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Melanie Porter's latest articles
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.
Legal
November 12, 2024
Ex-Aide to Corrupt LA Politician Escapes Prison Sentence
In 2020, George Esparza pleaded guilty to a single count of conspiring to violate federal anti-racketeering law after he originally lied to FBI agents who were responsible for investigating City Hall corruption. However, he proved to be a key player in the intricate $1.5 million graft scheme that led to ex-Councilman Jose Huizar’s 13-year prison […]
Lottery
November 11, 2024
Idaho $1M Raffle Lottery Game Is Back with Daily Prizes
The Idaho Lottery has launched its popular Idaho $1,000,000 Raffle game, drawing excitement as players rush to secure tickets before they sell out. Two $1M Grand Prizes & 17,800+ Prizes up to $10,000 With only 450,000 tickets available, each priced at $10, the game offers two grand prizes of $1,000,000 along with more than 17,800 […]
Industry
November 11, 2024
NH Attorney General Denies Charitable Gaming at Concord Casino
The state Attorney General’s Office announced that it would not approve the resumption of charitable gaming at former state Senator Andy Sanborn’s Concord Casino. The decision is a result of the Attorney General not giving the green light to the pending sale of the venue. Two Years of Attempts Could Come to an End Following […]
Industry
November 8, 2024
Philippine President Bans POGOs and IGLs Amid Public Concern
Philippine President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. signed Executive Order (EO) 74 on November 5, effectively banning all offshore gambling activities in the country, with a focus on Philippine Offshore Gaming Operators (POGOs) and internet gaming licensees (IGLs). The executive order mandates an immediate end to all offshore gaming operations, responding to public concerns about crime, […]
Industry
November 8, 2024
Swindler Uses Romance Scam to Con 100 Men, Uses Money to Gamble
Last month, Tokyo Reporter revealed that a former employee of Toyota Coniq Pro was accused of conspiring with an IT specialist working for Yonageya to conduct a fraud of roughly 160 million yen ($1.07 million). At least one of the two men had allegedly spent the defrauded money on entertainment activities, gambling included. Now, the same […]
Industry
November 7, 2024
Google Ads to Allow Personalized Social Casino Game App Campaigns
Next month, Google Ads will update its Personalized Ads policy to allow personalization for social casino game app campaigns. This change will take effect on December 4, 2024, and by the end of March 2025, all advertisers will be able to personalize ads for online social casino game apps. Social Casino Mobile Apps, Removed From […]
Industry
November 7, 2024
ANJ Could Hit Polymarket with Ban Over Gambling Concerns
Popular prediction market platform Polymarket could be facing a potential ban in France amid gambling concerns. L’Autorité Nationale des Jeux (ANJ), France’s National Gambling Authority, which is responsible for regulating all forms of gambling within the country, has also raised legal concerns over Polymarket as significant bets on political outcomes have put the platform under […]
Industry
November 6, 2024
France Initiates iCasino Talks with Industry Stakeholders
At the end of October, we reported on France’s Minister Delegate for the Budget and Public Accounts announcement the government would no longer consider the legalization of iGaming, with lawmakers taking a stake back in light of economic concerns. France and Cyprus are the only EU member states that continue to prohibit iGaming. Now, roughly […]
Business
November 6, 2024
Livesport’s Flashscore Network Acquires BeSoccer’s Asset Portfolio
Livesport‘s flagship product, the Flashscore network, has successfully completed the acquisition of BeSoccer, a Spanish platform specializing in live scores, statistics, and news dedicated to soccer fans. The Largest Acquisition in Livesport’s History The strategic move with undisclosed terms underlines the brand’s commitment to expanding its presence in the sports tech industry, bringing an additional […]
Industry
November 5, 2024
Kansas Bettors, Oblivious of Gambling Tax Regulations
The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) is having a hard time keeping tabs on gambling winnings, according to a recent study we reported on last month. The results of the study showed a large number of gamblers in the US failed to report their winnings, which caused the IRS to miss out on roughly $1.4 billion […]
