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Melanie Porter
Senior WriterMelanie specializes in analyzing legalities and the ongoing development of land-based gaming infrastructure. She tracks zoning regulations, casino expansions, and the legislative hurdles of resort development. Her sharp insights guide operators through the complex permitting processes required to build tomorrow’s premier brick-and-mortar gaming destinations.
Industry
November 7, 2024
Google Ads to Allow Personalized Social Casino Game App Campaigns
Next month, Google Ads will update its Personalized Ads policy to allow personalization for social casino game app campaigns. This change will take effect on December 4, 2024, and by the end of March 2025, all advertisers will be able to personalize ads for online social casino game apps. Social Casino Mobile Apps, Removed From […]
Industry
November 7, 2024
ANJ Could Hit Polymarket with Ban Over Gambling Concerns
Popular prediction market platform Polymarket could be facing a potential ban in France amid gambling concerns. L’Autorité Nationale des Jeux (ANJ), France’s National Gambling Authority, which is responsible for regulating all forms of gambling within the country, has also raised legal concerns over Polymarket as significant bets on political outcomes have put the platform under […]
Industry
November 6, 2024
France Initiates iCasino Talks with Industry Stakeholders
At the end of October, we reported on France’s Minister Delegate for the Budget and Public Accounts announcement the government would no longer consider the legalization of iGaming, with lawmakers taking a stake back in light of economic concerns. France and Cyprus are the only EU member states that continue to prohibit iGaming. Now, roughly […]
Business
November 6, 2024
Livesport’s Flashscore Network Acquires BeSoccer’s Asset Portfolio
Livesport‘s flagship product, the Flashscore network, has successfully completed the acquisition of BeSoccer, a Spanish platform specializing in live scores, statistics, and news dedicated to soccer fans. The Largest Acquisition in Livesport’s History The strategic move with undisclosed terms underlines the brand’s commitment to expanding its presence in the sports tech industry, bringing an additional […]
Industry
November 5, 2024
Kansas Bettors, Oblivious of Gambling Tax Regulations
The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) is having a hard time keeping tabs on gambling winnings, according to a recent study we reported on last month. The results of the study showed a large number of gamblers in the US failed to report their winnings, which caused the IRS to miss out on roughly $1.4 billion […]
Slots
November 5, 2024
Reflex Gaming and Yggdrasil Release Big Game Fishing TopHit
Yggdrasil’s YGG Masters partner Reflex Gaming has released its latest title, Big Game Fishing TopHit, a game featuring one of the industry’s most beloved themes and interesting features for a fun-packed experience. The game joins the impressive roster of games released by the duo in the last years, including Secret of Anubis DoubleMax, Fast Fruits […]
Industry
November 4, 2024
Horse Racing Betting Companies’ Donations to Political Parties Up 632%
According to fresh data from the Australian Electoral Commission, examined by the parliamentary library, donations from major horse betting companies to major political parties have gone up a whopping 632% from $66,650 in 2013-2014 to $488,000 in 2022-2023. The revelation came amid Canberra’s ongoing debate on a potential ban on gambling advertising. Eight Big Donors […]
Industry
November 4, 2024
Reeves Says No to Online Gambling Tax Hike, Sparks Criticism
Last month, we reported on the Labour Party’s plan to consider a £3 billion tax hike for gambling companies, mostly aimed at online casinos and sports betting activities. Chancellor Rachel Reeves and ministers were then pondering a rise in the online gambling taxes from 21% to 50% that would have boosted public finances by roughly […]
Industry
November 1, 2024
Indonesian Police Arrest Ministry Employee for Alleged Online Gambling
The central executive agency part of the Indonesian Police Force, the National Police’s Criminal Investigation Agency (Badan Reserse Kriminal or Bareskrim), placed an employee of the Communications and Digital Ministry under arrest on Thursday. The decision was made amid allegations regarding his involvement in online gambling. Ongoing Investigation National Police spokesman Brig. Gen. Trunoyudo Wisnu […]
Industry
November 1, 2024
Ireland Launches Search for GRAI’s Chair and Board Members
Ireland has officially started to recruit the seven members required for the board of its newly formed statutory body. Applications will close on November 15. The Gambling Regulatory Authority of Ireland (GRAI), established under the landmark Gambling Regulation Bill 2022 that was turned into law in October last month, seeks to create a comprehensive framework […]
