Lottery platform and content provider Twelve40 has launched ‘Lucky Shootout’, an instant win game inspired by football penalty shootout’s. Players can choose their favourite teams and challenge a goalkeeper in the ultimate test of nerves. Once the player picks their spot, the goalkeeper shows the agility for a great save or the attitude in telling the player …
Play’n GO’s latest release ‘House of Doom’ is a dark, heavy-metal music inspired slot featuring a soundtrack from Swedish doom metal band Candlemass. It’s a 5-reel, 10-fixed-payline slot offering free spins, Wilds and a Skulls of Abyss bonus round. Reportedly the brainchild of Play’n GO chief operating officer Martin Zettergren, the dark feel and symbology of the slot which …
Playtech BGT Sports (PBS) has unveiled its new MatchAcca tool, which will be available for customers on its self-service betting terminals (SSBTs) during the World Cup football championships beng held this year in Russia. MatchAcca, which gives customers the option to back related contingencies by combining several selections into a single bet within a single …
Just when the pessimists were predicting another fruitless year for online gambling in Michigan, the state lawmakers confounded them on Tuesday night by passing Rep. Brandt Iden’s online gambling bill on a 68 vs. 40 vote. It was a close run thing – the Legislature adjourned on the same day as bill HB H 4926 …
Virtual sports developer Leap Gaming has scored a strategic partnership with media behemoth IMG Media. Leap Gaming’s suite of virtual products will complement IMG’s streaming and official data services providing “significant strategic momentum for both businesses.” Freddie Longe, senior vice-president and managing director at IMG Gaming, said: “Our partnership with Leap Gaming significantly expands IMG Gaming’s touchpoints with …
Online gambling data centre and network solutions provider Continent 8 is expanding its capacity in Atlantic City in anticipation of the advent of legal sports betting later this week. In addition to supporting online gambling, sports betting, and eSports vendors in New Jersey, Continent 8 will soon go live in Pennsylvania and Nevada. “The repealing of PASPA accelerated the demand for …
Czech Republic-based developer Chopsticks in the Apps (Chopsticks) will launch three titles with blockchain-based lottery and casino website Wild Crypto. The titles include Lutty Bird, a skill-based game similar to the famous Flappy Bird social game, where players must guide the player past as many pipes as possible. There is also Fruit Road, influenced by the viral hit Crossy Road, …
The Australian state of New South Wales, despite heavy lobbying by local gambling group Tabcorp for a 15 percent point-of-consumption tax on online betting similar to that introduced in South Australia, Western Australia and Queensland, has instead decided on a more balanced 10 percent rate based on GGR…slightly more than Victoria’s 8 percent. A tax-free threshold of A$1 …
William Hill is poised to take its first regulated and legal wagers in New Jersey at Monmouth Park race course with a launch team deployed for Thursday, June 14. Chief executive officer Philip Bowcock said “We look forward to welcoming customers in New Jersey and taking bets on the full range of sports.” William Hill’s sportsbook at Monmouth Park was …
Software developer Booming Games has launched its newest title ‘Winner’s Cup’, a 5-reel, 30 fixed-payline video slot featuring Vertical Multiplying Paylines and Free Spins. Landing three Scatter symbols anywhere on the game board will trigger 10 Free Spins which can be re-triggered during Free Spins. The Wild symbol substitutes for all other symbols except the …
Verona-headquartered Octavian Gaming Solutions has acquired a 50 percent stake in WorldMatch for an undisclosed consideration. The new company structure will make it possible to capitalise on Octavian’s experience in gaming content production with development sites in Italy, Russia and England while gaining a presence in World Match markets in the design of online gaming …
Content from casino games provider Pragmatic Play have gone live on Bede Gaming’s Bede PLAY. Titles live include Wolf Gold, Chilli Heat and Gold Rush. Mark Rehorst-Smith, Head of Play at Bede Gaming, said, “In a short period of time Pragmatic Play has built a deserved reputation as one of the industry’s most innovative developers …
Russian gambling software developer Igrosoft has been integrated to Slotegrator’s APIgrator service. Igrosoft offers a portfolio of 20 video slots including its Crazy Monkey, Garage, Fruit Cocktail, Lucky Haunter, Resident, Island and Pirate titles.
ORYX Gaming has agreed a distribution deal with Grupo MGA for the integration of a wide selection of MGA Video Bingo and Slots content to its platform. The deal will see ORYX integrate popular MGA titles such as Robin, Champion, Bicho Farm and Bikers. Matevz Mazij, ORYX Gaming CEO said: “ORYX is always working hard …
Yet-to-be-launched UK pool betting operation BritBet and the Tote are exploring alternative ways to collaborate and have agreed a launch standstill until those talks have been exhausted. The Tote’s exclusively license comes to an end mid July and Britbet, representing 55 UK horse racing courses, has been publicising its upcoming launch, however, a potential partnership, …
GambleAware has agreed to a new GBP 14 million, 3-year funding programme with GamCare for the funding of the UK’s National Gambling Helpline and a national network of treatment services for adults experiencing gambling-related problems. The agreement represents a 20 percent increase in annual funding and will enable GamCare to continue developing its delivery capabilities, …
Global Gaming has announced the appointment of a trio of key appointments who join the company from its “very respectable” competitors. Previously employed by Betsson, Vladimir Camilleri joins the firm as head of data and Christine Cassar as a senior product owner. Ryan Sultana, previously employed by Gaming Innovation Group, has been appointed head of projects. ‘We’re growing, there can be …
Asian-focused operator Dafabet has extended its partnership with Comtrade Gaming for the provision of its iCORE platform for a further four-year term. The new deal will see the addition of new developments in the competitive Asian market including innovations in multi-channel player relationships, product diversification and expansion into new markets. Dimitris Karatzas, chief executive officer of Dafabet, commented: “Extending …
GVC Holdings had partnered RISQ to back its jackpots including bwin’s newly launched Maradona’s Millions competition featuring Argentinean football icon Diego Maradona and a GBP 5 million prize pool – an extension to bwin’s ‘Who Stole the Cup?’ World Cup campaign. Maradona’s Millions is free to enter, however, players must have an account with bwin and have made a deposit to be eligible. Players …
Games developer Habanero is due to launch ‘Knock-Out Football’, a new 5-reel, football-themed slot, later this week. If players add six cups to their trophy cabinet, a free knock-out feature game is triggered and landing three or more Wilds will activate a super striker feature.
Betfred will boost its content inventory with slots and table games from Iron Dog Studio, part of the 1X2 Network. Betfred customers will soon enjoy titles including Blood Queen, 3D Baccarat and Neon Jungle, along with upcoming releases Wai Kiki, Sirens Kingdom and Rainbow Wilds. “Iron Dog has built a reputation for launching visually striking games packed with …
Online gaming operator Luckia has gained access to Scout Gaming’s daily fantasy sports platform ahead of the Football World Cup. Luckia will offer its customers a complete Daily Fantasy Sports offer in multiple markets where it is legally authorised to do so. The company has a strong market presence in Southern Europe and South America but also offers its …
Bangkok authorities are cleaning up pre-World Cup gambling in a multi-pronged approach, one of which will target celebrities and stores who promote betting portal services, a report in the Bangkok Post (Tuesday) says. Around 100 celebrities and online beauty presenters are reportedly in the firing line with Royal Thai Police preparing summons for promotion of illegal football …
Clarion Gaming’s ICE brand will launch in New York on 27 and 28 November, 2018. ICE Sports Betting USA is a two-day event that will serve as a rallying point for regulators, sports associations, land based casino operators, online gaming brands and technology providers, Kate Chambers, Clarion Gaming’s managing director said. “The Clarion Gaming portfolio …