the evacuation of a Los Angeles-area casino and nearby buildings last Thursday afternoon, though it later turned out to be a hoax. Prank Caller Asked for $50,000 At around 4 pm, the Park West Bicycle Casino and Hotel in Bell Gardens cleared hundreds of people after a caller demanded $50,000, threatening […]
Casino
January 16, 2026
Snoop Dogg in Da House: Artist Launches Free Online Casino
International technology company that offers “mobile-first, social, iGaming solutions, TRIVELTA, has launched Dogg House Casino in the US. As the name might immediately suggest to passionate hip-hop fans, the free-to-play online casino has been created in collaboration with Snoop Dogg, carrying the beloved artist’s easily recognizable style, personality, music, and defining visuals. “A Casino Built […]
Sports
January 16, 2026
Kalshi Pushes to Dismiss Ho-Chunk Sports Betting Lawsuit
Kalshi has asked a federal judge in Wisconsin to throw out the lawsuit brought by the Ho-Chunk Nation, claiming that the tribe is looking to label its sports event contracts as sports betting, despite federal law treating them differently. Crossing the Line? In a brief filed at the start of the week, the prediction market […]
Casino
January 16, 2026
New Jersey Lawmakers Reintroduce Casino, Smoking Bills
The heated debate over casinos and smoking in New Jersey is not showing signs of dying any time soon, with lawmakers recently bringing back a set of bills that would both enable casinos in new parts of the state while putting an end to the habit of smoking inside current gambling venues. Since the two […]
Sports
January 15, 2026
Nevada Wants Life Ban for Ohtani-Linked Bookmaker
Nevada gaming regulators are moving to permanently shut the door on Mathew Bowyer, the illegal bookmaker tied to Shohei Ohtani’s former interpreter, after assessing his conduct this week. On Wednesday, the Nevada Gaming Control Board voted to recommend that Bowyer be added to the state’s Black Book, which would ban him for life from entering […]
