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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 November 19, 2021
Italy’s Illegal Gambling Market Expands During COVID Lockdowns
A new report by Lottomatica-Censis Report shared by iGaming Business claims that illegal gambling in Italy rose by 50% during the COVID pandemic, an interesting trend given the lack of advertisement of gambling products in the country, and in part a validation of what regulated operators had warned about when the country decided to introduce blanket bans […]
Industry November 18, 2021
Aristocrat Finishes FY21 with 81% Profit Boost
Aristocrat Leisure Limited’s profits continue to outperform expectations as the company has wrapped up its FY21 to post a total of $628 million as its bottom line, up 81% year-over-year. The Australian slot machine company’s performance has been bolstered by strong growth in the digital space backed by its operations in the Americas and finding […]
Casino November 18, 2021
Millions Won in Las Vegas Jackpots Since Last Weekend
Whatever the opposite of a double whammy is, it happened in Las Vegas over the weekend when two gamblers ended up hitting over $1 million in jackpot winnings each. The gamblers were coming over for a quick gambling session from afar, with one Quoclong Pham, a resident of Vancouver, Washington, realizing a jackpot win only […]
Casino November 17, 2021
Evolution Accused of Illegal Wagering by Anonymous Competitor
*Updated: Please note that GamblingNews has been contacted by an unidentified person claiming to be close to the matter. They said that it wasn’t a competitor who brought up the concerns. Our source does confirm that it’s still a US-based interest group. Evolution AB has been cited in an anonymous complaint by a competitor, Bloomberg […]
Casino November 16, 2021
Kalamba Games Breaks Ground in Sweden
Kalamba Games is taking another important swing at the European market, which has become the company’s ground base of operations, with Sweden next on the horizon for the acclaimed developer of iGaming products. Handpicked Products by Kalamba Enter the Market Kalamba will be bringing its portfolio of slot titles as the company prepares to take […]
Industry November 16, 2021
Dutch Regulator to Probe 25 Gambling Websites for Breaches
A fair warning is not how the Dutch regulator, the Kansspelautoriteit or KSA, intends to do business in the country. Rather, the watchdog will take it upon itself to verify whether websites that have been warned to suspend their offering to Dutch customers in the country have been fully compliant with the demand. As a result, the […]
Casino November 15, 2021
UAW Member to Appear in Court in Case of $2M Embezzlement
Another hearing is set for today in the case of Timothy Edmunds, a Michigan local representative for United Auto Workers, who has been detained and charged with embezzling $2 million from the fund’s money. He is set to appear in court today as he is currently “temporarily detained,” which means that he may still be […]
Casino November 15, 2021
Valley Forge Casino Adds Infrared Cameras to Catch Irresponsible Parents
While casinos cannot always be held accountable for their patrons’ behavior, this doesn’t mean they would not want to do the right thing anyway. Pennsylvania’s Valley Forge Casino Resort is one of those facilities that is taking matters into its own hands to deliver on a more responsible gambling experience even when adults fail to.  The casino […]
Casino November 15, 2021
Report Probes Crown Perth’s “Speak Up” Company Culture
Trouble for Crown Casinos seems to be never-ending. Now, a new report has highlighted concerns about Crown Perth’s treatment of staff members and company culture, with people close to the matter alleging that the casino creates an environment where not every voice is heard. ABC News cited an expert report by the Perth Casino Royal […]
Sports November 12, 2021
PointsBet Expands Ties with Curling Canada through Team Einarson and Koe
PointsBet Canada, a subsidiary of the Australian sportsbook, has struck a new partnership with two national curling teams, name Team Kerri Einarson and Team Kevin Koe. The sportsbook struck a partnership with Curling Canada in October, becoming the Official and Exclusive Sports Betting Partner of the sport. Constantly Building up Footprint in Canada Canada’s introduction […]