Spillemyndigheden, Denmark’s gambling authority and regulator, has released Q4-2017 statistics showcasing continued growth in the national gambling industry, with online casino and sports betting activity making impressive advances percentage-wise. Highlights include: * Overall gross revenue up almost 7 percent year-on year; * Online casino revenues up by 16.7 percent year-on-year at DKK22.8 million; * Sports …
US press reports Tuesday revealed that John McEntee, a 27-year-old PA to US President Donald Trump had been fired and escorted from the White House on unspecified allegations related to online gambling and personal tax mishandling. Quoting senior administration sources, the Wall Street Journal claimed that McEntee was being investigated by the Secret Service, and …
Vietnamese news outlets have detailed further information on the criminal online empire built by disgraced and currently detained former Vietnamese police general Nguyen Thanh Hoa (60), former head of the High-tech Crime Police Department. Hoa was involved with the alleged head of the criminal organisation, Phan Sao Nam, former chairman of the VTC Online Telecommunications …
Online and mobile casino content provider, iSoftBet, has added 100 plus slots to its Game Aggregation Platform from developer, Wazdan, boosting available titles to over 2,000 from 35 third-party developers. Michael Probert, Head of Business Development at iSoftBet, said: “Here at iSoftBet we listen to our customers and what their players are asking for, which …
NetEnt’s Mega Fortune Dreams jackpot of Euro 4,084,430.35 has been won by a lucky Swedish player at Unibet Casino. This is NetEnt’s second multi-million Euro jackpot in 2018 after another lucky player won Euro 2.5 million playing Mega Fortune™ in January. Henrik Fagerlund, Chief Product Officer of NetEnt, said: “At NetEnt, this is what we …
RealTime Gaming has released a new slot themed on Ritchie Valens’ La Bamba hit song from the 1950’s. The slot is a six-reeler presenting Valens as the Wild symbol. He only appears on the four middle reels, and when he does, expands to cover the entire reel and doubles the prize when a winning combination …
A new gaming bill was tabled by the Parliamentary Secretary for Financial Services, Digital Economy & Innovation, Hon. Silvio Schembri before the Maltese Parliament Tuesday. The new gaming bill seeks to repeal existing legislation and replace it with a singular primary Act of Parliament, together with subsidiary legislation covering horizontally the main thrusts of gaming …
Aristocrat has filed suit against AGS, LLC and PlayAGS Inc. in a Nevada District Court claiming trademark, trade dress and intellectual property infringements regarding the company’s proprietary Buffalo brand. The suit, Aristocrat Technologies, Inc. et al v. AGS, LLC et al (2:18-cv-00396), Nevada District Court, Filed: 03/05/2018 details alleged infringements of the BuffaloTM brand, franchise, and intellectual property. Aristocrat’s Buffalo series, one of the most popular …
Scientific Games has named Robert O’Connor as Senior Vice President of Government Affairs, reporting directly to Chief Executive Officer Kevin Sheehan and responsible for developing and executing Scientific Games’ global government relations and public affairs to support the Company’s long-term strategies and raise its profile globally to support existing business, new sector growth opportunities and emerging markets. O’Connor joins Scientific Games …
International Game Technology PLC (IGT) has signed a patent cross-license agreement with the NOVOMATIC Group which enables the firm to offer games, including patented game features from IGT’s portfolio, under a licensing fee structure for an undisclosed consideration. “Reaching this cross-licensing agreement with IGT enhances our global expansion strategy with access to compelling product features that have proven …
Denmark’s national lottery firm Danske Spil has gone live on the Microgaming Bingo Network following a change to its licence conditions which enable the operator to offer bingo play outside the country. A 2013 agreement with Prima Networks Limited, powered by Microgaming, was operated in partnership with Betware who delivered Microgaming’s suite of bingo and instant predetermined games to Danske Spil. Danske …
Sports betting solutions provider Betgenius and operator Sky Bet have extended their long-standing partnership which dates back to 2008. BetGenius will continue as Sky Bet’s primary trading platform provider for pre-match and in-play content and pricing across all sports. Sky Bet’s UK and Italy-facing sites will also benefit from Betgenius’ High Availability Cash Out service. Ronnie Whelan, Trading & …
Despite reducing losses in its Managed Gaming Solutions division, making good progress in the Europe and Asian regions and showing strong growth in total revenue, Nektan Plc reported adjusted EBITDA losses of GBP 1.6 million for the six month period ending December 31, 2017. Key performance highlights for the six months ending December 31, 2017 …
London-based sports betting platform provider FSB (UK) Ltd is readying the launch of a sportsbook for the Philippines Okada Casino Resort in partnership with Paddy Power. FSB will roll-out its first EPOS system in association with the betting operator and Asian supplier Jade Entertainment and Gaming Technologies. The deployment of its platform and trading tools alongside Paddy Power’s trading team will …
Play’n GO has launched ‘House of Doom’ featuring exclusive music from metal band, Candlemasss. This dark slot will appeal to a specific audience offering exclusive music to players and Candlemasss fans along with game merchandise and other marketing materials linked to the House of Doom game world, which will be released in stages over the coming months. …
BetGamesTV has followed up on its recent AAMS regulatory accreditation in the Italian market with an agreement that will see the distribution of its live content through the Snaitech Global Adaptation Network (GAN) platform. The agreement calls for BetGames.TV to initially launch six games; Bet on Poker, Bet on Baccarat, Wheel of Fortune, War of …
Live dealer pioneer and casino operator Codeta has reported completing its latest funding round, in which it raised Euro 600,000 through convertible loan financing. The cash injection will be used to ramp up marketing activity and to bankroll an uptick in VIP players that the operator has acquired since its recent re-design. This is part …
Digital affiliate platform Better Collective has strengthened its Finnish presence with the acquisition of Premium Administration OU, its first M&A acquisition of 2018. The seven-figure acquisition deal of Premium Administration OU’s casino and sports betting affiliate assets will expand Better Collective’s activities in Finland to the same level of its activity in other Nordic markets, the company said. …
Cherry AB’s ComeOn! subsidiary has expanded its offering with the integration of Relax Gaming content. The initial roll-out will comprise Blackjack and Roulette table games on ComeOn.com and cherry casino.com with additional content and a further rollout across other brands throughout 2018. Heidi Skogster, chief operating officer at ComeOn!, said: “Relax Gaming has demonstrated an ability to provide a value offering of …
Online gambling games developer World Match has announced that its 200-strong games portfolio has been made available to Wplay.co online casino patrons following a content deal with the Colombian-licensed operator. Wplay.co was the first operator to secure online gambling licensing from the Colombian regulator Coljeugos last year (see previous report). The World Match gaming suite destined for Wplay includes 160 slot …
Isle of Man and Gambling Commission-licensed online casino operator Dafabet has advised players that effective March 8 it has ceased to accept deposits and plans to shutter the UK-facing operation by March 20 this year. Players may withdraw positive balances until March 20, whereafter remaining player balances not claimed will be returned automatically through the registered depositing …
Gibraltar press reports Monday are that the UK government has assured its Gibraltar counterpart that Gibraltar-licensed online gambling operators will continue to have access to the UK market until at least 2020…Brexit notwithstanding. The two governments have reportedly agreed to develop a replacement regulatory framework in preparation for Britain’s exit from the European Union. Media reports on the …
Mobile games developer OneTouch has launched a Hold’em Poker title using a portrait-first design for on-the-go mobile bettors, while also catering to desktop and tablet players. Matthew Rochman, Head of OneTouch, said: “Players have choices to fold, bet and check as the flop, turn and river are dealt out, which means strategy and smart poker decisions come into play. …
Gaming Innovation Group has partnered horse racing content website GG.co.uk in a marketing partnership which will see it deliver event and targeted digital paid marketing services for the popular portal. The alliance enables GiG a future entry point into the UK horse racing market while marking an important milestone for the company in the creative use of its …