Gaming software supplier iSoftBet has agreed a content supply deal with casino and sportsbook operator Optibet for the integration of a suite of thirty-five original and branded slots in the Latvian and Estonian markets. We are delighted to have had our games certified and approved for launch in Estonia and Latvia, as both markets form …
Online gambling giant The Stars Group has promoted chief customer officer Christopher Coyne to the position of chief marketing officer. Coyne joined the group late last year having served as chief marketing officer for Crown Resorts Limited for around three years.
Rhode Island Rep. Charlene Lima has launched a bill in the state House proposing that legislative approval is given to the state lottery widening its sales through the introduction of online scratch card sales. With a push to legalise sports betting already on the table (see previous reports), Lima wants to go all-in on state-sponsored …
Online gambling games developer Habanero will be showcasing its new London Hunter slot at the ICE Totally Gaming expo next month. The new game is an innovative take on Victorian London, but with a Steam Punk feel, a rogue T-Rex on the loose, and a Sherlock Holmes-style character on hand to save the day. Setting …
West Virginia Senator Majority Leader Ryan Ferns has moved to ensure that his state is not left behind should the US Supreme Court rule that US sports betting should be opened up across the nation in the New Jersey case (see previous reports). The senator has strong bipartisan support for his SB415 West Virginia Lottery …
There’s an odd jazz-like sound track backing on the new slot from NextGen titled Cleo’s Wish, odd because the theme is ancient Egypt centred on the legendary Queen of the Nile. This 5 reel 25 pay-line game has stacked wilds, wilds, transforming symbols, scatters, multipliers and free spins, along with three randomly triggered bonuses – …
The American Gaming Association (AGA) estimates Americans will wager approximately $4.76 billion on Super Bowl 52 between the New England Patriots and Philadelphia Eagles. Due to a failed federal law, 97 percent of total wagers, equaling more than $4.6 billion, will be bet illegally across the United States, the trade body claims. Only 3 percent, …
A study commissioned by The Times in India reports that producing content in diverse regional languages is becoming more important as the Internet spreads beyond metropolitan areas into widespread rural communities, thanks mainly to smartphone propagation. The study found that regional language users will account for 75 percent of the country’s internet user base by …
RealTime Gaming’s latest online slot is now available, a 5 reel 20 pay-line production inspired by Chinese martial arts film legend, Jackie Chan and titled Fantasy Mission Force. Game features include explosive bonus awards such as the Kaboom! feature which can deliver significant free game rewards by adding a Bickford Fuse to some symbols. Three …
Hong Kong-listed and AliBaba-owned AGTech Holdings has partnered Indias largest mobile-first financial services platform Paytm in a joint venture for the launch of mobile games platform Gamepind. AGTech holds a 45 percent stake in the joint venture while Paytm owns a 55 percent stake. Gamepind offers a host of casual games, contests and sports games …
Mobile software developer Playtika has established Playtika Growth Investments targeting Israeli digital entertainment and consumer internet businesses with an investment fund of up to $400 million over four years. The investment arm will target companies that are already profitable or near breakeven and have proven business models and products. Those portfolio businesses will be supported …
Quickspin is teasing the upcoming launch of its latest release Northern Sky, a Scandinavian themed, 5×3 avalanche slot with 9 paylines. Set in the Scandinavian countryside, under the Northern Lights, symbols feature geometric stags, owls, bears and wolves who morph into dazzling gems. Northern Sky offers re-spins on all wins and a free spin bonus …
The Portuguese gambling regulator Serviço Regulação e Inspeção de Jogos do Turismo de Portugal (SRIJ) has launched a public consultation on the legal framework for online gambling , Decree Law n.º 66/2015, in an ongoing and routine assessment which must be completed by the end of April, marking two years since the regulated markets inception. …
Ladbrokes Coral gaming websites have gone live with Gaming Realms Slingo Originals content via third party distributor GAMEIOM. “Slingo Originals” games Slingo Riches and Pigasus Slot have launched initially on Gala Spins and Gala Bingo sites. In addition, Slingo Rainbow Riches will feature exclusively on Gala Spins for the next two months. Further rollouts across …
Sportech plc advised Tuesday that it remains in talks with potential buyers of the company, but has extended the timetable for seeking valid offers through the first quarter of 2018. The online gambling and entertainment company also said ongoing sale talks may be terminated, or altered, and that there can be no certainty over a …
Asian games distributor QTech has claimed an industry first with the launch of a cross-provider recommendation mobile app for the gaming industry. The recommendation engine, which reportedly utilises similar technology to digital-content giants Amazon, Netflix and Spotify, allows QTech players to choose any game from any provider and switch between them at their convenience. In …
Playtech has announced the completed integration of Featurespaces machine learning fraud detection tools into its Information Management System (IMS), the culmination of a strategic partnership agreed in 2017 (see previous report). Featurespaces adaptive, real-time, individual change platform (ARIC) monitors player behaviour and instantly identifies new fraudulent attacks while reducing the number of genuine, incorrectly sanctioned …
Microgamings February slot release Lucky Little Gods is perfectly timed to coincide with the upcoming Chinese New Year. This five reel, 243 ways online slot is inspired by Chinese mythology, set in an ethereal realm hosted by two gods of fortune, while combining vibrant graphics and quirky Manga animations with divine bonus features. The Golden …
On the back of its recent deal with the NovusBet platform, BetGames.TV has agreed the integration of its live betting portfolio with BCourt Group brand and Real Madrid Official sponsor Betcart in Iran. BetGames.tvs portfolio will be made available to BetCart customers through a dedicated tab on all their gaming websites.
Platform solution provider Betixon will augment its slots offer with content from Genii. The deal covers the integration of Geniis full suite of online gaming content including popular titles Sirens Serenade, Tanzakura and BigFroot. A fairly young firm, being in the industry since 2016, Betixon caught our attention with their not only high-quality offering but …
Privately-owned Danish online gambling software provider Spigo has launched its Global Multiplayer Network enabling players from collective partners to play with each other. The opt-in network collaborates with several partners to increase the value of its multiplayer games through volume.
EveryMatrix and Booongo have inked a strategic partnership for the integration of Booongos full catalogue of HTML5 slots and future releases on the EveryMatrix platform. EveryMatrix operators will enjoy titles such as 88 wild dragon, Poisoned Apple, Lucky Xmas and 12 Animals from the Ukraine-based developer.
Newcomer Malta-based Gamanza Group has launched its omni-channel iGaming HUB offering a one-stop-shop for online games, lottery, social betting on a single platform along with gamification, payments provision and a bonus engine. The company was founded by serial entrepreneur Magnus Lindberg whose previous start-ups include Reels54 Game-Lab and Market Place, Together Gaming, Push Gaming and …
Online gambling operator LeoVegas has applied for admission to trade on Nasdaq Stockholm with the release of a financial prospectus. The prospectus, produced by the LeoVegas Board, has been approved and registered with the Swedish Financial Supervisory Authority. The company expects to receive formal approval from Nasdaq Stockholm this week confirming the change in listing.