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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.
Sports
April 8, 2022
WatchandWager Seals Lease Deal With Arizona Downs Racetrack
Webis Holdings’ main American subsidiary WatchandWager with offices in California, San Francisco, and Lexington, Kentucky has signed a deal that will allow it to operate harness racing in Prescott Valley, Arizona. The Arizona Downs racetrack will host WatchandWager’s live harness racing as well as pari-mutuel betting on races. The racebook may also provide food and […]
Legal
April 8, 2022
ILGA Extends Star Sydney Review to End of August
In light of additional witnesses expected to add more insight into The Star Entertainment Group’s review of its Sydney casino, the New South Wales Independent Liquor & Gaming Authority (ILGA) has extended the publication date of the report to the end of August. The expansion request was initiated by senior counsel Adam Bell, the head […]
Industry
April 8, 2022
Norwegian Media Authority Orders 5 TV Distributors to Halt Foreign Gambling Ads
Last November, Norway asked the European Commission for permission to use DNS blocking for gambling operators opposing cease and desists requests. The request marked a new attempt to gain better control over the websites that can be accessed by gamblers in the country and it came several months after the Broadcasting Act granted the Norwegian […]
Sports
April 7, 2022
Entain and JockeyCam Launch Industry-Changing VR Experience
Following the launch of the industry’s first 3D horseracing display at the Piccadilly Circus in mid-March, Entain continues its efforts to engage more customers by launching a revolutionary experience. The global gaming, sports betting, and interactive entertainment group has partnered with JockeyCam to create a fully immersive virtual reality experience for racegoers through its sports […]
Industry
April 7, 2022
Judge Hearing on Atlantic City PILOT Dispute Postponed to April 24
As announced at the beginning of February, a ruling over the payments-in-lieu-of-taxes (PILOT) bill for Atlantic City was expected to pop up in the upcoming weeks. After New Jersey declined to be a part of a mediation that could have resolved the dispute with Atlantic County, the heated topic was expected to come to an […]
Sports
April 6, 2022
Jack Entertainment Prepares the Ground for Ohio Sports Bettors With betJACK App
Jack Entertainment has launched betJACK, a new free-to-play app for sports bettors in Ohio getting ready for the grand opening of the market in 2023. The app will allow sports aficionados to familiarize themselves with the sports betting universe prior to the official launch of the regulated market. Sports Betting in Ohio to Launch by […]
Business
April 6, 2022
Relax Gaming Marks Debut on Italian Market With PokerStars Deal
After expanding its footprint into Serbia through a deal signed with Meridian Gaming at the beginning of March and foraying into the Netherlands last October, iGaming aggregator and supplier Relax Gaming is getting ready to mark its debut in Italy. Relax has partnered with the prestigious PokerStars operator, agreeing to provide its top-tier content to […]
Casino
April 6, 2022
Livespins Expands Live Streaming Platform With Yggdrasil Content
Continuing its mission to create a unique social gaming experience through shared wagering, online provider Livespins has added another heavyweight name to its prestigious line-up. Slots developer Yggdrasil Gaming will join Livespins’ unique live slot streaming platform. In mid-January, Livespins added Fantasma Games to its platform. At the end of March, it was iSoftBet’s turn […]
Sports
April 5, 2022
Alabama Is Once Again Denied a Regulated Gambling Market
As anticipated by Alabama lawmakers at the end of March, four new proposals for a state lottery and a series of casinos once again failed to pass the current legislative session. Only four days are left out of the current legislative session, which is not merely enough time for any of the bills to still […]
Sports
April 5, 2022
Italy Is Considering a 1% Betting Revenue Tax
In less than two weeks’ time, the Italian Undersecretary for Sports Valentina Vezzali will reunite with the fiscal ministries in the country to discuss the possibility of introducing a fixed 1% tax on betting revenue. Each ministry will need to present its own tax proposal. If approved, the new tax charge would add an extra […]
