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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 10, 2026
Pa. Company Pleads Guilty to Running Illegal Video Gambling
Attorney General Dave Sunday announced at the start of the week that a central Pennsylvania amusement company has pleaded guilty to installing and operating hundreds of illegal video gambling machines across the state. $3 Million Forfeiture in Cash and Assets Deibler Brothers Novelty Company, based in Schuylkill County, admitted Friday (February 6) to charges of […]
Casino
February 10, 2026
Sunderland Woman Jailed for Stealing Charity Funds
A Sunderland, North East England woman has been sentenced to 28 months in prison after stealing nearly £285,000 from a charity she once relied on as a child, using the money to fuel a gambling habit. Forceful Charity Shutdown J.R.‘s actions led to the closure of the Pennywell Youth Project, a community hub that had […]
Sports
February 9, 2026
Clase Allegedly Threw 250+ Suspicious Pitches to Influence Bets
Emmanuel Clase’s alleged pitch manipulation for betting purposes may prove to be far more extensive than it was initially reported. According to a recent court filing highlighted by ESPN’s David Purdum, the three-time All-Star and two-time American League Reliever of the Year threw over 250 suspicious pitches across at least 48 games from 2023 to […]
Sports
February 9, 2026
Vegas Gambler Locks $8.1M Profit on Super Bowl 60
A bettor in Las Vegas engineered a situation that allowed him to come away with a large profit from Super Bowl 60, no matter which team would have come out with flying colors on Sunday. Covering All Risks The gambler placed big preseason wagers on the Seattle Seahawks and then hedged with bets on the […]
Sports
February 6, 2026
Florida Lawyer Bets $1M on Big Game, Pledges Winnings to Cancer Research
Florida attorney Dan Newlin is putting a very public stake on this year’s championship game, but the real focus is not the final score. During a press conference, Newlin said he plans to place a $1 million bet on the matchup between the New England Patriots and the Seattle Seahawks. If the wager pays off, […]
Casino
February 6, 2026
GTA Police Crack Down on Illegal Gambling Rings
Canadian Police in the Greater Toronto Area say they have broken up a series of illegal gambling operations after a year-long investigation that ended with nine people charged and a wide range of property seized. Project Scala York Regional Police said the probe, known as Project Scala, began in early 2024 and was carried out […]
Prediction Markets
February 5, 2026
Kairos Raises $2.5M to Build a Pro Terminal for Traders
Kairos, a young startup focused on building better tools for prediction market traders, has raised $2.5 million in a funding round led by a16z crypto, a venture capital fund known for investing in crypto and Web3 startups since its launch in 2013. “An Institutional Trading Desk on Your Laptop” The funds will be used to […]
Industry
February 5, 2026
Former Pace-O-Matic Exec Pleads Guilty in PA Gaming Case
A former executive at Pace-O-Matic has admitted to laundering money tied to illegal activity in Pennsylvania’s gaming machine market, state officials said this week. Attorney General Dave Sunday announced that Ricky Goodling pleaded guilty on Tuesday, February 3, in Cumberland County Court to the first-degree felony of dealing in the proceeds of unlawful activities. The […]
Industry
February 4, 2026
Gaming Stocks Struggle Despite Strong Industry Trends
Gaming stocks have struggled to gain traction in early 2026, even as underlying industry trends remain solid, according to Truist Securities analyst Barry Jonas. In a February 3 note to investors, Jonas explained that the weakness comes despite strong regional casino results outside Las Vegas and promising digital-gambling growth. In mid-January, the full-service corporate and […]
Casino
February 4, 2026
Illinois Lawmaker Revives Online Casino Bill for 2026
State Rep. Edgar Gonzalez Jr.’s struggle to see legal online casinos in Illinois goes on, as the legislator has refiled the Internet Gaming Act for the 2026 legislative session. The bill’s language has remained essentially the same from last year’s version, with the mention that the legislation never actually made it out of committee. In […]
