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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.
Lottery
October 14, 2022
Michigan Lottery Winner Scoops up $5.42 Jackpot
A 69-year-old man from Michigan whose identity has not been disclosed has won a whopping $5.42 million jackpot at Lotto 47. This marks the second-biggest lottery prize ever to be won online from playing a Michigan Lottery game. The record is still held by two very lucky players who took home $5.75 million last February […]
Industry
October 14, 2022
Boro and Rangers FC Promote Safe Gambling Via Kindred Donation
After appointing a new chief human resources officer in the person of the former head of PepsiCo Rachel Randle-Williams, leading casino and gambling operator Kindred Group has announced that it will show its support for the upcoming Safer Gambling Week. The event which will be held for ten days in the UK starting October 13 […]
Lottery
October 14, 2022
FDJ Publishes Q3 Report, Highlights Growth
Last month, French gaming operator La Française des Jeux (FDJ) launched Nirio, a new payment solution that transforms invoices into QR codes. During the same month, the operator announced it was considering the acquisition of horse racing and betting brand ZEturf, right before teaming up with Foundation du Patrimoine and donating $1.26 million for the […]
Business
October 13, 2022
Nuvei and Lottomatica Sign Exclusive Payment Deal
Leading group and operator in the gaming market authorized by the Customs and Monopoly Agency in Italy, Lottomatica has joined hands with the innovative payment platform Nuvei. The two have agreed on an exclusive partnership that would turn Nuvei into Lottomatica’s unique payment partner. In return, the former would use its expertise in iGaming payments […]
Business
October 13, 2022
Seven Star Digital Strengthens UK Foothold with Moneta Communications
Publisher of horseracing content and provider of wagering tips for the UK and global events Seven Star Digital has acquired Moneta Communications, a pure-play performance marketing business that publishes sports betting content in North America, the UK, and Ireland. The fresh deal will help Seven Star Digital strengthen its foothold in the UK. The acquisition […]
Slots
October 13, 2022
Stakelogic and Jelly Release Fortune of Camelot
Creator of state-of-the-art casino games based on innovation Stakelogic has partnered with Jelly, a promising development studio, to create and release a new King Arthur-based slot. Fortune of Camelot is a mid-volatility game packed with random wilds, stacked wilds, free spins, and a super stake. Stakelogic’s chief commercial officer Olga Bajela called the game an […]
Industry
October 12, 2022
BETER Adds Evgeniy Bekker as Esports GM
BETER, the company that focuses on providing the quickest and most advanced engagement, retention and entertainment solutions in the betting industry has recently appointed Evgeniy Bekker as its new esports general manager. Evgeniy Will Promote BETER’s Growth in the Market The new position that Evgeniy will now fill has been designed as a means of […]
Industry
October 12, 2022
Betr Is Front-Runner for WA TAB License
Matthew Tripp’s fresh sportsbook venture Betr is the front-runner and also the preferred suitor of the Western Australia Gaming and Wagering Commission for the much-anticipated WA TAB operating license. The license is offered by the Western Australia government and it will allow Betr to take over all operating WA TAB betting facilities. Should the prophecy […]
Legal
October 12, 2022
NSUS Fined for AML & Self-Exclusion Breaches
At the end of a review of the operating license undertaken against gaming operator NSUS Limited, the UK Gambling Commission (UKGC) discovered a series of anti-money laundering (AML) and social responsibility regulation breaches and failures. Accordingly, the operator that is currently trading under the GGPoker.co.uk brand was issued a financial penalty and received a warning […]
Industry
October 11, 2022
Hacksaw and Playbook Engineering Pen UK Deal
After announcing that it would launch its casino content in Romania via Superbet Ro, Hacksaw Gaming has shared the news that it will strengthen its foothold in the UK with the help of Playbook Engineering. The new agreement sealed between the two parties will have Playbook offer Hacksaw Gaming’s content to players in the regulated […]
