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Melanie Porter
Senior WriterAfter 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.
Casino
February 17, 2026
Boonuspart.ee Acquires Kasiino-boonus.ee in Estonia
Boonuspart.ee, one of Estonia’s leading casino bonus and online casino comparison sites, has taken a significant step to strengthen its local presence by acquiring Kasiino-boonus.ee. “Building the Most Trusted and Informative” Resource The deal brings together two well-known Estonian-language platforms, allowing the combined entity to offer a more complete and reliable resource for players. Kasiino-boonus.ee […]
Business
February 17, 2026
Super Group Accused of Overstating Subsidiary Earnings
Super Group (NYSE: SGHC) is under the spotlight after a short-seller report claimed the iGaming and sportsbook operator may have overstated earnings from its South African subsidiary, Raging River. The allegations, made by money manager Spruce Point Capital Management, suggest investors could have been misled by the company’s financial statements. The Ownership Issue Spruce Point […]
Prediction Markets
February 16, 2026
Mohegan Tribe Backs Crackdown on Prediction Markets
The Mohegan Tribal Gaming Authority is backing Connecticut’s efforts to rein in prediction market platforms that executives say are infringing on the tribes’ exclusive gaming rights. The announcement came as Mohegan reported a first-quarter profit, largely driven by a one-time accounting gain. “Exclusivity On All Forms of Gaming” During an earnings call last Thursday, February […]
Prediction Markets
February 16, 2026
FanDuel CEO: Prediction Markets Won’t Hurt Sportsbooks
FanDuel’s chief executive officer, Amy Howe, has made it clear: prediction markets are not siphoning customers from regulated sportsbooks, despite one platform recording a whopping trading jump of nearly 1,400% leading up to the Super Bowl. “They Don’t Offer the Variety of Bets Fans Expect” In an interview with CNBC, Howe explained the distinct appeal […]
Sports
February 13, 2026
AGCO Proposes 5-Day Suspension for PointsBet Canada
In a first for Ontario’s regulated online gambling market, the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO) has decided to temporarily suspend PointsBet Canada’s iGaming registration for the duration of five days. The proposed suspension follows what the regulator described as a systemic failure to properly monitor and report suspicious betting tied to a 2024 […]
Casino
February 13, 2026
23 Charged in Alleged Gambling Grant Fraud Case
Twenty-three people stood in New Zealand’s Auckland District Court on Thursday, February 12, 2026, facing more than 500 charges under the Crimes Act, in what authorities say is the biggest prosecution of its kind brought by the Department of Internal Affairs. “Mammoth and Complex Investigation” The charges include alleged money laundering, receiving stolen funds, and […]
Casino
February 12, 2026
Court Denies Waltz Bid to Overturn Casino Campaign Case
Former Indiana State Senator Brent Waltz will not be getting another chance to overturn his federal prison sentence. The Chief Judge of the US District Court for the Southern District of Indiana rejected his motion on Monday, ending what had been a particularly lengthy effort by Waltz to challenge the ten-month sentence and probation he […]
Sports
February 12, 2026
Idaho Families Sue Over Latino Horse-Racing Raid
Three Idaho, Boise families are taking legal action after what they describe as a heavy-handed and discriminatory raid at a rural horse-racing track last year. “Direct Evidence of Racial Targeting” The families, all US citizens or lawful permanent residents, were among roughly 400 people detained during the October operation at La Catedral, about an hour […]
Casino
February 11, 2026
Vegas Man Arrested for Extorting Casino Mogul Steve Wynn
A Las Vegas man has been arrested for allegedly running a years-long extortion campaign against casino mogul Steve Wynn, sending threatening emails and packages demanding $1 million. “I Am Not Your Friend. I Know Where You Live.” According to a probable-cause affidavit obtained by WPEC-TV/West Palm Beach, 43-year-old M.L. began targeting Wynn in October 2023. […]
Casino
February 11, 2026
Macau Police Shut Down $5M Illegal Casino Money Exchange
Macau authorities have dismantled an illegal money exchange operation that was running out of a jewelry store inside a Cotai casino. A local female employee linked to the scheme has been arrested. Over $5M in Unregulated Exchanges The Macau Daily reported that the unnamed sales assistant allegedly facilitated nearly HK$40 million, or about $5.1 million, […]
