Bloomberg business news reported Friday that the Chinese government is seriously considering a proposal to permit online gaming, a lottery or sports betting in Hainan, a strategic southern province roughly the size of Switzerland. Sources informed Bloomberg that China is drafting a proposal in an unprecedented move that could reshape gaming in Chinas territories and …
The Malta-based online gambling games developer Wazdan has announced two more slot titles for 2018, unveiling Magic Target Deluxe and Fruit Mania Deluxe. Magic Target Deluxe is a 5-reel video slot that mixes the classic aesthetic of retro fruit machines with the fun and fanfare of the circus. Players use a cannon to blast their …
The online gambling hub of Malta hit the headlines in Italy again this week following further police anti-mafia gambling raids in the Palermo region which allegedly uncovered links between internet cafe-style betting shops and websites hosted on the Mediterranean island. In a police operation appropriately dubbed “Game Over” hundreds of police officers raided 700 premises …
In what has been described as a landmark Australian gambling case, a federal judge has found that land casino operator Crown Resorts and slot machine manufacturer Aristocrat did not mislead or deceive players about their chances of winning. Our readers may recall the case was filed by a former gambling addict, Shonica Guy, who was …
Online casino games developer Pragmatic Play has revealed its pioneering new bingo game, featuring a mobile-first design and what it claims is the most customisation options of any bingo product on the market. Pragmatic claims that its take on bingo is the only product of its kind to feature an in-game lobby on mobile, alongside …
Turnkey lottery and instant win gaming platform provider Twelve40 is to integrate Swedish technology firm Spiffx’s Take5 content into its proprietary platform. Take5Live is a live football betting title offering players the opportunity to wager on whether there will be a goal in selected matches within the next five minutes. All bets are reconciled immediately …
Online slots provider Magnet Gaming has agreed a deal to supply its full suite of content to casino aggregator Iforium via the Gameflex platform. The aggregator and its network of operators will have full access to the specialist providers full suite of titles, as it bids to further its growth in the industry. The partnership …
The Mansion group has ventured into the online sports betting vertical with its new brand MansionBet, powered by SBTech. MansionBet runs on SBTech’s Chameleon360 platform, which enables the operator to manage trading and risk, apply bespoke payouts, set betting limits and control liability. Mansion has also taken SBTechs new Managed Services offering, through which it …
Digital operations were the stars of Rank Group plc’s H2-2017 results released this week, delivering revenues up 16 percent y-o-y at GBP 60.6 million against a backdrop of slow growth in the retail divisions as British punters turned increasingly to the online environment.. Digital operating profit was up 56 percent y-o-y at GBP 11.4 million. …
Online slots and table games provider Habanero has entered the Italian market after signing a deal to supply its full suite of certified games to SKS365, which operates the successful planetwin365 betting and gaming brand. Under the deal, Habanero will make its catalogue of games available to the operator, giving players access to blockbuster HTML5 …
Online gambling games and software developer Relax Gaming has announced the appointment of Daniel Eskola as its new CEO. He joins from Kindred Group, where he currently holds the position of chief product officer, in a move that sees Relaxs co-founder and current CEO Patrik Österåker become chairman of the board. Eskola, who will take …
Gaming supplier Playn GO is to showcase its omni-channel capabilities with its new platform, OMNY, at ICE Totally Gaming next week. The pioneering product, suitable for land-based, digital and hybrid operators, enables players to transfer game progress across any land-based or digital device via a standard user profile, and is set to reshape how and …
Online casino operator Videoslots.com has agreed to become the official partner of the Malta Handball Association (MHA). Videoslots will sponsor all senior national leagues organised by the governing body, with its logo featuring on the official website, social media pages, as well as prominent branding at matches. The MHAs leagues will also be renamed with …
Isle of Man online gambling games developer Red Tiger Gaming has announced that its games have gone live on Ladbrokes Coral websites following an agreement signed last year. The games package will be additionally rolled out on Gala Bingo later in the year, with additional games set to launch over the coming months. Under the …
The Macau gaming authorities released revenue numbers for January 2018 Thursday, reporting that revenues soared way above analysts’ predictions at 36 percent year-on-year to 26.3 billion patacas ($3.3 billion). The increase was the largest since February 2014. Most predictions had been in the 26 to 28 percent range.The 36 percent monthly gain represents the highest …
UK gambling groups Ladbrokes, William Hill, and PT Entertainment have agreed to change online games promotions following regulatory pressure, according to a BBC report Thursday. Following an investigation (see previous reports) the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) said punters must be able to cash out when they want, and not have to play more to …
Johan Styren, who resigned as CEO of Malta operations at LeoVegas earlier this year (see previous report) has joined the board of directors of Hero Gaming, a Swedish online gambling games developer and operator which can already boast considerable industry experience through the directorship of former NetEnt leader Johan Åhman. Hero may be one to …
Figures released Wednesday by the Nevada Gaming Control Board show that revenue from Las Vegas Strip casinos in December 2017 dipped 3,2 percent y-o-y to $571.5 million. The board noted that the decline is the third consecutive monthly dip and follows monthly gaming revenue declines of more than 6 percent during October and November. Gaming …
Gambling technology and provider Novomatic has announced a partnership agreement with sports betting solutions provider Sportradar in which the onjective is to develop an innovative line of sports betting products and services. The alliance will initially focus on developing a turnkey solution for retail and other channels built around Sportradars Managed Trading Services (MTS) and …
PlayNow.com, the online gambling site owned and operated by the British Columbia provincial government’s British Columbia Lottery Corporation in Canada, has started offering live dealer action using Evolution Gaming tecjnology and services. PlayNow is presently offering 10 gaming tables featuring live baccarat, blackjack, roulette, auto roulette and baccarat eSqueeze across both desktop and mobile channels …
Playtech has followed up on its 2008 smash hit branded progressive jackpot slot Gladiator with a sequel featuring the same theme from Scott Ridley’s epic movie. The new game is a 5 reel, 25 pay-line slot with an RTP of 95.05 percent titled Gladiator – Road to Rome. The graphics faithfully capture characters from the …
Racecourse Media Group (RMG) and Sports Information Services (SIS) have expanded their partnership in a new 5-year deal to take in international pool betting and fixed odds rights, including retail and online. The deal covers the distribution of audio-visual pictures and data to betting offices across Great Britain and Ireland from April 1, 2018. RMG …
Playn GOs complete suite of multi-channel games went live across SkillOnNets online casino network Wednesday. Partner brands such as PlayOJO and DrueckGlueck will offer their customers over 165 titles including Book of Dead, GEMiX and Pearls of India. Michael Golembo from SkillOnNet, said: We are always looking to strengthen our portfolio with additional quality titles, …
The Nigerian Government on Wednesday indicated it will launch an investigation into the suspected tax evasion of a number of licensed lottery operators. The Committee on Governmental Affairs was mandated by the House of Representatives to delve into the activities of lottery licensees going back to the year 2000. The motion filed by the Hon. …