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Melanie Porter's latest articles
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
April 28, 2025
Louisiana Man Hits $3.2M Progressive Jackpot on IGT Slot
A man from north Louisiana hit a life-changing jackpot at Harlow’s Casino Resort & Spa in Greenville, Mississippi. Restless Night Paid Off In the early hours of Tuesday, Keith Chamblin from Calhoun couldn’t sleep, so he decided to visit Harlow’s. According to a press release from the casino, that decision won him a massive $3,257,765.67 […]
Casino
April 18, 2025
Florida HB Seeking to Upgrade Illegal Gambling Punishments
At the end of March, we reported that House Bill 1467, filed on February 28 by Florida Reps. John Snyder (R-Palm Beach) and Adam Anderson (R-Pinellas), was looking to set a two-year restriction period during which state gambling regulators would not be allowed to join fantasy sports or betting companies after leaving office. Now, the […]
Casino
April 18, 2025
1 in 5 Young Japanese Choose In-Game Purchases Over Paying Rent
At the beginning of 2025, the Society Concerned about Gambling Addiction signaled an increase in the number of gambling addicts in Japan, calling online casinos a big part of the problem. In March, the same organization reported that one in three Japanese players who engage in gambling via offshore operators racked up debt within no […]
Casino
April 17, 2025
St. Petersburg Cop Arrested for Feeding Info to Casino Bomb Suspect
A St. Petersburg, Florida, police officer has been arrested following an investigation into his alleged sharing of confidential law enforcement data with a man later accused of planting explosive devices at Tampa’s Seminole Hard Rock Casino. The Casino Bomb Scare Officer Brandon Klaiber, 40, was taken into custody after authorities discovered he had used restricted […]
Sports
April 17, 2025
Ex-Baylor Staffer Placed “Impermissible” Daily Fantasy Bets
A former Baylor University athletics staffer is facing serious consequences after discovering he placed thousands of bets over a six-year span. Some of the best involved Baylor games. Penalty for “Significant Conflict of Interest” Sam Hancock, who once served as the school’s director of resource development, received a two-year show-cause penalty from the National Collegiate […]
Industry
April 16, 2025
Tennessee SWC Asks CFTC to Ban Sports Event Contracts
The Tennessee Sports Wagering Council (SWC) has made its stance clear to federal regulators: it does not want to see financial trading platforms offering sports-based event contracts within the state. The CFTC, Urged to “Not Permit” Sports Event Contracts In a formal letter sent to the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), the council urged the […]
Sports
April 16, 2025
North Carolina Could Double the Online Sports Betting Tax
In June 2023, North Carolina decided on an initial timeline for the launch of its sports betting industry. In March 2024, the Tar Heel State officially introduced online sports betting with an established 18% tax on gross betting revenue minus winnings paid back to bettors. Now, Senate Republicans want to double the tax rate on […]
Industry
April 15, 2025
Brazil Weighs Stricter Rules on Gambling Advertising
Brazil’s Senate Sports Commission has recently addressed increasing concern over gambling advertisements and their influence on the public, with special emphasis on vulnerable groups. Lawmakers are currently reviewing two separate bills, PL 2,985/2023 and PL 3,405/2023, that aim to tighten rules around how betting companies can market their services. Senator Portinho: “The Situation Is Getting […]
Esports
April 15, 2025
Roblox’s Safeguards, Not Enough to Keep Children Safe
In 2023, displeased parents complained about Roblox’s in-game currency, Robux, being available for use on certain third-party casino platforms, exposing young players to gambling content. The company, which was also charging a 30% fee for converting funds into dollars on gambling sites, was accused of making a profit from child gambling. At the end of […]
Sports
April 14, 2025
Kansas Sportsbook Could Go Offline When Licenses Expire
Kansas gave the green light to its regulated sports betting market in 2022. At the moment, there are six available sportsbooks in the Sunflower State. However, domestic bettors may face a shake-up in the coming years after state lawmakers voted to block the renewal of existing sportsbook licenses. While sports betting remains legal in the […]
