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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.
Business
October 11, 2022
Tekkorp Capital Partners With SimWin Sports
In April, Tekkorp Capital announced it would expand its foothold on the Australian market with a brand new sports betting venture. Now, the same digital investment and advisory group has sealed a fresh partnership agreement with the virtual league SimWin Sports. According to the terms of the contract, Tekkorp Capital will support SimWin’s product, business […]
Legal
October 11, 2022
Sportradar Ends Legal Dispute with Genius Sports
In May 2019, global leader in sports technology Sportradar and sports data and technology company and provider of video streaming, data management, and integrity services Genius Sports entered a legal argument. Now, the three-year-old dispute has finally come to an end. What Started the Legal Dispute? The legal argument started when Genius Sports and a […]
Industry
October 10, 2022
ComeOn Launches ComeOn Cares Program
Leading global player in the fast-growing iGaming market ComeOn Group has announced it was prepared to launch a fresh overarching program with a strong focus on promoting mental health in local communities. The program will be called ComeOn Cares and its launch will be possible with help from the Malta-based non-governmental organization Richmond Foundation. ComeOn […]
Industry
October 10, 2022
Pragmatic Solutions & Sportradar Seal Deal for Orako & Trading Services
Leading global sports technology company Sportradar has signed a strategic deal with Pragmatic Solutions, the platform that allows gaming operators to have complete control over their gaming business operations. According to the terms of the agreement, Sportradar’s Managed Trading Services will be integrated into Pragmatic Solutions’ Player Account Management (PAM) platform. The Deal Will Offer […]
Slots
October 10, 2022
Yggdrasil and Bang Bang Release Jekyllz Wild Ultranudge in Time for Halloween
Casino gaming content provider that stands for world-class entertainment, breaths innovation, and pushes boundaries Yggdrasil has joined forces with experienced game design and development house Bang Bang Gaming for the release of Jekyllz Wild Ultranudge. The new 5×3 slot has found its inspiration in the popular Dr Jekyll and Mr Hide story and it was […]
Business
October 7, 2022
Catena to Save €5M in Europe and Re-Invest in the US
In August, Catena Media Plc announced it would scale down its European assets while throwing the focus on the North American market. This came after the company decided to place all assets on the Old Continent under strategic review on May 20, right before its interim results came out. Now, the company has announced that […]
Industry
October 7, 2022
NBC Sports and SportsDataIO Partner for Data-Plus-News Feed
Sports media company that offers premier live events, original programs and studio shows dedicated to sports fans NBC Sports has sealed a deal with leading sports data company SportsDataIO. The new and exclusive agreement will lead to the creation of a fully integrated “data-plus-news feed.” This means that, for the first time in history, third […]
Business
October 7, 2022
ESPN and DraftKings May Seal a Historical Deal
At the end of August, ESPN announced that it was interested in joining the sports betting market by selling its brand to sportsbook operators like Caesars Entertainment and DraftKings. The speculated license price was $3 billion, according to a media report based on sources that were not named. Now, Walt Disney Co.’s ESPN seems to […]
Casino
October 6, 2022
Tilman Fertitta Files Plan for $270M Hotel & Casino on the Strip
In June, American billionaire, businessman, TV personality, and owner of Golden Nugget and Landry Tilman Fertitta purchased 6.2 acres on the Las Vegas Strip after several failed attempts to obtain the land. Rumors regarding Fertitta’s plans to build a state-of-the-art casino resort on the land immediately started circulating. Now, Fertitta has officially confirmed the rumors […]
Business
October 6, 2022
Banijay Is Ready to Acquire Beyond
Leading producer and distributor of content Banijay owned by the international leader in gaming and multimedia content FL Entertainment Group has taken its plans to acquire Beyond International one step further. Banijay has announced it has entered a scheme implementation deed at the end of which Beyond will turn into a wholly owned subsidiary. Banijay […]
