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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.
Industry
November 24, 2022
Novibet Launches Gaming in Mexico Via Big Bola
Casino game developer Novibet has announced the completion of its online launch in Mexico via Big Bola Casinos, an important brick-and-mortar operator in the country. The partnership between the two was first announced at the beginning of August, when Novibet, Big Bola Casinos, and Caesars entertainment presented their launch plans for Mexico and New Jersey. […]
Sports
November 24, 2022
Sports.com Inks Deal with Data Sports Group
Lottery.com’s freshly formed subsidiary Sports.com has inked a new multi-year partnership with Berlin-based leading provider of sports content to brands, media companies, and digital publishers Data Sports Group. The exclusive deal will allow the subsidiary of the popular technology company with a focus on lotteries to offer sports-focused content generated by Data Sports Group. Online […]
Industry
November 23, 2022
Paraguayan Operators Ready to Prevent Money Laundering
A number of important groups part of the gaming industry in Paraguay have reunited during the Fifth Conversation on Gambling reunion held every year in the country. The Paraguayan Chamber of Gambling together with the Association of Gambling Entrepreneurs, the Association of Gambling Operators, representatives of the Secretariat for the Prevention of Money Laundering and […]
Sports
November 23, 2022
Genius Sports & NFL Ink License Agreements with Rivalry, bet365 and Bet99
Leading sports technology company with a staff of over 1,800 people spanned over five continents Genius Sports and the largest professional American football league, the National Football League (NFL), have agreed to a series of licensing agreements with sportsbooks in Canada. Rivalry, Bet99, and bet365 are the three sportsbooks that, according to the terms of […]
Legal
November 23, 2022
Sweden Fines ATG over AML Failures
Responsible for guaranteeing the safety, legality, and trustworthiness of the gaming and gambling industry in Sweden, the Swedish Gaming Authority (Spelinspektionen) is constantly busy supervising operators and issuing penalties to correct bad behavior. Last fall, the regulator started supervising horseracing and betting operator ATG, with a focus on its anti-money laundering policies and the way […]
Industry
November 22, 2022
PGCB Launches “Don’t Gamble with Kids” Campaign
The Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board (PGCB), which regulates all aspects of the Commonwealth’s casino industry, has launched the “Don’t Gamble with Kids“ campaign ahead of the upcoming Thanksgiving Holiday. The weekend, which is known for being one of the busiest times of the year for land casinos in the state, is expected to once again […]
Industry
November 22, 2022
BetConstruct Inks Partnership Deal with SIS
Award-winning technology and service provider for the online and offline gambling industry BetConstruct has sealed a deal with the supplier of sports betting services Sports Information Services (SIS). According to the new agreement, SIS will provide BetConstruct with fresh content from a wide plethora of global markets. The list includes horse races from Latin America, […]
Industry
November 22, 2022
Spain’s DGOJ Reports Total Online Gambling Fines of €84М
The Ministry of Consumer Affairs in Spain has warned about the need for better monitoring practices in the online gambling sector. The warning comes in the context of the rise in year-on-year fines given to online gambling operators with a license to operate, according to data from the Directorate General for the Regulation of Gambling […]
Business
November 21, 2022
Arena Racing Company Acquires Vermantia
British racing group Arena Racing Company (ARC) has announced the completion of the acquisition procedures for Vermantia, the technology company with a focus on omnichannel content distribution. The takeover is expected to strengthen the group’s commitment to this type of distribution. The decision perfectly aligns with the group’s investment strategy in technologies that can be […]
Sports
November 21, 2022
BetMakers and VTRIMP Seal Distribution Deal
Toward the end of October, BetMakers Technology Group announced it was prepared for the acquisition of Punting Form, a decision that would significantly enhance its racing products. Now, the leading supplier of racing data, trading solutions, and analytics has announced a fresh distribution partnership with the Victorian Thoroughbred Racing IMB (VTRIMB). The latter is Racing […]
