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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.

Sports January 3, 2022
Betting Initiative Supports in Florida Call Signature Gathering Success
According to data from the Florida Division of Elections, Florida Education Champions’ online sports betting ballot initiative is still missing 658,062 verified signatures. The signatures are needed for the initiative to reach its goal: to allow Floridians to decide whether online sports betting should be legalized within the state.  Provided the ballot question would be […]
Sports January 3, 2022
Online Sports Betting Rules Passed by the Arkansas Racing Commission
On December 30, 2021, the Arkansas Racing Commission (ARC) gave the green light to a rule change that would grant local casinos 51% of profits when working together with popular online sportsbooks. Provided the Arkansas Legislative Council approves the rule change that also allows online sports betting in the state, sports bettors could start placing […]
Casino December 16, 2021
GiG and Rank Entertainment Partner Up for iGaming Solutions, New Markets
Gaming Innovation Group Inc. (GiG) and Rank Entertainment Holdings have sealed a deal for a multi-year partnership that would last for a minimum of five years. The agreement would allow Rank Entertainment to tap into GiG’s proven iGaming platform that will lead to a stronger international push for Rank. What Is Expected of the GiG […]
Sports December 16, 2021
Sportradar Partners with Netherlands Football Association to Fight off Fixed Matches
Sportradar Intelligence and Investigation Services (I&I) has enhanced its existing agreement with the Royal Netherlands Football Association (KNVB) aimed at supplying integrity and safeguarding measures to the soccer association. The partnership has been expanded for several additional years. The new deal will keep the I&I division busy scouring and processing all KNVB information available in […]
Casino December 14, 2021
NSW’s Chief Gambling Regulator Asks for Money Laundering Investigation into Pub Slots
Independent Liquor and Gaming Authority chairman Philip Crawford has recently asked for a complex investigation into the suspicion of money laundering activities unfolding inside non-gaming venues in New South Wales. The alleged money laundering activities would occur through slot machines. Colloquially called the “poker machine capital of Australia”, NSW is currently home to 95,000 pokie […]
Sports December 13, 2021
Betway Has Sponsored 4000 Races in the UK and Ireland in 6 Years
Last Saturday, Betway chose to sponsor the “Betway 4000 Race Sponsorship” handicap at the Wolverhampton Racecourse. The event was not selected randomly. Marking a Big Raceway Milestone for Betway As the name implies, the race was organized to celebrate an important milestone for the Super Group brand: its 4000th horse race sponsorship in the UK […]
Legal December 13, 2021
Floridian Gambling Initiative Supporters Spent Double in November
Two important Floridian organizations have spent more than $20 million combined in November, in a new attempt to collect signatures that would help them insert a series of gambling initiatives onto the state’s 2022 ballot. The pair have doubled down on their stakes, spending over $10 million each while promoting their petitions, raising awareness on […]
Casino December 10, 2021
PointsBet Introduces Live Dealer Games to Its Michigan iGaming Platforms
Last July, premier digital gaming operator PointsBet added live dealer games to its New Jersey casino offerings. Now it is time for its Michigan iGaming platform to benefit from the same expansion. The operator announced it would be bringing its immersive live dealer alternatives to the Great Lakes state. Michigan Players to Enjoy Live Games […]
Casino December 10, 2021
LiveSpins Appoints Former NetEnt/PokerStars Exec as CCO
Live slot streaming company LiveSpins has recently unveiled Michael Pedersen as its chief commercial officer. Pedersen is the former director of acquisition at PokerStars and an ex-employee at NetEnt. Pedersen’s main job at LiveSpins will be to supervise the company’s commercial strategy and help improve its marketing, sales, and account management approaches. He will also […]
Casino December 9, 2021
Zitro Grows Presence in Argentina with Three Mendoza Casino Installations
Top video bingo and video slot developer Zitro has expanded its rich database of customers worldwide with three new names: Casino Enjoy, Casino Arena Maipu, and Casino Fuerte Mayor – New Star UT. Zitro’s spectacular best-seller games and cabinets will be serving the needs of a large number of players at the three casinos based […]