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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
March 13, 2025
UPWIN Air Taxi Ride Share Could Reach Las Vegas in 2026
Real estate developer and pilot Rob Lauer has envisioned a unique solution to the traffic jam problem in Las Vegas. Namely, Lauer, who has been a pilot since he was 17 years old and served as a U.S. Army Military Policeman between 2005–2009, believes rideshare helicopters can answer the need to “move thousands of people […]

Business
March 12, 2025
Bally’s Appoints Mira Mircheva As New CFO and EVP
Bally’s Entertainment has announced the appointment of Mira Mircheva as its new chief financial officer, a move that is still subject to regulatory approval. Just in Time for The Queen Casino Integration In addition to her role as CFO, Mircheva will also take on responsibilities as an executive vice president within the company. Mircheva, previously […]

Industry
March 12, 2025
Reno’s Former Harrah’s Casino Gets New Life as “Revival”
For years, the former Harrah’s Reno casino hotel has stood vacant, a silent reminder of its once-thriving presence in downtown Reno. Five years after the property was offloaded as part of the Caesars Entertainment-Eldorado Resorts merger, a new vision is finally taking shape for the 928-room hotel and its expansive 40,000-square-foot casino space. Long Road […]

Business
March 11, 2025
Alberta Bans US Slot and VLT Purchases Amid Trade Tensions
Last week, the government of Alberta, Canada, took a major step in response to the escalating trade tensions with the U.S. by banning the purchase of slot machines and video lottery terminals (VLTs) from American suppliers. This move, which could potentially cost major Las Vegas-based gaming manufacturers millions, was announced by the Alberta Gaming Liquor […]
Industry
March 11, 2025
PA Lawmaker Pushes for Smoke-Free Casinos to Protect Workers
Pennsylvania Representative Dan Frankel remains committed to eliminating smoking inside the state’s casinos, advocating for the health and well-being of employees. His efforts have gained traction with support from Americans for Nonsmokers’ Rights (ANR) and casino workers across Pennsylvania. Trying to “Smooth the Path of the Bill” Frankel originally introduced the Protecting Workers from Secondhand […]
Industry
March 10, 2025
YouGov: Bettors, Interested in Subscription-Based Services
According to a YouGov survey, bettors are becoming more and more interested in paying for subscription-based sportsbook services. Many of the 301 bettors who were polled by the international online research data and analytics technology group expressed their openness to pay to receive exclusive offers and more advantageous betting opportunities. The results follow DraftKings‘s launch […]
Blockchain
March 10, 2025
Choctaw Pioneers Crypto Gaming in the US via Everi and Bitline
At the end of last year, the Choctaw Nation’s gaming and hospitality arm, Choctaw Casino & Resorts, announced a partnership with the ATP Tour tennis competition, Dallas Open. The move came amid rumors that sports betting in the Lone Star State might materialize in 2025. In another surprising and pioneering move in the industry, Choctaw […]
Industry
March 7, 2025
Drake Rents Out Club, Plays “Espresso” While Gambling on Stake
Rapper Drake and pop icon Sabrina Carpenter may be competing on the charts, with their albums recently holding the No. 1 and No. 2 spots on the Billboard 200, but there’s no sign of rivalry between them. A viral video on X shows Drake enjoying Carpenter’s hit “Espresso” while using the online gambling site Stake […]
Business
March 7, 2025
LV Sands CEO Goldstein to Step Down, Dumont Expected to Succeed
NYSE-listed Las Vegas Sands has announced that chairman and chief executive officer Robert Goldstein will transition to the role of senior advisor beginning March 1, 2026. The leader in developing and operating integrated resorts with pioneering properties also revealed that its board of directors plans on nominating current president and chief operating officer Patrick Dumont […]
Casino
March 6, 2025
Atlantic City’s Borgata Casino Pioneers Dual-Play Gambling
Atlantic City’s Borgata Hotel Casino & Spa is just one of the many casinos that have expressed optimism regarding the possibility of online gambling and traditional in-person casino experiences thriving together. Borgata VP of Casino Operations: “This Is the Future” The venue has been actively testing its theory by introducing a series of new baccarat […]