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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
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 […]
Sports
February 25, 2025
EGBA Wants Improved Age Restriction for Social Media Ads
The Brussels-based trade association that represents leading online gambling operators, the European Gaming and Betting Association (EGBA), has called for stricter age restrictions in gambling-related social media advertisements following a monitoring review of its pan-European responsible advertising code. More Age-Gating Mechanisms Needed The review, conducted by the independent European Advertising Standards Alliance, analyzed 120 ads […]
Sports
February 24, 2025
4 Nations Face-Off Won by Canada, Most-Bet Hockey Event in History
This highly anticipated final not only glued hockey fans to their screens but also shattered records, becoming the most-bet hockey event in the history of legal sports betting. The Final Eclipsed All Other Hockey Events Betting giants like BetMGM, DraftKings, and FanDuel, which also recently recorded 16.6 million Super Bowl bets, reported that the 4 […]
Industry
February 24, 2025
Drake’s Drone Stunt Revealed as Social Sweeps Casino Promo
Drake is currently in Australia, touring major cities like Perth, Melbourne, Sydney, and Brisbane until March 7. While on the road, the Canadian rapper spends his downtime indulging in one of his favorite pastimes, gambling, while promoting his go-to online casino, Stake. In typical Drake fashion, the rapper has been pushing the crypto-based online casino […]
Industry
February 21, 2025
Lexington County Gambling Ring Raking $60K per Week, Busted
A clandestine gambling ring in Lexington County that was operating illegal slot machines and video poker devices raked in between $60,000 and $100,000 per week before federal authorities intervened, according to an indictment. Bookkeeper Pleaded Guilty The case, which had remained largely under the radar, came to light this week when one of the accused, […]
Casino
February 21, 2025
Foxwoods to Open New Poker Room and Restaurant on 33rd Year
Competition in the gaming industry is not showing signs of slowing down, but Foxwoods Resort Casino in Mashantucket, Connecticut, is still a dominant player by continuously evolving. Owned and operated by the Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation, the iconic resort that welcomed Gordon Ramsey’s iconic Hells’ Kitchen in March 2023 will mark its 33rd anniversary in […]
