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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 December 9, 2021
Flutter Extends OpenBet Partnership for Sportsbet in Australia
Flutter Entertainment has confirmed that it would continue to work with OpenBet to maintain and scale up operations in Australia through the former’s Sportsbet brand. The new partnership extends through the end of 2025 and enjoys support from both companies. As a result, Sportsbet will continue to use OpenBet’s industry-leading tech and services that guarantee […]
Casino December 9, 2021
Blackstone Working on IPO for Spanish Gambling Giant Cirsa
According to Spanish daily newspaper Cinco Días, private equity group Blackstone will seek to launch an initial public offering (IPO) for Spanish gambling giant Cirsa. The deal is reportedly estimated at up to €3 billion ($3.4 billion) and could be one of the most significant for the European and Spanish gambling industries. The report states […]
Legal December 8, 2021
Esports Technologies Shares Go up After Company Lands UK License
Las Vegas-based esports wagering giant Esports Technologies is getting a much-needed lift-up after plummeting over the course of last week. The change comes as a result of the company managing to get access to a gaming permit in the UK. The permit will give the company access to a huge market worth $19.2 billion in […]
Industry December 8, 2021
Columbian Midfielder Gets Death Treats for Alleged Match-Fixing
Llaneros’ defensive midfielder Jorge Duvan Mosquera has recently declared that he fears for his own life and safety after he and his teammates were sent death threats online. The 23-year-old soccer player used Twitter to convey a message to Colombian President Ivan Duque. The players mentioned the intimidating messages the club has received since losing […]
Business December 7, 2021
Sportradar and Kambi Announce 5-Year Extension of Partnership
Sportradar has been reinstated as Kambi Group’s exclusive supplier of National Hockey League, National Basketball Association, and Major League Baseball data. According to the five-year partnership extension both companies agreed upon, they will continue their long and fruitful collaboration while working on reaching the next level in data delivery and catering to the absolute benefit […]
Sports December 7, 2021
Chicago Proposes 2% Extra City Tax on Sports Wagering
Chicago currently taxes gross revenues resulting from sports betting at 2% for Cook County and 15% for the state. The City Council is currently considering adding an extra 2% city tax that would bring the total tax levels collected from sports betting activities in the city to 19%. Mayor Lightfoot Believes the 2% City Tax […]
Sports December 6, 2021
PCA Could Review Its Policy on Gambling After UK Cricket Player’s Admission
Azeem Rafiq is an English professional cricket player who had his gambling debts paid off by the Professional Cricket Association. Rafiq had racked up debts worth thousands of dollars a few years ago. The PCA offered its financial and moral support to the 30-year-old by paying off his debt and directing him to specialized gambling […]
Casino December 4, 2021
Masks On: Omicron Variant and Winter Surge Maintain Mask Mandate in Nevada
At the end of July, Nevada Governor Steve Sisolak put his signature on an emergency directive requiring masks to be worn indoors. The directive was also aimed at Las Vegas casinos, according to the most up-to-date guidance from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention at the time. Sisolak’s policy adviser Duane Young reinforced the […]
Business December 3, 2021
Churchill Downs Inc. May Sell Sports Wagering Platform TwinSpires
Churchill Downs Incorporated is currently contemplating the idea of selling TwinSpires Racing, according to knowledgeable sources who have chosen to remain anonymous, says Bloomberg. The information has not yet been shared with the public. According to the report, if the deal goes through, the company would cash in $1.5 billion. Churchill Downs Inc. owns and […]
Casino December 2, 2021
Pace-O-Matic Claims Ban on Skill Machines Spikes Illegal Gambling
Skill game producer Pace-O-Matic has reported an increase in the number of outlawed skill games offered in Virginia since the ban on skill game machines was imposed on July 1. Prior to being outlawed in the state, skill or “gray” games were a regular sight in many bars, restaurants, and convenience stores. However, they were operating in […]