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Melanie Porter

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After 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 February 22, 2022
British Gambling Perception Shifting After Five Years of Worsening Attitude
A survey by the Gambling Commission suggests the British perception of gambling is improving for the first time in the last five years when the first survey was initiated. After subsequent years of worsening public attitudes, respondents who were surveyed by phone recorded statistically-significant improvements in their views on gambling. Gambling Commission’s Surveys Study Gambling […]
Business February 22, 2022
DraftKings Plans to Grow Its Market Share in 2022
Following the “excellent “performance indicators recorded during Q4 2021, Boston-headquartered digital gaming and sports entertainment company DraftKings Inc. is optimistic about its growth in 2022. CEO and co-founder Jason Robins says the company has big plans to grow and reach new markets in the upcoming months. The Start of 2022 Was “Tremendous” Robins called the […]
Casino February 22, 2022
Stakelogic Live and Kansino Expand Partnership
The end-to-end gaming software provider that creates in-house game elements Stakelogic Live has agreed to expand an existing partnership with Dutch casino operator Kansino, formerly known as Batavia Casino. The terms of the new deal include the addition of the fresh Stakelogic Live Dealer gallery of games to the operator’s offerings for players. Stakelogic and […]
Industry February 21, 2022
ACT Government Plans to Remove 363 Pokie Authorizations by 2024
The Australian Capital Territory (ACT) government is looking for deliberate post-COVID 19 pandemic policies to reach its 2024 target for 3500 pokie authorizations in the territory’s clubs. The target was established in accordance with the Labor-Greens governing and parliamentary agreement. The agreement also touches on other sensitive matters like housing and climate. ACT’s Government Has […]
Casino February 18, 2022
Full House Resorts Appoints John Ferrucci as Its New VP and COO
Full House Resorts, the owner, leaser, developer, and operator of a large number of gaming facilities in the US has appointed John Ferrucci as the new company’s VP and chief operating officer. Ferrucci, who will continue to act as a general manager for Full House Resorts’ Silver Slipper Casino Hotel, is expected to help the […]
Casino February 18, 2022
Omicron Surge Unlikely to Dissuade Gambling In Malaysia
According to a note issued by Malaysia’s Maybank Investment Bank Research, the sudden rise in the number of COVID-19 cases caused by the Omicron variant is not likely to trigger a drop in the number of gamblers or result in additional lockdown scenarios. Low Risk of Health Complications Brings Optimism to Gamblers According to analyst […]
Casino February 17, 2022
Sin City Firefighter Placed Under Arrest after Planet Hollywood Sex-Trafficking Sting
Las Vegas Fire Department employee Treyveon Denzel Evans is waiting for a Justice Court status hearing in March after being detained on pandering charges on February 4. Evans, who joined the Clark County Fire Department in June 2021 and allegedly had a second occupation as a pimp, attempted to recruit an undercover vice detective on […]
Business February 17, 2022
GNOG Becomes Strive Gaming’s Latest Partner with New Arizona & Ontario Deal
Strive Gaming, the provider of the prestigious iGaming player account platform (PAM) that caters to the needs of gaming operators that target several North American jurisdictions at a time, has added Golden Nugget Online Gaming (GNOG) to its already impressive assortment of partners. The two companies have signed a deal that would help GNOG reinforce […]
Sports February 16, 2022
CNIGA Backs Mobile Sports Betting Act for 2022’s Ballot
The Age-Verified Tribal Online and In-Person Sports Wagering Regulatory Act is the second sports betting measure that may be presented to voters during the upcoming ballot voting later this year. Members of the California Nations Indian Gaming Association (CNIGA) have officially announced they will give their support to the measure meant to regulate age-verified in-person […]
Industry February 16, 2022
GamCare Lobbies for Self-Exclusion Scheme for High-Risk Traders
Leading UK supplier of problem-gambling support, free information, and guidance GamCare has expressed its concern regarding high-risk stock trading. Acknowledging the growing risks associated with these activities, the charity recommends the introduction of a self-exclusion scheme for high-risk traders. GamCare Noticed Similarities Between High-Risk Trading & Compulsive Gambling While the majority of people usually trade […]