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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
March 4, 2025
Meta Accused of Running Illegal Loot Box Ads in Belgium
Meta, the tech giant behind Facebook and Instagram, has been paid by 172 mobile gaming companies to run advertisements promoting game features that Belgium classifies as gambling. The respective features, commonly called “loot boxes,” give random virtual rewards to players for the purpose of enhancing their gameplay. The information was announced by beClaws research group […]
Casino
March 3, 2025
Nevada GC Gives Ex-Security Chief Sandy Seda Second Chance
Sandy Seda, the former security chief at Mandalay Bay Resort & Casino, has been given a second chance in the gaming industry after the Nevada Gaming Commission surprisingly overturned a previous decision to suspend his gaming registration. Narrow 3-2 Vote for His Comeback The reversal, decided in a narrow 3-2 vote, allows Seda to reapply […]
Sports
March 3, 2025
ESPN Bet’s Future in Doubt as Penn Faces Mounting Pressure
Penn Entertainment’s (NASDAQ: PENN) ESPN Bet division could face an uncertain future next year if it fails to gain significant traction before the close of 2026. The sports betting venture, launched in partnership with ESPN, has struggled to establish itself as a serious contender in the highly competitive online gaming market. While Penn’s other gambling […]
Industry
February 28, 2025
Mafia-Tied Gambling Den Owner Doubts Staged Police Raid
The owner of an illegal gambling den cast doubt on a staged police raid at his establishment while testifying Thursday, shedding new light on an ex-Nassau County detective’s alleged attempt to pressure rival crime families into closing their operations. Hector Rosario, 51, is currently on trial for obstructing justice and making false statements to the […]
Lottery
February 28, 2025
California Lottery Disputes $197.5M Claim Over Lost Winning Ticket
The California Lottery is pushing back against a lawsuit demanding a $197.5 million payout from a man who claims to have purchased both winning tickets for the December 8, 2023, Mega Millions jackpot at the same gas station in Encino. The lottery’s legal team argues that without presenting a valid winning ticket, the claimant is […]
Sports
February 27, 2025
Italy Set to Lift Gambling Sponsorship Ban in Sports
Italy’s Senate is set to reconsider the 2018 Dignity Decree, which banned gambling sponsorships in sports, with the potential for modification or repeal. Sports Minister Andrea Abodi is leading discussions to develop a new sponsorship framework that will be presented to the Senate’s Culture Committee. The 7th Commission Wants Immediate Ban Suspension The move is […]
Industry
February 27, 2025
Mississippi House Advances Bill to Bring Casino Resort to Jackson
The Mississippi House of Representatives is getting ready to debate a bill that could bring a casino resort to the state capital, Jackson. The decision would mark an important shift in the state’s approach to gaming development. HB 1879 Would Attract a $500M Investment House Bill 1879, which cleared the House Ways and Means Committee […]
Business
February 26, 2025
PointsBet Investors Favor MIXI Over BlueBet’s Takeover Offer
PointsBet’s board has given its unanimous endorsement to an A$353 million (US$222.9 million) all-cash takeover bid from Japanese consumer tech giant MIXI, setting the stage for a potential acquisition amid competing interest from Australian betting firm BlueBet. Attractive Cash Deal The bid expressed by MIXI’s Australian subsidiary included the purchase of 100% of PointsBet’s shares […]
Business
February 26, 2025
Super Group Reports Record Q4 Revenue and Strong Global Growth
After its shares spiked following optimistic preliminary, unaudited financial results for Q4 and FY 2024 in January, and following a €1.3 billion ($1.34 billion) refinancing deal inked with Blackstone earlier this month, Super Group has fresh news. The popular Spin and Betway operator has reported a record-breaking fourth-quarter revenue of €500 million ($525 million), marking […]
Casino
February 25, 2025
Turkish Pop Star Sentenced in Gambling Promotion Case
Turkish pop singer Serdar Ortaç has been sentenced to 10 months in prison and fined ₺400 ($10.93) for promoting illegal gambling, following a ruling by the 25th Criminal Court of First Instance in Istanbul. However, the court suspended the sentence, placing him on probation instead. This decision means Ortaç will avoid jail time unless he […]
