Gaming technology provider PariPlay has announced a strategic partnership with Amanet, the online subsidiary of the Austrian land-based casino games manufacturer Amatic Industries. Under the agreement, Amanet’s portfolio of online casino and slots games will integrate with Pariplay’s Fusion content network, providing an additional over 100 video slots. Developed in HTML5 for play across all …
Quickfire powered by Microgaming is extending its reach in the LatAm region with the signing of Strendus, the online division of Logrand Entertainment Group. The group comprises several companies that operate gaming and entertainment establishments in Mexico, running 14 land-based casinos in total. Having integrated with the Quickfire platform, Strendus.com.mx is live with a collection …
The perrennial question of whether an online casino operator should pay out progressive jackpots in full and without delay rose again this week with the news that the Bwin online casino has added the following clause to its T&Cs: “10.3 You agree that the maximum amount that You may withdraw is twenty thousand US Dollars …
Sen. John Bonacic, chairman of the Committee on Racing, Gaming and Wagering in the New York Senate, filed Senate Bill S7900 Wednesday, preparing the state for a wider US sports betting market in the event of a positive decision in the New Jersey case currently under consideration by the US Supreme Court. Bonacic’s move comes …
Online gambling software and services provider Playtech plc has delivered single account Omni-Channel functionality throughout the entire UK Ladbrokes estate enabling its players to use one account and one wallet across all online, mobile and retail products. In line with its pioneering Playtech ONE Omni-Channel strategy, the newly unified sportsbook platform, that now includes Self …
Online gaming software developer EvenBet Gaming has announced a new deal to integrate its poker product with the progressive platform of provider InBet Games. EvenBet’s turnkey poker solution delivers multi-functional performance alongside reliability and scalability and is now reinvigorating a vertical which had previously been overlooked by many operators, the provider claims. The agreement also …
Swedish online gambling games provider Yggdrasil Gaming announced Thursday that it plans to invite selected independent games studios to develop titles on its platform with the launch of Yggdrasil Game Server (YGS) Masters. The invitation-only, semi-open platform will see Yggdrasil curating content from the world’s leading independent games studios, providing participants’ access to its BOOST …
The state of New South Wales in Australia is about to launch a four-week consultation period on new online gambling taxes that the state government hopes will add A$100 million to its coffers. The Australian newspaper reports that Treasurer Dominic Perrottet will detail proposals to impose the much debated point-of-consumption tax on internet bookies…or a …
Miami Vice, Heaven vs. UnderWorld, a Supernatural fantasy tale, Dazzling Diamonds, Fortune Dragons and Vikings meet flaming demons – there’s something for everyone in this batch. NetEnt’s new March release ‘Hotline’ is a Miami Vice-inspired adventure theme offering Wild and Expanding Wild substitutions, Re-Spins, and Free Spins – it is the first NetEnt™ video slot …
The European Ombudsman has rejected a complaint against the European Commission (EC)regarding its handling of infringement complaints brought by the European Gaming and Betting Association (EGBA). The EGBA complained that the EC had failed to ensure that the regulatory framework for online gambling in certain Member States was in line with EU law. The EGBA …
UK online gambling operator Sun Bets has partnered multi-channel messaging platform OtherLevels for the integration of an in-play messaging module that is expected to improve engagement and scalability with bettors during live sporting events. The UK-facing sportsbook will now be able to dynamically deliver personalised, contextually-relevant messages promoting their latest in-play odds across live sports …
Microgaming has released the much anticipated ‘Playboy™ Gold’ video slot across all platforms. The online slot was developed under licence by Triple Edge Studios exclusively for Microgaming, and is the first of a number of independent developers to be introduced this year that will develop exclusive content for Microgaming. Presenting content from various independent studios …
Rank Group PLC chief executive Henry Birch has tendered his resignation with a 12-month notice period after four years with the firm. The company has begun the search for Birch’s successor as he plans on taking up the position of group chief executive of UK multi-brand online retailer, Shop Direct. “The Board would like to …
Tasmanian independent MP, Andrew Wilkie, is calling for the shut down of cryptocurrency sports betting website JustBet, whom he claims is masquerading as an Australian-authorised operation and is in breach of the Australian Federal Interactive Gambling Act. According to an ABC News report, the site is registered with Christmas Island Domain Administration by a Panamanian …
The Bensalem Racing Association and Keystone Turf Club have selected Sportech Racing and Digital, a division of Sportech PLC, to provide all new digital platforms for web and mobile betting on horse racing through Parx Racing®. The digital contract is part of a broader agreement to extend the contract to provide totalisator services to Parx …
Magnet Gaming’s latest HTML5-built, omni-channel release is titled ‘Jewel Heist’, a five-reel slot offering two progressive jackpots and three bonus rounds; Game Chance, Break-In and The Heist. The adventure is led by master-thief, Julie, who moves with precision through laser-guarded hallways while avoiding even more top-notch security. Thomas Nielsen, Head of Gaming Licensing at Magnet …
Play’n GO has raised the curtain on its latest slot ‘Imperial Opera’, a five-reel 20-payline video slot themed on the star performers of an oriental Opera. Players take their seat in the richly-appointed opera house and watch as the drama unfolds offering Wilds, Mega Scatters, Free Spins and the Harmony, Crescendo and Showcase features. The …
Online and land gambling group Paddy Power Betfair plc has published its prelims for the year ended December 31st 2017, highlighting: * Revenue up 13 percent y-o-y to GBP 1,745 million, driven by 16 percent growth in sports revenue; * Underlying EBITDA up 18 percent to GBP 473 million, higher than previous guidance range (GBP …
Online casino operator Videoslots.com has announced a naming partnership with Valletta United Water Polo Club. As part of the sponsorship, the water polo club will see its senior teams officially renamed Valletta Videoslots United. The Videoslots logo will appear prominently across the club’s social media channels and on advertising boardings at home matches. Valletta Videoslots …
Cybercurrency publications have been excitedly reporting this week that major e-cash processing giant PayPal has filed patents on cybercurrency, perhaps indicating that it intends to add such products to its range. Numerous patents have recently been filed by a diversity of companies interested in exploiting the commercial possibilities of cryptocurrency. In its filing with the …
After exhibiting remarkable patience over the now several-year-long temporary suspension in China of online lottery ticket sales (see previous reports) 500.com has apparently switched focus to the physical side of the business, announcing Tuesday a deal with China Sports Lottery Administration to develop land lottery sales channels. The continued application of the Chinese online lottery …
Scientific Games Corporation’s newly created SG Digital division has announced leadership appointments to accelerate its customer-driven, product-led strategy across digital gaming, sports and iLottery. Ashley Sandyford-Sykes will serve as Senior Vice President (SVP) of SG Digital’s content team. Sandyford-Sykes previously held a number of executive roles in the industry and has lectured on slot product …
Presently unknown Distributed Denial of Services attackers managed successfully to take offline the US-facing online betting site BetOnline last Friday as security firms warned on the growing sophistication and strength of the attackers. BetOnlines official Twitter feed confirmed widespread player reports of the take-down, initially referring to the outage as “network issues” which were being …
US Deputy Attorney General Rod Rosenstein’s staff at the federal Justice Department must have by now become adept at handling letters urging the AG to overrule a September 2011 opinion from the influential Office of Legal Counsel at the Department concerning the applicability of the 1961 Wire Act to online gambling. The opinion, which effectively …