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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
December 20, 2024
New Jersey Forgoes Gambling Self-Exclusion Lift Proposal
Earlier in the week, we reported on New Jersey’s decision to simplify the self-exclusion procedure from brick-and-mortar casinos by offering an online option. Now, after facing significant opposition, the Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board (PGCB) has ruled on a similar matter by not implementing a proposed policy change that would have streamlined the process for self-excluded […]
Legal
December 20, 2024
Supreme Court Rejects Appeal of Ex-Lawmaker Who Took IR Bribes
The Supreme Court of Japan has confirmed a four-year prison term for a former lawmaker embroiled in a bribery scandal linked to integrated resort (IR) licensing. Reports indicate that the 53-year-old ex-politician in the central government’s House of Representatives under the Liberal Democratic Party, Tsukasa Akimoto, failed to have his sentence reduced by the country’s […]
Sports
December 19, 2024
DP World Tour Suspends English Golfer Over Betting Allegations
English golfer Marco Penge has been handed a two-month suspension from the DP (Dubai Ports) World Tour after a disciplinary panel discovered he placed bets on several tournaments. He Did Not Wager on Himself The 26-year-old born in Horsham, the United Kingdom, however, did not wager on his own performance or during days when he […]
Industry
December 19, 2024
Curaçao Approves Historic Online Gambling Reforms
The longstanding center for international operators, Curaçao, passed a significant set of reforms to its online gambling laws on December 17. The decision came in the context of intense scrutiny faced by the hub because of a licensing scandal following the Ministry of Finance’s ruling to start issuing new gambling licenses ahead of the bill’s […]
Legal
December 19, 2024
Arbitrator Approves Class Action Lawsuit Against L&W
Earlier this week, an arbitrator greenlighted what can be described as the first-ever certified antitrust arbitration class action lawsuit in the United States. Class Action Is Cost-Efficient and Fair, Arbitrator Concludes The case involves Light & Wonder (L&W), the recognizable provider of software, games and technology for the global gambling industry, and more than 100 […]
Business
December 17, 2024
Jefferies Equity Analyst Prepares Investors for Entain AML Fine
At the start of the week, we announced that Ladbrokes and Neds’ operator and global gaming and betting company, Entain Group Pty Ltd, has been hit with civil penalty proceedings in Australia. The action, which followed a series of alleged breaches of anti-money laundering (AML) and counter-terrorism financing (CTF) policies, as described by the Australian […]
Legal
December 17, 2024
Sanborn Appeals “Unreasonable and Unlawful” License Revocation
Last week, we reported on the interest expressed by Full House Resorts Inc. and Bettor Investments Group in purchasing Concord Casino, the venue owned by former New Hampshire state senator Andy Sanborn, who was arrested over fraud allegations and later on indicted. At the end of November, administrative law judge Gregory Albert decided to clear […]
Business
December 16, 2024
LeoVegas Joins European Gaming and Betting Association
Following its October launch in Sweden via its international hero brand, BetMGM, and its Germany launch at the end of November, the leading international iGaming company with a clear vision to create the world’s greatest online gambling experience, LeoVegas Group, has fresh news. The group that offers online casino, live casino, and sports betting via […]
Industry
December 16, 2024
Garden City Files Lawsuit to Block Casino at Nassau Coliseum
The Village of Garden City has initiated a legal challenge in the Nassau State Supreme Court, seeking to annul a 42-year lease agreement between Nassau County and the Las Vegas Sands corporation for the Nassau Coliseum property. The Lease, Essential for a $6B Casino Development Plan The lease is a main component of a proposed […]
Blockchain
December 13, 2024
Slotegrator: Players, More Tech-Savvy & Demanding Than Ever
The preferences of online casino and sportsbook players are evolving rapidly, and, in 2025, their expectations will look very different from just a few years ago. According to leading software provider and aggregator Slotegrator, the modern player is more diverse, tech-savvy, and demanding than ever before. Crash & Blockchain Games Going Mainstream Classic fruit slots […]
