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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
October 26, 2022
Safer Gambling Week Smashes Social Media Success
The Betting & Gaming Council (BGC) which represents 90% of all of the UK’s casinos, bingo, online gaming and betting operators, and retail betting shops has reflected on the success of the Safer Gambling Week 2022 that ended on October 23. Special emphasis was put on the incredible reach recorded by the campaign on social […]
Industry
October 25, 2022
BOS Welcomes New Gaming Policy Minister
Last month, the Swedish Trade Association for Online Gambling, Branschföreningen för Onlinespel (BOS) expressed hope that the newly elected government would show more interest in commercial companies and eradicate certain gambling restrictions. Now, the industry’s trade body has given a warm welcome to Nyklas Wykman, the country’s newly elected minister in charge of gaming policy. […]
Industry
October 25, 2022
Camelot Banishes Scrabble & Monopoly Following CAP Changes
Scrabble and Monopoly, two of the National Lottery’s flagship games, have been removed from Camelot’s list of offerings. The operator has made the decision due to the new changes in regulation brought by the Committee of Advertising Practice (CAP) this spring. Exactly one year ago, Camelot was bashed by MPs from the UK Parliament for […]
Casino
October 24, 2022
The Star Is Ready to Implement Remediation Program
After inviting Zhan Spalding to join its senior leadership team in the freshly created general manager surveillance Queensland position in September and further proving its support for gender equality, The Star Entertainment Group is back with a fresh announcement. Allen & Overy, its appointed team of independent advisers, has just finished its first report. The […]
Slots
October 24, 2022
Yggdrasil Expands Portfolio With Florageddon! DuoMAx
Yggdrasil, the award-winning gaming software supplier “built on passion, creativity, and great teamwork” has added a fresh title to its Game Engagement Mechanic portfolio. The studio has released its pioneer DuoMax creation in the form of a dystopian city-themed slot called Florageddon! DuoMax. The new game was released just in time for Halloween and it […]
Slots
October 24, 2022
Pragmatic Play Launches “Keeping It Reel” Slot
Leading iGaming content provider Pragmatic Play has launched its freshest game in the Big Bass Bonanza series. The new slot is called Keeping It Reel and it is a 10-payline game with fast action, free spins, multipliers, a bonus round, and a 10,000 max win. Big Bass Bonanza Keeping It Reel Metrics Overview Reels: 5 […]
Legal
October 21, 2022
ACMA: Two Broadcasters Breached Ad Rules
An investigation completed by the Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) discovered that Seven Network and Nine Network went against gambling ad regulations in July and August 2021. The two broadcasters entered their own court-enforceable undertakings with the regulator that has asked them to implement a series of prevention systems while re-training their staff. The […]
Industry
October 21, 2022
Enteractive Names Williams Head of Account Management
After receiving millions in funding from Yolo Investments in April and making its debut on the US market with the help of a New Jersey Service License in May, retention and reactivation specialist Enteractive decided it was time to hit the refresh button on its management team in the US. The company has appointed Faye […]
Sports
October 21, 2022
Sportradar Launches Solution for T20 World Cup
Leading sports technology company at the intersection between sports, betting, and media Sportradar has announced it would fuel the International Cricket Council’s (ICC) Men’s T20 World Cup with a fresh live fielding data tool. The tool will be used to collect innovative cricket data during the ongoing cricket event Down Under. At the moment, Sportradar […]
Casino
October 20, 2022
Caesars and SL Green Ready for a Times Square Casino
Nasdaq-listed casino-entertainment giant Caesars Entertainment has joined hands with Manhattan’s biggest office landlord and fully-integrated real estate investment trust SL Green Realty Corp for a new casino in Times Square. The duo anticipates that billions in tax revenue would be generated by the resort that is meant to become a premiere entertainment destination. The Resort […]
