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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.
Casino
February 19, 2026
Stake Enters Denmark with 5-Year Online Gambling License
Online betting company Stake is officially moving into Denmark, marking another step in its rapid international growth. Five-Year Online License for Casinos and Sports The company has secured a five-year licence that allows it to offer both online casino games and sports betting in the country that is already known as one of Europe’s most […]
Casino
February 19, 2026
Virginia Lawmakers Advance Competing Online Casino Bills
Virginia lawmakers are taking another step toward legalizing online casinos, but the path forward is far from settled. This week, both chambers of the Virginia General Assembly approved their own versions of legislation that would allow online gambling. The Senate passed Senate Bill 118 by a narrow 19-17 vote, while the House approved House Bill […]
Casino
February 18, 2026
Wyoming Senate Advances Bills to Tighten Gambling Rules
Lawmakers in Wyoming, US, took another step Friday toward tightening gambling regulations, advancing two bills aimed at closing loopholes and limiting gambling machines in everyday places like grocery stores. Closing the “Social Relationship” Loophole Senate File 44 focuses on what some call the “social relationship” loophole. Under current law, gambling is mostly illegal, but friends […]
Casino
February 18, 2026
Interpol Seeks Philippine Gambling Magnate Charlie Ang
Philippine authorities are stepping up the search for a high-profile businessman, Charlie “Atong” Ang, who is now the subject of an Interpol Red Notice. International Alert The 68-year-old gambling magnate is the primary suspect in the disappearance of at least 34 people between 2021 and 2022, all of whom were allegedly involved in cockfighting, known […]
Casino
February 17, 2026
Boonuspart.ee Acquires Kasiino-boonus.ee in Estonia
Boonuspart.ee, one of Estonia’s leading casino bonus and online casino comparison sites, has taken a significant step to strengthen its local presence by acquiring Kasiino-boonus.ee. “Building the Most Trusted and Informative” Resource The deal brings together two well-known Estonian-language platforms, allowing the combined entity to offer a more complete and reliable resource for players. Kasiino-boonus.ee […]
Business
February 17, 2026
Super Group Accused of Overstating Subsidiary Earnings
Super Group (NYSE: SGHC) is under the spotlight after a short-seller report claimed the iGaming and sportsbook operator may have overstated earnings from its South African subsidiary, Raging River. The allegations, made by money manager Spruce Point Capital Management, suggest investors could have been misled by the company’s financial statements. The Ownership Issue Spruce Point […]
Prediction Markets
February 16, 2026
Mohegan Tribe Backs Crackdown on Prediction Markets
The Mohegan Tribal Gaming Authority is backing Connecticut’s efforts to rein in prediction market platforms that executives say are infringing on the tribes’ exclusive gaming rights. The announcement came as Mohegan reported a first-quarter profit, largely driven by a one-time accounting gain. “Exclusivity On All Forms of Gaming” During an earnings call last Thursday, February […]
Prediction Markets
February 16, 2026
FanDuel CEO: Prediction Markets Won’t Hurt Sportsbooks
FanDuel’s chief executive officer, Amy Howe, has made it clear: prediction markets are not siphoning customers from regulated sportsbooks, despite one platform recording a whopping trading jump of nearly 1,400% leading up to the Super Bowl. “They Don’t Offer the Variety of Bets Fans Expect” In an interview with CNBC, Howe explained the distinct appeal […]
Sports
February 13, 2026
AGCO Proposes 5-Day Suspension for PointsBet Canada
In a first for Ontario’s regulated online gambling market, the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO) has decided to temporarily suspend PointsBet Canada’s iGaming registration for the duration of five days. The proposed suspension follows what the regulator described as a systemic failure to properly monitor and report suspicious betting tied to a 2024 […]
Casino
February 13, 2026
23 Charged in Alleged Gambling Grant Fraud Case
Twenty-three people stood in New Zealand’s Auckland District Court on Thursday, February 12, 2026, facing more than 500 charges under the Crimes Act, in what authorities say is the biggest prosecution of its kind brought by the Department of Internal Affairs. “Mammoth and Complex Investigation” The charges include alleged money laundering, receiving stolen funds, and […]
