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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.
Casino
December 11, 2020
Pennsylvania Shuts Casinos Down to Contain Covid-19
Pennsylvania has announced that it is again going to temporarily close down its casino industry in light of the spiking COVID-19 cases Pennsylvania Closes Casinos On Thursday, the US State of Pennsylvania announced its decision to once again close down all casinos and a number of other businesses until January 4 in light of the […]
Industry
December 10, 2020
Chew Seong Aun Named Rank Group Non-Executive Director
UK-based Rank Group Plc has announced that Chew Seong Aun will succeed Tang Hong as non-executive director. Aun Succeeds Company Veteran Cheong UK-based gambling market leader and LSE-listed Rank Group Plc announced on Thursday that CFO Chew Seong Aun will succeed Tang Hong Cheong as the company’s non-executive director. Mr. Aun is an expert in […]
Industry
December 10, 2020
German Slot Associations Warn Against Rheinland-Pfalz Gaming Hall Regulations
Germany slot gaming associations have warned that the new regulations set by the State of Rheinland-Pfalz could kill the industry. Uproar Against Regulations German game machine trading associations Die Deutsche Automatenwirtschaft (DAW) and Automaten-Verband Rheinland-Pfalz (AVRP) have taken a stance against the German State of Rheinland-Pfalz’ planned Gaming Act regulation. The industry warns that the […]
Business
December 9, 2020
Greentube Plans a Hiring Spree in 2021 to Bolster Operations
Greentube has announced a major recruitment drive for 2021, which the company will use to further bolster its already impressive growth. Over 100 New Employees Joining Greentube in 2021 NOVOMATIC Interactive division Greentube announced on Wednesday a growth plan for the upcoming year. Greentube plans on expanding its labor force and commercial strength by hiring […]
Poker
December 8, 2020
The Stars Group Grants Refunds after Outage
The Stars Group (TSG) has refunded PokerStars players after a server outage that left players in limbo during the hours-long brown-out. PokerStars Experiences another Outage On Friday, gaming and online gambling leader The Stars Group (TSG) experienced a several-hour server outage for the second week in a row. The company issued an apology to its […]
Business
December 7, 2020
ComeOn Group Appoints Juergen Reutter as CEO
Online gaming operator ComeOn has appointed former Addison Global founder Juergen Reutter as Chief Executive Officer, succeeding Lahcene Merzoug. ComeOn Welcomes New CEO ComeOn has announced that former Addison Global founder Juergen Reutter will assume the role of CEO, effective immediately. Mr. Reutter will succeed former CEO Lahcene Merzoug, who announced his departure from the […]
Business
December 7, 2020
RGS Matrix to Launch JVL Labs IPs into Online Space
EveryMatrix has entered a remote gaming server contract with JVL Labs to launch its land-based titles into the online gaming space. A Landmark Deal Award-winning software solutions and sports betting supplier EveryMatrix have announced that it has entered a fresh remote gaming server contract with gaming leader JVL Labs. Through the deal, JVL Labs will […]
Business
December 6, 2020
XB Net Enters Distribution Agreement with VBET
North American XB Net has entered into a distribution agreement with flagship European sportsbook VBET, driven by Bet Construct. A Mutually Beneficial Deal Horse and greyhound racing content provider XB Net has announced that it has struck an agreement with VBET. Through the agreement, XB Net will supply the European sportsbook property with an assortment […]
Legal
December 6, 2020
Estonia to Tackle Gambling Addiction among Populace
The Estonian Government has signed a new directive to help combat and alleviate problem gambling among the country’s population. Government to Aid in Recovery Estonian Minister of Social Affairs Tanel Kiik has signed a directive that will secure €200,000 to MTÜ Gambling Addiction Counseling Center – a non-government organization that aims to monitor problem gambling […]
Business
December 5, 2020
Digitain Seals Distribution Partnership with Pariplay
Software solutions provider Digitain has signed a partnership deal with leading content provider Pariplay Ltd. A Mutually-Beneficial Agreement Award-winning platform provider Digitain has announced that it has entered a new content distribution partnership with leading content provider Pariplay Ltd. Through the deal, Pariplay content as well as its innovative Fusion aggregation platform and Ignite Studio […]