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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
June 19, 2025
Vegas Hotel Criticized for Ridiculous Minibar Water Bottle Price
Las Vegas is popular for its high-stakes gambling. However, some visitors may start to feel swindled before they ever hit the casino floor. Aria Resort & Casino is under fire after a guest reported being charged nearly $30 for a single bottle of water from their room’s minibar. The Ridiculously Expensive Sips The controversy gained […]
Sports
June 19, 2025
DraftKings CEO Blasts Illinois Betting Tax as Harmful
DraftKings chief executive officer Jason Robins has once again criticized Illinois’ new sports betting tax, calling it “incredibly ill-conceived” and warning that it could hurt both the industry and consumers. “It Just Makes No Sense” In a candid interview with CNBC, Robins said the sudden implementation of the tax blindsided operators and will likely force […]
Casino
June 18, 2025
Japan Bans Online Casino Ads Targeting Local Users
Japan is continuing its fight against offshore online gambling by introducing new legislation aimed at completely limiting access to overseas casino venues while making them less visible to domestic players. On Wednesday, the parliament passed new amendments meant to eliminate online gambling advertisements, making it clear that promoting overseas casino sites is now officially off-limits. […]
Sports
June 18, 2025
Bet365 Interested in New York Sports Betting Market Entry
Global betting powerhouse Bet365 could soon be making its move into one of the biggest sports betting markets in the U.S. A recent report from the Offshore Gaming Association suggests the UK-based betting giant is interested in acquiring the New York mobile sports betting license that Resorts World Bet will vacate at the end of […]
Casino
June 17, 2025
NSW Premier Criticized Over Cashless Pokies Reform U-Turn
New South Wales’ premier, Chris Minns, is drawing fire from charities, advocates, and even members of his own party after suggesting he might abandon plans for cashless poker machines, an idea proposed by an independent reform panel. $24M in Daily Losses During First Quarter Labor backbencher David Saliba, whose seat covers western Sydney, did not […]
Sports
June 17, 2025
ACMA Fines Tabcorp AU$4M for VIP Spam Law Breaches
Betting and gaming giant “raising the game by creating the most engaging betting and entertainment experiences business in the world”, Tabcorp, has landed in hot water with regulators after sending thousands of unsolicited messages to its VIP customers. As a result, the Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) has slapped the company with a fine […]
Casino
June 16, 2025
Border Curbs Hit Donaco’s Star Vegas Casino Traffic
Southeast Asian casino operator Donaco International Limited has reported a sharp decline in activity at its Star Vegas casino in Poipet, Cambodia, as a consequence of the latest border restrictions imposed by Thailand. The changes are the result of a brief military conflict on May 28, tied to longstanding territorial disputes between the two countries. […]
Casino
June 16, 2025
Light & Wonder Gains Momentum in Australia Despite Lawsuit
The Nevada-headquartered corporation that offers cross-platform content and powerful systems that “give players what they want”, Light & Wonder, is enjoying a noticeable uptick in game installations across Australia, according to a June 12 investor note from J.P. Morgan analyst Don Carducci. “Very Strong Start” for Baron Cabinet in NSW Carducci highlighted the strong early […]
Casino
June 13, 2025
Mecca Bingo Upgrades All UK Sites with Light & Wonder
Popular gaming content provider Light & Wonder has inked a major deal with Mecca Bingo to refresh and future-proof the gaming experience across all 50 of Mecca’s UK venues. Important Changes Coming The agreement will see a full-scale hardware upgrade and the introduction of new gaming systems aimed at improving performance, consistency, and compliance. As […]
Casino
June 13, 2025
John Travolta’s High Rollers Falls Flat in Laughable Heist
John Travolta has starred in some of Hollywood’s most iconic films, including Pulp Fiction, Grease, and Saturday Night Fever, but he’s also had more than a few misses. His latest, High Rollers, unfortunately, lands in the latter category. Failed Cash Out Sequel A spiritual sequel to 2024’s Cash Out, this follow-up that is far from […]