Malta-licensed online operator Twin Casino has boosted its games offer with the integration of Novomatic subsidiary Greentube’s portfolio of content. Twin Casino, launched in September 2017, offers content from a broad range of top providers including Microgaming, NetEnt, Pragmatic Play, Quickspin and Yggdrasil Gaming. Twin Casino chief brand officer, Marcin Jablonski: “We have always prided ourselves on building a fully …
GamStop, the yet-to-be officially launched UK-wide gambling self-exclusion scheme has received 38,000 registrations in the past six months. GamStop is free of charge to the public and enables self-exclusion from all online gambling websites with a single registration for periods beginning at six months and extending to five years. In addition the site links to GamCare and …
Microgaming’s latest release is a five-reel, 20-payline slot developed exclusively for the firm by Just For The Win. ‘Reel Talent’ is themed on an eclectic group of talented performers battling it out for a spot on the big stage. The slot offers respin features, symbol storage and superspins all backed by rich graphics and animations. The Symbol …
Online daily fantasy sports will become a reality in 47 of 64 parishes in the US state of Louisiana. The mostly Southern parishes chose to legalise online fantasy sports betting through a ballot vote Tuesday. Parishes who voted for the measure include St Tammany, Lafayette, Jefferson, East Baton Rouge, New Orleans, St. Charles, West Baton Rouge, Ascension, …
The Stars Group has described third quarter results as a landmark within a transformative year. Key financial highlights for the three-month period ending September 30, 2018 were: Total Revenues up 73,6 percent to reach $571,963,000 (Q3/2017: $329,443,000), primarily driven by Sky Betting & Gaming and BetEasy. Gross Profit was $442,757,000 an increase of 65.8 percent over …
A disputed bet wouldn’t ordinarily garner the kind of attention that this one has, however, when its WBA (Super) bantamweight title holder of the World Boxing Super Series’ Nonito Donaire’s father-in-law, the issue is gaining a lot more mileage. Donaire’s father-in-law Gerry Marcial has taken to Facebook to bemoan his alleged treatment by UK bookmaker Betfred saying he has yet to receive …
David Williams has been named director of public affairs at The Rank Group from December 2018 reporting to CEO John O’Reilly. Prior to his stint at UK pool betting operator BritBet, Williams spent more than a decade at Ladbrokes. “David brings a wealth of industry knowledge and expertise to the group and I am delighted that we have secured …
Sportech Racing and Digital has signed a new contract with four racetracks operated by Ladbrokes Coral in the UK, marking the completion of a deal first announced back in June (see previous reports). Under the new contract, Sportech will provide tote betting systems, hosting and operational services to the greyhound racetracks at Monmore, Crayford, Romford, and Brighton from Sportech’s data center in …
State-run lottery provider LOTTO24 AG turned in robust third quarter results and crossed the milestone two million customer mark. Billings rose 44.3 percent year over year (yoy) to reach Euro 74.7 million (Q3/2017: Euro 51.8 million), and revenues were up 49.6 percent to Euro 8.7 million (Q3/2017: Euro 5.8 million). Gross margin improved to 11.6 percent yoy …
RealTime Gaming has launched its first multi-player game designed to appeal to a new generation of gamer. Players select one of four fishing spots and various weapons to compete in Fish Catch with up to three other global gamers. Shooting fish for prizes is the crux of this game. Players must set a denomination for each …
WeAreCasino has partnered Platin Gaming for the development and launch of nine multi-channel video slots through Platin’s design team and in-house Slot Builder program. Titles include “Fruit Arcade”, “Arabian Legacy” and “The Legend of Pirates”. Christian Maglia, CCO at WeAreCasino said, “Working with Platin Gaming has been extremely rewarding and the attention to detail of their design team …
Philippines-based online gaming platform provider SA Gaming has launched Multi-Bet for mobile. Following the launch of its H5 Mobile Premium Version, the company now offers an add-on function to enhance players’ online gaming. Featured across SA Gaming’s live-games suite, including Baccarat, Dragon Tiger, Roulette, and Sic Bo, players can view and bet on up to 19 live games tables …
1X2 Network is poised to launch its content to operators and players in Spain following receipt of the necessary certifications. The first games to go live in the Spanish market include Diamond Roulette from subsidiary 1×2 Gaming along with a full range of slots and tables games from Iron Dog Studio. Kevin Reid, Chief Commercial Officer at 1X2 Network, …
Big Time Gaming’s successful online mining-themed slot ‘Bonanza’ will reach a wider audience with its integration into Microgaming’s Quickfire platform. The deal is an extension to Microgaming’s six-year relationship with the developer. Described as “the biggest slot in online gaming history”, Bonanza was first released in 2016. The slot features Big Time Gaming’s patented reactive MegaWays™ mechanic, a random …
Despite LeoVegas reporting double digit revenue growth in third quarter results, chief executve officer and co-founder Gustaf Hagman expressed dissatisfaction with growth and profitability as the company traversed a “transitional” period. Key financials for the three month period ending September 30, 2018, include: Revenue increase of 41 percent to Euro 78.6 million (Q3/2017: Euro 55.6 million). Organic …
Online casino operator Tunf has agreed a content supply deal with Nektan. The operator has already taken titles such as Plucky Pirates, Shamrock’n’Roll, Meow Money, Dragon’s Dynasty and Gunslinger’s Gold live.
Betfair Australia, an Australian betting exchange operator owned by casino operator Crown Resorts, has been ordered to refund A$150,000 to a punter by the Northern Territory licensing jurisdiction for failing to recognise the red flaf behaviour of a problem gambler. The company was additionally fined A$13,175 for its third similar offence. The anonymous punter complained …
Online gambling group Playtech will have more insight into the business of its operator clients and their players following the introduction of monitoring and analysis technology from San Francisco-based open source platform InfluxData. In a press statement this week, InfluxData reveals that the platform is built specifically for metrics, events and other time series data …
In the UK, the advertising watchdog Advertising Standards Authority has published its five-year strategy to better control gambling advertising, noting that it intends to focus on tighter regulation and the use of machine learning tools in regulation. The Authority notes that there is an increasing move online by businesses and advertising following public trends to …
Media reports from Australia indicate that the nation-wide implementation of a gambling self-exclusion scheme is being delayed by one province, Queensland, which has not yet completed its preparations and signed off on the proposed reforms. Titled National Consumer Protection Framework the reforms are aimed at tackling problem-gambling risks and strengthening consumer protections in the digital …
In a new report titled “UK Online Gambling: Data Forecasting & Market Shares”, UK gambling intelligence and consultant Gambling Compliance predicts that growth in UK online gambling revenue will dip below the traditional double-digit rates historically recorded. The report predicts that regulatory pressures will slow growth to around 7 percent p.a., with revenues reaching GBP …
The UK National Health System has announced the foundation of a clinic for gambling addiction in Leeds, an area in the UK where statistics reveal a gambling addiction problem double that of the National average. The NHS Northern Gambling Clinic will cater to patients with “severe or complex” problem gambling issues who will receive treatment …
NetEnt is readying the launch of its much anticipated Vikings video slot on November 22. Based on the hit TV series, this slot takes players to the brutal Viking period where characters had to use their wits to survive and were answerable only to the gods. It’s a 5-reel, 3-row, 243 betways game featuring a …
iGaming Insurance Platform (iGIP) provider, RISQ will collaborate with onSport.io for a jackpot offer on Sport Predictor games. The integration allows onSport.io to offer high-value prizes, up to GBP 100 million, as part of omni-channel Sports Predictor games in multiple formats, sports, and languages. The end-to-end solution is aimed at acquisition, retention, and re-activation, by …