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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
July 7, 2022
Stakelogic and Hurricane Launch Wild Moon Saloon
End-to-end software factory developer Stakelogic has partnered with Hurricane Games to release Wild Moon Saloon, a high-volatility slot with a Wild West theme. The game is the result of the partnership between Stakelogic and Hurricane Games with the help of the developer’s Greenlogic Partner Program. This means the fresh slot is packed with Stakelogic’s proven […]
Slots
July 7, 2022
Swintt’s Four the Win Wild Features Over 81 Ways to Win
At the beginning of June, Swintt released Mystic Bear XtraHold, its freshest game part of the Xtra Series. Three weeks later, the company officially launched on the Dutch market via Fair Play Casino. On July 4, Swintt appointed Domenico Vacchiano as its new chief architect. Two days later, the supplier that won the Innovation in […]
Sports
July 6, 2022
Bet365 Named Official Partner of Shields VS Marshall
Leading online sports betting company offering in-play betting and live streaming bet365 has announced its decision to become the official betting partner of the all-women boxing event in September. The event that will take place at the London O2 Arena on the 10th will be a pioneer of its kind, as it will be the […]
Industry
July 6, 2022
BIT: UK Operators Put Customers at Higher Risk of Harm
Launched on September 15, 2021, by leading behavioral science research and consultancy firm Behavioral Insights Team (BIT), the Gambling Policy & Research Unit develops testing methods that can drastically cut gambling harm in the UK. The Unit has recently published the findings of an audit completed on ten UK gaming operators. The purpose of the […]
Slots
July 6, 2022
iSoftBet Releases Risk-and-Reward Rise of the Genie Slot
Right after it was acquired by IGT for €160 million ($163.5 million), leading content aggregator and supplier of casino games iSoftBet announced the launch of Rise of the Genie, a 3-reel slot with the mystical theme at the center. The game follows the release of similarly exciting titles like Merlin’s Revenge Megaways, Tens or Better, […]
Industry
July 5, 2022
Ontario’s AGCO Appoints Turcotte as Chief Legal Officer
The Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO) has officially named Josée Turcotte as its new chief legal officer. Turcotte will step into the shoes of Bruce Caughill, who gave up the position to manage Rush Street Interactive’s operations within the Canadian borders. Turcotte Will Supervise AGCO’s Approach to Legal Matters In her new position, […]
Legal
July 5, 2022
Romanian Gamblers Prepare for 40% Tax on Withdrawals
The Romanian Ministry of Finance has published its latest Fiscal Code draft featuring a massive 40% tax on casino withdrawals. The fresh code that contains additional updates to other important tax laws in the country has already sparked controversy among trade bodies in the industry. Among them, the Association of Remote Gambling Organizations (AOJND) voiced […]
Slots
July 5, 2022
Relax Launches Banana Town, a Primate-Themed Game
iGaming aggregator and provider of unique gaming content Relax Gaming has launched Banana Town, a mesmerizing slot with high volatility, random multipliers, free spins, and a cool monkey theme. Banana Town Metrics Overview Reels: 6 Rows: 5 Paylines: Scatter pays RTP: 96.12% Hit Freq: 18.45% Max Win: 10,000x Volatility: High Min/Max Bet: 0.10-50 Get Ready […]
Sports
July 1, 2022
Gaming Innovation Group Inks Three-Year Deal With Caravel Entertainment
Leading iGaming technology company Gaming Innovation Group (GiG) has inked a deal with sports betting and gambling operator Caravel Entertainment through GiG’s subsidiary Sportnco. According to the agreement, GiG will be allowed to use Caravel’s Moosh brand that handles online casino and sportsbook operations in Portugal. According to GiG, Mooshe will attract lightning-fast revenue growth […]
Casino
July 1, 2022
NHS Implements Disease Prevention Programs for Bettors in Shops
UK’s National Health System (NHS) has worked on a series of health prevention solutions for sports aficionados in betting shops. According to the new NHS scheme, patients in a number of selected parts of England will receive blood pressure checks along with weight management and diabetes support from complex teams made of general practitioners, local […]
