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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
March 15, 2021
Former Malta Gaming Authority CEO Accused of Conspiracy
The Times of Malta claims that former MGA CEO Heathcliff Farrugia attempted to obscure the results of a damning investigation into casinos run by Yorgen Fenech, who was recently arrested in relation to the murder of Daphne Caruana Galizia. Former Malta Gaming Authority CEO Accused of Conspiracy A recent report by the Times of Malta […]
Business
March 11, 2021
EveryMatrix to Develop Games for UK Gambling Market
Following a license amendment, EveryMatrix can make its gambling games available for UK operators and develop entirely new games for the UK market. EveryMatrix Granted Access to UK Market Award-winning software solutions provider EveryMatrix has announced that the UK Gambling Commission has finally approved its license amendment request. The regulator has expanded EveryMatrix’s operational license […]
Legal
March 10, 2021
Georgia Senate Passes Two Online Sports Betting Bills
SR 135 and SB 142 have cleared the Georgia Senate, which means that the state could see the legalization of online sports betting by 2023. Georgia Could See Legalization of Online Sports Betting Georgia is making decisive steps toward the legalization of online sports betting. However, the process will take longer than proponents had initially […]
Industry
March 9, 2021
MGM Resorts and BetMGM Raise Awareness of Problem Gambling
MGM Resorts and BetMGM will work with the National Council on Problem Gambling to educate workers and customers on responsible gambling and gambling addiction. MGM Resorts and BetMGM Join Forces With NCPG US-based casino and hospitality company MGM Resorts and its online sports betting venture BetMGM have joined forces with the National Council on Problem […]
Industry
March 8, 2021
FanDuel Joins AGA’s Responsible Betting Campaign
FanDuel has committed substantial resources to the American Gaming Association’s “Have a Game Plan” campaign, which aims to promote responsible betting and raise awareness of problem gambling. FanDuel Commits to Responsible Gambling Campaign Today, US-based online gambling market leader FanDuel became the first mobile sportsbook operator to join the American Gaming Association’s (AGA) “Have A […]
Business
March 5, 2021
LV Bet Appoints Douglas Costa As Brand Ambassador For Brazil and LatAm Market
Douglas Costa has been appointed Brand Ambassador for LV Bet and will help the company break into the Brazilian market. LV Bet Appoints Douglas Costa de Souza as Brand Ambassador Online sports betting and casino operator LV Bet has appointed Brazillian football player Douglas Costa de Souza as its Brand Ambassador for Brazil. The move […]
Business
March 3, 2021
Salsa Technology Appoints Alberto Alfieri as Chief Operating Officer
Alberto Alfieri has been appointed Chief Operating Officer at Salsa Technology and will boost its growth strategy and aid in developing additional player protection tools. Alberto Alfieri Appointed Chief Operating Officer Market-leading B2B technology solutions provider Salsa Technology has appointed iGaming veteran Alberto Alfieri as its Chief Operating Officer. Alfieri’s appointment comes only a month after Salsa Technology’s […]
Business
March 2, 2021
Scientific Games Suffers Q4 Dip Due to Pandemic
Scientific Games’ Q4 2020 figures are noticeably lower across the board compared to the previous year, but the result is still an improvement over its Q3 performance. Scientific Games Suffers Overall Performance Drop Compared to 2019 US-based gambling products and services provider Scientific Games has ended the final quarter of 2020 with a slight revenue dip compared […]
Business
March 1, 2021
SoftSwiss Celebrates Entry Into Nigerian Market
SoftSwiss is preparing to launch operations in Nigeria. This is the company’s first foray into the booming African gambling market SoftSwiss Successfully Enters Nigerian Gambling Market Gambling software developer SoftSwiss has received a license to supply its innovative gaming and sportsbook solutions in Nigeria. This is the company’s first foray into the African gambling market. According to SoftSwiss, the […]
Legal
February 27, 2021
Online Sports Betting Legalization in Georgia Suffers Setback
Georgia’s Democrats will withhold support for bills that require bipartisan support, including a bill that would see the legalization of online sports betting in Georgia. Democratic Party Withholds Support on Bipartisan Bills The potential legalization of online sports betting in Georgia may take longer than initially expected. Georgia Democrats have begun withholding their support on […]