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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
August 15, 2024
Case of Ex-Clark County Administrator Accused of Murdering Journalist Begins
Former Clark County public administrator Robert Telles’ trial finally began Wednesday with opening statements from the defense and prosecution. The former elected official pleaded not guilty to murdering Jeff German, an experienced investigative reporter at the Las Vegas Review-Journal found stabbed to death outside his home on Labor Day weekend in 2022. The trial was […]
Business
August 14, 2024
International Travel to Las Vegas Is Skyrocketing, Says LVCVA
According to Joel Van Over, the senior director of Atlanta-based international aviation development company Ailevon, new flights from a number of international air carriers are on the verge of reaching a record number of flights from foreign countries. Air Travel to Las Vegas to Fully Recover by Q4 Over, who is also the Las Vegas […]
Industry
August 14, 2024
Missourians to Have Their Say on Sports Betting in November
The people of Missouri will finally decide if they would like to see sports betting legalized in their state on November 5, as a result of the success of a petition that was aimed at adding the matter to the ballot. More Than Double the Needed Signatures In an announcement coming from the Missouri Secretary […]
Industry
August 14, 2024
NBA Star Jimmy Butler’s “Rude” Behavior Makes Him Persona Non-Grata
In a recent livestream, Hustler Casino Live’s (HCL) co-owner, Nick Vertucci, hinted that NBA star Jimmy Butler won’t be making a comeback on his poker cash game show following his first and only appearance in June. The reason why Butler is “not welcome back” on the show is the “rude” behavior the Miami Heat Star […]
Lottery
August 13, 2024
Player Wins $214M Powerball Jackpot With Pennsylvania Ticket
The player, whose identity as well as the exact location where he purchased the ticket have not yet been disclosed, matched all five white numbers (9-22-57-67-68) and the red Powerball (14) with 3x power play. According to Powerball.com, the odds of winning the Powerball jackpot are 1 in 292.2 million while the odds of matching […]
Industry
August 13, 2024
Illinois Gambling Helpline Calls Doubled in Size in 2023
In the context of Illinois’ gambling industry constantly growing and reshaping due to sports betting exploding, new casinos opening frequently, and slot machines taking over, the current rise in the number of problem gamblers should not come as a surprise. According to recent data, Prairie State gamblers and their families are getting in touch with […]
Industry
August 12, 2024
Finnish Government Advised to Sell Veikkaus Monopoly Ownership
According to local consultant Jari Vähänen, Veikkaus, the Finnish government-owned betting agency holding a monopoly in the country, could gain an important competitive advantage over licensed operators. This could occur in 2027, the year that will mark the legalization of the online gambling market in Finland. Finnish Gambling Consultants (FGC) partner Vähänen implied the government […]
Industry
August 12, 2024
Ontario Could Allow Online Gamblers to Play with Non-Canadians
Ontario’s Premier Doug Ford and his government are looking for a precedent-setting ruling in court on whether the province’s online gaming platforms could enable residents to engage in play with international gamblers. The recent legal move, initiated by an order-in-council from Ford’s cabinet, is part of a case set to be heard in a Toronto […]
Industry
August 9, 2024
Churchill Downs Floods Northern Virginia Residents With The Rose Ads
At the end of February, Nasdaq-listed Churchill Downs Incorporated announced it received approval from the Town of Dumfries to open Phase One of The Rose Gaming Resort (The Rose) with 1,650 historical racing machines (HRMs), 500 more than the original plan. The $460-million gaming resort, which was scheduled to open 25 miles south of Dumfries […]
Casino
August 9, 2024
Dreamscape’s Rio Hotel & Casino Confirms Staff Downsizing
In February 2023, Dreamscape Companies announced the completion of a capital raise of $850 million that would be used to finance the renovation of its Rio Hotel & Casino property as well as to launch a new gaming and entertainment platform. On Thursday, a statement from the off-Strip property conveyed the layoff of a number […]
