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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.
Casino
December 16, 2022
Osaka IR Land Lease Could Run at $18M a Year
At the start of December, the proposal for an integrated resort (IR) project in Osaka gained more traction as Noboyuki Baba MP asked lawmakers to urgently give the project the green light by the end of 2022. At the start of December, the governor of Osaka prefecture explained that, currently, the proposal for the new […]
Sports
December 16, 2022
Mark Cuban Sees Dallas Mavericks Arena as a Vegas-Style Destination
Dallas Mavericks governor and Shark Tank investor Mark Cuban has spoken about the future that he envisions for the team that won the National Basketball Association championship in 2011. More precisely, Cuban wants the team founded in 1980 to switch its current headquarter at the American Airlines Center to a greater and more eye-grabbing location. […]
Casino
December 15, 2022
Bally’s Obtains City Council Vote, Gets One Stop Closer to Flagship Casino
NYSE-listed, global casino entertainment company Bally’s Corporation has scored a big victory in its endeavor to see its new flagship casino rise in Chicago. The City Council offered a favorable vote to an amendment to Planned Development No. 1426 which would give the green light for zoning for the building of Bally’s $1.7 billion Chicago […]
Industry
December 15, 2022
Half of Swedes Find Licensed Sites Beneficial, Only 10% Can Identify Them
According to a survey commissioned by the Swedish Gambling Authority Spelinspektionen issued by consultancy Skopm firm, only 10% of players know how to actively identify a licensed gambling platform. Moreover, only 53% of gamblers considered playing with licensed sites to be beneficial to them. The Survey Questioned Players’ Gambling Habits The survey ordered by the […]
Business
December 15, 2022
GiG Buys Catena Media’s AskGamblers & Related Casino Brands for €45M
Leading iGaming technology company that offers solutions, products, and services to operators Gaming Innovation Group (GiG) has inked an important acquisition deal with Catena Media Plc. The latter had agreed to sell its two wholly owned subsidiaries located in Serbia and Malta that are responsible for operating the AskGamblers brand and associated online casino brands […]
Industry
December 14, 2022
GiG Appoints New Platform & Sportsbook CCO
The 2012-founded iGaming technology company that offers leading solutions, products, and services to iGaming Operators Gaming Innovation Group (GiG) has designated Marcel Elfersy as its new chief commercial officer for platform and sportsbook. The appointment comes naturally following the group’s plans to strengthen its foothold as a leading tier 1 platform provider of sportsbook services […]
Industry
December 14, 2022
Michigan Gaming Control Board Lets EveryMatrix Distribute Content Via CasinoEngine
iGaming provider of software, content, and services aimed at casinos, sports betting platforms, payment services, and affiliate/agent management solutions to operators EveryMatrix has finally received the green light from the Michigan Gaming Control Board. The provider originally applied for a license to operate in the state earlier this year, looking to strengthen its foothold in […]
Industry
December 14, 2022
German Federal Regulator Is Ready for Action
The newly created German regulator Gemeinsamen Glücksspielbehörde der Länder (Gambling Authority of the Federal States of Germany – GGL) has announced it was prepared to take on the task of regulating the transnational online gaming market in the country. The announcement was made after the Gambling College met for the last time on December 13. […]
Casino
December 13, 2022
Rivers Casino & Resort Schenectady to Train Future Table Games Dealers for Free
Top gaming destination in New York opened 24 hours a day Rivers Casino & Resort Schenectady has announced it would run a free Dealer Academy at the beginning of next year. The decision was taken as a means of the casino attempting to train its future table games dealers. The six-week training course will be […]
Industry
December 13, 2022
Indiana, the Sixth State to Reach the $10B Benchmark Figure
According to the Indiana Gaming Commission, the Hoosier state has surpassed the $10 billion benchmark figure in all-time sports wagering handle with over $452.3 million in wagers accepted in November. This way, Indiana has joined the list of five other US states that went over the $10 billion mark after the Professional and Amateur Sports […]
