Land and online gambling group Pinnacle’s internet assets should assist Penn National’s ambitions in online gambling following Penn’s just unveiled agreement to acquire Pinnacle for $2.8 billion in cash and stock. The deal, which has been signed off by both boards of directors, should be completed in the second half of 2018 according to both …
eSports specialist Unikrn has announced a partnership with MGM Resorts International to bring live competitive gaming and eSports tournaments to Level Up inside MGM Grand Hotel and Casino Las Vegas. In 2018, Unikrn will host tournaments on Fridays and Saturdays from 4 p.m. to 10 p.m. Each tournament will offer competitors prizes, including cash and …
Online slot developer Pragmatic Play has continued the expansion of its commercial reach with a deal to integrate its slot portfolio with online casino operator Twin. Twin has initially gone live with seven titles, including recent releases Vegas Nights, 7 Piggies and Wild Spells as well as player favourites, Wolf Gold and Dragon Kingdom, with …
Swedish online gambling games and software developer Yggdrasil Gaming has signed another major deal in Italy after reaching an agreement with Eurobet.it, one of Italy’s largest operators. Under the terms of the deal, Eurobet.it will gain access to Yggdrasil AAMS-certified games, along with promotional tools. Yggdrasil CEO Fredrik Elmqvist said: “Yggdrasil continues to make significant …
Gibraltar-based online gambling technology and games provider Nektan plc released its audited final results for the year ended 30 June 2017 on Monday, providing a post period-end trading update and a separate announcement that it has raised GBP 1,759,535 through a placing of 5,095,243 new ordinary shares and subscriptions for 3,283,495 new ordinary shares both …
Online and instant games provider IWG has rolled out its full portfolio of games with online gambling group William Hill in a deal which enhances the bookmaker’s online offering. Following the integration of IWG’s Progressive Play RGS via OpenBet, Hills now offers a much improved instant win portfolio with over 100 games to choose from. …
Spanish regulator Dirección General de Ordenación del Juego (DGOJ) has reportedly gazetted a new licensing window for the growing online gambling market – its third such tender opportunity since legalisation back in 2011. The regulator has revealed that the opportunity will remain open to suitable operators for a year, and that applications are welcomed. The …
Turkish online betting company BetSat has confirmed that it is to sponsor Irish football club Limerick’s jerseys next season. Welcoming the new sponsor, Limerick chairman Pat O’Sullivan said: “We are delighted to welcome BetSat.com as our main sponsor and are looking forward to building our relationship with them, as well as broadening our links with …
Online gambling games developer BetSoft has announced a new games supply deal with Italian operator BetFlag, which has ordered a full range of AAMS-approved including popular hits Giovanni’s Gems and Fire and Steel. “BetFlag has significant reach throughout the Italian market,” said Miguel Micallef, account manager at BetSoft Gaming. “They provide a full-service iGaming experience …
Australian gambling giant Tabcorp has told local media outlets that it intends to shutter its online gambling enterprise Luxbet following its merger with Tatts. The decision was confirmed by player reports on Friday that they had received emails advising that bets will no longer be accepted after December 22. Account holders have until January 19 …
“In a paper being published online today by the journal Science, Tuomas Sandholm, professor of computer science, and Noam Brown, a Ph.D. student in the Computer Science Department, detail how their AI Libratus was able to achieve superhuman performance by breaking the game into computationally manageable parts and, based on its opponents’ game play, fix …
The Isle of Man Gambling Supervision Commission submitted its annual report to the Tynwald (parliament) this week, noting that anti-money laundering systems could be improved, and raising concerns regarding staff resignations during the year. The IOM Today newspaper reports that the Commission’s review revealed that out of 40 visits by the regulator to gambling operators, …
Online sportsbook and i-gaming platform provider BtoBet has signed up for iSoftBet games, widening its offering to operators. The iSoftBet package includes exclusive branded content, original slots and quality table games, and will be fully integrated into BtoBet’s platform. The two companies say they are ready to expand in all regulated markets in Europe, Africa …
Business magazine European CEO has awarded Mr Green online casino group chief executive Per Norman the title Best CEO in the Sustainable Gaming Industry. He was awarded the title for the long-term, strategic sustainability work Mr Green has demonstrated since the company was founded in 2007. The most important sustainability issue for the gaming industry …
The facility is purpose-built and designed as a dedicated Christmas experience full of magic and festive cheer, featuring the company’s Roulette and Unlimited Blackjack. Following the success of last year’s Christmas Roulette, and the strong performance of Playtech’s promotional Halloween Fortune and Paradise Roulette tables, the 2017 room has been extended to two tables featuring …
Indian online skill gaming operator Baadshah Gaming will henceforth decline the registration of real money poker players from Gujarat. In a website notification from the company this week it notes that the decision to ban the players was made out of respect for the December 4 ruling by the Gujarat High Court that poker is …
UK online bingo group Jackpotjoy has signed up for content from games supplier Gaming Realms, and will henceforth be less dependent on its traditional supplier Gamesys. The ten year deal will see Gaming Realms deliver a range of real-money content and services on favoured terms that include Slingo Original products. The two companies have additionally …
PokerStars.fr has become the first French operator to be given permission by regulator ARJEL to participate in the shared multi-national player pool project once it is launched. Our readers will recall that France, Italy, Portugal and Spain have agreed to partner on the project, allowing their operators wider opportunities to attract and provide services to …
Swedish online gambling games provider NetEnt revealed Friday that it has converted the majority of its popular games into HTML5, whilst also creating mobile versions of its back catalogue. In a company statement NetEnt said that the support for Flash media is coming to an end and large browser suppliers have publicly announced they will …
The new Dragon Wins online slot released by developer NextGen Gaming this week has a fantasy dragon and gems theme and gives operators a choice between an RTP of 95.499 percent or 96.499 percent. The 5 reel, 40 pay-line game has cartoon-style artwork and engaging sound effects underpinning a slew of features that includes Expanding …
Norway’s regulatory crusade earlier this eek against international gambling advertisers accessing its online punters (see previous report) has been followed by Swedish news reports that gambling regulator Lotteriinspektionen is taking similar action. Media reportage indicates that the Swedish regulator has issued a final warning to the local Metro newspaper that it must not publish advertisements …
Paula Dwyer, the chairperson of Australian gambling giant Tabcorp, said in a media interview Friday that one of her priorities when the merger with Tatts is achieved will be a campaign to persuade Australian federal politicians to impose a nationally consistent digital betting tax that will apply also to foreign-owned bookmaking companies operating in Australia …
Prague games developer Endorphina says that the inspiration for its latest online slot was the fight between good and evil in the Hindu mythological legends. Titled for the Hindu goddess Durga, a fierce warrior gifted with potent powers and magical weapons, the new game has a 5 reel, 40 pay-line format and a range of …
The infamous Legendz online sports betting case surfaced again this week after Caesars Casino banned a person formerly associated with the gambling ring, which was shuttered by the US government back in 2013 (see previous reports). Robert Lay, allegedly a former employee of Legendz and one of the 34 individuals arrested in the federal bust, …