Slots developer Play’n GO released a new Ancient Egyptian-themed slot title, ‘Legacy of Egypt’ this week. This five-reel, 30-line slot explores the land of the Pharaohs where powerful gods and wealthy leaders compete on the reels. Features include wild Scarab and free-spin Pyramid scatter symbols to assist winning combinations in unlocking the prize puzzle. When …
Betsson AB (publ) has reported first quarter results with a decline in EBIT attributed to negative currency fluctuations, increased marketing spend and a disappointing return from recent acquisitions. Key metrics for the 12-week period ending March 31, 2018 include: Group revenue of SEK 1,210 million (Q1/2017: SEK 1,102 million), up 10 percent with an organic …
Cherry AB subsidiary ComeOn Malta Ltd has appointed Lahcene Merzoug as managing director succeeding Tomas Johansson who has been overseeing the position in an acting role. Merzoug joins the company from Mr Green where he served as chief marketing officer. He previously held senior roles at Evoke Gaming and is described as having a solid …
Kindred Group plc’s first quarter financials reveal a strong performance highlighted by a 34 percent increase in gross winnings revenue on the mobile channel year-on-year which now accounts for 72 percent of the group’s total gross winnings revenue. Key performance indicators for the 12-week period ending March 31, 2018 include: Gross winnings revenue of GBP …
The Norwegian Gaming Authority has begun a consultative period on its proposed regulations to further restrict competition to the state-owned gambling monopoly Norsk Tipping and Norsk Rikstoto. The consultation period will end August 15. The proposals include a tightening of regulations on financial transactions with unauthorised operators, a measure already in force that requires banks …
Inspired Entertainment, Inc. has launched a range of new and upgraded content in retail venues and online with Italian operator, SNAITECH. SNAITECH’s Italian retail estate has launched Inspired’s Mike Tyson Boxing on a mixed Virtual Sports channel while a bespoke lane-based version of Inspired’s Rush Sprints 2 product will be added to SNAITECH’s dedicated racing channel. In addition, an additional ‘QUAD’ …
Jackpotjoy has taken a range of Gamesys content live on its Vera&John brand delivered via its in-house proprietary platform. The deal marks Vera&John as Gamesys Games’ first B2B content partner offering titles that include Tiki Island, Secrets of the Phoenix and Double Buble to selected markets outside the UK. “We have a great relationship with Gamesys, following the acquisition of …
Yggdrasil Gaming launched its much anticipated Mexican professional wrestling-themed slot ‘Lucha Maniacs’ Tuesday. The game’s main attraction is a retriggering Free Spins round, where features ranging from multipliers and added wilds to stacked reels and merging symbols can mix and match to create feature combos. Players can pay a bit extra with the Golden Bet, to …
Reports from New Jersey are that Borgata-networked online sites Borgata Casino, playMGM and PartyCasino NJ have quietly soft launched live dealer action following a collaborative deal that enables them to offer games from the Atlantic City live dealer studio of rival Golden Nugget. Confirming the arrangement, a spokesman for Borgata revealed that a full roll-out of the product will be …
Betting tech firm Sportech PLC has reported full year results for the 2017 financial year detailing a corporate restructuring and the completion of a cost reduction programme following a comprehensive financial review. The company revealed plans to focus and leverage opportunities going forward aimed at the possibility of a liberalised US sports betting market. Key performance indicators …
Online gaming operator Betsson launched its first television campaign across Spanish TV channels late last week carrying the tagline “Suecos, pero emocionantes” (Swedish, but exciting). Betsson.es entered the market in February having acquired Premier Casino’s license. The ad shows a naked person plunging into a frozen lake accompanied by a voice over that says: “bad ideas arise when …
Kindred Group has announced the launch of its proprietary racing platform for the UK and Irish markets which will complement existing sportsbook products. The platform launch coincides with the Grand National Meeting at Aintree and forms part of an overall focus on racing and further expansion in the UK market. Group Head of Global Racing, Ben Colley, …
Betsson AB’s full 2017 report describes a turbulent year which has shaped the company’s focus in 2018 and beyond with “getting back to our roots and our passion for gaming”. CEO Pontus Lindwall acknowledged a loss of traction in some of the company’s core markets during the year saying its operational subsidiaries have “some work to do” in …
The Stars Group has confirmed the completion of an additional 18 percent equity interest in CrownBet Holdings Pty Limited following CrownBet’s successful completion of its acquisition of William Hill Australia Holdings Pty Ltd (see previous report). The Stars Group now owns 80 percent of the combined businesses which it says creates an operator of scale and a clear rival to …
Gambling company shares took a beating Tuesday morning following media reports that the UK government, and specifically the Chancellor Phillip Hammond, is prepared to accept a drastic cut to GBP 2 on Fixed Odds Betting Terminal maximum stakes. Over the weekend media reports indicated that the government would delay the FOBT decision until after next …
NetEnt has unveiled its latest fantasy slot, Archangels: Salvation, offering 100-bet lines – the first game in the company’s history to do so. The 6-reel, 12-row video slot sees players join the everlasting battle between Good and Evil in the fantasy world. As the clash unfolds, the Free Spins feature becomes more intense and an …
Specialist slots developer Lightning Box has agreed to supply its content to Penn Interactive Ventures, the online RMG and social casino subsidiary of Penn National Gaming in the United States. The Sydney-based supplier’s games will initially go live on the social casino apps Viva Slots, Hollywood Casino, and Big Bonus Slots. Chilli Gold will be …
Mata-based online casino games developer Pragmatic Play has taken its content live with online casino operator Mr Green. Benedict McDonagh, head of games at Mr Green, said Tuesday: “We are always looking to expand our offering with exciting new video slots and we feel that Pragmatic Play’s portfolio fits the bill.”
Yet another interested group has come forward with its concerns regarding a possibly post-Professional and Amateur Sports Protection Act future in which sports betting is more widely liberalised in the United States. The National Indian Gaming Association (NIGA) resolved at its recent convention to ask the US Congress to ensure that in the event of …
Philippines e-gaming provider PhilWeb Corp. has posted a come-back Q1-2018 report showcasing revenue up 236.7 percent y-o-y at PHP87.8 million (US$1.68 million), and a reduction in cash losses by 91.1 percent to PHP4.4 million (US$84,159), a remarkable recovery from the same period last year when losses reached PHP45.4 million (US$868,375). Philweb provides software and other …
Violence in the games used for competitions in eSports will rule out consideration of the sport as an Olympic event, says the president of the International Olympic Committee, Thomas Bach despite the sport’s 250 million global fans and revenues approaching a billion dollars a year. The IOC in November last year recognised eSports as a …
NetEnt has reported a positive Q1-2018, highlighting the following metrics: Revenues up 9.3 percent y-o-y at SEK 430 million (Q1-2017: SEK 393 million); * Operating profit (EBIT) rose to SEK 134 million on margin of 31.2 percent (Q1-2017: SEK127 million on margin of 32.2 percent); * Profit after tax of SEK 146 million (Q1-2017: SEK …
Games developer Booongo Entertainment and GAMING1 have signed a game supply agreement in which Booongo`s full suite of games has been rolled out across GAMING1 brands. Popular video slots include 15 Golden Eggs, Fruity Wild, Nord`s War, Poisoned Apple, among others.
‘Heidi Hunt’ is Magnet Gaming’s newest slot featuring a Lara Croft-styled explorer on a quest to find Temple treasures. HTML5-built for seamless play across mobile and desktop, this slot offers two progressive jackpots and four bonus games; “Stone Wall”, “Temple Raider”, “River Wild” and “Game Chance”. Watch the demo here. PGSoft debuted ‘Medusa : The Curse of Athena’ …