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Melanie Porter
Senior WriterMelanie specializes in analyzing legalities and the ongoing development of land-based gaming infrastructure. She tracks zoning regulations, casino expansions, and the legislative hurdles of resort development. Her sharp insights guide operators through the complex permitting processes required to build tomorrow’s premier brick-and-mortar gaming destinations.
Prediction Markets
April 24, 2026
US Soldier Charged Over $400K Maduro Betting Case
A US Army special operations soldier involved in the removal of Nicolás Maduro from power has been charged with using classified information to place bets on the mission through Polymarket, federal authorities said on Thursday, April 23. Master Sgt. Gannon Ken Van Dyke is accused of turning roughly $33,000 in wagers into about $409,000 in […]
Casino
April 24, 2026
Rare Decision: Nevada Bans Illegal Bookmaker in Black Book Vote
Earlier this week, we announced that the Nevada Gaming Control Board (NGCB) was considering a series of important changes to the Black Book, formally known as the state’s List of Excluded Persons. While new additions are rarely made, the commission decided to take firm action on Thursday, April 23, 2026, voting unanimously to add Mathew […]
Prediction Markets
April 23, 2026
Kalshi Bans Candidates Over Trading on Own Campaigns
The first exchange regulated by the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) and dedicated to trading on the outcome of future events, Kalshi, has taken action against political candidates accused of trading on their own election prospects. The company said it identified three candidates, whom it did not officially name, who placed trades tied to their […]
Sports
April 23, 2026
WrestleMania 42 Attendance Down, TV and Online Viewership Up
This year’s WrestleMania 42 in Las Vegas didn’t manage to draw in as many fans of the beloved yearly pro wrestling event produced by World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE) as it did last year. However, the much-anticipated, which was originally launched more than four decades ago as the brainchild of WWE chief executive officer Vince McMahon, […]
Slots
April 23, 2026
Grab Wild West Wins with BGaming’s Grand Buffalo Hold and Win
Grand Buffalo Hold and Win is a new slot from BGaming that carries players straight into the Wild West with its dusty plains aesthetics, roaming buffalo imagery, and quick-moving wins that set the tone. The high-volatility game has been built around big swings and a clear focus on bonus features and jackpot potential. Grand Buffalo […]
Business
April 22, 2026
Gaming Stocks Lag As Regional Casinos Show Steady Strength
In February, Truist Securities analyst Barry Jonas expressed his view on early-year gaming stocks, saying they remained weak amid investor caution toward prediction markets, despite consistent trends in the gaming market. In a fresh April 21 note, the analyst reiterated his opinion: gaming stocks keep sitting out of favor with investors, though early signs of […]
Casino
April 21, 2026
Yggdrasil Grows German Market Presence with 106 Games
Yggdrasil, the gaming studio that has been “building standout iGaming experiences by combining stunning visuals, smart game mechanics, and engaging gameplay designed to keep players coming back” for over a decade, has strengthened its foothold in Germany, one of Europe’s most tightly regulated gaming markets known for its reliability, full compliance, and proven delivery. Over […]
Casino
April 21, 2026
$834K and Counting: Gates of Olympus Roulette “Already Striking Big Wins”
At the beginning of the month, we informed you about Pragmatic Play’s latest addition to its iconic Gates of Olympus series, Gates of Olympus Roulette. The fresh live roulette variant of one of its most popular slots is aimed at live casino fans. It didn’t take long before a few of them took advantage of […]
Casino
April 20, 2026
BGaming Unveils Júlio César Slot Before World Cup
The rebranded BGaming company that grew “from a small studio to a broader brand with publishing and celebrity slots” like Snoop Dogg-inspired Snoop Dogg Dollars game is getting ready for a new and equally exciting launch, this time around with former Brazil goalkeeper Júlio César at the center. Planned for June, the release is expected […]
Sports
April 20, 2026
FanDuel Files for New Trading Arm Without CME Link
FanDuel is determined to create a new futures commission merchant (FCM), in an attempt to enhance its flexibility in the fast-growing prediction markets space. The application was submitted on April 9 by New Ventures III, a FanDuel-owned entity, according to a filing with the National Futures Association. The development was first spotted by PredictionMarketPulse. FanDuel […]
