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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.

Business January 18, 2022
PressEnter Makes Strategic Hire for LatAm Expansion
Pushing to make a memorable entrance in the quick-evolving LatAm market, PressEnter has made a strategic move by adding former Betsson executive David Plumi to the team. Responsible for operating some of the most successful virtual casino brands on the planet, the Group didn’t want to leave its important LatAm launch to the hands of […]
Slots January 17, 2022
Fantasma Games Revamps Original Medallion Megaways Slot
Popular Stockholm-based slots creator Fantasma Games has decided to revisit one of its most successful titles in history, Medallion Megaways, and give it a full makeover. The company has recently re-released a second version of the slot with a fresh new design and a more lucrative selection of bonus features. The Fresh Release Will Be […]
Fantasma Games Revamps Original Medallion Megaways Slot
Sports January 17, 2022
Winamax Will No Longer Sponsor Bordeaux over Mockery Tweets
To tweet or not to tweet? This could have been the million-dollar question that may have salvaged the agreement between sports betting site Winamax and Ligue 1 soccer club Girondins de Bordeaux. Their lucrative sponsorship contract that was signed last summer put $1.48 million in the club’s treasury every season. Now, the deal is off […]
Casino January 14, 2022
Michigan Regulators Want to Pull the Plug on Illegal Gaming Machines
The Michigan Gaming Control Board (MGCB) together with the Michigan Liquor Control Commission (MLCC) and the Michigan Department of Attorney General have started a crusade against illegal gambling in the state. In an attempt to eradicate unregulated gaming machines and stop illegal wagering activities outside licensed casinos, the regulators have developed a strategy aimed at […]
Sports January 14, 2022
Chilean Soccer Club Sponsorship Expands Betsson’s Presence in LatAm
International gaming operator Betsson Group continues to expand in Latin America, proving its undying support for South American Soccer with a new sponsorship deal. In a new strategic move, the Swedish group behind the reputable sports and entertainment platform Betsson dot com has recently agreed to sponsor Colo Colo, the indisputable leader of the First […]
Industry January 13, 2022
Omicron Closes Danish Casinos, GGR Soars in November 2021
Despite the numerous lockdowns and restrictions imposed by the pandemic at the end of last year, Denmark’s gross gaming revenue rose by 22.7% across all sectors in November 2021. With upcoming closure plans pending for gaming arcades and brick-and-mortar casinos, the gaming market is expected to take a new hit in the next few weeks. […]
Sports January 13, 2022
Oklahoma Getting Ready to Legalize Casino-Based Sports Betting
Oklahoma sports fans may soon start enjoying in-person sports betting experiences through existing tribes. Ken Luttrell is a Republican in Ponca City who recently filed House Bill 3008 in an attempt to pin Oklahoma on the map of the 30 states that have already embraced sports betting.  Oklahoma Would Cash in $240 Million a Year  […]
Industry January 12, 2022
Gambling Industry Vets Lobby for Their Stop Gambling Harm Initiative
Former Paddy Power chair Fintan Drury has partnered with co-founder Stewart Kenny and Mercury Private Equity managing director Ian Armitage to create the Stop Gambling Harm initiative. Mercury was the first-ever institutional investor to support Paddy Power, which means all members of the trio have had close and lucrative ties with the popular Irish sportsbook. […]
Industry January 12, 2022
UKGC Reminds Industry Stakeholders of Consultation Deadline
Last November, the UK Gambling Commission (UKGC) has asked for feedback from industry stakeholders regarding a review of its Statement of Principles. On Tuesday, the UKGC issued a reminder on the upcoming deadline for the consultation. The UKCG Seeking Guidance on Several Matters The Gambling Commission is looking for guidance and opinions on several different […]
Industry January 11, 2022
New Singapore Gambling Duties Bill Increases Casino Tax Rates
Singapore’s Parliament has released a new Gambling Duties Bill meant to streamline the country’s gambling regulations. The amendments to the current Casino Control Act were originally discussed in 2019 as part of the Tourism Board’s agreement with operators Las Vegas Sands and Genting Singapore. The talks targeted the expansion of the operators’ integrated resorts (IR), World Sentosa, […]