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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.

Legal December 2, 2021
Colossus Bets, Diogenes Sue DraftKings Over 7 Cash-Out Patents
Last Wednesday, UK’s Colossus Bets and Diogenes have filed a patent infringement complaint against DraftKings in a Federal Court in Wilmington, Delaware. The complaint is 53 pages long and covers seven patent infringement claims over DraftKings’ use of the cash-out button on its gaming and sports betting products. Colossus Bets and Diogenes Ask for Million-Dollar […]
Industry December 1, 2021
Fraud.com Set to Combat the Rising Gambling Fraud Issue
According to a CNBC article in August, there has been a considerable jump in online fraud attempts in 2021 compared to previous years. According to cited data from a TransUnion report, the number of cybercriminals targeting the gaming sector soared to 393% worldwide. In the US, the gambling fraud rate reached close to 262%. Suspected […]
Casino December 1, 2021
Nevada Casinos Reach 8th Consecutive Month with Billion-Dollar House Winnings
In the past eight months, hospitality and tourism in Nevada seem to have returned to normal levels, comparable to those prior to the pandemic. The state that is entirely dependent on revenues from gambling even went on a record streak, reaching its eighth consecutive month with gross revenues going over $1 billion in its casino […]
Industry November 30, 2021
92% of National Gambling Treatment Service Clients Show Improved Condition
Today, GambleAware has published the yearly statistics for the 2020-2021 period issued by the National Gambling Treatment Service (NGTS) in the UK. The data from the statistics report revealed a number of important conclusions with regards to the success rate of the treament of problem gamblers. Good Index Scores for 92% of Problem Gamblers Who […]
Sports November 30, 2021
Problem Gambling Less of Priority for Western Australia, as Gambling Revenue Goes Up
Despite the severe social distancing restrictions and on and off shut-downs of land-based gambling in Australia, a record amount of $1.6 billion (AU$2.4 billion) has reached the accounts of the Racing and Wagering authority in Western Australia. The state-owned body has increased the funding allocated to promotional activities and marketing by 22%, reaching $24.2 million in the past […]
Sports November 30, 2021
South Australia Gov. Issues Response to Prevalence of Sports Gambling
The government of South Australia has teamed up with A-League soccer club Adelaide United to set role models for promoting sports without basing the experience on sports betting. The new initiative will be based on a multi-year alliance that will seek to establish good practices in sports that go beyond betting on athletic contests. The government will commit a […]
Industry November 29, 2021
New Bill Proposes Betting on Lotto Draws to Be Outlawed in Ireland
For the past three decades, bookies in Ireland have been legally accepting bets on the outcome of the National Lottery’s draws. Now, a new bill has put forward the idea of outlawing betting on lottery draws. The bill is backed by the National Lottery, and this is not the first time when the operator lobbies […]
Legal November 29, 2021
Entain Fined in Australia for Offering QR Bonus Offers to Punters
Entain Group is one of the most successful gambling companies on the planet with a massive reach in the US, Australia, and Europe, where it serves an impressive market of millions of people. The company’s third-quarter results surely attest to that. The group holds tens of international gambling brands such as bwin, partypoker, Ladbrokes, and BetMGM.  In […]
Industry November 29, 2021
Unlawful Casinos in Northern Ireland Are Ubiquitous, According to Bookmakers
Two independent bookmakers in Northern Ireland appeared in front of the Communities Committee at Stormont, testifying illegal casinos are “rife” in the country. Paul McLean, who runs A. McLean Bookmakers and Betmclean.com, and Gary Toal of Toals Bookmakers, also claimed some legal venues are running illicit operations at night, accepting higher stakes to generate bigger […]
Sports November 26, 2021
Qatar Hired a Former CIA Agent to Spy on FIFA and Win 2022 World Cup Bid
A new report by the Associated Press published earlier this week has levied allegations against the World Cup 2022 hosting country, Qatar. Specifically, the investigation claims that the country contracted a former US CIA agent who spied on the world’s soccer governing body, Fédération Internationale de Football Association to obtain actional intel and use it […]