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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.
Sports
December 18, 2020
Action 24/7 President Tina Hodges Discusses App Launch
Action 24/7 President Tina Hodges recently talked about sports betting in Tennessee and the launch of her company’s new online sports betting app. Action 24/7’s New App Tennessee-based sportsbook operator Action 24/7 has recently launched a digital sportsbook app for Android and iPhone. The app allows users to quickly and comfortably bet on a variety […]
Casino
December 18, 2020
Carousel Casino Equipped with Innovative IGT Management System
South Africa’s famous Carousel Casino has reopened under new management and with a new casino management system from International Gaming Technology (IGT). Carousel Integrates IGT’s Advanced Suite South Africa’s famous Carousel Casino has reopened under new leadership and with a new casino management system from International Gaming Technology (IGT). The IGT Advantage casino management system […]
Sports
December 17, 2020
Sporting Solutions and Stats Perform Enter WTA Data Partnership
Sporting Solutions and Stats Perform have entered an exciting new data partnership, powered by the latter’s recent data deal with the Women’s Tennis Association (WTA). Sporting Solutions will provide automated in-play pricing and risk management software for over 80 WTA tournaments every year. Promising WTA Data Partnership Award-winning risk management software provider Sporting Solutions has […]
Casino
December 16, 2020
Casinos in Massachusetts Suffer Substantial Revenue Drop in November
Massachusetts’ casino industry reports surprisingly low revenue figures for November. Altogether, the companies have suffered a $24 million drop month-on-month. MGM On A Record Low The Massachusetts casino industry has been impacted heavily by the ongoing global pandemic and the tightening safety measures put in place by the state. All three casinos within the State […]
Industry
December 15, 2020
Swedish Market Inquiry Recommends Tighter Gambling Regulations
Sweden’s Gambling Market Inquiry recommends tighter gambling market regulation, including a blanket ban on daytime gambling ads across multiple platforms. Ban on Daytime Gambling Ads Amid growing consumer satisfaction with the gambling industry, Sweden finally revealed the results of its comprehensive two-year Gambling Market Inquiry. The results were revealed in a digital press conference hosted […]
Business
December 15, 2020
Scientific Games Partners with SISAL’s Morrocan Segment
Scientific Games will launch a number of its gaming and lottery offerings on the Morrocan market through SISAL SPA and in return will help the company develop its local national lottery network. Entering the Morrocan Market On 14 November, global gaming and lottery leader Scientific Games announced a new partnership deal with Italian gambling group […]
Industry
December 15, 2020
Legal Cannabis Unlikely to Impact Atlantic City Casinos
New Jersey has legalized the recreational use of marijuana, but that’s unlikely to significantly impact the local gambling industry. New Jersey Legalizes Cannabis On November 3, the US State of New Jersey approved a Legislature bill that legalizes cannabis use. Currently, cannabis is legal only for medical use but recreational use will also be legalized […]
Casino
December 13, 2020
Morgan Stanley Expects Macau to Extend Concessions
Morgan Stanley expects the Macau Government to grant extensions to 2025 for its concessionaries due to the economic effects of the COVID-19 pandemic. Analysts Expect Extension Morgan Stanley analysts believe that the Government of Macau will likely drop its initial plans to hold an open tender for gaming licenses before June 2022. Instead, the country […]
Poker
December 13, 2020
PokerBaazi and Asian Poker Tour Plan First-Ever India Online Series
PokerBaazi and the Asian Poker Tour (APT) are coming together for an exciting new opportunity for Indian poker players who will get a chance to partake in the inaugural APT India Online Series on January 15, 2021. First-Ever ATP India Online Series Indian online gambling giant PokerBaazi.com has announced an exciting new partnership with Asian […]
Poker
December 12, 2020
Professional Poker Player Faces Prison Time over Tax Evasion
A professional poker player is facing up to 5 years in federal prison after failing to disclose business and gambling earnings over a period of 5 years. Poker Player Evades Taxes The US Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has indicted a professional poker player for failure to report over $1m in gambling winnings over several years. […]