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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
March 9, 2022
DraftKings CEO Tweets Provocative Message Aimed at Stock Sellers
DraftKings’ shares took their seventh consecutive daily plunge on Tuesday when they dropped to $17.38. That same evening, the company’s chief executive officer, Jason Robins, posted a provocative message on Twitter. The message was aimed at people who may decide to sell their shares in the sports betting company amid this continuous drop. DrafKings’ Ongoing […]
Casino
March 8, 2022
AGCO Grants FansUnite Gaming Related Supplier License in Ontario
International sports and entertainment technology provider for online gaming markets FansUnite Entertainment Inc has received an important license from the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO). The AGCO license will allow FansUnite to turn into a fully-registered sports betting and iGaming supplier in Ontario, as the market prepares to welcome private operators early in […]
Sports
March 8, 2022
Betfred Sports Kicks Off Fresh Mobile Sports Betting App in Arizona
Betfred Group’s wholly-owned American subsidiary Betfred Sports has teamed up with We-Ko-Pa Casino Resort in Arizona to provide a mobile sports betting app. The sportsbook that currently operates more than 1,500 betting shops across the United Kingdom had previously launched in Arizona at the end of January. Now, their branded app will provide bettors from […]
Sports
March 8, 2022
NVenue Raises $3.5 Million for Live Score Predictive High-Tech
After it successfully implemented its innovative live tech feed during last season’s Major League Baseball games on NBC, nVenue has plans to expand its focus on additional sports. Its latest funding raised $3.5 million, and the money will be used to further develop the startup’s high-tech micro-betting solutions. NVenue Eager to Scale Its Offers NVenue […]
Industry
March 7, 2022
Dutch Authorities Eliminate Loophole Allowing Minors to Gamble
The Dutch government has successfully eliminated a problematic gaming regulation loophole that could have allowed underage players to make real money deposits and place bets online with certain operators. While no such cases were officially reported, the operators that had triggered the loophole acknowledged the problem and guaranteed they would fix it. Netherlands’ Gaming Authority […]
Sports
March 7, 2022
PAGCOR Looking Into the Repercussions of Suspending e-Sabong Activities
The Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (PAGCOR) has used caution to respond to the Senate’s requests to shut down all online cockfighting (e-sabong) operations in the country. The request comes in the context of a series of missing person cases that are presumably tied to e-sabong activities. PAGCOR Cites Legal and Financial Repercussions of the […]
Casino
March 7, 2022
Stakelogic Expands Into the Dutch iGaming Market Through Jack’s Casino
Multinational iGaming software developer of highly animated slots Stakelogic has further strengthened its presence in the gaming market in the Netherlands. The 2014-founded company has announced its games will become available at another reputable Dutch casino operator. The move comes after Stakelogic’s blockbuster slots Twin4Timer and Hold4Timer were released to players and casino operators in […]
Sports
March 4, 2022
Resorts World’s First Mobile Sports Betting App Goes Live in NY
In anticipation of March Madness, Genting-owned Resorts World New York has officially entered the mobile sports betting market in the state with the launch of its WorldBET app. The app has already gone live and has received its first wager. This way, Resorts World became the eighth operator to enter the state since it legalized […]
Sports
March 4, 2022
PointsBet Partners with NBC Sports for Major Betting Telecast
Australia-based PointsBet sportsbook has partnered with the National Broadcasting Company (NBC) Sports Philadelphia and NBC Sports Chicago in order to present BetCast, the first dual-market sports betting telecast. The telecast will introduce bettors to a sports betting experience in real-time and it will broadcast on March 7 during the NBA matchup between the Chicago Bulls […]
Casino
March 4, 2022
IRS Slot Threshold May Grow by 300% If SLOT Act Passes
Two co-chairs of the Congressional Gaming Caucus, Dina Titus and Guy Reschenthaler introduced the Shifting Limits on Threshold Act (SLOT Act) in an attempt to adjust the outdated Internal Revenue Service (IRS) reporting limit for single-spin jackpots to today’s inflation. The SLOT Act Could Trigger a 300% Threshold Growth Nevada’s Dina Titus representing the Democrats […]