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Costa Rica online sports betting exec kidnapped

17 Oct 2018

Costa Rica-based online sports betting executive William Sean Creighton (43) has reportedly been kidnapped, and has not been seen since he left for work on the night of September 24. Creighton, known locally as “Tony”, was driving his Porsche Cayenne SUV when he was run off the road by a gang of four armed men …

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Costa Rica online sports betting exec kidnapped

17 Oct 2018

Costa Rica-based online sports betting executive William Sean Creighton (43) has reportedly been kidnapped, and has not been seen since he left for work on the night of September 24. Creighton, known locally as “Tony”, was driving his Porsche Cayenne SUV when he was run off the road by a gang of four armed men …

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Delaware doubles gambling revenue in September

17 Oct 2018

Online gambling in Delaware took off in September despite the delays in launching state single game sports wagering; the Delaware Lottery posted numbers which showed that overall online revenue almost doubled year-on-year to $337,000. Officials reported that September’s revenue count is the highest so far this year and overtook the previous record $304,874 achieved back …

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Delaware doubles gambling revenue in September

17 Oct 2018

Online gambling in Delaware took off in September despite the delays in launching state single game sports wagering; the Delaware Lottery posted numbers which showed that overall online revenue almost doubled year-on-year to $337,000. Officials reported that September’s revenue count is the highest so far this year and overtook the previous record $304,874 achieved back …

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Tax changes ahead in Portugal?

17 Oct 2018

Online gambling operators in Portugal will be hauling out their calculators following local media reports that government is considering the introduction of a flat 25 percent online tax rate based on GGR in its 2019 budgetary plans. Sports betting operators will be especially interested, given the ferocious 8 to 16 percent tax on turnover with …

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Tax changes ahead in Portugal?

17 Oct 2018

Online gambling operators in Portugal will be hauling out their calculators following local media reports that government is considering the introduction of a flat 25 percent online tax rate based on GGR in its 2019 budgetary plans. Sports betting operators will be especially interested, given the ferocious 8 to 16 percent tax on turnover with …

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Playtech gains an edge in Philippines online gambling 

17 Oct 2018

Playtech, or more correctly its distributor associate Montford Inc., has scored a significant coup in the Philippines after being tapped by regulator Pagcor as the exclusive Gaming Software Provider for Philippine Offshore Gambling Operator (POGO) licensees. Montford is thus far the sole such authorised provider of “RNG casino games” for licensees. The Pagcor announcement carries …

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Playtech gains an edge in Philippines online gambling 

17 Oct 2018

Playtech, or more correctly its distributor associate Montford Inc., has scored a significant coup in the Philippines after being tapped by regulator Pagcor as the exclusive Gaming Software Provider for Philippine Offshore Gambling Operator (POGO) licensees. Montford is thus far the sole such authorised provider of “RNG casino games” for licensees. The Pagcor announcement carries …

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Gambling expansion on the agenda in Illinois today

17 Oct 2018

Wednesday could turn out to be an important landmark for the Illinois gambling industry as two House sub-committees merge to discuss a variety of gambling expansion issues that include sports betting, online gambling and daily fantasy sports. The indefatigable Representative Bob Rita is again the driving force behind the latest moves, which originated as Senate …

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Gambling expansion on the agenda in Illinois today

17 Oct 2018

Wednesday could turn out to be an important landmark for the Illinois gambling industry as two House sub-committees merge to discuss a variety of gambling expansion issues that include sports betting, online gambling and daily fantasy sports. The indefatigable Representative Bob Rita is again the driving force behind the latest moves, which originated as Senate …

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New destination for bingo lovers

17 Oct 2018

MrQ is a new UKGC-licensed bingo site owned and operated by Hertfordshire-based marketing and technology startup, Lindar Media. The site, which is built and runs on proprietary software, promises no wagering requirements and uncapped real-money rewards. Casino games are supplied by Thunderkick with additional titles from Eyecon scheduled for integration in the near future. Savvas Fellas, managing director of Lindar, said: “We …

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New destination for bingo lovers

17 Oct 2018

MrQ is a new UKGC-licensed bingo site owned and operated by Hertfordshire-based marketing and technology startup, Lindar Media. The site, which is built and runs on proprietary software, promises no wagering requirements and uncapped real-money rewards. Casino games are supplied by Thunderkick with additional titles from Eyecon scheduled for integration in the near future. Savvas Fellas, managing director of Lindar, said: “We …

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Treats ahead from Betsoft and NetEnt

17 Oct 2018

Betsoft is heavily promoting the upcoming launch of its new game Max Quest: Wrath of Ra, promising a new genre of social game unlike any other to appeal to both gamers and casino players alike. This role-playing, action adventure game, which transplants RNG-based slot gaming into a multi-player interactive shooting experience, is scheduled for release within the …

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Treats ahead from Betsoft and NetEnt

17 Oct 2018

Betsoft is heavily promoting the upcoming launch of its new game Max Quest: Wrath of Ra, promising a new genre of social game unlike any other to appeal to both gamers and casino players alike. This role-playing, action adventure game, which transplants RNG-based slot gaming into a multi-player interactive shooting experience, is scheduled for release within the …

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Dr. Acula from Rival

17 Oct 2018

Rival has launched Dr. Acula, a three-reel, five payline slot featuring a ghoulish Doctor and zombiesque nurses, ahead of the spooky season. Players who land three blood bank symbols (syringe, plasma bags, and test tubes) and strike Triple Lucky Lightning Sevens will scare up generous wins. Play the demo here.

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Dr. Acula from Rival

17 Oct 2018

Rival has launched Dr. Acula, a three-reel, five payline slot featuring a ghoulish Doctor and zombiesque nurses, ahead of the spooky season. Players who land three blood bank symbols (syringe, plasma bags, and test tubes) and strike Triple Lucky Lightning Sevens will scare up generous wins. Play the demo here.

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Ni$$i Casino selects Habanero content

17 Oct 2018

SG International’s Ni$$i Online Casino has boosted an already substantial portfolio with a selection of  Habanero omni-channel casino games. The Curaçao- licensed operator already boasts a broad offering which includes mobile, bingo, live dealer and casino games from the likes of Microgaming, Pragmatic Play, Betsoft, Ezugi, Gamevy and Extreme Live Gaming.

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Ni$$i Casino selects Habanero content

17 Oct 2018

SG International’s Ni$$i Online Casino has boosted an already substantial portfolio with a selection of  Habanero omni-channel casino games. The Curaçao- licensed operator already boasts a broad offering which includes mobile, bingo, live dealer and casino games from the likes of Microgaming, Pragmatic Play, Betsoft, Ezugi, Gamevy and Extreme Live Gaming.

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Paddy Power Betfair to enhance responsible gambling dynamic

16 Oct 2018

Ironically on the heels of Tuesday’s announcement by the UK Gambling Commission of significant responsible gaming-related penalties imposed on Paddy Power Betfair (see previous report), the major gaming group has revealed a new initiative designed to accelerate and enhance the responsible gambling dynamic. PPB senior technology strategy exec Rob Smith will head the project, based in the city of Cluj where …

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Paddy Power Betfair to enhance responsible gambling dynamic

16 Oct 2018

Ironically on the heels of Tuesday’s announcement by the UK Gambling Commission of significant responsible gaming-related penalties imposed on Paddy Power Betfair (see previous report), the major gaming group has revealed a new initiative designed to accelerate and enhance the responsible gambling dynamic. PPB senior technology strategy exec Rob Smith will head the project, based in the city of Cluj where …

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Scout Gaming Group extends Norwegian NRK AS partnership

16 Oct 2018

Scout Gaming Group has extended its relationship with Norway’s public service radio and television organisation, Norwegian NRK AS (NNRK), for the the delivery of a Winter Sports platform. The platform will target winter sports for the coming season and the agreement includes an option for a wider co-operation for winter season 2019/2020. Scout Gaming and NNRK’s previous collaboration …

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Scout Gaming Group extends Norwegian NRK AS partnership

16 Oct 2018

Scout Gaming Group has extended its relationship with Norway’s public service radio and television organisation, Norwegian NRK AS (NNRK), for the the delivery of a Winter Sports platform. The platform will target winter sports for the coming season and the agreement includes an option for a wider co-operation for winter season 2019/2020. Scout Gaming and NNRK’s previous collaboration …

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New app for lottery of Bosnia and Herzegovina

16 Oct 2018

NSoft and the Lottery of Bosnia and Herzegovina have collaborated for the launch of a new mobile app for android devices. Customers on the android mobile platform can now use the app for Sports Betting, Live Betting and Lottery play.  In addition, the app offers users the ability to review statistics, track results and check winnings.

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New app for lottery of Bosnia and Herzegovina

16 Oct 2018

NSoft and the Lottery of Bosnia and Herzegovina have collaborated for the launch of a new mobile app for android devices. Customers on the android mobile platform can now use the app for Sports Betting, Live Betting and Lottery play.  In addition, the app offers users the ability to review statistics, track results and check winnings.

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