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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.
Legal
November 11, 2025
Koin Mobile Moves to Dismiss Antitrust Suit Against Everi
Mobile payments company Koin Mobile has asked a federal judge in Nevada to dismiss its antitrust lawsuit against casino payments giant Everi Holdings, bringing the dispute over competition in the casino digital wallet market to a close, according to Reuters. No Future Filing Possible In a court filing submitted at the end of last week, […]
Sports
November 10, 2025
NCAA Bans Six Players Over College Basketball Betting
The National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) announced at the end of last week that six men’s college basketball players had their eligibility revoked following their involvement in three separate sports-betting cases. Information Leakage and Game Manipulation The investigations found that some of the athletes either manipulated their performances to lose games, missed spreads, or provided […]
Casino
November 10, 2025
Sega Sammy Reports Six-Month Losses, Gaming Shines
Sega Sammy Holdings reported weaker-than-expected financial results for the six months ending September 30, 2025. Delays, Acquisitions, and Slow Video Games Sales Net sales dropped 5.0% year-on-year to JPY201.1 billion ($1.31 billion), while Adjusted EBITDA fell sharply by 54.3% to JPY16.0 billion ($104 million). Operating income fell 69.3% to JPY10.1 billion ($65.8 million), and profit […]
Casino
November 7, 2025
Wynn Introduces Janu Al Marjan Island Luxury Project
Award-winning Wynn Resorts is moving forward with its first project on the land bank next to its $5.1 billion Wynn Al Marjan Island resort in the UAE. Wynn to Hold 40% Stake Called Janu Al Marjan Island, the new development will feature 132 hotel rooms along with a small selection of residences and standalone villas, […]
Casino
November 7, 2025
No Disruptions: Penn Plans Smooth Shift from ESPN Bet to theScore
Penn Entertainment is preparing for a better streamlined transition on December 1, when the company will rebrand ESPN Bet to theScore Bet. According to the plan, users won’t have to download a new app, re-register, or go through any of the disruptions that hurt its last rebrand from Barstool. “Apples and Oranges” Speaking on Penn’s […]
Blockchain
November 6, 2025
Gemini Eyes Prediction Markets Amid Rising Competition
NASDAQ-listed Gemini Space Station, the crypto exchange run by billionaire twins Tyler and Cameron Winklevoss, is looking to enter prediction markets, joining the wave of companies looking to take advantage of bets on elections, sports, and other real-world events. Upcoming Derivatives Exchange from Gemini The company has filed with the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) […]
Business
November 6, 2025
Light & Wonder Posts Strong Q3 Ahead of ASX Move
It’s been a few busy months for the global leader in gaming content and hardware, Light & Wonder. The company cleared for launch in the UAE in July, inked a new partnership with Betson Enterprises, marking its entry into Nevada in mid-August, and announced its readiness to penetrate the Philippines gaming market in September. Now, […]
Legal
November 5, 2025
Appeals Court Revives Resorts World Lawsuit
An appeals court has sent a high-profile lawsuit against Resorts World Las Vegas back to the US District Court for further review, giving high-stakes gambler Robert “R.J.” Cipriani another chance to pursue his claims. Missaplied Judicial Estoppel Cipriani, who posts online under the handle “RobinHood 702,” had been pushing his case for years, alleging that […]
Casino
November 5, 2025
Dispute Over 1-800-GAMBLER Hotline Deepens
The long-running 1-800-GAMBLER hotline, which has become a critical resource for people struggling with problem gambling, is at the center of a dispute over who should operate it and how much data call centers should be collecting from people who reach out for help. The Data Collection Survey Issue The number has belonged to the […]
Casino
November 4, 2025
Ex-Entain CEO Kenny Alexander Trial Set for February 2028
A provisional trial date has been set for February 2028 for former GVC Holdings chief executive Kenny Alexander, now an owner in horse racing, over alleged bribery and fraud linked to gambling services in Turkey. The case also involves former GVC chairman Lee Feldman and several other senior figures from the company, which is now […]
