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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 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 […]
Hong Kong Police Arrests 347 During Three-Day Operation
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 […]
Gaming and Hospitality Vet Wooden to Lead Fontainebleau Las Vegas
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 […]
Responsible Wagering Australia Welcomes “Sensible” Regulations
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. […]
Jannik Sinner vs. Daniil Medvedev 2024 Australian Open Odds, Time, and Prediction
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 […]
ACR Poker Announces Iconic $12.5M GTD Venom for April 2024
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 […]
Swedish Operators Concerned Over Unregulated Payments Issue
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 […]
Pragmatic Play Releases Loki’s Riches with 10,000x Max Win
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 […]
Nebraska Gaming Commission Buys Semi-Automatic Rifles
Business January 22, 2024
Action Network CEO to Step Down at the End of January In November 2018, sports betting-oriented Action Network appointed Patrick Keane as chief executive officer.  Now, the company considered “the most trusted source for sports betting insights & analytics” is getting ready to bid farewell to Keane at the end of his five-year tenure in the leading position.  This is because Keane has announced his resignation […]
Action Network CEO to Step Down at the End of January
Business January 19, 2024
Play’n GO Smashes Daily Active Players’ Record in December The leading supplier of casino entertainment responsible for creating premium business-to-business online slots, Play’n GO, has proclaimed the month of December 2023 as the highest-performing month in all of its history. Play’n GO has reached a record number in terms of rounds played, daily active players, as well as gross gambling revenue. Here is a […]
Play’n GO Smashes Daily Active Players’ Record in December