Paddy Power Betfair plc released its H1-2018 figures Wednesday, noting that it has revised downward its EBITDA forecast to between GBP460 and GBP480 million as a result of the additional burden of new Australian taxes and acquisition costs for FanDuel. The numbers were generally positive, highlighting: * Revenue up 7 percent at GBP 867 million; …
Paddy Power Betfair plc announced Wednesday in a stock exchange advisory that it has entered into a second share buy-back deal worth GBP 300 million with Goodbody Stockbrokers UC in respect of the repurchase of ordinary shares of PPB. The advisory notes that on 2 May 2018, PPB announced its intention to return GBP 500 …
New Zealand land casino operator Sky City has ambitions to compete in the online casino sector subject to the necessary legislative changes to national gambling laws, and the ability to find a suitable technology and experience partner. The company’s intentions were voiced by CEO Graeme Stephens in his annual report to shareholders this week, but …
New York politicians and gambling experts gave some interesting perspectives and insights into the legalisation of sports betting in the state at this week’s annual Saratoga Institute on Equine, Racing, and Gaming conference, including: * The New York State Gaming Commission is preparing a limited roll-out of sports gambling regulations despite the current lack of …
Novomatic subsidiary Greentube has released its latest slot, a 5 reel 40 pay-line game with an undersea mystery theme titled Legends of the Sea. The theme features mythical deities and magical sea creatures that include a mermaid, backed by impressive sound effects and music. Features include Wilds, Scatters, Free Spins and Multipliers
The Cherry gambling group has announced that it has exercised its option to acquire another 7.8 percent of the shares of Highlight Games Ltd. In addition, Cherry has acquired shares corresponding to 15.1 percent of the company from parties not active in the company. The total purchase price amounts to GBP 5.4 million, which will …
Louisiana state Senator Danny Martiny is trying to rally his colleagues in the state Legislature to move faster on the legalisation of sports betting, warning them that neighbouring states like Mississippi have already established a foothold and are in operation. “It’s not so much how much money the industry and state would gain (through additional …
Industry veteran Nick Barr, formerly sales director at Genii, has been appointed managing director of the Malta operations of Spanish games developer Red Rake Gaming. Barr will oversee the company’s further rapid growth on an international basis. Red Rake is regulated in Spain and Italy with several license applications in place to further expand its …
Online casino operator Videoslots.com has agreed a content deal with Danish games developer Spigo to integrate its slots content, adding the developer to its roster of over 70 suppliers. Spigo’s content features a range of single-player, multiplayer, dice-based and card-based games, but Videoslots will initially integrate its popular slots titles including Tropicana, Showers and Starlight. …
Crank up the sound for the full impact of Microgaming’s excellent sound effects in its latest slot, a forthcoming attraction titled Exotic Cats that features lions, tigers, panthers, leopards and cougars as the backdrop for a 5 reel, 243 ways-to-win game with a slew of features that includes vertical wilds, multipliers and free spins. The …
To coincide with the start of the 2018/19 football season, online bookmaker Betway has partnered with the UK Professional Players Federation (PPF) to release a new series of short films highlighting key messages around betting integrity in sport. The films have been produced in partnership with and are funded by Betway and the PPF’s other …
The West Virginia Lottery Commission has filed legislative rules for public comment with the Secretary of State’s Office regarding sports betting, taking the process of legalisation a step further. The filing starts the public comment period and also allows racetracks and casinos to begin the process of setting up its sports betting operations. Danielle Boyd, …
B2B gaming solutions and services provider Nektan plc has expanded its suite of games with the addition of content from Swedish slot developer Yggdrasil Gaming . Yggdrasil´s complete collection of games, including its latest releases Tut´s Twister and Penguin City, are now available on all global casino sites operated by Nektan. The latest agreement greatly …
Manchester United FC has inked a multi-year sponsorship agreement with the relatively unknown new mobile betting and casino operator MoPlay, which is building an international presence. MoPlay spokesman Juergen Reutter said in a company statement Monday: “We are immensely proud to partner with what we regard as the biggest sports club in the world. Engaging …
The recent World Cup football championship in Russia has proved a resounding success for Taiwan’s Sports Lottery, according to figures released by the Directorate General of Budget, Accounting and Statistics (DGBAS) Tuesday. Taiwan’s sports lottery sales soared 70 percent from a year earlier and totalled about NT$5.06 billion (US$165 million) in June as interest spiked …
Online games developer and operator Zynga has posted a 7 percent rise in Q2-2018 revenues, which it attributes to the growth in its mobile gaming business. Total revenue amounted to $217 million and bookings climbed 12 percent to $233.9 million, the company revealed in its report. Whilst revenues were up, the company reported a previously …
International Game Technology plc announced Monday that Phil Satre, chairman of the Board of Directors of IGT, has resigned from that position and as a director effective immediately. Lorenzo Pellicioli, Vice Chairman of the IGT Board, will lead the Board until its next meeting at which time the Board will elect a new chairman. In …
Online gambling platform provider, SkillOnNet has flicked the switch on its latest online casino white label, LuckyMeSlots.co.uk. Operated by Prime Gaming, the brand has a cool beach vacation theme. The site offers a portfolio packed with more than 1,200 slots, table and live dealer games from the likes of Yggdrasil Gaming, NetEnt and Microgaming. Under …
Online gambling research and consulting specialists Eilers & Krejcik Gaming has announced an expansion of its sports betting division as the vertical takes off in the United States. Former Gambling Compliance director of research Chris Krafcik joins the company as managing director for political and regulatory affairs, and will expand Eilers & Krejcik’s research and …
Live casino technology and games provider Authentic Gaming cut the ribbon on a fully-equipped new studio in Malta on Monday. The new Arena studio offers multiple camera angles and customisation options for operators and contains six Live Auto Roulette tables, with four different game formats: Classic Roulette, Speed Roulette, VIP Roulette and a never-seen-before variant, …
Barcelona-based digital technology business group ExoGroup has announced the acquisition of free to play social gaming sports platform Playfulbet and its 8 million registered players. Founded by former professional poker player Pol Ruiz in 2012, players are given free virtual coins to use to bet on the outcome of a range of sports match verticals: …
International game producer Wazdan has gone live in the UK market with two major UK online casinos, LadyLucks and SlotsMillion. Launched in 2004 as the UK market’s first mobile-only casino, LadyLucks.co.uk is now available across both desktop and mobile channels following ALEA’s acquisition of the popular UK casino last September. Sister brand SlotsMillion, a 3D …
Online casino operator Videoslots.com has agreed a deal to integrate live casino content from live dealer technology and games provider Evolution Gaming. Live casino offerings such as roulette, blackjack and baccarat will all be integrated by the operator, as will casino hold ‘em, three card poker and dream catcher. As well as hosting traditional and …
Table games developer OneTouch has agreed terms with Asia-facing Solid Gaming to supply its mobile casino content via the latter’s aggregation platform. Solid Gaming will distribute OneTouch’s portfolio of mobile titles – including No Commission Baccarat, one of the most popular games in Asia – via its content distribution channels. OneTouch is a games development …