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Kambi inks expanded  sports betting contract with Mr Green

18 Jul 2018

Online sportsbook provider Kambi has signed a contract extension with Mr Green in a deal which will see the Kambi Sportsbook integrated into the operator’s recently acquired Redbet sportsbook brand. The multi-year agreement further strengthens the relationship between Kambi and Mr Green, which was formed when Mr Green launched its Kambi-powered sportsbook in 2016. In …

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LeoVegas reports Q2-2018 numbers

18 Jul 2018

Online and mobile gambling group LeoVegas AB has reported its unaudited, preliminary Q2-2018 numbers, noting that the results were better than expected, and flagging the following high points: * EBITDA approximately Euro 15 million (17 percent EBITDA margin), which is higher than the company’s internal expectations. * Marketing costs are expected to amount to approximately …

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GVC posts H1 trading update

18 Jul 2018

Online and land gambling group GVC Holdings plc has posted a positive H1 trading update, reporting the following highlights: Q2-2018 * Group NGR  up 11 percent (+12 percent in constant currency) * Strong Online NGR growth up 22 percent (+25 percent cc) * Online NGR for the period from 1 January to 13 June (i.e. …

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Aussie telecomms watchdog investigating online gambling jurisdictions

18 Jul 2018

The Australian Communications and Media Authority has confirmed that it is looking into the legality of offshore gambling websites using Australian web addresses such as the Cocos and Christmas Islands. The watchdog believes that such sites may be contravening the recently amended Interactive Gambling Act. Despite being under Australian control, the islands have their own …

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Chinese mythology themes new BetSoft online slot

17 Jul 2018

Chinese myths come roaring to life in Dragon Kings, a modern take on a traditional tale, and a 3×5 slot game developed by BetSoft. Alongside Asian cornerstones like lucky coins and jade figurines, Dragon Kings reimagines the guardians of ancient China’s seas as four scaly symbols – all of them wild, and each with their …

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Sands Casino applies for Pennsylvania online licence

17 Jul 2018

Sheldon Adelson’s Sands Resort Casino Bethlehem is among the last-minute operators to apply for an online gambling licence from the Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board. However the apparent contradiction of this move with Adelson’s vehement opposition to online gambling has a logical explanation – Sands is busy trying to complete a $1.3 billion deal which will …

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Betdaq extends football sponsorship with UK club

17 Jul 2018

Ladbrokes betting exchange subsidiary Betdaq has extended its sponsorship of Charlton Athletic FC ahead of the 2018-19 season with the betting brand remaining the club’s principal partner. The renewal takes the partnership into a third season, with Betdaq’s branding continuing to appear on the front of Charlton’s shirts and around The Valley, the club’s home …

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Oryx Gaming signs content deal with Storm Gaming Technology

17 Jul 2018

Oryx Gaming has added content from games developer Storm Gaming Technology to its platform, integrating the inaugural Love Island branded slot derived from the popular ITV reality television show and other popular titles. Matevz Mazij, ORYX Gaming CEO, said, “Storm Gaming has been making waves in the iGaming world for a number of years now …

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IGT inks sports betting deal with FanDuel group

17 Jul 2018

International Game Technology plc announced Monday that it will be FanDuel Group’s sports betting platform provider for the newly regulated U.S. market in the state of New Jersey. FanDuel Group consists of a portfolio of leading brands across gaming, sports betting, daily fantasy sports, advance-deposit wagering, and TV/media, including FanDuel, Betfair US, DRAFT, and TVG. …

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Can New York adopt sports betting without enabling legislation?

17 Jul 2018

New York lawmakers famously adjourned last month without passing sports betting legislation that would enable the state to enter this newly competitive and potentially lucrative sector, but there are now reports that legislators are looking for loopholes that would enable an early entry without specific legislative activity. The subject was reportedly discussed at Monday’s meeting …

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Three more applicants for Pennsylvania online licenses come forward

17 Jul 2018

Penn National, Rivers and Sugarhouse submit $10 million applications. The Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board has confirmed that three more state casino operators have anted up $10 million each for online gambling licenses, identifying them as Penn National, Rivers and Sugarhouse. The trio join Mount Airy, Parx and Stadium Casino LLC which submitted applications over the …

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New Jersey considering five more sports betting licence applications

17 Jul 2018

David Rebuck, the director in charge of New Jersey regulator the Division of Gaming Enforcement, has revealed to local reporters that five further applications for sports betting licenses have been received and are being considered. Rebuck declined to identify the applicants, saying that this sort of disclosure was up to them. The applications arrived at …

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First Look Games launches

17 Jul 2018

Game developers who want to get the word out on new products could be interested in a new TAG Media website launching Tuesday titled First Look. The site provides a direct link between game developers and iGaming affiliates, offering publishers game information and assets, and content on the latest slots titles along with equivalent content …

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William Hill in new responsible gambling drive

16 Jul 2018

Online and land gambling group William Hill plc has embarked on a major problem gambling drive dubbed “nobody is harmed by gambling,” a phrase which summarises the company’s objective of addressing key areas where responsible gambling principles can be more energetically applied. Launching the initiative this week CEO Philip Bowcock acknowledged that his company, and …

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New payments processor partners with 888.com

16 Jul 2018

The 888.com online gaming group has added payment processor MuchBetter to its services for  Casino, Poker, and Sport brands. The processor claims that offers lower transaction costs and full integration with mobile and balance between usability and security, with the service incorporating many modern mobile features such as biometric authentication. MuchBetter’s approach to transaction fees …

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DraftKings gets a foot in the New York betting door

16 Jul 2018

Daily fantasy sports operator DraftKings is preparing the ground for its move into the sports betting industry with some interesting partnership deals. The latest of these deals is with New York State’s Del Lago Resort & Casino, which has signed an agreement that will see DraftKings operate its sportsbook once the necessary changes to New …

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Is Mybet mulling sale of its online business?

16 Jul 2018

In a stock exchange advisory the German-listed gambling group Mybet Holdings SE has revealed that it is discussing a possible sale of its online gambling division with a “strategic investor”. The deal has the support of Mybet’s Supervisory Board, which has approved an arrangement that could see Mybet divest all digital assets operated under the …

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Blueprint achieves Italian licensing

16 Jul 2018

UK-based game development studio Blueprint Gaming has achieved game certification for the Italian market by the Italian regulator AAMS, including top titles Genie Jackpot, King Kong Cash, TED and new release Wish Upon a Leprechaun, as well as the company’s operator-specific Jackpot King progressive system. Blueprint’s expansion into Italy follows the company’s recent move into …

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Online gambling software provider appoints new head of sales for Europe

16 Jul 2018

Online and mobile casino content provider, iSoftBet, has hired Mats Lundin as head of sales for Europe. Lundin will be responsible for driving sales in regulated markets across Europe for the developer’s existing portfolio of titles, along with regular new releases. He joins  iSoftBet from slots developer Play’n GO where he was sales manager, and …

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Synot Games now live on Gameflex platform

16 Jul 2018

Isle of Man-based B2B online casino games aggregator Iforium has announced the completion of its integration of Synot games on its Gameflex platform. Gameflex operators can now access the full Synot Games portfolio which includes top performing titles like Blazing Ice, Hell Mania and Moonlight Fortune, Iforium said in a company statement Monday. CEO Phil …

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BetSoft inks content deal with Latvian online gambling operator

16 Jul 2018

Online gambling games developer BetSoft announced Monday that it has signed a games provision agreement with Latvian operator 11.lv that will see its Latvia-certified games, including the Slots 3 collection, available to players. Founded in 2013, in central Riga, 11.lv is a subsidiary of SIA viensviens.lv which has experienced sustained growth, quickly becoming the third-largest …

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PAGCOR announces management changes

16 Jul 2018

Without giving detailed explanations, the Philippines gambling regulator Pagcor has announced management changes in its Gaming Licensing and Development Department. Lawyer Angeline P. Papica-Entienza has been appointed to head the department and will also become an assistant vice president, replacing Ramon Villaflor who recently stepped down. Rowena Alcaide has been appointed senior manager in the …

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Philweb recovery continues

16 Jul 2018

Philippines e-game operator Philweb has posted a set of positive half-yearly results, reporting that in H1-2018 revenues soared 165 percent to P172.6 million (US$3.2 million) as the company continued to rebuild following regulatory hassles in past years (see previous reports). EBITDA turned positive in the half-year, breaking its negative trend since 2016 when the company …

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Tennis pro fined and suspended for promoting online gambling

15 Jul 2018

Colombia tennis pro Robert Farah (31) has fallen foul of the international Tennis Integrity Unit after tweeting an endorsement of online gambling operator Betsson. Although Farah apologised for his lack of judgement and removed the tweet, he was handed a three month suspension and a fine of $5,000. The suspension will not be enforced provided …

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