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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.
Casino
July 1, 2022
Germany’s New Federal Gambling Regulator Is Ready to Get Down to Business
As previously announced, Germany’s Saxony-Anhalt State Administration Office has been replaced by die Glücksspielbehörde (GGL) effective today, July 1. The new body is now the official gambling regulator in the country, taking over from the previous decentralized system exactly one year after the country launched the legal market for online casinos. Under the Fourth State […]
Slots
June 30, 2022
Go Intergalactic with NetEnt’s Space Wars 2 Powerpoints
Players who are familiar with NetEnt’s Space Wars slot will rejoice at the news of the sequel released with top-tier features. The game brings back the beloved alien forces and a series of spectacular high-tech features. Each new round rewards players with Powerpoints. These are added to a special collect meter for even more incredible […]
Slots
June 30, 2022
Yggdrasil and Jelly Launch Buffalo Blox Gigablox
There are thousands of slots belonging to the buffalo genre, but not all of them rise up to players’ expectations. Yggdrasil and Jelly’s fresh release is one of the gems in the industry. The game introduces players to a peaceful atmosphere with lots of American Indian elements, a gorgeous national park in the background, and […]
Slots
June 30, 2022
Play’n GO Launches NSYNC Pop in Surprising Move
Play’n GO fans used to the developer’s impressive rock-centered music hall of fame may be taken by surprise at the news of their new release, NSYNC Pop. The new slot game will be joining iconic rock and metal-themed slots with KISS, Twisted Sister, and Alice Cooper as a source of inspiration. The release shows the […]
Slots
June 30, 2022
Skatelogic Releases Runner Runner PopWins Slot
End-to-end software developer that creates all its game elements in-house Stakelogic has released a new blockbuster slot. Runner Runner PopWins is the name of the game that has been tweaked and fine-tuned with a spectacular Free Spins bonus round and up to 15,552 ways to win. Runner Runner PopWins Metrics Overview Reels: 5 Rows: 3-9 […]
Industry
June 29, 2022
Low6’s Stevenson Steps Down after Five Years as MD
Award-winning fantasy sports and gamification company Low6 has bid farewell to one of its co-founders, Wayne Stevenson. Stevenson, who founded the company together with James Mitchell in 2017, decided to step down from his position as managing director of regulated activities at the end of a fruitful five-year journey. Stevenson Built a Notable Business from […]
Business
June 29, 2022
Bally’s Inks $1B Sale-and-Leaseback Deal for Rhode Island Casinos
Bally’s Corporation has said yes to a massive sale-and-leaseback deal valued at $1 billion for its Rhode Island casinos, Tiverton Casino and Hotel and Twin River Lincoln Casino. Both will be purchased by GLP Capital, which is Gaming and Leisure Properties’ operating partner. Once the sale will be completed, Bally’s will instantly lease them back […]
Industry
June 29, 2022
React Gaming Chooses Leigh Hughes as Interim CEO
Esports and gaming company React Gaming has announced the appointment of Leigh Hughes as its new interim chief executive officer. Hughes will replace president and chief executive Laurent Benezra. The change in leadership is expected to boost the group’s operational performance while optimizing its opportunities related to growth. React Gaming also plans on shifting its […]
Industry
June 28, 2022
Sportradar Explains ORAKO’s Impressive Potential
After announcing the debut of its new artificial intelligence-based all-in-one sportsbook solution ORAKO, Sportradar is ready to share all the details with its future clients. The company’s managing director for managed sportsbook services Jacob Lopez Curciel explained why the new solution could successfully rise to the expectations of operators. He also further explained why ORAKO […]
Legal
June 28, 2022
Swiss Supreme Court Rejects DNS Blocking Complaints
Switzerland’s Federal Supreme Court has shown its support for the imposed ban on online gambling operators outside the country’s borders. The decision comes after the same court rejected a complaint formulated by three betting companies whose names have not been revealed. The Court Approved Intercantonal Lottery and Betting Commission’s Blocking Strategy The said domain name […]
