A new report from Juniper Research says the identification of three disruptors and updated data have found that online gambling wagers will exceed $1 Trillion by 2022. The new projection is based on an uptake of digital products coupled with increased regulation on a global level. As Juniper points out, putting that amount into perspective …
Evolution Technology Resources Inc. (ETKR) has signed a collaboration deal with online casino service provider 1ClickGames for the development of new online casinos of which Evolution Technology has also agreed the exclusive first right to acquire, including 1ClickGames’ existing sites. The companies will partner to offer white label solutions to iGaming startups as well as …
The UK Gambling Commission (UKGC), in its industry communication, has formally warned operators to comply with consumer protection law or face enforcement action. As part of a joint programme of work, the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) published the outcome of its investigation into Ladbrokes, William Hill and PT Entertainment (TitanBet) regarding the promotions and sign up deals they offer customers (see previous …
NetEnt is readying the launch of HTML5 upgrades to three of its popular titles. The mobile version of Space Wars™, EggOmatic™ and Ghost Pirates™ will be released on February 14, 2018.
In an interview with the Business Inquirer.net, Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (PAGCOR) chair, Andrea Domingo, said as the Philippine Offshore Gaming Operator (POGO) scheme comes online, the country expects revenues from gaming operators to double. The gaming regulator expects the Philippine Government to benefit from P6 Billion in revenues in 2018, double that raised in 2017. “Not all the licensees were …
Harald Neumann, chief executive officer of Novomatic AG, at a press conference in London last week, revealed the expectation of a new revenue record for 2017 in which initial assessments indicate accumulated revenue of Euro 4.8 billion (2016: Euro 4.4 billion). Citing strong growth, primarily through strategic acquisitions, Neumann said the finalisation of the company’s majority …
iGaming firm Gaming Realms has clinched a multi-show game licensing deal with ITV. The new games will initially be based on the television shows Dancing on Ice, The Only Way is Essex and Hell’s Kitchen and hosted on Gaming Realm’s proprietary platform under the umbrella brand tellygames.com. In addition, the company will license the games to third party operators forming part of the …
Ingenuity Gaming has launched its newest mobile-first slot ‘Trip Trap Troll’ based on the Norwegian folktale of the Three Billy Goats Gruff. The game was developed in collaboration with UK content studio Zone Lock and will be available for distribution through Leander Games.
SG Digital said Monday it will recruit 100 new employees to man a new remote development centre in Krakow, Poland, during the first quarter of 2018. The new centre will accelerate growth and drive innovation in product development across the group as it works closely with SG Digital’s other product development centres in Europe, a presser …
EGT Interactive has gone live with two new operators in Romania and Croatia through its strategic partnership with Hattrick Sports Group. Online sports betting operator’s Casa Pariurilor in the Romanian market and PSK in Croatia, have boosted their portfolio’s with a range of of EGT titles. “Another huge step for the company. These partnerships, not only expands our presence on the …
Singapore Police have arrested 32 people in a three-day illegal gambling operation. Thirteen men and 19 women have been charged with alleged theft, vice and gambling with police confiscating 11 computers and gambling paraphernalia along with S$54,384 in cash. “The police will spare no effort to clamp down on vice and criminal activities. Those found engaging …
Glück Games, in collaboration with Lottoland, has launched ‘Bingo Jackpot’, a single-player, 75-ball bingo game offering a Euro 30 Million jackpot for players who match all numbers on a Bingo-card. Claiming “the highest instant-win jackpot ever offered by an iGaming company to date”, Glück Games’ ‘Bingo Jackpot’ is offered for distribution via Glück Games’ RGCS (Remote …
Pocket Games Soft (PGSoft) has launched its latest HTML5-built game ‘Win Win Won’, a Chinese Zodiac themed slot. Win Win Won is structured on each of the 12 Zodiac animals guarding different palaces of treasure. This Japanese-Kawaii-style slot offers multipliers and an Ingot Bet feature. Play the demo here
Games developer Wazdan has entered into a content supply agreement with Omnislots Casino for the provision of a range of slots and tables games. Omnislots Casino players will enjoy both classic and recent releases such as Fruit Fiesta and Dracula’s Castle with new features including Wazdan’s Volatility Level switch.
Malaysian Police have conducted a blitz on illegal gambling, conducting 97 raids since February 5, 2018. 160 people have been arrested and charged with various charges including operating an illegal character lottery (4D), online gambling, operating a gaming house and gaming in a public place. “Fifty-nine raids were conducted at counters selling illegal 4D in 15 …
Irish international amateur sporting organisation, the Gaelic Athletic Association (GAA), will reportedly propose the end of betting sponsorships from 2019 through a motion to be introduced at the GAA’s 2018 Annual Congress. According to the Times, the Community and Health department of the Association has proposed gambling sponsorship bans on all GAA competitions, teams, kit, …
Greenwood Gaming and Entertainment, Inc., owner and operator of Pennsylvania casino gaming complex Parx Casino, is lobbying the Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board (PGCB) for a one skin/brand limit per license for interactive gaming operators along with four other considerations. GGE recommends in a letter to the PGCB “one skin per Certificate Holder, with the different …
The French Autorité de régulation des jeux en ligne (ARJEL) released encouraging online gambling statistics for full year 2017 this week. The regulator said the “slight rumbling last year is clearly confirmed” revealing that all market segments had recorded an increase in activity and positive results in stakes, gross gaming revenues and the number of active players …
Sweden’s gambling authority Lotteriinspektion reported net sales in real money gaming have more than doubled between 2007 and 2016 compared to the European Union whose internet gaming growth has increased on average 3.5 times. According to Lotteriinspektion, 40 percent of all real-money gaming takes place on the internet in Sweden, compared to just under 20 percent on …
GVC Holdings published details on its approximately GBP 3.8 billion takeover of Ladbrokes Coral in an official prospectus released late Friday. The executive leadership structure of the enlarged group will comprise Lee Feldman as Chairman, Kenneth Alexander as Chief Executive and Paul Bowtell as Chief Financial Officer, the only Ladbrokes Coral Director to join the enlarged group. The senior executive team will comprise joint …
The New Delhi Enforcement Directorate (NDED) has attached Rs 1,90,71,000 in assets of government official Sanjay Kumar following a cricket betting and money laundering investigation. The NDED attached immovable property of one Bimal Ramgopal Agarwal to the extent of Rs. 96,75,000, who is also implicated in the case, and immovable property of Kumar valued at Rs. 93,96,000. The case dates back …
Mr Green reported its most successful year ever in full year results released Friday, saying revenues exceeded annual growth targets of 20 percent for the fifth consecutive quarter. Key performance highlights include: Group revenue increased 28.9 percent to reach SEK 1,192 million. Strong customer growth and record-high customer deposits. Active customers increased 24.6 percent to 297,667 …
The Turkey Telegraph reports the filing of a new draft proposal that will impose strict regulations on gambling advertising across all media channels. The proposal demands stringent time frames in which betting advertisements can and cannot be flighted in a bid to further protect minors. Advertisers will not be able to advertise betting or gambling …
Seville-based interactive sports betting and gaming software and services provider Optima Gaming is utilising Oracle Cloud to increase the availability and stability of its platforms. Optima, whose global customers are geographically spread across the world – including the UK, Bulgaria, South Africa and Sweden, processes over a billion transactions each year, reaching peaks of up to 300,000 transactions per …