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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
January 16, 2023
CNA Backs Ban on Gambling Ads in Romania, Supports 2022’s Draft Law
The National Audiovisual Council (CNA), which is the institution that regulates and supervises local televisions and radios in the country, has unanimously voted in favor of a draft law that has been sent to the Parliament in the fall of 2022. The Bill, Initiated by 79 Senators and Deputies According to CNA member Mircea Toma, […]
Sports
January 16, 2023
MrJack.Bet Inks Sponsorship Deal with Red Bull Bragantino in Brazil
The fully licensed and regulated online sports betting operator that offers one-of-a-kind experiences matching the needs of the Brazilian market has inked a fresh sponsorship deal with the Série A top division soccer club nicknamed Massa Bruta. Undisclosed Contract Duration Clause As the soccer club’s new brand premium sponsor, MrJack.Bet was allowed to stamp its […]
Industry
January 13, 2023
Fanatics Suitable for Category 3 License in Massachusetts
Just last week, Fanatics Holding reinstated its big plans to bring its sports betting platform to several states in the US during the first quarter of 2023. The parent company of Fanatics Betting and Gaming (FBG), Fanatics Commerce, and Fanatics Collectibles expressed its goals during a meeting it held with the Massachusetts regulator for gambling, […]
Casino
January 13, 2023
Caesars Windsor Pioneers Sportsbook in Ontario
Last November, Caesars Windsor announced it would open several sports betting kiosks inside the Poker Room on the main Skybridge entrance floor. The kiosks were announced ahead of the upcoming grand opening of the much-anticipated Sportsbook Lounge of the casino in the Detroit–Windsor area. Now, Ontario has finally announced that it has opened the gates […]
Legal
January 13, 2023
Townsville’s Ville Resort-Casino Pleads “Not Guilty” to Charges of Breaking Queensland’s Casino Laws
Breakwater Island Limited, which is Ville Resort-Casino’s operator, has been charged by the Office of Liquor and Gambling Regulation (OLGR) with three different counts of restriction on various agreements. The charges were presented to the public last December, a few months after Channel Nine’s program “60 Minutes” presented a report about the allegedly illegal operations […]
Business
January 12, 2023
Entain Snatches BetCity from Sports Entertainment Media for $482M
The deal between the two parties was originally announced for an initial consideration of €300 million ($324 million) and a maximum deferred contingent consideration of €550 million ($594 million) in June 2022. Now, Entertain has presented the completion of all procedures for a final acquisition cost of €450 million ($484.2 million). The total cost, which […]
Business
January 12, 2023
Super Group Inc. Authorizes $25M Share Buyback Program
At the start of the year, the holding company for leading online sports betting and gaming announced it would extend its global foothold in the US by acquiring Digital Gaming Corporation. Now, the parent company of Spin and Betway has announced that its board of directors has given the green light for the launch of […]
Casino
January 12, 2023
Betclic’s CEO Urges for Stricter Rules for Online Casinos in France
Nicolas Béraud, Betclic’s founder and current CEO has expressed his opinions on gambling regulations via radio station franceinfo where he was Isabelle Raymond’s invité éco, or guest. According to the head of the European online gaming company, government officials in France should align online casino regulations with the same set of rules imposed on sports […]
Slots
January 12, 2023
Yggdrasil and Peter & Sons Kickstart the Year with Dragon Blox GigaBlox
The global publisher of iGaming content decided to start the year with a new collaboration with the fresh game development studio by launching Dragon Blox GigaBlox. The game brings a minimum of one giant symbol with each new spin landing, giving players an expanded win potential. Dragon Blox GigaBlox Metrics Overview Reels: 6 Rows: 6 […]
Business
January 11, 2023
Pariplay Boosts New Jersey Presence via Resorts Digital Gaming Deal
Already a popular presence in four US states and seven Canadian provinces, NeoGames’ subsidiary has expanded its reach in the Garden State. Thanks to the new deal, the brand will dig deeper into the North American regulated gaming market and continue the “outstanding strides” made in 2022 in the region. NeoGames Adds “Another Strong Casino […]
