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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 15, 2022
Super Bowl Handle Smashes Nevada Sportsbooks Record
As expected, Super Bowl LVI drew a massive number of gamblers who wagered record amounts of money. The Nevada Gaming Control Board figures are out and the results are mind-blowing: passionate bettors who took part in the highest anticipated sports event of the year wagered close to $180 million in sportsbooks within the state, setting […]
Industry February 15, 2022
KSA Wants Better Targeted Online Advertising Practices
Netherland’s Gambling Authority Kansspelautoriteit (KSA) has sent a series of warnings to several iGaming providers in the country regarding their advertising campaigns online, asking for “special attention” when targeting vulnerable categories. 11 KOA Licensees Have Been Warned By KSA The regulatory body has sent warnings to all 11 license holders under the Remote Gambling ACT […]
Sports February 14, 2022
DraftKings Joins Norwich City’s Roster of Partners
DraftKings, the number one rated sports betting app that has paid out more than $7 billion to date, has signed a partnership deal with Norwich City, an English Premier League soccer club. DraftKings will thus become the official daily fantasy sports partner of the club until May 22, the last official day of the 2021/22 […]
Legal February 14, 2022
Genting Hong Kong’s Crystal Cruises Is Shutting Down Miami Office
Crystal Cruises, the Miami-based cruise line owned by Hong Kong-based parent conglomerate Genting, is currently shutting down its Florida office and terminating its staff after the Bahamas authorities seized two of its cruise ships. Genting Hong Kong Suspended Its Activity and Filed for Liquidation In January, Crystal Cruises announced it would suspend its activity until […]
Casino February 11, 2022
Philippines Casinos’ Player Exclusion Rate Went up 15% in 2021
Government-owned, gaming regulator Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (PAGCOR) coordinated by the Office of the President has released the latest report on the number of gamblers that were excluded by casinos in 2021. While last year’s figures indicate a 15% rise in the number of players who opted for self-exclusion compared to 2020, the 2019 […]
Casino February 11, 2022
Nepal’s Government Revokes Licenses for Two Casinos in Debt
In an effort to intensify its efforts to persuade casinos to pay off their debts to the government, Nepal’s Ministry of Culture, Tourism, and Civil Aviation has revoked the operating licenses for Yak & Yeti Hotel and Dreamland Hotel. The two land casinos have failed to pay their royalties for the fiscal year 2020/21. Yak […]
Business February 10, 2022
Scientific Games Uses RushBet.co to Launch Live Casino Content in Colombia
NASDAQ-traded Las Vegas-based corporation offering iGaming products Scientific Games Corporation has signed a deal with Rush Street Interactive (RSI), an American developer of market-proven land, online, and social gaming products for regulated markets in North and South America. The partnership will take Scientific Games’ content live with the help of a top-tier operator brand in […]
Business February 10, 2022
Matthew Kelemen Is Pariplay’s New Business Development Director
Pariplay Ltd, the innovative iGaming content provider and aggregator, known for its paradigm-shifting Fusion platform and Ignite studio development program, has taken another critical step towards its goal to penetrate the North American and Canadian markets. The supplier has elected Matthew Kelemen as its Business Development Director for the North American region. Why Is Pariplay […]
Business February 9, 2022
Evolution Goes over the One Billion Full-Year Revenue Mark
Evolution’s Year-End Report for 2021 is out, and the numbers are looking great for the global gaming supplier. According to the fresh retrospective of 2021, the award-winning provider of an online live dealer and live game shows reached several important milestones last year, including going over the yearly revenue mark of €1 billion ($1.14 billion). […]
Sports February 9, 2022
Fubo Gaming and Cleveland Cavs Announce Ohio Partnership
The latest Chicago-based division of the famous New York Stock Exchange-listed fuboTV live streaming platform Fubo Gaming is pending approval to launch Fubo Sportsbook in Ohio. The sportsbook will become the official mobile sports wagering partner of the Cleveland Cavaliers. In the context of the much-anticipated HB29 bill regarding the legalization of sports wagering in […]