MGM’s playMGM digital brand announced Wednesday the soft launch of New Jersey’s second mobile sports betting app, presenting competition to DraftKings, which won the race to mobile betting in the state earlier this month (see previous report). The state regulator has revealed that there will be a number of other entrants into the mobile betting …
International Game Technology plc announced Wednesday that the company has been awarded an interim license by the West Virginia Lottery Commission to provide its PlayShot integrated sports betting platform in the State. With this approval, casino operators in West Virginia now have the option to partner with IGT to participate in the rapidly evolving U.S. …
Concerns by Pennsylvanian land casino operators over the launch of online casino-style games by the state lottery earlier this year (see previous reports) escalated to litigation Wednesday when seven operators – half the number licensed in the state – filed suit in the Commonwealth Court against the Pennsylvania Lottery. The filing petitioned the court to …
Sports betting technology company Sportech has posted a less than impressive set of H1-2018 results, reporting deepening losses as a new sports bar in the US failed to perform as well as expected and margins remained under pressure. Pre-tax losses for the six months through June amounted to GBP 602,000, compared to a GBP 320,000 …
SpelLandet, the new online casino from Global Gaming, is looking to hit the market with a bang after engaging an innovative advertising agency to launch its first advertising campaign. The campaign, which will include TV, radio, print and online advertising, started earlier this week and will run for an initial period of six weeks. A …
The recent Distributed Denial of Services assault which disrupted online tournaments at PokerStars is being addressed by the company, which by way of player compensation is running five free rolls worth $650,000 from today (Wednesday) to August 28. The widespread attack impacted PokerStars’ dotcom pool, its shared liquidity European activity and Italian and Indian tournaments, …
EveryMatrix announced Monday that it has completed a successful migration of Bookee, the swipe-to-bet mobile gaming application, onto the EveryMatrix platform. Founded by industry veterans Adam Kalmanson, previously with William Hill, and Adam Wilson, once of 888, with the aim of creating a personalised and social platform for the recreational gambler, Bookee is a mobile-only …
Underage gamblers who use dishonest activity and tactics to circumvent age restrictions on gambling websites may face more than a slap on the wrist, according to reports in the Finnish media this week. The reports are rooted in the case of a teenager (currently just 18) who on Monday appeared in a local court in …
The Advertising Standards Authority in the UK has ordered Annexio’s LottoGo secondary lottery subsidiary to take down advertising which it says is misleading. The advert on which the complaint centres was for entry to the US Mega Millions lottery in July, stating “Mega Millions £256 Million”, and: “Mega Millions has an opening jackpot of $15 …
The Belarusian Tax and Duties Ministry this week dampened hopes for the new online gambling dispensation in the eastern European jurisdiction by commenting that there are low expectations when it comes to online casino revenues and growth…at least in the foreseeable future. Deputy Tax and Duties Minister Vladimir Mukvich, whose ministry will regulate the activity, …
International eSports teams currently in Vancouver competing in the eighth Dota 2 based tournament The International 8 will receive the biggest prizes yet thanks to a massive guaranteed prize pool of $24,983,318. It’s the largest in eSports history and represents the seventh year running that has seen the prize money balloon. This year’s hard cash …
Online gambling game developers should find a new fee-based initiative launched this week by information site Casinomeister a useful service, presenting as it does an opportunity to interact with a knowledgeable and experienced player cadre who regularly play and frequent the site to discuss games…and the disconnect between game providers and players that is so …
Online gambling games developer PariPlay has launched its latest online slot, a Chinese legend themed game titled Bai She Zhuan. With a theme inspired by the ancient legend of the White Snake, Bai She Zhuan online slot features 5 reels and 25 lines. Two intriguing protagonists – Bai Suzhen (the lady) and Fa Hai (a …
The US land gambling trade body American Gaming Association released the latest version of its annual State of the States report Wednesday, providing a comprehensive overview of the commercial casino industry and the significant economic impact it has in the 24 U.S. states with commercial gaming operations. Key findings from the 2018 State of the …
Games developer Wazdan has signed a collaborative deal with Relax Gaming that will enable it to further extend the reach of its games into the tier one sector of the market. Relax Gaming is a multi-vertical gaming provider with offices in Malta and Estonia. Its omni-channel open gaming platform can distribute high volumes of leading …
With one of the premier eSports tournaments – The International – currently running in Vancouver, the British Columbia Lottery Corporation has reported that betting on video games, including tournament outcomes, is becoming increasingly popular. BCLC has offered bets on eSports via its PlayNow.com site since July of 2015, and says the vertical has since ballooned …
PlayAGS, Inc. designer and supplier of electronic gaming machines, table games, and interactive products and services for the gaming industry, announced Tuesday that it has entered an agreement to provide its Social White-Label Casino (“Social WLC“) to PokerStars Play, the play-money and social gaming brand of The Stars Group, as part of its slot-focused social …
Online gambling games developer Wazdan has launched its much anticipated new 5 x 4 online slot Mayan Ritual, which as the title suggests has a theme based on the mysterious and lost ancient Maya culture in the jungles of Central America and Mexico. The theme is carried by quality graphics of gold and silver, with …
The New Jersey operations of international online casino operator 888 Holdings have launched an Evolution Gaming-powered live dealer offering for players visiting 888casino NJ, an online casino licensed and regulated by the New Jersey Division of Gaming Enforcement. The live casino games are accessible on PC, Mac, iOS and Android. The games feature real live …
In the apparent absence of a sense of urgency on sports betting by California lawmakers, state political consultant Russell Lowry has reportedly launched a petition for the legalisation of sports betting to be included on the 2020 state ballot, pushing the issue forward in the event of a positive vote. California secretary of state Alex …
Hot in the heels of its announcement earlier this week that it has applied for a Swedish online gambling licence, mobile gambling company LeoVegas has confirmed that it has also set its sights on the Spanish market. Philip Doftvik, head of corporate finance and investor relations at LeoVegas said Monday: “Our strategy is to expand …
The Reuters news agency reported Tuesday that the Chinese Finance Ministry has warned that it intends to step up the crackdown on companies or individuals illegally selling lotteries online, emphasising that China resolutely bans such activity. The finance ministry has not approved any internet lottery sales business, according to a statement jointly issued by several …
Online betting exchange operator Betdaq has debuted its latest TV ad campaign. Created by agency Alpha Century, the initial #ChangingfortheBettor spot is fronted by Ralph Ineson (The Office, Game of Thrones, Star Wars: The Last Jedi, Harry Potter) and represents a fresh change in brand direction. Launched on Monday 20 August and running across multiple …
Online lottery supplier Helio Gaming has agreed to integrate its full suite of games, including the flagship Lotto Hero product, with Game Interaction. The platform provider supplies a number of operators whose players will now have the chance to win from small stakes in a number of tailored jackpot games, which boost acquisition and retention …