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Melanie Porter
EditorAfter 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
November 12, 2021
Woman Charged with Stealing $1M from Cousin’s Bingo Ticket
The phrase blood is thicker than water was put to a test in the case of Iris Amador Argueta, a 32-year-old resident of Houston, Texas, who has been charged with grand larceny after allegedly stealing a $1 million lottery ticket from her Long Island-based cousin. Argueta was named in a joint press release by the […]
Sports
November 11, 2021
Disney Openly Accepts Sports Betting as Part of Future Plans
Disney is looking to expand more aggressively into sports betting, the company has admitted during its Q4 2021 earnings call. The news comes as a U-turn in the position of the family entertainment giant which has avoided association with gambling for years and led a pointed attempt to stop Florida from passing a sports gambling […]
Business
November 11, 2021
Entain Boss Says BetMGM Hindered DraftKings Takeover Bid
After weeks of speculation, some clarity has been brought in to why DraftKings’ bid for Entain fell through. According to Entain CEO Jette Nygaard-Andersen, the company was unable to facilitate a final arrangement because of the joint-venture it has helped establish with MGM Resorts in the United States. BetMGM Is the Apple of Discord in […]
Poker
November 10, 2021
Bonomo Blasts Poker Pro Who Tested Positive for COVID, Failed to Inform Players
A professional poker player has been accused of showing COVID-19 symptoms while attending the World Series of Poker (WSOP) at the Rio All-Suite Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas. The man to make the allegation is esteemed poker community member Justin Bonomo, a card player who has amassed over $56 million in winnings and who […]
Industry
November 10, 2021
American Gaming and Betting Beats Pre-Pandemic Levels, AGA Reports
The American Gaming Association’s latest results are in and the gambling industry across the United States has been improving at a good clip apparently. The Commercial Gaming Revenue Tracker has shown that casino games, sports betting, and iGaming generated $13.89 billion in Q3 2021, setting a new quarterly record. While the pandemic has been weighing […]
Sports
November 10, 2021
BetMGM Enters Madison Square Garden Partnership to Boost NY Footprint
BetMGM has entered into a partnership with Madison Square Garden Sports Corp and Madison Square Garden Entertainment. The companies will work on boosting brand awareness for BetMGM’s sports betting operations at the time that New York is forging ahead with a new plan to open up the sluice gates of mobile betting in the state. […]
Business
November 9, 2021
Golden Nugget to Welcome DraftKings Sportsbook on Wednesday
Golden Nugget Casino Lake Charles and DraftKings have announced that they are going to be opening a dedicated retail sportsbook this Wednesday, November 10. The opening of the sportsbook at Golden Nugget Casino Lake Charles will take place at 2 pm local time and is subject to pending licensure and regulatory approvals, the companies said […]
Slots
April 1, 2021
Yggdrasil and ReelPlay Launch ‘Thor Infinity Reels’ Slot
Thor Infinity Reels is YG Masters’ latest slot game developed in collaboration with ReelPlay and offering players numerous opportunities to win. Nordic Saga Unfolds in Yggdrasil’s Thor Infinity Reels Yggdrasil and ReePlay are back with another unique slot experience inspired by Norse Mythology. In Thor Infinity Reels, players get to explore a battle-scorched world with numerous opportunities for big […]
Business
March 31, 2021
Bet365 Celebrates Successful Year, Despite Revenue Dip
Bet 365 Group ends the 2019-2020 fiscal year with a 8.2% revenue dip due to higher costs and the ongoing pandemic. Bet 365 Suffers Revenue Dip in 2019-2020 Fiscal Year Bet365 Group has ended the 2019-2020 fiscal period with £2.81 billion in revenue, down 8.2% from the previous year. Higher operational costs and the challenges […]
Business
March 30, 2021
DraftKings Acquires Vegas Sports Information Network
DraftKings has acquired sports betting radio company Vegas Sports Information Network (VSiN), though financial terms have not been disclosed. DraftKings Successfully Acquires VSiN Daily fantasy sports operator DraftKings has announced the successful acquisition of Vegas Sports Information Network (VSiN) – a US-based sports betting radio network and streaming service. The company develops and distributes live […]