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IGT to introduce wide area progressive products to U.S. online operators

17 Sep 2018

International Gaming Technology (IGT) has announced that it is to introduce its first Wide Area Progressive games to the United States, bringing a concept that has been popular for years on European online gambling sites to American online punters. In a press release Friday the company revealed that it will offer Mega Jackpots Cleopatra and …

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Large tranche of new social casino games launched by Caleta

17 Sep 2018

London and Brazil-based games developer Caleta Gaming has announced the launch of 38 HTML5 games for its new mobile social casino platform developed over the past year. The company launched 21 slot machine games, 12 video bingo titles, three keno games, one lotto game, and one pick’em game, with titles that include Magic Forest, China …

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Quebec government to appeal strikedown of its gambling bill

17 Sep 2018

Local media reports from Quebec province in Canada are that the provincial Attorney General has lodged a notice of appeal against the Quebec Supreme Court following its August strike down of provincial gambling legislation that sought to block online gambling competition to the state-owned provincial monopoly through domain blocking. The legislation – Act 74 – …

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BetSoft games destined for Jumba Bet online casino

17 Sep 2018

On Monday online gambling games developer BetSoft announced that it has signed a content deal to provide its range of HTML5-based products to Curacao-licensed online casino operator Jumba Bet. The agreement covers all BetSoft games licensed for the jurisdiction, including titles from the Slots3 series. The partnership also provides for the integration of further content …

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Macau storm closures lifted (update)

17 Sep 2018

In the early hours of Monday morning local time the Macau authorities lifted the temporary closure orders on the gambling hub’s casinos as Typhoon Mangkhut moved away with some flooding but less damage than had been anticipated. On Saturday night, the government shut down all casinos in the city in order to protect the safety …

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Typhoon Mangkhut likely to impact September gambling stats for Macau

16 Sep 2018

Macau’s gaming revenues for September will likely be impacted by the government’s decision late Saturday that the island’s 42 land casinos would be temporarily shuttered as a precaution against Typhoon Mangkhut, a massive storm system approaching after wreaking havoc in the Philippines. Citing the likelihood of heavy flooding and high winds, the authorities took the …

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Dutch justice minister rows back on ‘bad actor’ provisions

15 Sep 2018

Dutch Justice Minister Sander Dekker appears to have rowed back a little from his statements earlier this year that permanent disqualification from obtaining a Dutch online gambling licence of companies that have been penalised by regulator Kansspelautoriteit may be counter-productive for the nascent online gambling market in the Netherlands, once legislation has been implemented. This …

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Federal politicians making sports betting moves?

15 Sep 2018

A tweet from the usually well-informed David Payne Purdum at ESPN Friday raises the possibility of an attempt by federal politicians to get involved in the newly liberalised and booming US sports betting scene, regardless of states’ rights or opposition by the American Gaming Association (see previous reports). Our readers will recall that Senators Chuck …

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Givme Games for Oryx platform

15 Sep 2018

Online gambling games and platform provider Oryx Gaming is to add another range of slots to its platform following a content agreement with relatively new developer Givme Games. The games are online versions of slots that have proved successful in the land gambling market. Dragon’s Gold, Egypt Treasure, Hot Hot 7 and Fruit King are …

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GVC Holdings admitted to Dow Jones Sustainability Index

14 Sep 2018

GVC Holdings, the multinational sports-betting and gaming group, announced Friday it is to become a member of Dow Jones Sustainability Index (DJSI), following the results of the DJSI’s annual review. Launched in 1999, the DJSI represents the gold standard for corporate sustainability, tracking the leading sustainability-driven companies based on analysis of Environmental, Social, and Governance …

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GAN goes after patent infringers

14 Sep 2018

Online gambling provider Game Account Network (GAN) has hired an intellectual property litigation firm in the US to seek settlements for infringements to its patented US technology. The developer and supplier of enterprise-level business to business internet gambling software and services in the US has hired Chicago law firm Irwin IP LLP to implement its …

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Live dealer provider in deal with top London gambling club

14 Sep 2018

Live dealer technology and games provider Evolution Gaming has signed an agreement with Les Ambassadeurs Club, a top gambling club based in London. Under the terms of the deal, Evolution will operate a Mayfair Salle Privée Live Casino studio within the venue and also install Dual Play Roulette and Baccarat convergence tables on the club’s …

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Russian wild life in Endorphina’s new online slot

14 Sep 2018

Endorphina’s newest slot game has a theme that locates it inside the spectacular wild terrain of Kamchatka, a peninsula in the Russian Far East. With magnificent geysers, volcanos, high-rise mountains and high-definition graphics of the region’s wild bears, eagles, wolves and foxes, the scene is set for 5 reel, 243 ways-to-win action. In addition to …

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Scientific Games sets up sports betting team in Gibraltar

14 Sep 2018

US gambling technology and games supplier Scientific Games Corporation said Thursday that it is taking its sports betting portfolio to the next level with the creation of a Sportsbook Operations team in Gibraltar. The new team will support customers directly with a sportsbook operations service to help grow their sportsbook businesses. The creation of SG …

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BetStars enters New Jersey sports betting market

14 Sep 2018

Thursday evening saw the entry into the New Jersey online sports betting market of a formidable competitor, The Stars Group subsidiary BetStars, which became the eighth online – mobile operator to arrive, offering a full range of bet types, including in-play betting. “We are excited to introduce BetStars to New Jersey sports fans,” said Matt …

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Illegal online bookie jailed in Texas

13 Sep 2018

Media reports from West Texas Thursday reveal that a 40-year-old illegal online bookmaker, Jose Abelardo Dominguez, has been convicted on illegal sports betting, money laundering and tax evasion charges and sentenced to three years imprisonment. He forfeits $7 million in allegedly ill-gotten gains through the judge’s order that he pay $1.9 million to the IRS …

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German Bierfest theme in new Booming Games slot

13 Sep 2018

Hard on the heels of the latest German bierfest slot title Stein Haus from Greentube (see previous report) online gambling games developer Booming Games has announced the launch of a similarly themed video slot titled Wunderfest Deluxe. With the real Oktoberfest just over the horizon in October, the timing for the 5 reel, 25 pay-line …

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Relax Gaming and Wazdan team up for Malta games presentation

13 Sep 2018

Online gambling games developers Wazdan Gaming and Relax Gaming are teaming up to present an evening of entertainment and new game information for providers and operators on Malta later this month. The two companies will host providers and operators from major companies like Unibet, GiG, Betsson, Leo Vegas, Mr. Green, Bet365, William Hill, Sky Bet …

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Bede clinches OLLGC digital platform deal

13 Sep 2018

Online gambling software and platform provider Bede Gaming announced Thursday that it has scored a major deal in being selected by the Ontario Lottery & Gaming Corporation as the corporation’s new digital platform provider. The agreement marks Bede’s entry into both the North American and Lottery markets, and the provider expects OLG’s new platform to …

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Nektan management works well for newspaper’s online slots site

13 Sep 2018

Online gambling white label provider Nektan did some justifiable crowing Thursday in publicising its success in operating the TheSunPlay.co.uk online slots site owned by The Sun newspaper. Nektan manages the entire slots site operation and player gaming experience on behalf of the News UK brand. This includes customer services support, regulatory approvals and licensing, player …

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Tempobet named UK betting partner of Fulham Football Club

13 Sep 2018

Tempobet has agreed a deal to become the UK betting partner of Premier League newcomers Fulham Football Club. The West London side has made a string of high-profile signings this summer after their exciting promotion to the top flight via the Play-off Final at Wembley. Their ambitious plans have now been matched by the capture …

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Pragmatic Play invites players on hunt for Da Vinci’s Treasure

13 Sep 2018

Online gambling games developer Pragmatic Play has released Da Vinci’s Treasure, the latest 5 reel, 25 pay-line video slot to star in its portfolio which follows the adventures of intrepid explorer John Hunter on a mission to uncover the secrets of Da Vinci. The reels contain symbols depicting many of Da Vinci’s famous inventions, and …

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Yggdrasil in content deal with Taiwan social gaming operator

13 Sep 2018

Online gaming solutions supplier Yggdrasil Gaming has gone live with the leading Taiwanese social gaming operator XSG following a content agreement for the provision of games. The landmark deal sees several of Yggdrasil’s casino slot games made available in Taiwan via XSG’s social gaming brand www.08online.com. XSG´s founder and CEO Stanley Ku said: “To be …

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Helio Gaming in Nigerian lottery deal

13 Sep 2018

Games from Malta-based online lottery supplier Helio Gaming are to go live in Nigeria for the first time after the supplier agreed a deal with Hammer Lottery. Hammer Lottery operates a number of popular lottery products and will add Helio’s suite of tailored jackpot games in order to give players further chances to win big …

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