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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.
Sports
May 30, 2024
Two More Players Involved in Alleged A-League Bet Fixing Scandal
According to the Associated Press, court documents shown in Campbell Town Court on May 30 have deemed Matthew Millar and Jed Drew as part of the investigation into a criminal group tied to bet fixing, an issue affecting many sports. The two A-League players were allegedly participants in the scheme that involved three of their […]
Slots
May 29, 2024
Blueprint Gaming Boasts Branded Game Heritage in The Flintstones
Leading multi-platform developer and provider of online and mobile games in the UK with titles available in more than 100,000 gaming machines in the UK, Germany, and Italy, Blueprint Gaming has once again proven its branded game heritage through a new slot release. The Flintstones is the studio’s latest game inspired by the iconic Hanna-Barbera […]
Industry
May 29, 2024
bet365 and SGA Have Appeals Over 2021 Penalty Fee Rejected
Leading global betting brand founded in 2000, bet365, and the Swedish Gaming Authority (SGA) have had their appeals on a dispute originating in 2021 rejected by a Court of Appeal in Jönköping. Backstory On March 28, 2020, the sports betting brand that currently employs 7,000+ people and counts more than 90 million customers worldwide provided […]
Industry
May 28, 2024
Swedish Gambling Authority Fines Hacksaw and Panda Bluemoon
The authority that ensures the legality, safety, and reliability of the Swedish gaming and gambling market, the Swedish Gambling Authority (SGA), has issued a series of warnings and penalties to Hacksaw Studios and Panda Bluemoon for offering online games to unlicensed operators. SGA Deems Hacksaw’s Processes “Inadequate” Hacksaw has been slapped with a SEK2.6 million […]
Slots
May 27, 2024
Amusnet Releases Stoichkov #8 Slot Inspired by Iconic Soccer Player
Leading gaming provider that offers a versatile selection of online slots, live casino games, and premium brick-and-mortar slot cabinets, Amusnet, has announced the release of a unique slot game inspired by Bulgarian soccer icon Hristo Stoichkov. The game, which stars the legendary player and his team, was officially released just ahead of the highly-anticipated UEFA […]
Poker
May 27, 2024
ACR Poker to Send 15 Players to Moneymaker’s Aruba Stop Tour
Iconic ACR Pro and former World Series of Poker (WSOP) winner Chris Moneymaker has announced a minimum of 15 players will attend the $200,000 GTD Moneymaker Tour Main Event scheduled for October in Aruba. How to Win Moneymaker Tour Aruba Packages The Aruba stop can be reached by players who win Moneymaker Tour Aruba packages […]
Casino
May 24, 2024
IGT’s Slots Hit for Three $1M+ Jackpots in April
International Game Technology’s Wheel of Fortune and MegaJackpots slots have made three very lucky players happy in April. Wheel of Fortune and MegaJackpots are the two games that paid out the impressive trio of life-changing jackpots last month. Since their official launch almost three decades ago in 1996, Wheel of Fortune slots have generated more […]
Casino
May 24, 2024
Vancouver, WA Resident Wins $1.7M Jackpot on NFL Super Bowl Jackpots
On May 20, Casey of Vancouver, Washington hit a $1.7 million jackpot on Super Bowl Jackpots. The game is Aristocrat Gaming’s National Football League-themed (NFL) slot title. The big win was recorded in Grand Ronde, Oregon and it marks the game’s first jackpot over the $1 million mark. It is also the largest wide-area progressive jackpot offered […]
Industry
May 23, 2024
July Election Announced by PM Sunak Delays Gambling Reform
On May 22, the UK’s Prime Minister, Rishi Sunak, made a surprise announcement regarding an unexpected election scheduled for July 4. The news came at a time when the UK was fully involved in the implementation of several gambling reforms featured in the April 2023 white paper, triggering several questions regarding the future of the […]
Industry
May 23, 2024
ASA Reports Decreasing Exposure to Gambling Ads in Minors
Every two years, the UK’s independent advertising regulator, the Advertising Standards Authority (ASA), publishes a report regarding children’s exposure to TV ads. The authority has recently made its latest report for 2024 public, and the numbers are looking good. Kids’ Exposure to TV Gambling Ads on a Decreasing Trend The idea of the report came […]
