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Sportech continues to seek a buyer

30 Jan 2018

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 …

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QTech launch game recommendation mobile app

30 Jan 2018

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 …

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Playtech ups gameplay fraud detection with Featurespace

30 Jan 2018

Playtech has announced the completed integration of Featurespace’s machine learning fraud detection tools into its Information Management System (IMS), the culmination of a strategic partnership agreed in 2017 (see previous report). Featurespace’s adaptive, real-time, individual change platform (ARIC) monitors player behaviour and instantly identifies new fraudulent attacks while reducing the number of genuine, incorrectly sanctioned …

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Microgaming welcomes in the Chinese new year

30 Jan 2018

Microgaming’s 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 …

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Betgames.tv in new deal with BetCart

30 Jan 2018

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.tv’s portfolio will be made available to BetCart customers through a dedicated tab on all their gaming websites.

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Genii slots to boost Betixon offer

30 Jan 2018

Platform solution provider Betixon will augment its slots offer with content from Genii. The deal covers the integration of Genii’s 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 …

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Spigo release Global Multiplayer Network

30 Jan 2018

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.

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EveryMatrix to integrate Booongo content

30 Jan 2018

EveryMatrix and Booongo have inked a strategic partnership for the integration of Booongo’s 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.

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Gamanza group debuts iGaming HUB

30 Jan 2018

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 …

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LeoVegas publishes prospectus for change in listing

30 Jan 2018

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.

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Topbetta agrees racing data deal with IRD

30 Jan 2018

Australian sports betting provider TopBetta Holdings Limited has agreed a revenue-share, licencing deal with International Racing Data Limited (IRD) authorising its UK subsidiary, The Global Tote (TGT), to distribute customised products including Fixed Odds, Fixed Odds Exotics and a range of Racing Informatics as well as Tote derivative products to wagering operators in Australia, New …

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WorldMatch agrees content supply deal with Veramatic

30 Jan 2018

Malta-based games developer WorldMatch will enter the Spanish market in the second quarter 2018 after agreeing an online casino content supply deal with Vermatic Group. WorldMatch, recently awarded a license by the DGOJ, will integrate a selection of its slot titles to Vermatic’s JokerBet brand followed by Roulette and other table games once certification has …

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Finnplay white label operators gain access to Yggdrasil games content

30 Jan 2018

Finnish-based open gaming platform provider Finnplay has partnered Yggdrasil Gaming for the integration of the software developer’s full games portfolio to its Billfold platform. “Yggdrasil Gaming is an established multi-award winning online and mobile casino games provider and has a strong presence in regulated EU markets,” Daniel Eriksson, partner at Finnplay said.  “We are therefore …

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Aspire launches new sports betting platform

30 Jan 2018

Online gambling software and white label provider Aspire Global has launched a new sports betting solution as part of its extended platform in a move timed to coincide with the World Cup football in Russia this year. Going live initially on Karamba.com, one of ASG’s leading proprietary brands, the sportsbook features “Robotip v1.0”, a fully …

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WMS releases latest slot in Monopoly series

30 Jan 2018

The latest in the Monopoly series of slots based on the famous 1903 board game has been released by WMS as a 5 reel, 30 pay-line slot titled Monopoly Mega Movers. Traditional monopoly symbols are incorporated in the otherwise fairly simply and straightforward backdrop for the game, which boasts five fixed jackpots and three bonus …

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More online action for Atlantic City

29 Jan 2018

Two more online gambling enterprises are in prospect for New Jersey, according to local media reports Monday. The Ocean Resort Casino, formally the TEN Revel, and the Hard Rock Casino, formally the Trump Taj Mahal, have applied for licenses to conduct online gambling from servers in Atlantic City.. If approved by state gambling regulator New …

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Chinese police urged to fight growing rural gambling threat

29 Jan 2018

Gambling in the rural areas of China is presenting a serious problem, and the police have been urged to crack down on offenders to stamp it out, according to the Xinhua news agency. The agency quoted Deputy Minister of Public Security, Huang Ming, Monday when he promised that the police will act against operators and …

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Realistic Games in content supply deal with Oryx gaming

29 Jan 2018

Realistic Games has agreed a content supply deal with ORYX Gaming for a host of games from its ReGaL games library. ORYX operators will gain access to slot titles, as well as blackjack and roulette, for use in multiple international markets.  Titles include Super Graphics Upside-Down, Six Appeal, Sunrise Reels, Pot Luck, Diamonds & Rubies …

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SlotsMillion partners MetaGU

29 Jan 2018

SlotsMillion has partnered London-based mobile casino app developer Meta Games Universal (MetaGU) for the launch of its ‘Candy Spins’ slot. Candy Spins is a five-reel, 20-payline slot game offering Expanding Super Wilds, Candy Bomb random wins, a juicy lollipop bonus and a Sticky Free Spins bonus game triggered by a 3-D animated Candy Girl. “Developing …

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Betfair partners Rewards4Racing

29 Jan 2018

Betfair has partnered Rewards4Racing enabling its sportsbook customers to earn 1 point for every GBP1 staked. Punters will be able to redeem their points at over 30 UK racecourses on tickets, upgrades and experiences at headline meetings such as the Cheltenham Festival, the Grand National and the Derby.

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Sky Bet readying for IPO

29 Jan 2018

According to an exclusive Reuters report by Ben Martin and Dasha Afanasieva, Sky Bet majority owner CVC Capital Partners is preparing for an IPO with the hiring of investment bank Rothschild. Unnamed sources revealed Rothschild is embarking on a banking institution selection process  for Sky Bet’s initial public offering (IPO) which would value the business …

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Jackpot.com launch subscription service

29 Jan 2018

Online lottery platform Jackpot.com has launched a monthly subscription service for betting on the outcome of the US Powerball and MegaMillions lotteries. Subscribers will pay GBP 9.99 for the service which automatically enters users into two lottery draws per week for the subscription month as well as providing the flexibility to change numbers prior to …

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Coljuegos awards seventh online license

29 Jan 2018

Inverstark S.A.S. has become the seventh company to be granted a five-year online gambling concession by the Columbian regulator ColJuegos. Inverstark S.A.S. will launch its online betting offer at masgol.co after meeting stringent technical, legal and financial requirements. Masgol joins six other licensees active in the regulated market – wplay.co, betplay.com.co, colbet.co, zamba.co, codere.com.co and …

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SIS makes key executive hire

29 Jan 2018

Live media and data provider Sports Information Services (SIS) has appointed Simon Fraser as Head of International Horse Racing tasked with managing the growth of the company’s international horse racing rights portfolio. Fraser brings 17 years experience to the table joining SIS from Racing UK where he served most recently as head of International Streaming. …

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