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Nektan names commercials VP

23 Oct 2018

Jaydeep Chakravartty has been named Nektan’s new Vice President, Commercials, joining the firm from Ingenuity Gaming where he served as Commercial Director. His industry career began as Manager for Ladbrokes Retail followed by Operations Manager in Ladbrokes eGaming, before joining 32Red as Business Project Manager. He has also held senior commercial roles with Isle of …

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Luckia secures Portuguese online licensing

23 Oct 2018

Spanish online sports betting and casino operator Luckia Gaming Group has been awarded licensing by the Serviço Regulação e Inspeção de Jogos do Turismo de Portugal (SRIJ) regulatory body, bringing the number of companies now licensed in the tax-unfriendly jurisdiction to nine, with 15 licenses in issue. Luckia has not yet launched its newly licensed …

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Luckia secures Portuguese online licensing

23 Oct 2018

Spanish online sports betting and casino operator Luckia Gaming Group has been awarded licensing by the Serviço Regulação e Inspeção de Jogos do Turismo de Portugal (SRIJ) regulatory body, bringing the number of companies now licensed in the tax-unfriendly jurisdiction to nine, with 15 licenses in issue. Luckia has not yet launched its newly licensed …

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New Sky chief says technology can help in stemming problem gambling

23 Oct 2018

Recently appointed CEO of Sky Betting and Gaming, Ian Proctor, discussed problem gambling in an interview with the Yorkshire Evening Post  this week, acknowledging that operators have a moral responsibility to do everything possible to stem problem gambling following a shift in public and political perspectives that sees operators accepting more responsibility for player behaviour. …

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New Sky chief says technology can help in stemming problem gambling

23 Oct 2018

Recently appointed CEO of Sky Betting and Gaming, Ian Proctor, discussed problem gambling in an interview with the Yorkshire Evening Post  this week, acknowledging that operators have a moral responsibility to do everything possible to stem problem gambling following a shift in public and political perspectives that sees operators accepting more responsibility for player behaviour. …

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Spectrum’s annual industry trends report is out

23 Oct 2018

The respected US gambling industry consulting group Spectrum has released its fifteenth annual report on trends in the industry, with the following among its predictions: * Online operators can expect more scrutiny and crackdowns from China, the Philippines and Cambodia, where casino streaming services are likely to come under pressure; * Online and retail sports …

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Spectrum’s annual industry trends report is out

23 Oct 2018

The respected US gambling industry consulting group Spectrum has released its fifteenth annual report on trends in the industry, with the following among its predictions: * Online operators can expect more scrutiny and crackdowns from China, the Philippines and Cambodia, where casino streaming services are likely to come under pressure; * Online and retail sports …

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Slotsmillion and Aleaplay integrate Evoplay VR game

23 Oct 2018

Evoplay Entertainment has integrated and taken live a forty-title portfolio on AleaPlay’s SlotsMillion brand. The portfolio includes Evoplay’s 3D/VR slot Necromancer, which utilising 3D technology allows players to see characters from different angles. SlotsMillion co-founder Alexandre Tomic: “We are thrilled to have Evoplay’s games on SlotsMillion and especially to be able to offer Necromancer to …

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Tom Horn Gaming agrees ProgressPlay deal

23 Oct 2018

Tom Horn Gaming has struck a content supply deal with white label software provider, ProgressPlay. Under the terms of the deal, the slots creator’s titles such as 243 Crystal Fruits and Monster Madness will go live across ProgressPlay’s online casino brands. Itai Loewenstein, CEO at ProgressPlay: “ Tom Horn Gaming has enjoyed an impressive growth …

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Tom Horn Gaming agrees ProgressPlay deal

23 Oct 2018

Tom Horn Gaming has struck a content supply deal with white label software provider, ProgressPlay. Under the terms of the deal, the slots creator’s titles such as 243 Crystal Fruits and Monster Madness will go live across ProgressPlay’s online casino brands. Itai Loewenstein, CEO at ProgressPlay: “ Tom Horn Gaming has enjoyed an impressive growth …

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New game releases from Playson and Pariplay

23 Oct 2018

Playson has launched “Book of Gold: Double Chance”, an Egyptian themed 3X5, ten-payline slot in which a sacred book features as the Scattered Wild and can further trigger Free Spins mode.  Other features include expanding symbols. Play a demo here. Pariplay’s new Luxor slot is themed on King Tutankhamun and features expanding reels that increase …

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New game releases from Playson and Pariplay

23 Oct 2018

Playson has launched “Book of Gold: Double Chance”, an Egyptian themed 3X5, ten-payline slot in which a sacred book features as the Scattered Wild and can further trigger Free Spins mode.  Other features include expanding symbols. Play a demo here. Pariplay’s new Luxor slot is themed on King Tutankhamun and features expanding reels that increase …

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Dazn clinches second major deal in a week

23 Oct 2018

Following Dazn Group’s (formerly Perform Group) landmark deal with LaLiga last week (see previous reports), the company has announced a second with Golden Boy Promotions. The five-year deal will cover Mexican professional boxer Saul “Canelo” Alvarez’s next 11 fights streamed on Dazn’s live and on-demand service. The contract is being described as the richest in …

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Dazn clinches second major deal in a week

23 Oct 2018

Following Dazn Group’s (formerly Perform Group) landmark deal with LaLiga last week (see previous reports), the company has announced a second with Golden Boy Promotions. The five-year deal will cover Mexican professional boxer Saul “Canelo” Alvarez’s next 11 fights streamed on Dazn’s live and on-demand service. The contract is being described as the richest in …

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End of an era as Will Hill sells off UK Racecourse Pitches

23 Oct 2018

William Hill, for the first time in 80 years, will no longer hold a presence at racecourse pitches following the sale of 82 on-course stalls to Racecourse Pitches Ltd, aka independent bookie Sid Hooper. William Hill said it will strengthen its focus on its 41 racecourse betting shops and digital channels. While not confirmed, industry …

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End of an era as Will Hill sells off UK Racecourse Pitches

23 Oct 2018

William Hill, for the first time in 80 years, will no longer hold a presence at racecourse pitches following the sale of 82 on-course stalls to Racecourse Pitches Ltd, aka independent bookie Sid Hooper. William Hill said it will strengthen its focus on its 41 racecourse betting shops and digital channels. While not confirmed, industry …

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Austrian court awards Novomatic customer Euro 2.5 million

23 Oct 2018

The Austrian Regional Court of Wiener Neustadt will have gambling firms sweating after ruling in favour of an Austrian gambling addict and awarding Euro 2,009,100 plus interest in compensation, a France24 report reads. A psychiatric-neurological expert’s testimony claimed around Euro 2 million in bets made over a 10-year period should be made invalid as the …

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Isoftbet launch The Dalai Panda

22 Oct 2018

iSoftbet has high hopes for its latest release ‘The Dalai Panda’, promising innovative multi-reel play. The game is centred around the infinitely wise Dalai Panda, who uses his mystical powers to magically manipulate the two separate reels if he senses bigger wins are possible, leading to a 729 ways to win opportunity. The game’s central character …

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Isoftbet launch The Dalai Panda

22 Oct 2018

iSoftbet has high hopes for its latest release ‘The Dalai Panda’, promising innovative multi-reel play. The game is centred around the infinitely wise Dalai Panda, who uses his mystical powers to magically manipulate the two separate reels if he senses bigger wins are possible, leading to a 729 ways to win opportunity. The game’s central character …

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New dice game from EGT Interactive

22 Oct 2018

EGT Interactive’s latest desktop offer is the Autumnal-themed dice game ‘Imperial Dice’. This 5-reel, 20-line game comprises 12 cards – one of which is Wild, one the Extra Spin and one the Scatter. Other features include Free spins and a four-level mystery Jackpot. Play the demo here.

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New dice game from EGT Interactive

22 Oct 2018

EGT Interactive’s latest desktop offer is the Autumnal-themed dice game ‘Imperial Dice’. This 5-reel, 20-line game comprises 12 cards – one of which is Wild, one the Extra Spin and one the Scatter. Other features include Free spins and a four-level mystery Jackpot. Play the demo here.

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Relax Gaming boosts managerial team

22 Oct 2018

Relax Gaming has appointed Uros Bohinc and Shelley Hannah as Game Studio Partnership Manager and Director of Casino Products, respectively. The appointments follow Relax Gaming’s launch of its new Silver Bullet and Powered By partnership programmes. Bohinc joins the company from Oryx Gaming, having served as Product Manager and Hannah from NetEnt where she held the role of Head of Framework Products. Daniel Eskola, …

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Relax Gaming boosts managerial team

22 Oct 2018

Relax Gaming has appointed Uros Bohinc and Shelley Hannah as Game Studio Partnership Manager and Director of Casino Products, respectively. The appointments follow Relax Gaming’s launch of its new Silver Bullet and Powered By partnership programmes. Bohinc joins the company from Oryx Gaming, having served as Product Manager and Hannah from NetEnt where she held the role of Head of Framework Products. Daniel Eskola, …

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Neopollard Interactive extends Michigan Lottery contract

22 Oct 2018

The Michigan Lottery has extended its contract with NeoPollard Interactive for a further four years. The supplier, a joint venture between Pollard Banknote and NeoGames, will continue the provision of iLottery platform services, content and managed services. “We are thrilled to continue our collaborative relationship with the Michigan Lottery as its iLottery provider,” Liz Siver, General Manager of NeoPollard Interactive, said. “Since the launch …

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