Malta-licensed online betting operator and B2B platform supplier Pinnacle has taken to social media to announce that it has abandoned its attempt to obtain UK licensing from the Gambling Commission. The company had planned a 2017 launch for UK operations but was unable to achieve this due to delays in its application review. In a …
Scientific Games Corporation announced Wednesday that SG Digital will provide games to Novibet online casino via its Open Gaming System (OGS). The agreement between SG Digital and Novibet brings more than 1000 games to the online casino, including brands from SG Digital’s nine in-house game studios. Matt Davey, Group Chief Executive, SG Digital, said: “We’re …
Online gambling operator Leo Vegas has posted its Q1-2018 results, highlighting: * Revenue up by 76 percent y-o-y to Euro 77.4 million (43.9); * Organic growth of 40 percent – excluding markets closed in 2017 – 61 percent; * EBITDA Euro 9.5 million (6.0), corresponding to an EBITDA margin of 12.3 percent (13.7 percent); * …
Paddy Power Betfair issued its Q1-2018 trading update Wednesday, reporting an unusually subdued performance due to “bookmaker friendly sports results” and poor weather conditions. Highlights of the update included: * Q1 overall group revenue 2 percent down at GBP 408 million (flat on a constant currency basis); * Underlying EBITDA down 8 percent to GBP …
Six online fantasy sports game operators are now offering wagers that are regulated and taxed by Pennsylvania, the state Gaming Control Board said in a press statement Tuesday after regulation began over the weekend. The six companies successful in passing regulatory requirements are: DRAFT, Fantasy Football Players Championship, Fanduel, DraftKings, Boom Fantasy and Fastpick. The …
The UK Gambling Commission has imposed another heavy fine on an online gambling operator, hitting Leo Vegas with a GBP 627,000 punishment for “misleading ads and not protecting vulnerable customers,” according to a BBC report Wednesday. The Commission alleges that the operator did not “take all reasonable steps” to stop problem gamblers who had asked …
Described as undergoing disruptive transformation, along with the industry as a whole, Gaming Innovation Group (GiG) in its end of year 2017 report said the company is being positioned to capitalise on, rather than be sidelined by, increased regulation – ultimately aiming at generating 100 percent of all revenues from regulated markets. Despite a challenging …
Instant win games supplier IWG has supported its expansion into North America with the appointment of Jason Lisiecki in the newly created role of vice president of North America. Lisiecki joins IWG from William Hill US, where he held the position Director of Product. He previously served as digital products director for Michigan Lottery where …
The Stars Group has launched a free-to-enter competition through its PokerStars, BetStars and PokerStars Casino brands offering a grand prize of GBP 100 million. The new Stars £100 Million Challenge tasks adult bettors in the U.K., Sweden, Denmark, Norway and Finland to correctly select all 64 results on a simple win, lose or draw prediction …
Luke Brill, CEO of the Australian operations of ‘synthetic’ lottery Lottoland has expressed serious concerns regarding the credibility of the Australian Lottery and Newsagents Association (ALNA), which has been an aggressive campaigner against his company, leading to last month’s planned government ban (see previous reports). In conjunction with his concerns over ALNA, Brill has appealed …
Microgaming’s PlayItForward initiative has backed the Young Gamblers Education Trust (YGAM) with a donation of GBP 12,680 enabling the charity to expand its education programme for the prevention of gambling-related harm. An independent UK registered charity, The Young Gamblers Education Trust (YGAM), focuses on raising awareness of gambling and gambling-related harm among young people through …
Online bingo-led operator Jackpotjoy plc has strengthened the Board with the appointment of Andria Vidler as Non-Executive Director from mid June 2018. She will also join the Company’s Remuneration Committee. Vidler brings extensive public markets experience to the Board, a Jackpotjoy press statement reads. She currently serves as chief executive of business information group Centaur …
EGT Interactive’s newest 4-reel video slot, “81 Wins” is a classic fruits and bars game offering 81 paylines, Wilds, a gamble feature and a four-level mystery jackpot. The Wild substitutes for all symbols and multiplies the win combination by x8, x4 or x2. Have a go at the demo here.
The UK Gambling Commission (UKGC) published the first of three business plans this week, outlining its focus and priorities in terms of protecting consumer’s interests, problem gambling, the raising of standards, charity returns, and improvements in regulatory functions. The first publication, covering the 2018-19 period, forms part of the Commission’s three year strategy in which …
Industry-led, British responsible gambling organisation The Senet Group is waiving copyright on its responsible gaming campaign, “When the Fun Stops, Stop”, to non-member operators ahead of the football World Cup. The Senet Group is urging the sector to adopt the responsible gambling campaign which it says has demonstrated high levels of engagement with players. Independent …
Sky Sports has signed a ten-year deal with British horse racing tracks Chester and Bangor-on-Dee as it anticipates the launch of its new dedicated Sky Sports Racing channel to replace At The Races. Sky Sports Racing, available in HD, will be open to all Sky TV customers in the UK and Ireland at no additional …
Independent casino games developer The Games Company (TGC) has launched Lucky 8 Keno with Loto-Québec. The game is an exclusive, bespoke title developed for the Canadian lottery operator by TGC’s Portugal-based development studio in collaboration with strategic igaming consultancy, Pixiu Gaming. “Pixiu has been working closely with the team at Loto-Québec to build a range …
Australian online slot developer Big Time Gaming has licensed its patented and trademarked MegaWays™ mechanic to Blueprint Gaming in a first-of-its-kind agreement. Under the terms, Blueprint Gaming is authorised to design and develop its own games using the MegaWays mechanic which debuted in Big Time Gaming’s Dragon Born over two years ago. MegaWays™ is a …
Geo-location specialist technology provider GeoComply announced Tuesday that it has signed an agreement with Scientific Games Corporation to provide its geolocation compliance services to the company’s digital division in anticipation of regulated sport betting being legalised in the United States. GeoComply’s geolocation technology will be integrated into the OpenBet platform, SG Digital’s sports betting solution. …
Multi-channel supplier SIS (Sports Information Services) has extended its deal to provide exclusive live pictures and data from Jebel Ali. The new agreement, which runs from 2018-19 to 2019-20, will allow SIS to continue distributing exclusive content from the Dubai racecourse to both retail and online operators worldwide. Simon Fraser, head of international racing at …
Gibraltar-based international B2B and white label gaming software and services provider Nektan plc has announced the appointments of Jane Ryan and Michael Byrne as chief operating officers overseeing respectively its business-to-business unit and its white label activity. Byrne joins from Microgaming, where he held the position of regional business manager and played a key role …
Online gambling games developer GameArt announced Tuesday that its slots library is now available via Oryx Gaming’s Aggregator Platform, with the first brand to launch the games being Wunderino casino. GameArt CEO, Maja Lozej, said: “Oryx Gaming is a turnkey gaming provider with an international client base in multiple markets, and offers a one-stop solution …
A trio of New Jersey legislators, Assemblyman Eric Houghtaling, Assemblywoman Joann Downey and Assembly Appropriations Committee chair John Burzichelli have introduced a bill regulating intrastate sports betting in preparation for a positive US Supreme Court decision widening the scope of sports betting in the United States. Assemblywoman Downey explained the need for the legislation Monday, …
Earlier this week Minnesota House of Representatives politician Rick Hansen introduced bill HF 4460 following bi-partisan discussions indicating widespread support. The bill aims to effectively ban the in-game purchase of loot boxes in video games, proposing the prohibition of video games that: * Permit the in-game purchase of a randomized reward or rewards, or any …