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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.
Sports
December 4, 2025
BetMakers Extends Global Racing Deal with Penn Entertainment
BetMakers Technology Group has secured a new three-year deal with Penn Entertainment to handle the international distribution of its racing content, starting January 1, 2026. The agreement includes an option to extend for an additional year and builds on a partnership that began in 2022. Exclusive Global Distributor Position, Reaffirmed According to the terms of […]
Casino
December 3, 2025
Disappointment: Credit Card Ban in Australia Has Little Impact
Research shows that one of the Albanese government’s main gambling reforms, a ban on using credit cards for online betting, has had little effect on Australia’s heaviest gamblers. The measure, introduced in 2024, forced most gamblers to switch their payment methods to transaction accounts, but dedicated bettors found ways around it, according to a report […]
Casino
December 3, 2025
Mother Sues Aliante Casino Over Son’s Fatal Shooting
The mother of a man killed on a North Las Vegas casino floor has filed a negligence lawsuit, claiming the property failed to provide adequate security. “High Crime Area” On November 24, Willecia Calhoun filed a 14-page complaint in Clark County District Court against Aliante Casino and its operators, over the March 27 shooting death […]
Poker
December 2, 2025
“Calm and Controlled” Raid at Illegal Poker Club in Stockholm
A poker club in Stockholm was recently raided by multiple Swedish enforcement agencies during what participants say was a EUR 100 ($116) buy-in event with nearly 100 players in attendance. Drones, a Helicopter, and Europol Involved According to Dagens Nyheter, officers in tactical gear entered the long-standing Krukan poker club in Södermalm late on Friday […]
Casino
December 2, 2025
Turning Point: Vietnam Opens Ho Tram to Local Gamblers
Vietnam’s recent decision to allow local players at The Grand Ho Tram marks a major turning point for the country’s gaming industry. After years of catering primarily to foreign visitors, the market is now opening in a controlled and highly regulated way, giving both the government and operators a chance to benefit from sustainable growth. […]
Industry
December 1, 2025
NSW to End Late-Night Poker Machine Exemptions
More than 670 poker machine venues across New South Wales will lose their special permissions to operate past 4 am, after the state government moved to tackle what it calls a “public health catastrophe.” “No Longer Fit for Purpose” The decision, announced by Gaming Minister David Harris, means all gaming rooms will now have to […]
Business
December 1, 2025
Star Entertainment Refreshes Board with Bally’s Leaders
Australia’s Star Entertainment Group has shaken up its boardroom, bringing in Bally’s Corp Chairman Soo Kim and President George Papanier, while former chair Anne Ward and non-executive director Deborah Page have stepped down. The changes were confirmed at a board meeting last Friday, the company said in a Monday ASX filing. “Shaping a New Future […]
Lottery
November 28, 2025
Powerball Jackpot Climbs to $719 Million
The Powerball jackpot is climbing again, and it just cleared the $700 million mark after no one matched all six numbers in the latest draw. With no grand prize winner, the pot now moves to an estimated $719 million for Saturday night. It’s not the biggest prize the game has seen, but it’s still huge. […]
Casino
November 28, 2025
Ducky Bhai Granted Bail in Gambling App Promotion Case
The Lahore High Court has granted bail to YouTube personality Saad-ur-Rehman, better known online as Ducky Bhai, bringing a significant turn in a case that has kept him in custody since mid-August. The decision came on Monday after the court accepted his bail request and ordered him to submit surety bonds worth Rs 1 million […]
Casino
November 26, 2025
Galaxy Gaming Merger with Evolution Extended to 2026
Galaxy Gaming, Inc. (OTC: GLXZ), the leading independent developer and distributor of casino table games and technology, has been moving forward with its planned merger with Evolution Malta Holding Limited and its subsidiary, Galaga Merger Sub, Inc. According to the terms of the deal, Galaxy will become a wholly owned subsidiary of Evolution. More Approvals […]
