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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
May 6, 2022
Joe Musgrove Becomes Sycuan Casino Resort’s First MLB Ambassador
San Diego landmark Sycuan Casino Resort has agreed to a one-year deal with San Diego Padres starting pitcher Joe Musgrove. This will mark the top casino and resort destination’s first Major League Baseball ambassador deal. Musgrove Will Make Exclusive Appearances at the Casino As part of the agreement, the pitcher will make exclusive appearances at […]
Poker
May 6, 2022
BetMGM to Hold First-Ever $1M Poker Championship at ARIA Resort & Casino
Leading iGaming and sports betting operator based in New Jersey BetMGM has announced it will organize the first-ever BetMGM Poker Championship at the ARIA Resort & Casino in Las Vegas. The No-Limit Hold’em tournament with a $3,500 buy-in and a guaranteed prize set at $1 million will take off on June 23 with a finishing […]
Slots
May 5, 2022
Pragmatic Play Launches Fire Strike 2 Sequel to Popular Flame-Themed Slot
Top content provider Pragmatic Play has made a resounding comeback with Fire Strike 2, a modern take on a classic slot that fans of techno soundtracks and crisp graphics are going to love. The game is a sequel to Fire Strike launched in 2019 and features simple mechanics, while packed with instant money prizes and […]
Casino
May 5, 2022
Robert Cipriani Proves Innocence in High Roller “Robbery” Case
On Wednesday, prosecutors at the Nevada District Attorney’s Office in Las Vegas decided to dismiss larceny and robbery charges brought against professional gambler Robert “Robin Hood 702” Cipriani. The charges were tied to an alleged altercation that Cipriani had with Robert Alexander at Resorts World last November. No Good Deed Goes Unpunished Alexander is a […]
Casino
May 5, 2022
Nevada Gaming Control Board Gives Two-Year License to Accel Entertainment
Illinois-based terminal operator and slot machine provider Accel Entertainment is up for a two-year license in Nevada, according to a recent recommendation from the Nevada Gaming Control Board. The license will allow Accel to offer its slot machines and amusement devices to restaurants, bars, truck stops, and gaming cafes in the state. The License Depends […]
Sports
May 4, 2022
Brazil’s SECAP Publishes Sports Betting Regulations for Operators
In the context of Brazil still trying to figure out the best way to go about the gambling industry and the necessary laws for it, the Secretariat of Evaluation, Planning, Energy and Lottery (SECAP) has announced the introduction of a set of sports betting regulations for gaming operators. The rules will cover a new license […]
Business
May 4, 2022
Caesars Entertainment Reports 21% Revenue Rise and $680 Million Loss for Q1
After reaching its highest revenue of all time ($9.6 billion) in 2021 and setting the scene for an even more lucrative 2022, Caesars Entertainment has now published its first-quarter results. Did the Reno-based hotel and casino entertainment company kick off 2022 on a similar note? Let’s find out. 21% Revenue Boost for Q1 2022 For […]
Sports
May 3, 2022
ITIA Bans Player from Kyrgyzstan for Betting Offenses
The International Tennis Integrity Agency (ITIA) has banned a tennis player from Kyrgyzstani for committing a series of offenses related to sports betting. Ksenia Palkina Has Been Banned for 16 Years From Tennis After she admitted to breaching a series of Tennis Anti-Corruption Program regulations in 2018 and 2019, Ksenia Palkina from Kyrgyzstani was found […]
Casino
May 3, 2022
MGM China Reports 9% Revenue Drop in 1Q2022 Due to Travel Restrictions
The top developer and operator of gaming venues and resorts in the Greater China region MGM China Holdings Limited (MGM China) have reported its Q122 results. According to data provided by its parent company MGM Resorts International, MGM China recorded a revenue of $268 million in the first quarter of the year that ended on […]
Casino
May 3, 2022
Lighters Off: Rivers Philadelphia Casino Bans Indoor Smoking
While the heated smoking ban debate tied to Atlantic City casinos is still pending a decision, another casino in the neighboring state of Pennsylvania decided to embrace the smoke-free policy. The said policy was originally established by state representatives during the COVID-19 pandemic for safety purposes. While the policy currently exempts gaming floors from the […]
