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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
April 4, 2022
DraftKings & Mashantucket Pequot to Bring Sportsbook to Puerto Ricans
NASDAQ-listed digital gaming and sports entertainment company DraftKings has decided to expand its relationship with the Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation. The two have agreed to bring DraftKings’s retail and online sports betting verticals to the people of Puerto Rico. The two products first need to be subject to a series of legal approvals and licenses […]
Industry
April 4, 2022
Camelot Takes UKGC to Court for Allegedly Favoring Allwyn Entertainment
In March, UK’s Gambling Commission (UKGC) announced Allwyn Entertainment as its favorite applicant for receiving a license to operate the National Lottery from 2024 onwards. The decision would remove long-standing Camelot from its three-decade reign over the country’s lottery reins. At the end of March, Camelot notified the media that it would consider challenging the […]
Casino
April 4, 2022
Slot Factory Partners With White Hat Gaming for Exciting Deal
Full-service game development and design company Slot Factory has signed an agreement with White Hat Gaming. According to the new deal, the leading provider for iGaming turnkey solutions will start releasing the most popular Slot Factory titles through its platform in 2022. Brand new Slot Factory games are also up for release throughout the year. […]
Sports
April 1, 2022
65% of March Madness Bettors Hit Record Wager Numbers This Year
A National Research Group (NRG) study completed at the end of the Elite Eight round found that 31% of all Americans ages between 21 and 64 have chosen to wager on this year’s March Madness. Among them, 65% claim they have bet more than ever on this year’s tournament. The heavy legalization of sports betting […]
Sports
April 1, 2022
Pragmatic Play Finally Launches a Sportsbook Vertical
Pragmatic Play, the top-tier iGaming content developer has decided to expand its portfolio and finally launch its first sportsbook, following plans to become the one-stop-shop for all operators in the gaming industry. The new sportsbook will take the provider’s vertical count to five, with live casino, slots, virtual sports, and bingo already in the bag. […]
Business
April 1, 2022
Marcus Rich Becomes XLMedia’s Non-Executive Chair, Joins Three Committees
Effective immediately, Marcus Rich will serve as XLMedia’s new non-executive chair according to a new appointment decision. Rich, who is currently Digitalbox Plc’s non-executive chairman, will also be joining three different XLMedia committees. Rich Will Bring a Wealth of Experience to His New Position XLMedia’s interim non-executive chair Julie Markey expressed the board’s delight in […]
Sports
March 31, 2022
Playmaker to Advertise Its Brands at the São Paulo Grand Prix in November
Harnessing Brazil’s impressive Formula 1 history and Brazilians’ burning passion for sports, Playmaker Capital Inc. will promote its brands at one of the highest-profile sporting events in the country, the São Paulo Grand Prix. The leading digital sports media company plans to get massive exposure for its soccer-based platform Bolavip and build momentum prior to […]
Casino
March 31, 2022
Nevada’s Gaming Revenue Hits the $1 Billion Mark for 12th Month in a Row
According to fresh data from the Nevada Gaming Control Board, casinos in the Silver State have once again recorded gaming revenues that surpassed the $1 billion mark in February. The figure marks the 12th consecutive month in a row with billion-dollar wins while setting a new all-time record for the month of February. Nevada’s Casinos […]
Legal
March 30, 2022
Slim Chances for State Lottery & Gambling in Alabama in the Near Future
Sports betting aficionados, lottery, and casino players in Alabama were getting ready to pop the champagne in celebration of the approval of a state lottery, casinos, and sports venues by the end of the year. The two separate lottery and casino proposals backed by Sen. Geg Albritton and Rep. Chip Brown were looking mighty fine […]
Esports
March 30, 2022
52 CS:GO Coaches Could Face Ban Wave at the End of ESIC Inquiry
The Esports Integrity Commission (ESIC), a non-profit association aimed at promoting and facilitating integrity in esports, will soon complete a new inquiry into a series of alleged acts of in-game bug exploitation. Dozens of Counter-Strike: Global Offensive (CS:GO) coaches are currently under review. ESIC Could Set a New Banning Record for CS:GO Coaches While the […]
