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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.
Slots
August 10, 2022
Kalamba Releases Hot Slot Rumble Ratz Megaways
2016-launched next-gen business-to-business iGaming supplier Kalamba Games has released Rumble Ratz Megaways, its first premium Megaways slot. The game has the popular cat versus mouse theme and counts a massive number of payways and K-cash, Megwayas, and Buy Bonus options. Rumble Ratz Megaways Metrics Overview Join the Small Furry Friends Band! Kalamba Games’ co-founder and […]
Business
August 9, 2022
NetBet Partners With FeedConstruct to Minimize Losses and Maximize Profits
Sportsbook and casino operator NetBet has sealed an agreement with FeedConstruct, a leading provider of sports data that offers innovative data collecting solutions. By signing the new deal, NetBet will be joining FeedConstruct’s prestigious “family of Trusted Partners” that includes names like VBet, OlyBet, and Betsson. NetBet will help FeedConstruct considerably strengthen its foothold in […]
Business
August 9, 2022
DraftKings Finally Cuts Back on Heavy Ad Spending to Focus on Profits
In February, Boston-based online gaming and sports entertainment company DraftKings expressed its plans to grow its market share for the remainder of the year. Accordingly, its ad spending budget was beefed up considerably during the first quarter. At the end of May, the company signed a multi-market agreement with High 5 Games to strengthen its […]
Esports
August 9, 2022
Midnite Brings James McMath on Board as New Head of Communications
London-based betting platform with a passion for esports, sports, and gaming Midnite has beefed up its number of employees to 56 with the appointment of James McMath as the new head of communications. Hunger for Growth Since the beginning of the year, the ambitious company founded in 2018 by Dribble creators Wright and Daniel Qu […]
Sports
August 8, 2022
45K People Sign Petition Against Gaming Ads in Soccer
More than 45,000 soccer fans have expressed their discontent regarding gambling ads being shown during soccer competitions by signing a series of petitions initiated by Football Supporters Against Gambling Ads. The group reunites soccer fans that were either directly or indirectly harmed by gambling, including families who have lost their loved ones because of gambling-related […]
Lottery
August 8, 2022
Treasurer Encourages Legislators to Legalize Online Massachusetts Lottery
On August 1, the Massachusetts House and Senate passed the new bill that would legalize sports gambling in the state’s casinos. The online sports betting vertical was also given the green light by state legislators a few weeks ago. However, things are not looking as promising for the iLottery vertical. At least, not anymore. iLottery […]
Slots
August 8, 2022
Yggdrasil Helps AceRun Launch Book HOTFIRE, Its First GATI Slot
Breathing innovation, pushing all boundaries, and constantly fueling its limitless passion for gaming, Yggdrasil is one of the most prestigious gaming studios in the industry. With powerful propositions and programs like YG Franchise, YG Masters, YG Game IP, and GATI (Game Adaptation Tools & Interface), the developer constantly creates ground-breaking games alongside other top studios […]
Business
August 5, 2022
AstroPay Appoints Fayyaz Ansari as the New Chief Financial Officer
Prestigious online payments provider with millions of users worldwide AstroPay has appointed UK-based Fayyaz Ansari as its new chief financial officer. Paysafe group’s former chief financial officer and board member for the Skrill division will be responsible for supervising AstroPay’s financial activities and management decisions at a global level. Over Two Decades of Experience in […]
Sports
August 5, 2022
1XBET and PSG Sign Three-Year Regional Partner Club Deal for Asia & Africa
France’s most successful soccer club and winner of more than 40 official honors Paris Saint-Germain and global online sports betting platform 1XBET have signed a regional partner club for Asia and Africa. The new partnership will cover the upcoming three seasons. The team with headquarters at Parc des Princes initiated the partnership with 1xBET on […]
Casino
August 4, 2022
Proposition 27 Poll Shows High Voter Awareness & Low Support
Proposition 27, the online sports gambling proposition funded by out-of-state corporations to legalize online and mobile sports betting in California, has been the subject of a poll by the Yes on 26/No on 27 campaign. The poll’s results were summarized by FM3 Research, one of the state’s biggest ballot measure polling firms. According to the […]
