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Melanie Porter

Melanie Porter

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After 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.

Poker March 26, 2024
Alexandra Botez Is GGPoker’s Latest Brand Ambassador Popular online streamer and top-tier chess player Alexandra Botez has proudly joined the GGPoker team as its latest brand ambassador.  “I’m So Happy to Be on Team GG!” Botez will bring her excellent strategic insight and undeniable charisma to the complex world of poker not only online, but also in real life, as announced by […]
Alexandra Botez Is GGPoker’s Latest Brand Ambassador
Industry March 25, 2024
In Practise Alleges Evolution of Illegal APAC Wagers On Friday, an X post confirmed that investment research firm In Practise was getting ready to publish a report concerning Evolution’s operations in the Asia-Pacific (APAC) region.  Accordingly, the latter’s share price dropped 9.9%, from SEK1,372.80 ($129.78) to SEK1,237.40 ($116.97).   The piece of research concerning the world leader in product innovation and advanced IT […]
In Practise Alleges Evolution of Illegal APAC Wagers
Industry March 25, 2024
ETSU Gambling Clinic Notices Rise in Visits Among Youngsters In the context of the current 2024 NCAA Tournament and the legalization of mobile sports bets in Tennessee and its spectacular effects, the personnel at East Tennessee State University’s (ETSU) gambling clinic have announced an outbreak in the number of young individuals visiting the clinic for gambling-related problems.  ETSU uses a $1.2 million grant from […]
ETSU Gambling Clinic Notices Rise in Visits Among Youngsters
Industry March 22, 2024
Amended Minnesota Sports Betting Bill, Out of Committee Minnesota Representative Zack Stephenson has updated his sports betting bill, adding daily fantasy sports, giving the green light to electronic pull tabs, and doubling the size of the proposed taxes. The revamping of the HF 2000 came as the legal sports betting bill started through the house on March 21. Stephenson has been advocating legal, […]
Amended Minnesota Sports Betting Bill, Out of Committee
Industry March 22, 2024
Spelinspektionen to Assess Accounts Used for Criminal Activities According to a new government mandate from the Swedish authorities, the country’s gambling authority, Spelinspektionen, has been asked to assess all the risks tied to gambling accounts that are used for money laundering and other similar types of criminal activities.  Proposals to Be Drafted After the Assessment At the end of the thorough reviewing process […]
Spelinspektionen to Assess Accounts Used for Criminal Activities
Industry March 21, 2024
Peru Records Massive Number of Online License Applicants Following Peru’s decision to enforce Law No. 31557 which regulates online gaming and sports betting operations on February 9, the country has recorded a large number of applications from companies eager to get their hands on one of the available licenses. Namely, Peru has received no less than 145 license applications for online gambling in […]
Peru Records Massive Number of Online License Applicants
Business March 21, 2024
Better Collective Execs Enjoy Large Combined Pay Jump in 2023 February has been a busy month for the digital sports media group Better Collective.  After finalizing the acquisition of Playmaker Capital and publishing the unaudited FY 2023 report that showcased 2023 as a very strong year, the company announced it was targeting double-digit revenue growth and busy completing a capital raise of around 10% new […]
Better Collective Execs Enjoy Large Combined Pay Jump in 2023
Industry March 20, 2024
50 Arrests, $37K Seized During Alleged Illegal Cockfight Ring Raid On March 9, members of Galloway’s Humane Law Enforcement Officer unit accompanied by the Egg Harbor City and Hamilton police departments uncovered an alleged cockfighting operation in Atlantic County.  They were helped by Atlantic County’s SWAT Team, as well as members of the prosecutor’s office and Galloway Emergency Medical Services. Galloway police were also assisted […]
50 Arrests, $37K Seized During Alleged Illegal Cockfight Ring Raid
Industry March 20, 2024
Tonko’s SAFE Bet Act Targets Sports Betting Marketing Tactics Rep. Paul Tonko (D-N.Y.) has expressed his intention to introduce legislation that would change the way online sports betting operators in the US market their services and interact with customers. Problem Gambling, a “Public Health Crisis”  Tonko considers that problem gambling in the US has turned into a full-blown “public health crisis—one that requires a […]
Tonko’s SAFE Bet Act Targets Sports Betting Marketing Tactics
Business March 19, 2024
Joseph Markowski Announces DAZN Exit After 13 Years Chief operating officer for DAZN’s North American operations, Joseph Markowski, has announced he will be leaving the sports entertainment group at the end of what he described as “13 fantastic years.” “A Mixture of Excitement and Gratitude” Markowski has been serving the role of CEO since 2022 when he was appointed in the position after […]
Joseph Markowski Announces DAZN Exit After 13 Years