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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
April 11, 2024
Spain’s Supreme Court Partially Annuls Ban on Gambling Ads
The Supreme Court in Spain has overturned a number of restrictions on gambling advertising that were implemented by the country via Royal Decree 958 in 2020. The decision to annul or reverse some of the restrictions written in the decree followed the appeal formulated by Jdigital, the industry‘s online gambling trade association, and the Information […]
Casino
April 10, 2024
Romania Sets Gambling Restrictions for Cities Under 15K Population
Romania’s parliament has voted in favor of a series of strict gambling restrictions on the sector, marking an important shift in the regulatory landscape. The list of regulations includes a ban on slot machines as well as the shutdown of gambling halls in smaller settlements with a population under 15,000 people. The new decisions that […]
Sports
April 10, 2024
One in Three Athletes Receive Abusive Messages on Social Media
During this year’s men’s and women’s NCAA Tournaments, many athletes have reported receiving abusive messages including death threats on their social media accounts. Fresh data speaks about around one in three high-profile athletes dealing with these types of messages from individuals with a betting interest, according to NCAA president, Charlie Baker. 90% of Harassment Happens […]
Sports
April 9, 2024
FanDuel to Debut as Washington DC’s Exclusive Operator in April
In less than a week, on April 15, fantasy and sports betting operator FanDuel will be making its debut in Washington, DC as an exclusive online sportsbook in the district. The news came from the Office of Lottery and Gaming (OLG) which announced FanDuel was expected to take over GambetDC during springtime after it became […]
Business
April 9, 2024
Super Group Appoints Ex-Kindred Exec as CMO
In March, the NYSE-listed global gaming company offering first-class entertainment to the betting and gaming industry, Super Group, reported the best fourth-quarter results in history for 2023. Now, the holding company has announced that Kindred Group’s former executive, Elen Barber, has been appointed as its new chief marketing officer. “Truly Excited to Join the Executive […]
Business
April 8, 2024
Rivalry Is Interested in B2B Licenses and More Crypto Options
In February, the globally licensed sportsbook and industry underdog built through the love of gaming and internet culture, Rivalry, announced plans for a strategic expansion as a result of the success recorded by its in-house online casino. Now, the company that wishes to “establish the future of betting entertainment for the next generation of consumers […]
Poker
April 8, 2024
WPT Macau Announces Full Schedule for June
In mid-March, the World Poker Tour announced it was preparing to make history in the worldwide poker community. Namely, the premier name in globally televised gaming and entertainment announced the inaugural launch of the WPT Macau festival scheduled for June 18-June 24 in the People’s Republic of China. The WPT has finally released the full […]
Industry
April 5, 2024
Gambling Addict Jailed Over Cocaine Import Attempt
28-year-old gambling addict K.C. who was involved in a failed attempt to import 2.4 tons of cocaine worth around $100 million into Perth, Western Australia (WA) as part of a large-scale drug operation, has received a jail sentence of over 14 years. WA Police Was Tipped Off In January 2023, the Sydney-based player flew to […]
Industry
April 5, 2024
AGCO Says Over 86% of Ontarians Use Regulated Sites
As Ontario’s regulated market for sports betting and online gaming was busy celebrating its second anniversary on Thursday, the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO) and iGaming Ontario took the opportunity to release a fresh IPSOS study. The results of the study that was conducted in February showed that 86.4% of Ontarian players had […]
Industry
April 4, 2024
More than 100K People Used GambleAware’s Self-Assessment Tool
The leading independent charity and strategic commissioner of gambling harm education, prevention, early intervention, and treatment across Great Britain, GambleAware, has reported a boost in the number of individuals seeking support for gambling harms. The decision comes after engaging with a series of prevention initiatives, according to fresh data from the body, with emphasis on […]
