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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
October 22, 2025
Calls for Overhaul of NT’s Online Gambling Regulation
Northern Territory crossbenchers are calling for a closer look at how Australia’s de facto online gambling regulator operates, arguing that the system has grown too large and powerful to function without proper oversight. The Northern Territory is the hub of Australia’s online betting industry, home to 43 corporate bookmakers who are drawn to its low […]
Industry
October 22, 2025
ESPAD Report: Teen Gambling and Vaping Rise in Greece
The recently published 2024 European School Survey Project on Alcohol and Other Drugs (ESPAD) offers a detailed look at the way teenagers across Europe are using substances and engaging in risky behaviors. The report, which covers 37 countries and more than 113,000 students aged 15 and 16, raised some serious red flags in Greece, where […]
Sports
October 21, 2025
NJ Councilman Faces 18 Charges in Illegal Gambling Case
Councilman Anand Shah has been hit with 18 criminal charges connected to what prosecutors say was a multimillion-dollar illegal gambling ring running through several towns in North Jersey. $3M in Illegal Profits The 42-year-old council president was first arrested back in April after a lengthy investigation into underground poker rooms and offshore sports betting sites. […]
Casino
October 21, 2025
Experts Urge Unified Reform for Korea’s Casino Industry
South Korea’s integrated resort (IR) industry is at a crossroads. During a recent Korea Times Global Business Club event, tourism and policy experts demanded bold reforms to make the sector more competitive, warning that outdated systems and fragmented oversight are holding it back. A Need for Fresh Ideas and Mergers Moderator Seo Won-seok, a professor […]
Sports
October 20, 2025
Breaking the Cycle: One Woman’s Fight Against Gambling
Gambling is a huge part of Australian life, with risky behavior leading to losses totaling around $31 billion each year. While men, particularly young men, are increasingly drawn to online sports betting for the excitement, problem gambling among women over 55 is on the rise. Many older women gamble for social reasons, including boredom, loneliness, […]
Casino
October 20, 2025
India Supreme Court Reviews Online Gambling PIL
India’s Supreme Court has started reviewing a public interest litigation (PIL) filed by the Centre for Accountability and Systemic Change (CASC). The organization that wishes to “make governance accountable” and “ensure the rule of law is enforced and justice is given to all” is now seeking a ban on online gambling platforms that it says […]
Casino
October 17, 2025
Spain Targets Loot Boxes in New Awareness Campaign
Spain is determined to adopt a firmer stance against video game features that blur the line between entertainment and gambling. Fewer Loot Boxes, More Real Gamers On October 15, the Ministry of Social Rights, Consumer Affairs, and Agenda 2030 launched a nationwide campaign to raise awareness on the dangers of loot boxes, those digital containers […]
Sports
October 16, 2025
Emanuel Clase Faces MLB Ban Over Betting Investigation
The Cleveland Guardians could be without one of their top pitchers for good. Reports suggest that star closer Emanuel Clase may never pitch in Major League Baseball again following a sports betting investigation. End of Career? According to Héctor Gómez, sports editor for Z101Digital.com in the Dominican Republic, the evidence against Clase is “irrefutable”, and […]
Casino
October 16, 2025
Mohegan Sun Launches New Sky Slot Tournament Zone
Mohegan Sun is adding another attraction to its growing list of gaming experiences with the opening of the Sky Slot Tournament Zone, located near the Cabaret Theatre inside Casino of the Sky. Pioneering Zone at Mohegan This new space, the first of its kind at Mohegan Sun in Connecticut, is dedicated entirely to IGT slot […]
Casino
October 16, 2025
Victoria’s EGM Trial, Harshly Criticized Over Limits
Victoria’s new trial for electronic gaming machines has sparked criticism from local councils, who say the government has missed an opportunity to reduce gambling harm. Voluntary VS Mandatory The three-month YourPlay card pilot, currently running in 43 venues across Monash, Greater Dandenong, and Ballarat, allows players to track their spending on poker machines. However, unlike […]
