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Melanie Porter

Melanie Porter

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After 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 6, 2025
Romania to Limit Gambling Spending to 10% of Monthly Income Romania is looking for ways to limit the amounts its citizens spend on gambling each month. Romanian site Profit.to has cited a fresh legislative proposal that would impose a monthly limit on gambling expenses, equivalent to no more than 10% of the previous month’s income. The Measure Would Limit Gambling Addiction and Excessive Play According […]
Romania to Limit Gambling Spending to 10% of Monthly Income
Industry March 5, 2025
Auckland Man Sentenced for Sending Fake Gambling Grant Applications J.G., a 24-year-old man from Auckland, New Zealand, has been sentenced to six months of home detention after attempting to fraudulently obtain $73,000 through the submission of false gambling grant applications.  He Impersonated Two Community Organizations  The man admitted guilt to three offenses at Auckland District Court. The list included the illegal use of a […]
Auckland Man Sentenced for Sending Fake Gambling Grant Applications
Industry March 5, 2025
Fitzdares Exits Ontario Market After Two Years of Operation Fitzdares, the UK-based luxury sportsbook and casino operator, has announced it will be exiting the Ontario market, with operations winding down by March 31, 2025.  The company made the decision after two years of service in the region, citing challenges in the competitive Ontario market.  A statement on the company’s Ontario website reads: “After serving […]
Fitzdares Exits Ontario Market After Two Years of Operation
Industry March 4, 2025
Estonia’s Gambling Law Amendments Won’t Include Stricter Rules Estonia’s Ministry of Finance is preparing amendments to the country’s Gambling Act, with a draft expected to be presented for feedback by mid-year.  Despite the proposed changes, officials have made it clear that the revisions initiated this month and ending in April will not impose stricter gambling laws. Rainer Osanik Confirmed Draft Implementation by Mid-June  […]
Estonia’s Gambling Law Amendments Won’t Include Stricter Rules
Industry March 4, 2025
Meta Accused of Running Illegal Loot Box Ads in Belgium Meta, the tech giant behind Facebook and Instagram, has been paid by 172 mobile gaming companies to run advertisements promoting game features that Belgium classifies as gambling. The respective features, commonly called “loot boxes,” give random virtual rewards to players for the purpose of enhancing their gameplay. The information was announced by beClaws research group […]
Meta Accused of Running Illegal Loot Box Ads in Belgium
Casino March 3, 2025
Nevada GC Gives Ex-Security Chief Sandy Seda Second Chance Sandy Seda, the former security chief at Mandalay Bay Resort & Casino, has been given a second chance in the gaming industry after the Nevada Gaming Commission surprisingly overturned a previous decision to suspend his gaming registration.  Narrow 3-2 Vote for His Comeback The reversal, decided in a narrow 3-2 vote, allows Seda to reapply […]
Nevada GC Gives Ex-Security Chief Sandy Seda Second Chance
Sports March 3, 2025
ESPN Bet’s Future in Doubt as Penn Faces Mounting Pressure Penn Entertainment’s (NASDAQ: PENN) ESPN Bet division could face an uncertain future next year if it fails to gain significant traction before the close of 2026.  The sports betting venture, launched in partnership with ESPN, has struggled to establish itself as a serious contender in the highly competitive online gaming market.  While Penn’s other gambling […]
ESPN Bet’s Future in Doubt as Penn Faces Mounting Pressure
Industry February 28, 2025
Mafia-Tied Gambling Den Owner Doubts Staged Police Raid The owner of an illegal gambling den cast doubt on a staged police raid at his establishment while testifying Thursday, shedding new light on an ex-Nassau County detective’s alleged attempt to pressure rival crime families into closing their operations. Hector Rosario, 51, is currently on trial for obstructing justice and making false statements to the […]
Mafia-Tied Gambling Den Owner Doubts Staged Police Raid
Lottery February 28, 2025
California Lottery Disputes $197.5M Claim Over Lost Winning Ticket The California Lottery is pushing back against a lawsuit demanding a $197.5 million payout from a man who claims to have purchased both winning tickets for the December 8, 2023, Mega Millions jackpot at the same gas station in Encino. The lottery’s legal team argues that without presenting a valid winning ticket, the claimant is […]
California Lottery Disputes $197.5M Claim Over Lost Winning Ticket
Sports February 27, 2025
Italy Set to Lift Gambling Sponsorship Ban in Sports Italy’s Senate is set to reconsider the 2018 Dignity Decree, which banned gambling sponsorships in sports, with the potential for modification or repeal.  Sports Minister Andrea Abodi is leading discussions to develop a new sponsorship framework that will be presented to the Senate’s Culture Committee. The 7th Commission Wants Immediate Ban Suspension The move is […]
Italy Set to Lift Gambling Sponsorship Ban in Sports