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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.
Poker
December 13, 2022
WSOP 2023 Goes to the Vegas Strip Once More
In 2022, for the first time in the last 17 years, the World Series of Poker (WSOP) changed its usual location at the Rio in Las Vegas and made a historic debut on the Vegas Strip, at Bally’s and Paris Las Vegas. The 2023 event that will mark the prestigious event’s 54th annual event will […]
Casino
December 12, 2022
Bally’s and IUOE Seal Labor Neutrality Deal for Tropicana Las Vegas Employees
International casino and entertainment company offering online sports betting and iGaming solutions Bally’s Corporation has sealed a labor neutrality deal with the 10th largest union in the American Federation of Labor and Congress of Industrial Organizations (AFL–CIO), the International Union of Operating Engineers (IUOE). The latter counts around 400,000 active members spread across 123 local […]
Business
December 12, 2022
Playtika, Ready to Cut 12-15% of Its Headcount During Second Wave of Layoffs
Israeli mobile gaming entertainment and technology company that uses art and science to create entirely customized game experiences Playtika has announced its second wave of employee layoffs. In June, the company announced it would bid goodbye to around six percent of its workforce, or the equivalent of 250 of its employees part of game development […]
Slots
December 12, 2022
Yggdrasil and Peter & Sons Present The Legend of Musashi
Leading publisher of online gambling content Yggdrasil and game development studio specializing in mobile and casino games Peter & Sons have once again reunited for the release of a new slot. After launching Dungeon Tower Multimax and Voodoo Hex together, the two companies have announced their fresh product: The Legend of Musashi. The game with […]
Industry
December 9, 2022
Gambling with Lives Offers Touching Letter to PM Rishi Sunak, Asking for Reform
Gambling with Lives (GWL), the community-made of families bereaved by gambling-related suicide that offers support and raises awareness of the effects of gambling disorders has taken one step forward toward its goal. GWL has offered UK’s prime minister Rishi Sunak a touching letter signed by six grieving mothers who have lost their children because of […]
Casino
December 9, 2022
Pennsylvania Online Gambling Market Ready to Introduce 2FA Ahead of 2023
Pennsylvania is getting ready to join the New Jersey and Ontario online gambling markets and introduce two-factor authentication (2FA) as a mandatory enhanced security method. The new changes need to be implemented by all operators by December 31. The Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board (PGCB) originally informed licensed operators about the upcoming move in June, giving […]
Industry
December 9, 2022
113 Organizations Join NCPG’s 2022 Gift Responsibly Campaign
A nonprofit organization looking to minimize social and economic costs tied to gambling addiction, the National Council on Problem Gambling (NCPG), has launched its fifth consecutive yearly campaign promoting responsible gambling in November. The 2022 Gift Responsibly campaign endorsed by the North American Association of State and Provincial Lotteries as well as the European Lotteries […]
Business
December 9, 2022
Betsson Opens Operations Center in Bogota, Speeds up Expansion in South America
The much-anticipated Betsson launch of its new operations center in Bogota, Colombia has been finally executed. The online gambling group listed on the Stockholm stock exchange has inaugurated its new LatAm headquarters. The launch is part of the group’s continuous strategy of strengthening its presence in South America. The new hub comes to complete an […]
Industry
December 8, 2022
GambleAware Launches New Lived Experience Council to Shape Its Plans
GambleAware, an independent, grant-making charity that is aimed at commissioning prevention and services in England, Scotland, and Wales, has set up a new Lived Experience Council. The group will gather people who have been directly and indirectly impacted by gambling harms. The council will be used as a means of supporting the organization’s short-term and […]
Sports
December 8, 2022
We1Win Appoints Ronnie O’Sullivan as Its New Brand Ambassador for 2022/2023
Trusted online casino and sports betting platform We1Win which caters to the needs of players in Malaysia and parts of Southeast Asia has inked a brand ambassador agreement with seven-time World Snooker Champion Ronnie O’Sullivan. The deal has been confirmed via Ronnie’s official Twitter account and We1Win’s Instagram account. Ronnie Invites Sports Aficionados to Stay […]
