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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.
Business
October 21, 2024
Bally Sports Rebrands as FanDuel Sports Network
The premier mobile gaming destination in North America that has redefined fantasy sports in pursuit of its mission of making sports more exciting, FanDuel, has secured a deal to rebrand Diamond Sports Group’s 16 regional sports networks, previously known as Bally Sports, to the FanDuel Sports Network. The move, effective October 21, follows a 2021 […]
Industry
October 21, 2024
UKGC Initiates First Comprehensive Study of the UK Black Market
Last month, we reported on a study by Frontier Economics, commissioned by the Betting and Gaming Council, that revealed a whopping 1.5 million Britons were wagering up to £4.3 billion ($5.6 billion) every year with black market operators. The report, which was the pioneering high-profile investigation into the UK black market since the government’s much-anticipated […]
Industry
October 18, 2024
Pro Poker Player Awaits Sentencing in Vegas Bookmaking Scheme
At the end of August, we reported on the case of a professional poker player from Long Beach, California who admitted to money laundering and running an illegal bookmaking business. At the time, Damien LeForbes filed an agreement to plead guilty to the federal charges in Las Vegas and California after previously signing a plea […]
Blockchain
October 18, 2024
Buying Crypto and Meme Stocks Is Akin to Gambling, Says Strategist
Buying cryptocurrencies and meme stocks like Trump Media is akin to gambling, believes Fiduciary Trust International’s managing director, Doug Cohen. In an interview with Quartz for the “Smart Investing” video series, Cohen discussed why these types of assets are too speculative to be considered sound investments. Cohen explained that the behavior seen around meme stocks […]
Industry
October 17, 2024
SOGA X Operation Leads to 5,100 Illegal Soccer Gambling Arrests
In a sweeping international crackdown on illegal soccer gambling, authorities made over 5,100 arrests and seized more than $59 million in illicit proceeds. Operation SOGA X Rescued Over 650 Human Trafficking Victims Unfolded under code named SOGA X, the operation took place between June and July 2024 and involved the International Criminal Police Organization (INTERPOL) […]
Industry
October 17, 2024
50 Cent Breaks the Ice with LV Six-Show Residency at Planet Hollywood
Rapper 50 Cent has announced his pioneering Las Vegas residency, set to take place at Planet Hollywood from December 2024 to January 2025. 50 Cent: In Da Club Experience Counting Six Shows The six-show residency, titled 50 Cent: In Da Club Experience, will run from December 27-31 and January 3-4, with the performances designed around […]
Industry
October 16, 2024
Brazil’s President to Discuss Credit and Billionaire Taxation with Bankers
At the start of the month, we reported on Brazil’s sports betting industry facing a potential ban unless proper regulations addressing the potential harms of gambling were not addressed, as warned by President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva. The country that made betting on sports legal in 2018 never reached the point of also officially […]
Business
October 16, 2024
Codere Completes Global Recapitalization, Cuts Debt by €1BN
Spanish multinational operator founded in 1980 and listed on the national stock exchange, Codere, has announced the successful completion of its global recapitalization process. As a result of the worldwide corporate restructuring aimed to change the company’s capital structure, the operator, who was the pioneering gaming company to provide regulated brick-and-mortar-based sports betting in Spain, […]
Industry
October 15, 2024
Alabama Pre-filed Bill to Harshen Penalties for Illegal Gambling Operators
On September 11, Rep. Matthew Hammett (R-Dozier) filed HB41 with the House Economic Development and Tourism Committee in an attempt to make culprits benefitting from illegal gambling face tougher penalties. His proposed bill, developed with support from Covington County District Attorney Walt Merrell is aimed at boosting the current penalties for offenses tied to gambling, now […]
Poker
October 15, 2024
ACR Poker Hosts Annual Breast Cancer Awareness Charity
ACR Poker, one of the most popular online poker rooms for American players with over one million hands of poker played daily, is once again ready to show support for Breast Cancer Awareness Month and raise funds for the United Breast Cancer Foundation (UBCF) ACR Poker has announced it will bring back its annual online […]
