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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.
Industry
October 28, 2024
Labor May Block Gambling Companies’ R&D Tax Breaks
Australian treasurer Jim Chalmers has raised concerns over gambling companies’ use of research and development (R&D) tax credits, following recent Australian Tax Office (ATO) data that revealed the industry claimed nearly $90 million in a single financial year. The Brisbane-born who has been a treasurer in the Albanese government since May 2022 and is also […]
Lottery
October 28, 2024
Man Wins $1M on Lotto Ticket with $20 Bill Found in Parking Lot
On Tuesday, Jerry Hicks, a master carpenter from Banner Elk, North Carolina, visited a Speedway convenience store in Boone, unaware that the gods of fortune were smiling upon him. He randomly discovered a $20 bill in the parking lot of the convenience store and decided to use it to buy a scratch-off lottery ticket. To […]
Industry
October 25, 2024
California Tribes’ Lawsuits Against Card Rooms Could Threaten Their Survival
A new California law may soon allow Native American tribes to legally challenge the operations of certain small casinos, or card rooms, that have existed for decades in Los Angeles County and other parts of the state. These establishments, typically limited to table games rather than slot machines, represent vital revenue sources for their cities […]
Industry
October 25, 2024
Two Men Arrested for Racketeering Amid Illegal Arcades Raid
Two men are in police custody on racketeering charges following a raid on two illegal arcade locations in Indian River County. Investigators from the Indian River County Sheriff’s Office executed search warrants on Wednesday, targeting sites suspected of operating illegal gambling activities, including one under the name Panda Arcade, located off US Highway 1, and […]
Industry
October 24, 2024
New Report Warns of Money Laundering Threat in India’s iGaming Sector
With a whopping number of 442 million gamers, India has become the second-largest gaming market worldwide, only surpassed by China. As with the rest of the global gaming hubs, India is also dealing with money laundering concerns tied to the gaming industry, among others. A recent report has emphasized the need for stricter regulations to […]
Sports
October 24, 2024
LALIGA and Sportsbet.io Ink Strategic Partnership with New Campaigns
One of the world’s most popular soccer leagues, LALIGA, has teamed up with Sportsbet.io in a cutting-edge partnership aimed at boosting fan engagement. Fresh Fan Experiences Underway The newly inked strategic collaboration between LALIGA and the operator of an online gambling platform intended to provide a multi-currency platform for sports betting and online casino games […]
Casino
October 23, 2024
Gambler Loses $150,000 Jackpot Due to Self-Exclusion
Hitting a hefty six-figure casino jackpot is, without a doubt, a reason for celebration. However, for one particular gambler, the sweet news of a big win quickly turned sour. According to Kelley, a casino employee known on TikTok as @casinomassagekelley, a gambler who recently hit a $150,000 jackpot was denied his prize. Accused of Trespassing […]
Business
October 23, 2024
FDJ Initiates Squeeze-Out to Complete Full Takeover of Kindred
La Française des Jeux (FDJ), France’s and the Republic of Ireland’s operator of national lottery games, has begun the squeeze-out process to acquire the remaining shares of Kindred Group, solidifying its path toward full ownership. This follows the successful completion of its €2.45 billion ($2.64 billion) acquisition earlier this month, which saw FDJ secure control […]
Industry
October 22, 2024
Ex-Deputy Secretary Eccles Appointed to Review BetStop Scheme
Australia’s Minister for Communications has appointed Mr. Richard Eccles to spearhead the first statutory review of BetStop, the National Self-Exclusion Register designed to protect vulnerable citizens from gambling-related harm. BetStop was launched in August 2023, and it received registrations from over 30,000 Australians ever since. Notably, 79% of registrants are aged 40 and under, and […]
Industry
October 22, 2024
Hacker Group APT41 Targets Gambling Industry for Financial Gain
The popular Chinese state-sponsored hacking group APT41 has been linked to a complex cyber attack targeting the gambling and gaming industry. The group, also known as also known as Brass Typhoon, Earth Baku, Wicked Panda, or Winnti, allegedly infiltrated one of cybersecurity firm Security Joes’ clients and continued to maintain persistent access for nearly nine […]