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Melanie Porter's latest articles
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.
Industry
April 15, 2025
Brazil Weighs Stricter Rules on Gambling Advertising
Brazil’s Senate Sports Commission has recently addressed increasing concern over gambling advertisements and their influence on the public, with special emphasis on vulnerable groups. Lawmakers are currently reviewing two separate bills, PL 2,985/2023 and PL 3,405/2023, that aim to tighten rules around how betting companies can market their services. Senator Portinho: “The Situation Is Getting […]
Esports
April 15, 2025
Roblox’s Safeguards, Not Enough to Keep Children Safe
In 2023, displeased parents complained about Roblox’s in-game currency, Robux, being available for use on certain third-party casino platforms, exposing young players to gambling content. The company, which was also charging a 30% fee for converting funds into dollars on gambling sites, was accused of making a profit from child gambling. At the end of […]
Sports
April 14, 2025
Kansas Sportsbook Could Go Offline When Licenses Expire
Kansas gave the green light to its regulated sports betting market in 2022. At the moment, there are six available sportsbooks in the Sunflower State. However, domestic bettors may face a shake-up in the coming years after state lawmakers voted to block the renewal of existing sportsbook licenses. While sports betting remains legal in the […]
Legal
April 14, 2025
MGCB Announces Unlicensed Sports Prediction Market Crackdown
At the end of March, the Michigan Gaming Control Board (MGCB) made another effort to put an end to unlicensed operators in the state by targeting five additional offenders. Now, the same board responsible for guaranteeing “the conduct of fair and honest gaming to protect the interests of the citizens of the state of Michigan” […]
Industry
April 11, 2025
Ygam Launches New Program at Crucial Time for Young Gamers
Ygam, the 2014-founded charity dedicated to preventing gaming and gambling harm among young people in the UK, has launched a fresh new program. New Program at the Right Time Aimed at supporting and protecting young gamers in an increasingly connected world, the Gaming & Esports Program is the leading charity’s latest addition to their award-winning […]
Business
April 11, 2025
Mohegan Takes New Refinancing Step, Issues $1.2BN Secured Notes
The owner, developer, and manager of premier entertainment resorts in the U.S. and Canada, Mohegan Tribal Gaming Authority, has taken a major step toward a more complex financial restructuring plan by issuing $1.2 billion in new secured notes. New Refinancing Efforts This move marks the beginning of a series of refinancing efforts that will include […]
Business
April 10, 2025
Fertitta Doubles Down on Wynn Stake Amid New Trump Tariffs
In a move that now looks timed to perfection, billionaire Tilman Fertitta has quietly doubled down on his investment in Wynn Resorts (NASDAQ: WYNN), strengthening his position as the largest individual shareholder of the company. Ferttita Now Owns 13% of Wynn Resorts According to recent filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), Fertitta, who […]
Industry
April 10, 2025
Bidder Loses Right to Cash in $60K in Chips from Closed NJ Casino
An appellate court in New Jersey denied close to $60,000 in poker chips to a man who thought he had struck gold when he purchased some old casino chips at an online auction. The attempt to redeem the chips from the long-shuttered Playboy Hotel and Casino was initiated in January 2023 and hit a brick […]
Casino
April 9, 2025
Harrah’s Metropolis and Caesars Shut Down Because of Flooding
Caesars Entertainment-operated riverboat casino Harrah’s Metropolis Hotel & Casino has been forced to shut its doors after floodwaters from the Ohio River began to rise dangerously high over the weekend. Similarly, Caesars Southern Indiana in Elizabeth, south of Louisville, also closed its doors because of the flooding on Tuesday afternoon. Closed Until Further Notice The […]
Poker
April 9, 2025
ACR Poker Returns with $12M GTD Dual Venom Events
In just a few days’ time, popular US-themed online poker site ACR Poker will hit the refresh button on the much-anticipated Dual Venom tournament, one of the most lucrative series of the year. With a jaw-dropping $12 million guaranteed across two headline events, the event that had its debut in 2019 with $5 Million Venom […]
