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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
April 15, 2022
Top 10 US States With the Highest Casino Dealer Salaries in 2022
When contemplating a new job, one of the primary concerns expressed by all demographics is tightly connected to the salary. Jobs in the lucrative gambling industry may sound particularly appealing from this perspective. In the context of Las Vegas alone bringing in over $7 billion in gross gaming revenue in 2021 and the expanded legalization […]
Sports
April 15, 2022
Maine Lawmakers Try to Prevent Governor’s Sports Betting Compromise Deal with the Tribes
Several lawmakers from Maine are attempting to prevent a compromise deal between Governor Janet Mills and state tribes. The governor’s deal would make sports betting legal in the state while allowing the Passamaquoddy, Penobscot, and Maliseet tribes to handle mobile operations. State casinos and off-track betting venues would run in-person operations if the same compromise […]
Business
April 14, 2022
Novibet Signs Deal With Horse Racing Champion Jockey Brian Hughes
Novibet has signed an agreement with horse racing champion jockey Brian Hughes, marking its first horse racing agreement in history. The new deal is expected to strengthen the company’s position in the horse racing industry while improving its presence in the sports betting market in Ireland. Brian Hughes, Novibet’s Partner for the Remainder of the […]
Business
April 14, 2022
Super Group’s YoY Revenue Shoots Up 45% in 2021, Marking a Good Year
After revealing a 36% year-over-year (YoY) net gaming revenue increase projection for 2021 in its preliminary full-year report at the end of February, Betway and Spin holding company Super Group (SGHC) made its full-year results public. The group only recorded a 29% increase in net gaming revenue. However, Super Group recorded impressive YoY increases in […]
Business
April 13, 2022
IGT and Aristocrat Sign Complex Patent Deal for Cross-Licensing
Global gaming equipment and content provider International Game Technology Plc (IGT) has agreed to sign a complex patent cross-licensing deal with its industry rival Aristocrat Leisure Ltd. The agreement will cover a series of important patents tied to remote game server (RGS) solutions and game features. The financial terms of the deal have remained undisclosed. […]
Casino
April 13, 2022
PGCB Approves Continent 8’s Gaming Cloud Launch in the State
Award-winning connectivity, security, iGaming data center, and cloud solutions provider Continent 8 Technologies is moving forward with its bold first-to-market expansion plans in North America. The leading provider has received the green light from the Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board (PGCB) to launch its first public cloud offering in Pennsylvania. The provider has already established a […]
Casino
April 13, 2022
SciPlay Appoints Nick Earl to Help Company Achieve Strategy
SciPlay, a Las-Vegas publisher and developer of digital games, announced on Tuesday that it is promoting Nick Earl to its board of directors. Earl is an important asset to the company as he has extensive experience in the gaming industry having worked for over two decades as part of some of the most significant companies […]
Slots
April 12, 2022
Wazdan Is Going Back to the Basics With Retro Hot Slot: 777 Crown
Popular gaming studio with cutting-edge iGaming solutions Wazdan has launched Hot Slot: 777 Crown, an exciting title for retro slots aficionados. The game is a real gem for nostalgic players eager to go back in time and claim their shiny crown. 20 Paylines and Proprietary Customizable Features If you are a nostalgic retro slot game […]
Business
April 11, 2022
PointsBet Becomes Official Sports Betting Partner for MLSE’s Pro Teams
PointsBet Canada has signed a multi-year deal with sports and real estate company Maple Leaf Sports & Entertainment (MLSE). According to the agreement, PointsBet will become one of MLSE’s official sports betting partners. The New Partnership Is Historic PointsBet Canada’s chief executive officer Scott Vanderwel called the new agreement a “historic deal”, adding that partnering […]
Casino
April 11, 2022
Kindred Group Announces a 30% Q1 Revenue Drop Amid Netherlands Exit
Nasdaq Stockholm-listed Kindred Group has revealed a trading update before its complete Q1 2022 report that will be released on April 28. The group with licenses and locations spread all over North America, Europe, and Australia has announced total revenue of £247 million ($322 million) for the first quarter of the current year. The numbers […]
