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Betinvest to debut new gaming platform

28 Jan 2019

Betinvest is preparing for the debut of a new online gaming platform at ICE London 2019 in early February. Additional new products included in the unveil will be live casino, lottery and virtual gaming products. “We’ll be presenting new ways for our clients to work with their customers as well as innovative products within our completely …

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mkodo warns Apple will require differentiation between apps and websites

27 Jan 2019

UK-based mobile first technology company, mkodo has warned the industry of a clamp down by Apple’s App Store on apps that do not have a minimum level of native functionality. Native apps are built in a specific programming language for a specific device platform.  Native apps built for use on a particular device have the ability to use device-specific …

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Energybet expands Millwall betting sponsorship

27 Jan 2019

EnergyBet expanded its sponsorship agreement with British professional football club Millwall to feature on the Club’s shirt sleeve for the FA Cup fourth round match against Premier League club Everton. “We have a good partnership with Millwall and jumped at the chance to have our brand on the shirt this past Saturday for their FA Cup …

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UK strengthens ties with Gibraltar

25 Jan 2019

Gibraltar’s Chief Minister Fabian Picardo and the UK Minister of Department of Culture, Media and Sport, Mimms Davies signed a memorandum of understanding Wednesday agreeing cooperation between the Gibraltar and UK gambling regulators.

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Mega Moolah passes 19 million mark

25 Jan 2019

Microgaming’s Mega Moolah jackpot has broken through its previous payout record and is now standing at the 19,114,390 as of January 25, 2019 19:13 GMT, an all-time-high for the popular online slot!

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Chalkline sports and Parx Casino tie up

25 Jan 2019

Free-to-play (F2P) sports provider Chalkline Sports and Parx Casino have launched a sports betting platform at sportsgames.parxcasino.com. Chalkline Sports delivers a new way to enhance recruitment, reactivation, and retention through deep Free-to-Play (F2P) player engagement in partnership with Parx Casino. The initial set of Chalkline games will feature “The Big Game Challenge,” in which players make picks against live …

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Adjarabet to integrate Red Tiger Gaming content

25 Jan 2019

Red Tiger Gaming has expanded into a new market with the signing of a content supply deal with Adjarabet, Georgia’s largest operator. Gavin Hamilton, CEO of Red Tiger Gaming, said: “Adjarabet is a highly successful operator and the market leader in Georgia, so we’re very pleased that it has shown faith in the ability of our games …

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McLeans and Toals join Northern Ireland FOBT stake cut

25 Jan 2019

The voluntary FOBT maximum stake cut in Northern Ireland from GBP100 to GBP2, in line with the rest of the United Kingdom, has gained momentum with bookmakers McLeans and Toals now joining Ladbrokes, Coral, Paddy Power and William Hill in the initiative.

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U.S. sports betting regulation progresses in numerous states

25 Jan 2019

Connecticut is having another go at sports betting legislation with the introduction of S665 at the state legislature. Backed by nine Democratic senators, the bill in its current form provides little information except to authorise waging on sporting events. Claims of tribal compact and exclusivity violations from the Mashantucket Pequot and Mohegan tribes have stalled previous attempts with most recent discussions breaking …

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Microgaming boosts victim support on Isle of Man

25 Jan 2019

The Microgaming Health & Care Trust has funded specialist staff training to boost Victim Support Isle of Man’s provision of support in cases involving sexual violence. Victim Support is an independent Isle of Man registered charity that delivers free, confidential help to victims and witnesses of crime, along with their family and friends. Supporting victims affected by sexual violence …

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Promatic launch online casino platform

25 Jan 2019

Polish system solutions and slot manufacturer Promatic Group is expanding into the online sector with the launch of a new online casino games platform offering HTML5-built content and the launch of its first branded game ‘Pudzianator’ themed on the 5x World’s Strongest Man Champion, and current MMA Fighter, Mariusz Pudzianowski. “As Promatic Games is a new player in …

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Scientific Games sneak peaks ICE 2019 agenda

25 Jan 2019

Scientific Games is preparing for ICE 2019 with a range of gaming entertainment innovations across all its platforms just waiting to be unveiled. On the online casino vertical, Scientific Games will showcase upcoming titles such as ‘Gorilla Go Wilder™’ scheduled for launch in February, and ‘Jin Ji Bao Xi Endless Treasure™’, in March. In addition the …

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Microgaming’s education bursary making a difference

25 Jan 2019

Microgaming’s PlayItForward initiative partnered with the Isle of Man’s Department of Education, Sport and Culture in 2014 for the launch of the Microgaming Education Bursary which provides funding for exceptional students whose financial circumstances may not allow them to attend, or continue at, university. To date, seven graduates have achieved their degrees under the scheme in disciplines ranging from Theoretical …

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Nektan launch God of the Sea

25 Jan 2019

Exclusive to Nektan, new release ‘God of the Sea’ has been rolled out across its 145 white label casinos. This 5X4 slot offers a Goddess and Warrior bonus feature, Poseidons Hand Scatter feature, the addition of extra Scatters in a Chance game, and Stacked Wilds added in Free Games.

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Pokerstars partners Stakelogic in localised content deal

25 Jan 2019

Games developer Stakelogic has partnered PokerStars to launch localised casino games tailored to a range of markets in which the brand is active. “Stakelogic has built a formidable reputation for redesigning classic slot games with a modern twist and that offer innovative features and tools,” a press statement reads. “Each of its games is highly customisable and can be …

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Pariplay returns to 16th century China

25 Jan 2019

Pariplay’s newest release immerses players in 16th century China and a centuries-old novel renowned in English as Journey to the West. This HTML5-built, five-reel, 25-payline slot takes players on a journey in which they walk in the footsteps of Xuanzang, a Tang dynasty Buddhist monk who explored the western regions of Asia in the 16th century. ‘Xi You …

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BF Games awarded Malta license

25 Jan 2019

Creative game development studio BeeFee has been awarded a B2B license by the MGA enabling its BF Games products to be available to Malta-licensed operators for the first time. BeeFee’s own Remote Gaming Server will allow BF Games’ comprehensive portfolio to be distributed directly to operators, ensuring ease of integration and speed to market. Wiktor Grabarczyk, Head of Legal at BeeFee, …

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Strolling Staxx: Cubic fruits from NetEnt

25 Jan 2019

Scan appear as a Colossal or a stack and activate the Strolling Staxx Re-Spins. Activating the Bonus Bet grants players the extra chance to land more Colossal symbols on the reels for more Strolling Staxx Re-Spins. “With its bright and playful fruity cubes, Strolling Staxx is here to inject a blast of colour into the …

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Yggdrasil launches Cazino Cosmos

25 Jan 2019

Yggdrasil Gaming’s sequel to its popular Cazino Zeppelin title launched over three years ago, ‘Cazino Cosmos’ launched today. Set among the stars, and run by strict matriarch Stella, Cazino Cosmos offers futuristic reels filled with the weird and wonderful Cazino Cosmos clientele. Players can access one of six different bonus games – one regular free spins mode or …

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DrueckGlueck returns to the airwaves

25 Jan 2019

German-facing online casino brand DrueckGlueck will be on television screens across the country from 30 January when its popular TV show returns for a third series. The first five episodes of the DrueckGlueck TV show will be broadcast on major network channel RTL2 with a further 17 episodes being shown on Sport1. The concept of the show …

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District of Columbia sports betting bill progresses

25 Jan 2019

The Washington DC Sports betting bill has been signed by Mayor Muriel Bowser. The Sports Wagering Lottery Amendment Act now advances to the U.S. Congress where it has a 60-day congressional review time frame before officially becoming law.

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Betaland and Enjoybet back in business

25 Jan 2019

OIA Service Ltd brands Betaland and Enjoybet are operating again after a suspension, initiated in November 2018, was lifted by an Italian Magistrate. In a press statement, OIA Services Ltd said the decision confirms that it is operating in compliance with the law and regulatory authorities. Our readers will recall the company was placed under investigation by the Italian ‘Galassia’ …

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Sportradar and Dojo Madness in joint venture

25 Jan 2019

Sports data provider Sportradar and esports data provider DOJO Madness have partnered in a joint venture for the launch of Bayes Esports Solutions. Bayes Esports Solutions leverages esports data products for business customers, including betting companies, esports broadcasters and general media. The joint venture is an extension of a former two-year exclusive partnership between the two firms. Martin Dachselt, Dojo …

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PlayUp backs out of 123gaming acquisition

25 Jan 2019

An acquisition deal that would have seen Australian platform provider PlayUp acquire US gaming platform 123gaming has collapsed following the due diligence process. PlayUp said it held concerns over the ownership of IP, commercial viability, supplier agreements, payment gateways, and profitability. “We’d like to thank 123gaming for its honesty and openness in its dealing with us,” Daniel Simic, chief executive …

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