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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.
Industry
March 19, 2025
Casino Winner Claims Jackpots After Presenting Residency Proof
In the summer of 2023, Eduardo Cardoso found himself in an unusual predicament. After he hit several jackpots at a casino in South Florida, the Cuban man was not allowed to collect his winnings. The reason? A federal restriction. Frequent Player Stroke It Big Three Times “I like to go to the casino like any […]
Industry
March 19, 2025
Up to 15 Years in Prison for Man Who Shot Casino Security Guard
Jurors in Kern County have convicted R.C., the man who fired a gun at a Golden West Casino security guard in 2023, on multiple charges. The verdict was announced Monday by the District Attorney of the gambling-approved region that approved Tejon’s operations at Hard Rock Hotel and Casino in 2022. R.C. could be looking at […]
Industry
March 18, 2025
State Rep. Gonzales: “Illinois Is Gambling With Its Financial Future”
Last month, Illinois lawmakers made a new attempt to give the green light to online gambling as a means of further growing the market following the legalization of sports betting five years ago. Then, State Representative Edgar Gonzalez and Senator Cristina Castro submitted House Bill 3080 and Senate Bill 1963, hoping to allow licensees to […]
Legal
March 18, 2025
PA Court Rejects DraftKings’ Motion to Dismiss MLB Union Lawsuit
In the autumn, a baseball player union filed a lawsuit against several betting and gaming operators with strong presence in the United States. The legal claim, filed by the Major League Baseball Players Association (MLBPA) claimed that betting companies misused name, image and likeness (NIL) of baseball players without the required licensing or consent. Motion […]
Industry
March 18, 2025
Man Dies From Gunshot Wounds Following Nugget Casino Incident
The police have opened an investigation into a shooting incident that took place at the Nugget Casino Resort in Reno-Sparks, Nevada, over the weekend. The incident resulted in a man succumbing to his gunshot wounds. According to initial police reports, the deadly incident, which marks the first homicide in Washoe County’s city in the current […]
Industry
March 17, 2025
Merkur Information Leak Raises Concern Over Data Protection
A recent cyberattack on Merkur, one of Germany’s most iconic gaming operators, has triggered serious concerns regarding data protection. The attack allegedly compromised the personal data of players on several operator sites, including Slotmagie, Crazybuzzer, and Merkurbets. Security researcher Lilith Wittmann first revealed the breach in a Medium blog post on March 14. Unsecured API […]
Industry
March 17, 2025
No Shooting Incident at Circus Circus, Police Say
Guests at Circus Circus Hotel & Casino on the Strip were left shaken on Saturday evening as police were quick to respond to reports of a possible shooting incident at the scene. Later on, the authorities confirmed it was a false alarm. Guest: “People Started Crying” As the chaotic scene unfolded at the property near […]
Industry
March 14, 2025
Double or Nothing: Wild Wager Turned into Amazon Documentary
Andy McElroy wasn’t just another bookmaker – he was a legend in the underground sports betting world. His success was measured in private jet flights and time spent aboard Johnny Carson’s former yacht. That is, until the federal government took down his $5 billion online betting empire in 2013. Following his conviction and a light […]
Industry
March 14, 2025
Wife of “Ghost Adventures” Star Allegedly Plotted His Murder
Aaron Goodwin, known for his role in “Ghost Adventures,” is facing a shocking and unexpected betrayal. His wife, Victoria Goodwin, was recently arrested under charges of solicitation to commit murder and conspiracy to commit murder after she allegedly plotted to have him killed, according to TMZ. “Am I a Bad Person?” Authorities claim Victoria had […]
Industry
March 13, 2025
Former NFL Linebacker Sentenced for $5M Ponzi Scheme
A former NFL linebacker was sentenced to 30 months in federal prison for planning a Ponzi scheme that ended up defrauding victims of over $5 million. John Robert Leake, a Plano, Texas, resident who previously lived in Marina del Rey, falsely presented himself as involved in profitable ventures, including luxury real estate, gold mining operations […]
