The UK responsible gambling body Senet Group has published its response to the UK Gambling Commission’s (UKGC) consultation on the new National Responsible Gambling Strategy. The three-year strategy, in force from April 2019, will focus on reducing gambling harms and requires the collective effort of a wide range of stakeholders, in particular gambling operators and those at the forefront of …
Play’n GO’s newest slot is a Western-themed game with “mild horror” influences, offering a different take on a well-worn theme. ‘Golden Colts’ cetnres around an undead sheriff and his quest to protect his town from the nefarious Ace-High Gang. The colts themselves are used to load up and fire one of the seven random bonus …
Turnkey solutions provider, Oryx Gaming has agreed a content distribution deal with New York-based High 5 Games (H5G) offering the developer’s online and land-based content to the European markets. “Our games will align the ORYX portfolio superbly as they seek to work with established content providers who know how to deliver consistent hits around the …
LeoVegas has been awarded its second Swedish license, and has launched a new brand, Pixel.bet into the newly re-regulated market. The Swedish Gambling Authority granted Pixel digital Ltd a five-year gambling license for online casino and sports betting, which includes eSports wagering. “With this licence we gain the opportunity to offer our product and passion …
UK-based casino content developer Realistic Games has launched ‘Reel Gambler’, a 3×3 arcade-style slot with a retro feel. Its an online version of the traditional cabinet-style gameplay familiar to land-based players around Europe offering the classic five pay-lines and features including multipliers, repeaters, a gamble feature and a win series. Robert Lee, Commercial Director of …
The Netherlands gambling authority Kansspelautoriteit (KSA) has begun testing the waters with an invitation to submit expressions of interest for remote gaming licenses. The KSA seeks to establish how many operators would be interested in applying for a license, saying completion of the relevant form is non-binding. A register would also allow the authority to …
EGT Interactive’s upcoming release ’27 Wins’ is a 3-reel, classic video slot scheduled for launch later this week. The Wild Joker substitutes for all symbols. The Scatter is the 27 Wins symbol which, if appearing anywhere on the screen, will trigger a Mystery Win. The game also features a four level Mystery Jackpot.
Norwegian B2B fantasy sports and pool betting provider, Scout Gaming, has penned a licensing agreement with Scoring 11, part of Indiabet.com, for access to its full product range. “This is the third customer agreement we have signed where the counter-party is expected to have a significant presence in the Indian market that is growing strongly. …
Caesars Entertainment Corporation and DraftKings have entered into an exclusive agreement in which Caesars will provide DraftKings market access for its online gaming products across certain states, subject to passage of applicable laws and securing the applicable gaming licenses. “Caesars’ agreement with DraftKings, their first multi-state partnership, brings together the established leaders in gaming, daily …
White label provider Rabbit Entertainment has agreed a content supply deal with Wazdan in which the developer’s content has gone live with its Lapalingo Casino brand. Rabbit Entertainment brands Lord Lucky and Elcarado will go live with the content in the near future. “The launch of Wazdan games to Lapalingo Casino, and our other online …
Platform provider BOSS. Gaming Solutions has agreed a distribution deal with Microgaming in which, from March 2019, its content will be directly accessible on the BOSS. Platform. Considered a pioneer in the industry, and a market leader, Microgaming’s portfolio will be a significant boost for the BOSS. platform. COO of BOSS. Gaming, Catalina Lukianenko: “This …
Spanish operator Codere has taken its digital business into the Cloud with Telefónica and Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE) becoming the first user of the new ‘Microsoft Azure Stack as a Service’ (MASaaS) solution. “More and more companies are asking us for solutions hosted and managed in their own data centers, the same simplicity or minimum …
Dutch gambling authority Kansspelautoriteit (KSA) has imposed fines of Euro 400,000 each on Cypriot gambling firm Exinvest Limited and Curacao-licensed company 1X Corp N.V. for providing access through 1xbet.com and xbet-1.com respectively to Dutch consumers. In addition, the KSA said both online gambling websites offered Dutch language and payment service options through iDeal. Further investigation …
Genting’s online operation, GentingBet, has agreed a deal with Relax Gaming for the supply of its in-house and third party content portfolios. The deal expands Relax Gaming’s UK reach with the distribution of proprietary titles along with those from Silver Bullet partners Kalamba Games, STHLMGAMING and Dice Lab. Daniel Eskola, Relax Gaming CEO: “This is an important agreement for Relax Gaming and …
Betsoft’s newest release ‘Carnaval Forever’ is a fun, vibey slot capturing the magic of Rio de Janeiro’s famous Carnaval. The Carnaval Queen is a special symbol that parts the crowds and carries free spins in her glittering wake. Players who find more than three Queens in a single spin will earn up to nine free spins. …
Casino operator Pomadorro has penned a content supply deal with Nolimit City for the integration of its content across the operator’s Casino-X and Joy Casino brands. Malcolm Mizzi, Commercial Director at Nolimit City, stated: “Just looking at what Pomadorro have achieved in the few years they have been running their operation gives us immense hope for what’s to come with this partnership. We …
Leander Games has agreed a distribution deal with BB Games Ltd, based in Derbyshire and founded in 2018 by brothers Samuel and Jason Bradbury. Under the terms BB Games content will be made available through the Leander LeGa RGS, including upcoming title Yin & Yang. “A deal of this nature will give us access to the vast array of operators …
A merger between the Remote Gambling Association (RGA) and the Association of British Bookmakers (ABB) for the creation of a new trade body, ahead of increased restrictions in trading in the UK market, seems imminent. Communications and recruitment agency Ellwood Atfield is currently running employment advertisements for a Chair and Chief Executive for NEWCO, the working title for a new industry body …
Colombian gaming regulator Coljuegos, in its 2018 report, detailed a rise of 9.8 percent in online licensing and exploitation rights reaching over $37 billion (approx. US$ 12 million). Total gaming licensing and exploitation rights amounted to COP 574 billion (approx. US$185 million), up 10 percent. These funds go towards financing the country’s health sector. 16 online …
Scientific Games’ losses widened despite a 9 percent rise in revenue to $3,363 million, the company’s full year 2018 report details. Net loss was $352.4 million (FY17: $242.3 million) attributed to its Spicerack acquisition, restructuring and a $151.5 million settlement related to a Shuffle Tech lawsuit. Barry Cottle, CEO and President of Scientific Games: “We are building momentum and continuing …
In an exclusive interview with the UK Parliament’s magazine – The House, Mims Davies, Minister for Sports and Civil Society of the DCMS, said she plans to outlaw the sale of National Lottery scratch cards to under 18s. According to recent UK Gambling statistics, over 15 percent of 11 to 16 year olds said they had purchased National …
Playtech and News UK have agreed a long-term extension to its existing contract for the Sun Bingo platform. The existing relationship has been expanded for a period of up to fifteen years and includes the future launch of new product verticals. Mor Weizer, CEO, Playtech: “This is a significant extension and expansion to our collaboration with Sun Bingo, which focuses on …
Aristocrat has acquired Sic Innovations’ source code and IP relating to casino mobile technology, PlayerMax, for an undisclosed consideration. Under the terms, Sic Innovations’ PlayerMax’s web and mobile source code is now a wholly owned Oasis 360 systems product, allowing Aristocrat to further enhance its player-focused offerings to its customers. “The PlayerMax mobile app, combined with Oasis 360 Loyalty, creates …
International Game Technology PLC (IGT) has launched a new version of its popular Pixies of the Forest title offering new mystery features, multipliers and a progressive jackpot. IGT PlayDigital added Pixies of the Forest II to its Play RGS content delivery solution for customers in select jurisdictions, available across the mobile and desktop channels. The game features IGT PlayDigital’s Tumbling Reels …