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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.
Industry
May 17, 2022
Bristol University Now Hosting a New Gambling Harms Research Center
In the context of gambling addiction numbers going back to the alarming levels prior to the pandemic, the University of Bristol has opened a Gambling Harms Research Center (GHRC). The center’s main goal is to provide further help to the 1.4 million addicts while exploring additional layers of harmful gambling on the general public. The […]
Industry
May 17, 2022
Wynn and MGM China Found Jointly Liable in Nine VIP Room Cases
The Court of Final Appeal in Macau has decided that MGM China and Wynn Macau share liability in nine cases related to lost deposits at VIP rooms. The nine cases were recorded at Dore Entertainment Co LTD’s VIP room and the former VIP room belonging to Sun City Gaming Promotions Co LTD located at an […]
Casino
May 16, 2022
Strive Gaming and Paysafe Enter New Unified Payment Deal
After signing a partnership deal with Resorts World at the end of March and announcing an extended agreement with Playtech for Europe and the UK at the beginning of the month, multinational online payment company Paysafe has now started a collaboration with Strive Gaming. Paysafe’s Software Will Be a Part of Strive Gaming’s PAMs Paysafe […]
Casino
May 16, 2022
NetBet Welcomes WMG to Its Growing Family in Italy
After adding Play’n GO’s products to its Italian portfolio in January, inking a new partnership with Spribe at the end of April, and entering a content partnership with Gaming Corps at the start of the month, NetBet stroke a fresh deal with WMG. The deal with the iGaming software provider that specializes in the Italian […]
Casino
May 16, 2022
Nebraska Governor Paves the Way for Casino License Applications in June
After legislative Bill 876 aimed at expanding the gambling market in Nebraska gained traction at the end of March with senator Tom Briese by its side, it was Governor Pete Ricketts’ turn to bring his contribution to the saga. Last Wednesday, Ricketts signed off the rules that would allow casino gambling in the Cornhusker State. […]
Sports
May 13, 2022
BetMGM to Adopt a Cautious Attitude Towards NY Until Taxes Drop
MGM Resorts’ exclusive sports betting partner MGM announced its $1.3 billion net revenue plans for 2022 and projected earnings before interest, tax, depreciation, and amortization loss of $430 million during a recent investor day. Soon after, the company expressed its desire to be more cautious regarding its presence in the New York market until the […]
Business
May 13, 2022
Wild Streak Gaming Takes IGT Partnership to a New Level
After acquiring Wild Streak Gaming for $30 million last June, Bragg Gaming helped the top-tier company specializing in slot game design for land casinos improve its collaboration with International Game Technology (IGT). Now, IGT and Wild Streak are prepared to strengthen their ties even more. The provider is working on creating four new land-based games […]
Legal
May 13, 2022
Kansas Finally Makes Sports Betting Legal, Immediately Gets Sued for $25 Million
After a long battle to legally bring sports betting into the lives of sports aficionados and bettors in Kansas, state representatives have finally signed the much-anticipated bill. The new legislation will enable residents to place sports wagers using phones and dedicated computer apps at any of the four land casinos owned by the state. The […]
Business
May 12, 2022
Banijay and Betclic Everest to Enter Euronext Amsterdam via SPAC Merger
Two years after Stéphane Courbit’s TV production powerhouse behind Peaky Blinders and Survivor Banijay acquired Endemol Shine for €2.2 billion ($2.28 million), the company is ready to enter Amsterdam’s stock exchange. This will occur with the help of a freshly created special purpose acquisition company (SPAC) called FL Entertainment. FL Entertainment Will Bring Together Banijay […]
Slots
May 12, 2022
Play’n GO Releases New South Asian Themed Slot, Idol of Fortune
After securing its license to launch in Ontario at the start of April, releasing the sequel to its popular Raging Rex game in mid-March, and launching Rise of Gods: Reckoning at the beginning of May, Play’n GO has made a new announcement. The prestigious iGaming provider with a clear goal to become the “best gaming […]
