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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.
Industry
July 24, 2025
Titus to Push FAIR Bet Act at Vegas Tax Reform Hearing
Nevada Rep. Dina Titus, who added two new cosponsors to her bipartisan FAIR BET Act earlier this week, will be seizing a rare opportunity this Friday, when the powerful House Ways and Means Committee will bring a field hearing to Las Vegas to promote the recent Trump-backed tax overhaul. Hearing with Pre-Approved Witnesses Only The […]
Casino
July 23, 2025
Michigan Supreme Court Backs Gambler in $3.1M BetMGM Dispute
Following two defeats in lower courts, gambler Jacqueline Davis has finally hit the jackpot in her legal fight against BetMGM. On Tuesday, the Michigan Supreme Court ruled unanimously in favor of Davis, giving her another chance to fight for more than $3 million in disputed online gambling winnings as the case returns to the trial […]
Sports
July 23, 2025
CVC to Acquire GLI in Major Industry Shakeup
Leading international private markets manager with a global network of 30 local offices, CVC Capital Partners, is getting ready to take over Gaming Laboratories International (GLI), one of the gaming industry’s most influential testing and compliance firms. The planned acquisition, which surfaced through recent antitrust filings in Austria and Malta, would give the private equity […]
Industry
July 22, 2025
Bill to Restore Gambling Loss Deductions Gets Two New Sponsors
Efforts to undo a controversial cut to gambling loss deductions gained more momentum this week, as two more lawmakers signed on to support the repeal. Soto and Deluzio Join Fight Against New Cap On Monday, Nevada Rep. Dina Titus announced on social media that Florida Democrat Darren Soto and Pennsylvania Democrat Chris Deluzio have joined […]
Business
July 22, 2025
Polymarket Buys QCEX to Make US Market Comeback
Polymarket is making its long-awaited comeback to the United States, and it’s doing so by playing by the rules this time. The popular blockchain-based prediction market has announced that it has acquired QCEX, a Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC)-regulated exchange and clearinghouse, in a $112 million deal that finally provides the company with a fully […]
Industry
July 21, 2025
Meta Cracks Down on Filipino Influencers Promoting Gambling
As a result of an official request issued by the Cybercrime Investigation and Coordinating Center (CICC), social media platform Facebook has taken down 20 pages belonging to Filipino influencers accused of promoting illegal online gambling. “We’re Serious, and More Will Follow” The removal of the accounts was confirmed by Digital Pinoys, the digital advocates network […]
Industry
July 21, 2025
Isle of Man Prepares Gambling Laws Ahead of 2026 Review
At the start of the month, the Isle of Man Gambling Supervision Commission (GSC) introduced a public consultation regarding an important package of draft legislative reforms aimed at restrengthening the gambling regulations on the Island. Getting Ready for MONEYVAL 2026 The changes, which would realign the jurisdiction with the constantly evolving international standards, are expected […]
Casino
July 18, 2025
Evolution on Q2 Results: “2025 Will Be a Great Year”
Leading provider of fully-integrated Business-to-Business solutions for online casinos, Evolution, has published its second-quarter results, showing resilience amid a series of regulatory and cybersecurity challenges. CEO Carlesund, “Not Satisfied” Chief executive officer Martin Carlesund used a cautiously optimistic tone while acknowledging the headwinds and pointing to progress in key areas. The CEO also addressed the […]
Casino
July 18, 2025
Gov. Newsom Extends Trinidad Rancheria Casino Agreement
Governor Gavin Newsom recently renewed an important gaming agreement with the Trinidad Rancheria tribe. According to the newly inked compact extension, the tribe will be allowed to keep running their casino in Trinidad through the end of the current year. Two months ago, in May, Newsom launched a federal lawsuit to prevent the Koi Nation’s […]
Industry
July 16, 2025
Ukraine Wants Real-Time Online Gambling Oversight
At the start of June, we announced that Ukraine’s new gambling regulator, PlayCity, had begun operations to gain more control over illegal operators. Now, the war-ridden country wants even more transparency and accountability for its gambling sector. Ready to Fight the “Shadow Market” This week, the Ministry of Digital Transformation announced its plans for a […]