ZEAL Networks’ bid to “reunite” with Lotto24 AG would be derailed if shareholders vote to postpone the Extraordinary General Meeting (EGM) scheduled for January 18, 2019 in which a vote on ZEAL’s takeover bid of Lotto24 AG is scheduled to take place. The statement follows a public statement from LottoLand who called for a postponement on the EGM …
The Dutch gambling authority Kansspelautoriteit (KSA) has launched a whistleblowing facility for minors who participate in sports betting. The KSA urges parents, teachers, friends or others to make use of the facility in reporting minors who take part in sports betting on a Minors Reporting Form accessible through the authority’s website. Minors are also encouraged to use …
Nevada Governor Steve Sisolak has appointed Sandra Douglass Morgan to chair the Nevada Gaming Control Board (NGCB). Morgan, a lobbyist and attorney for North Las Vegas will replace Becky Harris at the end of her term on January 27, 2019. “Sandra Douglass Morgan will be an incredible asset to the Gaming Control Board and I am proud to be able to appoint her …
Curacao-licensed RWB Solutions International Ltd (RWB) has announced the launch of its sportsbook and esports solution, integrated with RNG and live casino products, with five Asian iGaming operators, YesBet 88, GodHand 888, 777 Premium, Bet1st and Minny Casino. RWB Solutions International also owns and operates Supotsubet offering content from Evolution, iSoftBet and TPG. Founded in 2017, Jason Teh who is based in the Philippines, …
Sportsbook provider Kambi as launched Parx Casino’s on-property sportsbook in Pennsylvania following a two-day testing phase and the the go ahead from the Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board (PGCB). Patrons can place their bets via seven teller windows or at any of the 45 Kambi-powered betting kiosks located within the sportsbook space, throughout the casino floor and in the Parx Poker Room. …
iGaming software provider Chippy Software (Chippy) has signed two content distribution deals with Red Rake Gaming and 1X2 Network. Chippy gains access to Red Rake Gaming and 1X2 Network’s Iron Dog Studios’ complete content portfolios. Red Rake Gaming and 1X2 Network join other third party suppliers Pragmatic Play, Betsoft, Spinomenal, Booongo, and BetRadar on Chippy Software’s platform.
Manila-based and Asian-focused distributor QTech Games has appointed Markus Nasholm to the new role of Global Chief Executive Officer to drive expansion into international markets. Prior to QTech Games, Nasholm served as chief financial officer of Kindred Group’s Bet24.com and was director of M&A at casino and sports affiliate, Catena Media. QTech, having already established a strong presence in …
B2B gaming firm GAN has announced the signing of a long-term deal with the FanDuel Group (FDG) as Platform provider for the rapid deployment of Internet casino, and account services for Internet sports betting in Pennsylvania and West Virginia, in addition to the existing services provided since 2013 by GAN to FDG in the State of New Jersey. GAN …
Microgaming’s newest release, ‘The Great Albini’ went live today, promising players a spellbinding journey into a world of mystery and illusion. ‘The Great Albini’, which was developed by Foxium exclusively for Microgaming, is a five-reel, 25 payline slot loaded with fabulous features, including wilds, wild reels, free spins and Mystery Box Respins. Packed with rich vintage visuals, the game …
Spanish software developer MGA Games has strengthened its international presence after signing a deal with 1XBet. Under the terms, MGA Games has integrated its entire portfolio of online slots and video bingo games to 1XBet, strengthening its presence in the .com markets in which 1XBet operates. Titles include Lucky Dragon, Wild Africa and Cabaret slots …
Trevor Pearce has been appointed for a second term of four years to the board of the UK Gambling Commission (UKGC) by the Secretary of State. Pearce brings deep experience of running large complex organisations, dealing with international serious and organised crime, and investigation and intelligence practices, including those around anti-money laundering. This appointment has …
Live Casino solutions provider Evolution Gaming has completed its acquisition of live dealer gaming provider Ezugi. The all-cash deal was carried out with an initial consideration of $12 million and possible additional consideration of a maximum of $6 million. It is expected to add 2-4 percent to 2019 revenues and be slightly accretive to Evolution …
The new Chair of the Senate Racing, Gaming and Wagering Committee, New York Senator Joseph Addabbo introduced State Senate Bills 17 and 18 this week. Bill S17 is an act to amend the racing, pari-mutuel wagering and breeding law, in relation to regulation of sports betting and mobile sports wagering. The bill proposes an eight …
NSoft has launched its draw-based virtual game Lucky Six into the Czech Republic with Fortuna. The deal forms an extension to NSoft and Fortuna’s existing relationship in which NSoft has already implemented several products on the Romanian market via Fortuna´s platform. “I’m pleased to be announcing the extension of our strategic partnership with one of …
Evoplay Entertainment is the latest third party developer to join the SoftGamings platform expanding the B2B platform provider’s offer with 3D/VR slot games. Kate Romanenko, CBO at Evoplay Entertainment, said: “Our mission is to revolutionise the iGaming user experience for players around the world and we are totally confident of being able to do that …
Platform provider FSB has taken private bookmaker Fitzdares online with the roll-out of a digital sportsbook, online casino and customisable app. Following the roll-out, Fitzdares has created two tiers of membership. While retaining its traditional Private Office service for high-staking members, it is also introducing another path to membership for new customers who are “seeking …
Following the announcement from Optimizer Invest on building a new lottery vertical on Gaming Innovation Group’s (GiG) platform, 500.com subsidiary Lotto Warehouse has struck a deal with GiG as exclusive gaming supplier to the new Megalotto vertical. Katarina Lilja, Sales Manager at Lotto Warehouse: “Our latest partnership with GiG is yet another example of the …
Three senior employees have tendered their resignation at Italian bookmaker SKS365 Group. Chief executive officer Ian McLoughlin is the latest to leave the firm to “pursue other opportunities” while Angela Gemma, head of retail has decided to return to the legal profession and financial director Aaron Meli has gone into consulting. McLoughlin and Gemma in …
The New Zealand Racing Board’s overhauled TAB website and mobile app went live this week developed in collaboration with Paddy Power Betfair and SG Digital’s Openbet. “This is the dawn of a new era for the NZRB and for New Zealand betting customers as we deliver a more compelling betting experience and significantly enhancing the …
iSoftBet has entered into a partnership with turnkey white label solutions provider SoftGamings under which its complete suite of original themed and branded slots and table games are now available to SoftGamings partner operators. iSoftBet’s suite of games includes slots, table and video poker titles, all of which have been designed and developed for launch in regulated markets …
A Portland man who operated a gambling operation for around 14 years in Maine, Portland has been sentenced to a relatively light 15-month federal prison term by a Portland court. Stephen Mardigan (62), who ran the betting operation from his home and through his used-car dealership, claimed he suffers from gambling addiction, the Portland Press Herald reports. …
Playtech has launched its enhanced Playtech Open Platform (POP), new content aggregation technology which is integrated with its data driven IMS platform and enables POP customers to access benefits of the Playtech Engagement Centre. Playtech has also connected the open platform with its new content discovery system Marketplace which it says will ultimately change the way the industry discovers, configures and accesses gaming …
iGaming services provider SoftGamings has partnered Czech developer Apollo Games for the distribution of its slots content portfolio. SoftGamings Head of Partnerships, Irina Sazonova: “We are very excited about the partnership with Apollo Games. The fascinating thing about this gaming platform is its focus on innovation and high-end technologies to build the best online gaming products for operators and their …
Quickspin’s newest release is titled ‘Divine Dreams’, set deep within the rain forests of Indonesia where the Goddess of Wealth and Prosperity is worshipped. The slot is a 5-reel, 3-row game with 243 win ways. Features include a Bonus Reel, Scatters, Mystical Multipliers, Yin Yang Wilds, Sacred Super Respins and Mega Respins and Divine Free Spins. …