Madrid-headquartered sports betting startup Carousel Group is readying the launch of two new brands SportsBetting.com and RaceBook.com focused initially on the European and Latin American markets. Carousel Group acquired a proprietary, full-stack turnkey sportsbetting, casino and player management platform to operate its brands in 2018. Malta-licensed, Carousel hopes to expand in the UK, US and Swedish markets with applications for licensing …
On the back of numerous reports regarding the failure of freshly-licensed operators in the Swedish market to block access to self-excluded customers through the Spelpaus programme, Genesis Global said it had deployed its technology teams to rectify the problem. Genesis indicated the initial fault had been identified as a failure in “a 3rd party’s system” in integrating to Spelpaus. …
Gauselmann’s Blueprint Gaming will distribute its content across Iforium’s Gameflex platform following the inking of a deal. Popular Blueprint releases include Diamond Mine MegawaysTM, Inspector Gadget, TED and Wish Upon a Jackpot. Under the terms, Blueprint Gaming’s Jackpot King progressive system will be made available to players on existing titles such as Super Diamond Deluxe and Winstar. Matt Cole, Managing …
Videoslots.com head of finance David Cutajar has been promoted to chief financial officer with immediate effect. Cutajar joined the firm in 2016 as head of finance doubling the number of employees during his tenure. Alexander Stevendahl, group chief executive of Videoslots: “The appointment of David Cutajar as our new Chief Financial Officer is one that we are all …
Twelve people across two continents have reportedly been arrested in the case of missing American sports betting executive, William Sean Creighton Kopko (43) or “5Dimes Tony”, Costa Rica media outlets reported over the weekend. In a joint operation Costa Rican and Spanish Authorities made the arrests of nine in Costa Rica and three in Spain after following …
The South African Cricket Board’s official Twitter account at OfficialCSA was hacked in the early hours of Monday morning with numerous tweets selling bitcoin lottery. “Please be aware that the @OfficialCSA Twitter account has been compromised,” a Tweet from the International Cricket Council reads. “Our friends in South Africa are working hard to resolve the situation quickly. Please do not click …
DraftKings’ inaugural Sports Betting National Championship in New Jersey this past weekend has drawn widespread criticism following a computer lag that prevented the grading of several customers’ bets in time to allow wagering on the final Saints Eagles game which closely followed the Patriots vs Chargers by less than two minutes. While bettors cried foul, the company …
Vietnam authorities have bust a football pools online betting ring, arresting twelve people and confiscating numerous mobile phones and other related evidence. The operation, which is estimated to have generated around US$13 million, was headed up by Phạm Quân Dũng (40), known by Thanh Hóa City Police for a similar sting in November last year in which he …
UK Department of Digital, Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) secretary of state Jeremy Wright is calling for a review on wagering on credit by the UK Gambling Commission (UKGC), local media reported over the weekend. “We should also ask if it is right that people should be able to gamble on credit and this is an area that the Gambling …
Turnkey and white label casino provider Chippy Software is boosting its games portfolio with the addition of another two third-party suppliers, Pariplay and PG Soft. Under the terms, Chippy Software gains access to PGSoft and PariPlay’s omni-channel gaming products boosting its existing portfolio for partner operators.
Microgaming’s popular Mega Moolah progressive jackpot is now standing at 16 million. Our readers will recall Mega Moolah paid out Euro 18,910,668.01 at the end of September last year, a new world record that changed the life of a lucky mobile player.
Red Tiger Gaming released ‘Gemtastic’ this week, a 6×5, 30-payline slot offering Chain Reactions, Mega Gems, Magic Glow, a Lava Multiplier feature and prizes of up to 10,000x the stake. Play the demo here. Upcoming releases include Thor’s Lightning and Spin Town. WAZDAN’s new ‘Magic Star 5’ slot offers prizes hiding behind stars. The Scatter symbol pays in any position on the reels …
The iconic Madison Square Garden Company is keeping sports wagering in its sights with the filing of a US Federal trademark application for MSG by SVP Legal & Business Affairs of MSG Sports & Entertainment, LLC, Jim Cooperman. The trademark registration covers downloadable mobile applications for sports wagering, sports wagering tournaments, sports betting information services, competitions and contests, fantasy sports contests, managing …
ZEAL Network SE has rejected Lottoland’s offer to acquire its core German business assets. Branding the deal “significantly inadequate”, Zeal said the offer price range of Euro 60 million to Euro 76 million neglects the value of ZEAL’s German business and the sale of which would strip ZEAL of its most valuable asset and the basis for future …
West Virginia Representative Shawn Fluharty has introduced an expansion bill to add interactive gaming to last year’s legalised sports betting sector in the State. This would be the third time an online poker and casino games proposal has passed through the legislature. HB2178 proposes a gross gaming revenue tax rate of 14 percent and a $50,000 license …
True to its word Lottoland Holdings has submitted an alternative offer in the ongoing Zeal Network-Lotto24 bidding saga (see previous reports) with just barely a week to go before shareholders are scheduled to vote at an extraordinary general meeting. Lottoland CEO Nigel Birrell said in an accompanying letter: “We believe that our Proposed Offer is deliverable within a shorter timeframe and …
Åland-based gaming firm PAF has launched the first two of a range of Booming Games titles scheduled to go live in the coming months. PAF players have gained access to ‘Booming Bananas’ and ‘Sugar Skulls’ heralding “the beginning of a fruitful partnership,” chief commercial officer of Booming Games, Frederik Niehusen, said.
The Danish Tax Ministry has launched a consultation focusing on responsible gambling measures, promotions and deposits, open until February 4, 2019 and covering the Charity lotteries, gaming machines, land-based casinos, land-based betting, online betting and online casino sectors. A draft executive order which would come into effect on July 1, 2019 details KYC requirements, ring-fenced player funds, …
LV Bet has become the official sponsor of Polish football club Stal Mielec until 2021. Under the terms, LV BET’s logo will feature for the first time on the sleeve of Stal Mielec’s match shirt. The operator will also enjoy exposure on match day displays, in-stadia advertising and across social media, club television and via the club’s website. …
GiG Games has signed a content supply deal with open gaming platform provider Finnplay for selected regulated markets in which GiG Games will integrate its full content portfolio. The first release is expected to be rolled-out during this quarter. Martin Prantner, chief executive officer of Finnplay: “We’re delighted to add the GiG Games portfolio to …
PIn a recent industry advisory, Poland’s Finance Ministry reminded telecommunications and payment service providers of their obligations according to the Gambling Act. Telecommunication and payment companies who service Polish clients’ gambling transactions through unlicensed operators will face fines of PLN250,000 (GBP 52,700), the Ministry warned, the onus being on service providers to check against the country’s gambling blacklist …
Turkey’s state-owned Spor Toto has published a tender in the Official Gazette for the establishment and operation of a centralised sports betting system and risk management for fixed odds and mutual betting on a ten-year contract. The tender specifications include fixed odds betting on sports events, digital sports betting and the operation of at least 6,000 betting …
The Department for Digital, Culture, Media & Sport and Mims Davies MP have announced a new funding deal in which British bookmakers have agreed to contribute up to GBP 3 million towards the welfare of greyhounds. The Minister for Sport Mims Davies announced that the funding will contribute towards new tailored training for veterinary staff, the expansion of an …
Aspire Global has named Ziv Shtaeinberg in the newly created position of Chief Technology Officer (CTO), effective January 2019. Shtaeinberg will join the management team at Aspire Global, leading the technology site in Kiev, Ukraine. The company also confirmed the resignation of vice president of product Galit Shani saying it had embarked on a recruitment drive for her replacement.