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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.
Casino
August 20, 2025
Aristocrat Revives Millioni$er With $1M Jackpot Twist
Award-winning manufacturer and provider of slots, electronic games, and hardware, Aristocrat Gaming, has brought back a highly popular name to casino floors across the country. The company that is part of ASX-listed Aristocrat Leisure Limited has officially announced its iconic Millioni$er brand will make a comeback in the industry, only this time around it will […]
Casino
August 19, 2025
PlaySafe: Harms Come from Non-Pagcor-Licensed Operators
The recently formed group of 18 PAGCOR-approved operators alongside a legal advisory firm, the PlaySafe Alliance of the Philippines, has praised a recent Senate hearing discussing several bills aimed at banning or curbing licensed forms of gambling taking place online. “Where Regulation Exists, Protection Exists” The Alliance commended the Senate “for surfacing the central truth […]
Casino
August 19, 2025
NJ Fines Evolution $12K Over Dealer and Game Errors
New Jersey’s Division of Gaming Enforcement recently fined the provider of Business-to-Business online casino solutions, Evolution, for a string of dealer and game errors inside its live dealer studios. Four “Impermissible“ Mistakes In a letter made public earlier this month, interim director Mary Jo Flaherty labeled the mistakes that attracted the $12,000 fine “impermissible,” explaining […]
Poker
August 18, 2025
ClubWPT Gold Slammed for Controversial Reveal Hands Feature
World Poker Tour’s sweepstakes platform that invites U.S. players to join for free and compete for prizes daily, ClubWPT Gold, has never been shy about pushing boundaries. The popular site that operates legally in most of the country made headlines at the end of June because of a scandal involving alleged chip dumping in the […]
Casino
August 18, 2025
New Jersey Bans Sweepstakes Casinos in Latest Crackdown
New Jersey has officially joined the continuously growing list of U.S. states that have chosen to completely ban sweepstakes casinos. Wagering Ban, Penalties, and Enforcement Powers At the end of last week, Governor Phil Murphy signed bill A5447 into law, despite strong opposition from various trade groups defending the interests of the two-currency system platforms […]
Business
August 15, 2025
Gambling.com Group Smashes Q2 Earnings Forecasts
Multiple award-winning and provider of global marketing and sports data services, Gambling.com Group Ltd, had an impressive Q2 2025. The NASDAQ-listed group recently published earnings per share of $0.37, which is more than double the expected $0.17. Revenue and Gross Profit, Up Revenue climbed 30% on a year-over-year basis, reaching $39.6 million, a company record, […]
Casino
August 15, 2025
SA’s Poker Machine Losses Cross Record $1B Mark
Just last month, Australian physicians expressed serious concerns regarding social media influencers bombarding ordinary citizens with content that glamorizes pokies, while failing to speak about the potential risks. Now, new data speaks of South Australians losing more than $1 billion on these machines in the past financial year, marking the highest figure ever recorded in […]
Sports
August 14, 2025
Ohio, MLB Probe Guardians Pitchers in Betting Case
The Ohio Casino Control Commission (OCCC) has confirmed it is actively working with Major League Baseball (MLB) to complete the investigation of Cleveland Guardians pitchers Emmanuel Clase and Luis Ortiz. Flagged Wagers According to the commission, an Ohio-licensed sportsbook initially alerted them on June 30 regarding suspicious wagering activity connected to a number of Guardians […]
Sports
August 14, 2025
BlueBet Criticized for Failing VIP Gambler Protections
A recent investigation by the Northern Territory Racing and Wagering Commission (NTRWC) has revealed concerning practices by Australian bookmaker BlueBet when handling a high-stakes VIP customer back in 2021. “Unacceptable” Conduct A federal parliamentary inquiry, led by the late Labor MP Peta Murphy, had already warned that bonus bets push people toward riskier bets, lead […]
Casino
August 13, 2025
Snoqualmie Casino & Hotel Celebrates “the Beginnng of a New Era”
At the end of last week, Snoqualmie Casino & Hotel celebrated a landmark moment with the grand opening of its newly expanded resort. Formerly known simply as Snoqualmie Casino before the November 2024 rebranding, the property located in “scenic foothills” just minutes from Seattle now features a striking hotel tower, a full-service spa, indoor and […]
