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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.
Sports
August 24, 2022
Sportech Appoints Paul Humphreys as NED
Global betting technology business with exclusive licenses in Connecticut Sportech has strengthened its board with a new independent non-executive director. Effective September 2022, Paul Justin Humphreys will be joining the company’s other three board members. Who will Humphreys be joining and what recommends him for the position? Let’s find out! 30+ Years of Main Board […]
Sports
August 23, 2022
Lincoln City Suspends Maguire Over Alleged Breaches
Professional association football club Lincoln City (Imps) has suspended one of its players for allegedly breaching the Football Association’s (FA) betting rules. Christopher Patrick Joseph Maguire is the 33-year-old Scottish player of the club based in Lincoln, Lincolnshire accused of breaching rule E8 of the FA. Maguire allegedly placed more than 50 bets on soccer […]
Sports
August 23, 2022
Sportradar Signs Multi-Year Deal With the IGF
Sportradar, the leading international sports technology company that creates brand new immersive experiences for sports bettors and fans has signed a multi-year contract with the International Golf Federation (IGF), the prestigious federation recognized within the Olympic and the Paralympic Movement. The contract focuses on match-safeguarding and sporting integrity, with special attention given to Sportradar’s Universal […]
Slots
August 23, 2022
Greentube Releases Lord of the Ocean 10 Win Ways
Ready to once again join Poseidon, the mighty Lord of the Ocean, plunge into the deep and fascinating ocean and gather hidden marine treasures? Greentube’s fascinating 2013 Lord of the Ocean slot is back with a twist. The new sequel is called Lord of the Ocean 10: Win Ways and it incorporates a series of […]
Slots
August 22, 2022
Yggdrasil and AvatarUX Launch RagingPop Slot
AvatarUX has launched RagingPop, a fresh slot with the majestic wildlife in the African savannah at the center. The game was developed using Yggdrasil’s popular YG Masters program, creating the ideal mix between one-of-a-kind game design and adrenaline-pumping gameplay. The slot is packed with excellent features including the PopWins mechanic, Raging Reels, a Bonus Round […]
Sports
August 22, 2022
Better Collective Appoints Karl Pugh as New US CCO
Better Collective, a leading digital sports media group based in Copenhagen, Denmark listed on Nasdaq Stockholm, has appointed company veteran Karl Pugh as the new chief commercial officer for its US operations. Pugh has spent the last three and a half years filling in a variety of important positions within the company, including vice president […]
Industry
August 22, 2022
ATLAS-IAC to Debut No-Risk Sportsbook at G2E Asia
After announcing a partnership with RPM Gaming for the launch of a no-risk sportsbook at the beginning of July, leading PAM software developer and sportsbook ATLAS IAC has fresh news on the topic. The company is finally ready to mark the debut of its new and exciting product at G2E Asia, the main premier iGaming […]
Legal
August 19, 2022
EU Extends Standstill Period for Belgian Ad Ban to Sep 9
On May 8, the European Commission received the Belgian government’s “Draft Royal Decree laying down detailed rules for advertising gambling.” The document was issued by the Offences and Special Procedures Department in Belgium and spoke about a ban that would be imposed on gambling advertisements in the country. The royal decree mentioned one exception: ads […]
Sports
August 19, 2022
Mississippi Sports Betting Handle Continues Dropping
The spending of sports betting players in Mississippi went down for the fourth month in a row in July 2022. The Magnolia State’s sports betting handle also went down on a year-on-year basis compared to 2021. Sports bettors wagered $18.3 million last month, signaling a 27.1% drop from $25.1 million recorded in the previous month. […]
Industry
August 19, 2022
Scout Gaming Marks 47% Drop in Gaming Revenue
Business-to-business daily fantasy sports, fantasy betting, and sportsbook Scout Gaming Group has published its interim report covering January-June 2022. The report signaled a series of important revenue drops, including a 47% decrease in the company’s revenue from gaming operations during the second quarter. The Second Quarter, an “Intensive Period” The company’s business-to-business revenue reached mSEK […]
