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GAN extends agreement with U.S. gambling technology supplier

28 Jun 2018

GAN plc’s business-to-business division reports that US casino technology solutions supplier, Everi Holdings Inc. has entered into a multi-year extension with GAN for the development and distribution of ten online slot games based on original Everi game themes. The games will be deployed locally on the GAN platform for distribution to its operator clients using …

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iGaming Platform sign up for Tom Horn Gaming content

28 Jun 2018

iGaming Platform has signed up for Tom Horn Gaming’s full portfolio of video slots through the aggregation platform Game Hub. Titles which will become available to iGaming Platform operators include 243 Crystal Fruits, Thrones of Persia, Blackbeard’s Quest, Wild Weather and Red Lights. “We chose Tom Horn not only because of their well-performing games, but …

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Gaming Realms proposes sale of majority stake in B2C casino brands

27 Jun 2018

Gaming Realms plc has agreed the sale of a 70 percent stake in most of its UK Real Money Casino B2C brands to River UK Casino Limited, a subsidiary of Oslo Bors-listed River iGaming plc for a total cash consideration of up to GBP 23.1 million, conditional on shareholder approval. The sale is in line with Gaming Realms’ strategy …

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LATAMWIN Group agrees content supply deal with  Patagonia

27 Jun 2018

Video bingo and slot development company Patagonia Entertainment has agreed a content supply deal with LATAMWIN Group’s Curacao-licensed operator CasinoEnChile.com CasinoEnChile.com offers a wide range of casino content, including Slots, Video Poker, Roulette and Blackjack. “LatamWin are a huge casino brand in the Latam casino market and we’re thrilled to agree terms as our latest content partner,” Patagonia Entertainment’s Victor Arias said …

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BMM approved by West Virginia lottery 

27 Jun 2018

BMM Testlabs has been approved by the West Virginia State Lottery Commission (WVSLC) to perform independent testing for sports wagering equipment. “BMM is very pleased to have received this approval and we would like to thank the West Virginia Lottery for their effort and diligence throughout the approval process,” Travis Foley, EVP Operations, BMM Testlabs, commented.

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 Wins Big Lotto project in Hebei Province

27 Jun 2018

AGTECH’s wholly owned subsidiary Century Star Lottery Enterprise Management Limited has won the bid for the “third-party online marketing and promotion project for “Big Lotto” in Hebei Province. The cooperation between Hebei Big Lotto and the Group is expected to enhance the popularity of lottery products offered by the Sports Lottery Administration Centres and will expand the Group’s customer base.

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Microgaming undergoes major restructure

27 Jun 2018

Microgaming Software Systems Limited has undergone a restructure beginning with a name change to Apricot Investments. The move signals the company’s intention of widening its interests in a variety of public and private assets, focusing on the interactive gaming and gambling space. After leading Microgaming for the past 17 years as chief executive officer, Roger Raatgever, will serve …

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Sportsbet.io expands from Bitcoin into mainstream currency

27 Jun 2018

Formerly bitcoin-only online sportsbetting operator Sportsbet.io has expanded into mainstream currency with the addition of Euro payment services, its third payment method following the recent addition of SOC coin, the cryptocurrency of the All Football app (see previous report). “By accepting euros we are able to cut down the process time between depositing, exchanging and placing a bet, meaning our …

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Real-time iGaming exclusion tool from Bencon Technologies

27 Jun 2018

Vancouver-based tech firm Bencon Technologies has launched GameSecure, an iGaming voluntary self-exclusion technology solution aimed at helping at-risk gamblers opt out, not just from one iGaming site, but all sites in real-time. “This solution is set to eliminate the imbalance of a player reaching out for help, with local resources and support, and not being able to access …

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Continent 8 expands capability in New Jersey

27 Jun 2018

Gambling data centre and network solutions provider Continent 8 has expanded in New Jersey with the establishment of a new data centre at the Ocean Resort Casino in Atlantic City, its second location in the area with a third on the way. Continent 8’s expansion is in response to the demand generated by the passing of sports betting …

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MGA moves implementation of regulations to August 1, 2018

27 Jun 2018

The Malta Gaming Authority (MGA) has postponed the implementation of a new legal framework to August 1, 2018 following receipt of a detailed opinion from a Member State and the European Commission in relation to the draft Gaming Authorisation Regulations. In the lead up to the implementation of the new regulations, the Maltese Government and the MGA said they will …

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Singapore jails member of remote gambling syndicate

27 Jun 2018

A Singapore court has jailed and fined 55-year-old  remote gambling agent Or Poh Soon who earned S$62,000 in commission on wagers over a four year period. The former newspaper vendor, recruited by Lean Kay Chong – one of three syndicate leaders, pled guilty to the charges and was sentenced to a two-year prison term and and S$50,000 fine. Or …

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NetEnt offers nostalgic Swipe and Roll

27 Jun 2018

NetEnt has released ‘Swipe and Roll’ a classic slot with innovative features. It’s a 5-reel, three-row video slot offering a Coin Wheel feature, Bonus Game, Wild and x3 Wild substitutions.

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Hanratty to serve as Senet Group CEO

27 Jun 2018

UK Independent problem gambling organisation Senet Group has appointed Sarah Hanratty as its new chief executive succeeding George Kidd who stepped down at the beginning of this month. Hanratty currently serves as deputy chief executive and director of corporate affairs at the not-for-profit Portman Group, funded by eight member companies, and tasked in overseeing responsibility measures of alcoholic drinks producers in …

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Stronger protection for minors, says gambling commission

27 Jun 2018

The U.K. Gambling Commission has set out further commitments to protecting children and young people from the dangers of gambling, building on work already underway in this area. The Commission asked its expert advisers for specific advice on the critical theme of children, young people and gambling. Bringing together existing work and acting on the …

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Virtual reality technology has a role in treating problem gambling

27 Jun 2018

The research company Technavio’s latest study on gambling posits that the use of VR (virtual reality) as a cure for gambling addiction is one of the key emerging trends in the global VR gambling market. In the gambling sector, VR is used as a technique to cure gambling addiction, and is seen as a secure …

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Wazdan presents American Poker Gold

26 Jun 2018

Wazdan’s newest offer is titled ‘American Poker Gold’, a classic game of five-card poker with a twist. Players simply choose their stake and hit deal! The game will assist by suggesting cards and hands to save before clicking re-deal.

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R.Franco digital launch Roman Double Up

26 Jun 2018

R.Franco Digital’s Wanabet online gaming operation has gone live with a new proprietary title ‘Roman Double Up’, based on the traditional coin tossing game played by soldiers of the Roman Empire throughout Europe. The game was originally known as capita aut navim – heads or ships – which were engraved on the sides of coins at the time …

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Barcrest celebrates 50 years in business

26 Jun 2018

Scientific Games’ UK division, SG Gaming and SG Digital will mark the 50th anniversary of its Barcrest brand this year. Over 50 years, Barcrest has grown from a business of two employees in 1968 to the global content brand it is today. In 2011, Scientific Games acquired the Barcrest business, and today it operates on a global scale as a content brand …

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Playtech leans on Thunderbite engagement capabilities

26 Jun 2018

Playtech has agreed a deal with customer engagement specialist Thunderbite for the integration of its in-game promotional engagement tools to the IMS player management platfrom. Thunderbite’s promotional tools give operators different ways to turn bonus awards into additional individual games, such as memory games, code breakers, scratch cards and sports predictors. “Thunderbite has a well-established track record of delivering increased …

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Foxwoods Resort Casino launch international live table gaming platform

26 Jun 2018

Foxwoods® Resort Casino has expanded its global footprint through a partnership with live casino provider Authentic Gaming with the launch of a platform that allows casino players in Europe and around the world to play live Authentic Roulette directly from the casino floor. The launch marks an historical first in the gaming industry, both companies said. Foxwoods’ first table with …

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The Stars Group closes public offering

26 Jun 2018

Canadian igaming firm The Stars Group has closed its public offering of common shares, reporting the sale of a total 25 million shares priced at US$38.00 each, raising US$622 million. 17,000,000 common shares were sold by the Company and 8,000,000 common shares were sold by certain shareholders of the Company, The Stars Group reported. The Company and …

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Play’n GO’s new European Roulette Pro

26 Jun 2018

Games supplier Play’n GO have updated their popular European Roulette product now titled European Roulette Pro. The update brings the game into the modern era, updated from Flash to HTML5 along with vamped up sound and graphics. Boasting new features including the ability to load predefined or customised bets plus a wealth of statistical data; from Black/Red percentage …

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Norsk Tipping boosts management team

26 Jun 2018

Norwegian gaming operator Norsk Tipping has strengthened its management team with two new appointments. The first, Per Kristian Mengshoel, has served as chief of data at the operator where he has been employed for the past six years.  He will now lead innovation and development. Eirill Holtvedt was named Director of Strategy and Organisational Development. She joins the firm having …

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