Most online gambling industry observers will remember land casino billionaire Steve Wynn for his switch from being at one time interested in joining the then pioneering online gambling sector, only to later take up an opposing position on the vertical. More recently he has become the target of sexual misconduct allegations that have seen him …
Online gambling games developer NextGen Gaming believes it has a real winner with the launch of its latest release, a 5 reel, 50 pay-line online slot with a slew of interactive features that include Lightning Reel, Kong’s Call, King of Skull Island Free Spins, and Raging Re-Spins. More standard features include wilds, scatters, conventional free …
Online gambling turnkey and platform provider EveryMatrix has signed an agreement with Fugaso Gaming that will see the latter supply operators its casino content via the CasinoEngine platform. Fugaso (short for Future Gaming Solution) boasts a diverse selection of HTML5 video slots and table games, available for both PC and mobile devices that incluides Trump …
Dilanti Media is the name of a new affiliate marketing company that you could be hearing more about in the months ahead. Founded and helmed by two experienced industry executives, the venture aims to enter the affiliate marketing business in the fintech and online gambling industries. The two founders are ex-Leo Vegas CEO Johan Styren …
Online gambling games developer Pariplay Ltd., has launched Wild Cherry, the development team’s take on classic land-based fruit machine games with a strong emphasis on player engagement and retention, including a number of bonus features. Combining action-packed gameplay with a quirky style of graphics, Pariplay’s Wild Cherry transports players into a fruity world of prize …
Arena Racing Company has acquired a majority stake in virtual sports content provider Vermantia for an undisclosed consideration, and has confirmed that founder and chief executive Filippos Antonopoulos is to remain on board and is a shareholder in the company. ARC says the attraction was Vermantia’s partnership across 31 countries and 20 operators, enabling it …
Online lottery company Zeal Group has posted a set of mediocre results for FY 2017, reporting: * EBIT down at Euro 25.2 million (FY2016: Euro 38 million); * Net profit down at Euro 17.2 million (FY2016: Euro 26 million); * Sales flat at Euro 280.5 million; * 31 percent increase in new registered customers; 411,000 …
In the US state of Georgia a DFS legalisation bill that failed to make it out of committee last year is advancing with renewed energy this session. HB118 received the unanimous approval of the state Senate Regulated Industries Committee after it was referred to the Senate by the state House. The bill was introduced by …
With good timing for Easter, Swedish online gambling software and games provider Yggdrasil has unveiled its latest online slot, a mysterious Pacific island-themed game titled Easter Island. Features include expanding reels, sticky wilds, animation and a symbol swap re-spin where every win triggers a re-spin, and the winning symbol replaced either all high or low …
Online sports, casino and education-related betting operator Pinnacle has integrated a large portfolio of quality games from Quickfire powered by Microgaming. Pinnacle.com players will be able to access over 600 Microgaming casino games and the industry’s largest progressive jackpot network, as well as a wide range of development partner content from over 20 integrated specialists. …
Online gambling games and software provider NetEnt has unveiled its latest game, Hotline, the first NetEnt video slot with a unique multi-level bonus bet feature, along with a high-quality retro soundtrack that takes players back to the 80’s. Inspired by the surging popularity of retro themed TV shows and remakes of the most popular movies, …
Even casual observers of the online gambling industry cannot fail to notice the recent surge in new online casinos using cybercurrency and blockchain technology and linking the effort with speculative Initial Coin Offerings (ICOs) to raise capital. This week delegates at the ASEAN Gaming Summit were advised by blockchain research firm nChain Group CEO Jim …
Playson has launched its newest 5 reeler, Claws vs Paws, a cartoon-style Cat Burgler vs Police Dog themed title. This slot offers Wilds, Sticky Wilds, Sliding Wilds, two Scatter symbols and a Special Scatter which triggers one of the Free Spins modes. Decryptor and Alarm symbols appear on the fifth reel during the Progressive Multiplier …
English Premier League Newcastle Football Club has been charged by the UK Football Association (FA) for displaying its online gambling sponsorship partner FUN88’s logo on the shirts of its under 18 youth team. Under-18’s or youth teams are not permitted to feature online gambling sponsors on their shirts according to the FA’s kit and advertising …
Virtual Reality (VR) developer HTC Vive has revealed in a press statement that it is currently in partnership with online and land gambling provider International Game Technology (IGT) to develop virtual reality technology usable in casinos. HTC Vive is a range of virtual reality hardware products developed by HTC Vive Tech Corp, a unit of …
Italian gaming firm Snaitech S.p.A., in its full year 2017 results, reported a return to profit for the first time in a decade despite presenting a mixed bag of results. Key performance indicators for the 12-month period ending December 31, 2017 include: Total group revenue of Euro 889.6 million (2016: Euro 898.4 million), a decline …
UK casino supplier, Realistic Games, has announced the appointment of two experienced client support managers who will be based at its Gibraltar office. Colin Weaver joins Realistic Games from Betsson where he served as Casino Insight Manager, after previous roles at Bet365, while Lidia Suero joins the company having held an account manager role at …
SG Digital’s OpenBet reportedly processed a record number of transactions at this year’s Cheltenham Festival, saying during the annual four-day event, the platform handled over 39 million wagers which peaked at 15,800 bets placed per minute, an increase of nearly 10 percent on the previous year. On the day of the Gold Cup, won by …
American electronic commerce and cloud computing giant Amazon has launched a cross-platform, competitive gaming service for developers enabling the integration of competitions into their games and offering real-world prizes fulfilled by Amazon or other in-game rewards. Through a set of flexible APIs, and built on AWS cloud infrastructure, GameOn gives developers a powerful set of …
PGSoft’s newest 243-way slot title ‘Peas Fairy’ is a mythical-themed game backed by magical graphics. Led by the lively Pea Fairy, players are invited to explore a village and choose pea pods for surprises. Two of the pea pod guardians, Black Spider and Butterfly, play games such as ‘Trapped Butterfly’ in which players are tasked …
Online gaming firm ComeOn will expand its offer to include free-to-play Daily Fantasy Sports following a deal with Scout Gaming. ComeOn will gain full access to Scout Gaming’s DFS platform enabling the operator to offer a complete Daily Fantasy Sports solution to its customers, initially on a free-to-play basis with plans to integrate payment solutions …
Sweden’s gambling market reforms are on-track for implementation on January 1 2019 following the end this week of the three-month statutory standstill period set aside for review of the legislation by the European Commission and EU member states. No detailed opinions were received against the draft proposal during the window for member states to comment …
Online gambling games developer ELK Studios is making an impact with its latest video slot, a five reel, 7,776 ways-to-win sci-fi themed game titled Kaiju. Part of the appeal for sci-fi fans has been the intricate and highly imaginative theme supporting this multi-featured game, presented through cinematic style visuals and available on desktop and mobile …
The Australian media are widely reporting the departure from the Crown Resorts board of directors Wednesday of Australian billlionaire and 47 percent shareholder James Packer (50) due to ‘mental illness issues’. The Reuters news agency notes that the resignation follows a tumultuous period including a break-up with singer Mariah Carey and the failure of Crown’s …