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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
November 21, 2025
Goodbye, Africa: William Hill to Leave 14 Countries in December
Evoke-owned William Hill is getting ready to pull out of 13 countries starting December 2. The move, which will hit several of its African markets, follows last month’s similar announcement for roughly 200 shops in the UK. What Should African Players Know The company has already confirmed that customers in Angola, Bolivia, Burkina Faso, Cameroon, […]
Casino
November 21, 2025
“Very Little Prospect of Reoffending”: Abramoff Gets 3-Year Probation
Former lobbyist Jack Abramoff, who was once at the center of one of Washington’s most notorious lobbying scandals, has received a new sentence: three years of federal probation for his role in a cryptocurrency fraud. Forced to Pay $2.2 in Restitution The case had nothing to do with his earlier involvement with tribal casinos, but […]
Sports
November 20, 2025
BET99 Teams with Ex-UFC Champion to Promote Responsible Gaming
BET99 is putting the spotlight back on responsible play, bringing back its partnership with UFC Hall of Famer Georges St-Pierre for its latest campaign. St-Pierre has been one of the faces of the company’s responsible gaming work since 2022, and the latest TV and digital spot leans into his martial arts roots. He appears in […]
Casino
November 20, 2025
Travel Influencer Anunay Sood Dies in Las Vegas Hotel
Police in Las Vegas believe travel influencer Anunay Sood may have died from a drug overdose during a visit to the Strip earlier this month. Found Unresponsive Inside Hotel Room The 32-year-old was found unresponsive inside a room at the Wynn Las Vegas on November 4, according to the police report obtained by KLAS-TV/Las Vegas. […]
Casino
November 19, 2025
High-Stakes Casinos Used to Launder Millions in Cash
According to a CNN investigation that covered the review of hundreds of pages of court files and interviews with several sources from law enforcement, a group of underground bankers helped wealthy Chinese gamblers move large amounts of cash through Las Vegas casinos. Their actions became part of a wider federal case that eventually led to […]
Casino
November 19, 2025
Laughlin River Lodge Owner Settles EEOC Case for $1.2M
The company that owns the Laughlin River Lodge has agreed to pay $1.2 million to settle a sexual harassment lawsuit brought last year by the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC). The EEOC announced the agreement on Tuesday, saying the settlement also requires the company to post notices about the case and put new safeguards […]
Poker
November 18, 2025
Shooting at Wauwatosa Apartment During Poker Game
Police in Wauwatosa, Wisconsin, are investigating a shooting that happened during a poker game at an apartment known for illegal gambling. Targeted Shooting Officers were called to the Reserve at Wauwatosa Apartments at 6100 W. State Street around 1 a.m. on Wednesday, November 12, after reports of gunfire. According to the Wauwatosa Police Department, a […]
Legal
November 18, 2025
Henrico Sues Over “Unlawful” Roseshire Gaming Parlor License
Henrico County has taken the Virginia Racing Commission (VRC) to court, arguing that the agency overstepped when it approved a license for the new Roseshire Gaming Parlor. The petition, filed on November 12, called the VRC’s decision “unlawful” and claimed the commission “exceeded its authority” when it gave the facility the green light. At the […]
Casino
November 17, 2025
Sweden’s Gambling Market Shows Modest Q3 Growth
Sweden’s gambling industry has grown a modest 0.5% in the third quarter compared to Q3 2024, with total revenue reaching the SEK6.71 billion ($709 million) mark. Regulator Spelinspektionen, which announced it will supervise Svenska Spel’s brick-and-mortar operations before banning mystery box operator CGG Entertainment at the start of the month, explained the slight rise was […]
Sports
November 17, 2025
NBA Widens Gambling Probe, Teams Asked for Phones
The National Basketball Association (NBA) is still working to untangle one of the most serious gambling scandals in its history, but the fallout appears to be spreading. According to multiple reports, the league has requested that several teams turn over their phones and other devices as investigators attempt to determine who knew what and when. […]
