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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.
Business
January 30, 2024
GamePLAI Receives £1.5M Funding from Betting Industry Vets
The sportsbook trading supplier that employs machine learning and real-time technology to assess each second of a sporting event to curate rich analytics and forecasts that generate fan engagement, GamePLAI, has scooped up £1.5 million ($1.9 million) in new investment. The funding comes from a number of gambling industry veterans, including Pinnacle’s former trading director, […]
Business
January 30, 2024
eCOGRA’s US Expansion Continues with New Colorado Office
The 2003-founded, globally renowned independent testing agency with headquarters in the United Kingdom, eCOGRA, has announced its plans to open a new office in Denver, Colorado. The agency specializing in the comprehensive assessment, inspection, and certification of online gambling systems and software also appointed Daniel Remmes as the new US director of compliance, as part […]
Industry
January 29, 2024
Hong Kong Police Arrests 347 During Three-Day Operation
During a crackdown aimed at 252 illegal establishments and entertainment venues spread citywide across three days, Hong Kong authorities have completed 347 total arrests connected to triad-controlled sex, drug, and gambling businesses. Uncovered Illegal Businesses, Closed Down The hundreds of drug dens, gambling venues, and pubs that did not carry any licenses to function were […]
Business
January 29, 2024
Gaming and Hospitality Vet Wooden to Lead Fontainebleau Las Vegas
Fontainebleau Las Vegas, the 67-story, vertically integrated five-star luxury resort and casino deeply rooted in the seven-decade history of the popular Fontainebleau brand, will be led by Maurice Wooden, according to a fresh decision announced by the company. Wooden, “Dedicated to Evolving the Luxury Hospitality Experience” on the Strip According to Fontainebleau Development’s chairman and […]
Industry
January 26, 2024
Responsible Wagering Australia Welcomes “Sensible” Regulations
In the context of the growing pressure to implement safer gambling standards in Australia, the country’s federal government has embraced the task of enforcing a series of fresh regulations that would increase the protection of players. The new regulations are impacting several areas of sportsbook operations, including retail betting and payments. Cashless Retail Betting Given […]
Casino
January 26, 2024
Jannik Sinner vs. Daniil Medvedev 2024 Australian Open Odds, Time, and Prediction
The two pre-tournament favorites – Novak Djokovic and Carlos Alcaraz – are out of the picture. Jannik Sinner beat Djokovic in the semifinal, while Alcaraz’s journey was ended by Alexander Zverev in the quarterfinal. Then, Zverev’s AO24 campaign came to a stop in the semifinal against Daniil Medvedev. As a result, it’s the Sinner vs. […]
Poker
January 26, 2024
ACR Poker Announces Iconic $12.5M GTD Venom for April 2024
America’s biggest online poker site, ACR Poker, has announced its largest tournament in history will be held this spring, between April 14 and May 1. Fans of the popular online Venom tournament will get a chance to try their luck and grab a share of the juicy $12.5 million guaranteed prize pool, which is the […]
Casino
January 25, 2024
Swedish Operators Concerned Over Unregulated Payments Issue
Last September, several regulated operators in Sweden complained that a financial services company that offers next-gen open banking payments and payouts, Finshark, had facilitated a series of money transfers between consumers and unlicensed operators in the country. A few of the worried operators carrying a license went further and asked the country’s expert authority in […]
Slots
January 25, 2024
Pragmatic Play Releases Loki’s Riches with 10,000x Max Win
Leading game developer providing player-favorite titles to the most successful global brands in the industry with, Pragmatic Play, has announced the release of a new Norse god-themed slot, Loki’s Riches. The 7×7 game ushers players into a spectacular realm with free spins bonus rounds, tumbling wins, and special expanding symbols. Loki’s Riches Metrics Overview Free […]
Industry
January 22, 2024
Nebraska Gaming Commission Buys Semi-Automatic Rifles
Nebraska’s gambling regulator has spent $30,351 on 10 semi-automatic fully outfitted, short-barreled rifles that would be used by the agency’s 10 investigators in case of a shooting attack at a casino or racetrack. The Purchase Raised Eyebrows Among State Lawmakers As explained by Nebraska Racing and Gaming Commission’s investigator Steve Eppens, “If we had an […]