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Mr Green launches new smart sportsbook

13 Sep 2017

Online casino operator Mr Green has launched its new “smart” sportsbook providing over 17,000 bet prompts each week branded under the “Bet Assist” stamp. An exclusive, proprietary Instant Tennis mobile-first feature enables customers to experience next point betting with engaging visualisations and “super-fast” betting. The addition of Combi Spin Football lets punters set odds and …

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Corredor Empresarial awarded second Colombian license

13 Sep 2017

Gaming operator Corredor Empresarial SA has secured Colombia’s second, five-year online gaming licence from regulator Coljuegos for its Betplay.com.co brand. The concession authorises the company to operate slots, roulette, sports betting and live betting. Coljuegos’ press statement indicates additional authorizations will be issued to new operators in the next few days. “We want more operators …

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Sky Betting & Gaming launch CoLab incubator programme

13 Sep 2017

Sky Betting & Gaming has founded a new startup partnership programme, SB&G CoLab, which invites startups and small businesses to partner the company in developing future gambling and betting opportunities with the potential to develop longer term commercial partnerships. The 11-week programme will be run in collaboration with corporate innovation specialist L Marks and successful …

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Aspire Global exits Aussie market

13 Sep 2017

Aspire Global has announced its withdrawal from the Australian market in light of the approved amendments to the Australian Gaming Act (see previous  reports). Australian business accounted for 8 percent of the the company’s total revenue in the second quarter. “We regret having to leave a market, however, we expect to compensate for the lost …

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Clarion gears up for ICE 2018

13 Sep 2017

The organiser of the annual ICE show and conference in London, Clarion Gaming, has released details of its plans for the 2018 edition of the globally popular show. Passport to Paradice is the theme created by the Clarion marketing team in support of ICE 2018, which runs from 6-8 February at the ExCel Centre in …

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Michigan online gambling bill surfaces

13 Sep 2017

Reports earlier this week that an online gambling legalisation bill is to be discussed at a Michigan House Regulatory Reform Committee hearing (see previous reports) has been followed by the publication of House Bill 4926, scheduled for the committee’s agenda today (Wednesday). Introduced by Regulatory Reform Committee chairman Rep. Brandt Iden and three sponsors, the …

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Operators can be held responsible for bad behaviour of affiliates

13 Sep 2017

It’s been a bad month publicity-wise for UK gambling following the 888 settlement with the UK Gambling Commission regarding its flawed self-exclusion system and a continuous stream of anti-gambling articles from The Guardian and other newspapers. It was capped Wednesday by the announcement that the UK Advertising Standards Authority had found fault with the promotional …

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The Gaming Platform integrates Habanero content

13 Sep 2017

Content aggregator The Gaming Platform (TGP) has signed a content supply deal with games developer Habanero for its complete portfolio of 134 plus HTML5 titles which include Fire Rooster, Panda Panda and the upcoming The Dead Escape. The deal further expands Habanero’s audience, Daniel Long, head of sales at Habanero, said. “Partnering with TGP has …

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EvenBet Gaming launch DFS product

13 Sep 2017

Online gaming software developer EvenBet Gaming has launched a new daily fantasy sports (DFS) turnkey solution which it believes will breathe new life into the popular vertical. EvenBet Daily Fantasy Sports enables operators seamless integration of the solution offering punters a range of features including the ability to manage fantasy teams during events, communicate with …

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Argyll entertainment upgrades to full SBTech solution

13 Sep 2017

Switzerland-headquartered Argyll Entertainment will leverage SBTech’s technology automation and tools for its UK sports betting brand SportNation and American-focused RedZoneSports following the signing of a technology partnership deal this week. Our readers will recall Argyll’s SportNation brand (formerly BetonBrazil) launched just before Euro 2016 last year and the company’s RedZoneSports brand debuted shortly afterwards. Following …

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NMi and NoLimit City partner for software certification

13 Sep 2017

Following the completion of NMi’s certification of NoLimit City’s recently launched ‘Kitchen Drama Sushi Mania’ title, the companies have embarked on a pilot project for the certification of further titles with a view to making the partnership permanent in the long-term. The project aims to streamline NoLimit City’s current approach in certifying its software for …

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RGA release intro to online gambling vid

13 Sep 2017

The Remote Gambling Association (RGA) has released a five minute video which aims to demystify online gambling in layman’s terms. The vid simplistically explains how online gambling works, is regulated, taxed and kept crime free. ‘An Introduction to Online Gambling’ can be accessed at:

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Suertia extends Asobal sponsorship

13 Sep 2017

Spanish bookmaker Suertia has extended its sponsorship of Spanish handball league Asobal for the fifth consecutive season retaining its title as official betting provider. The extension marks the longest sponsorship alliance in the history of this discipline. Suertia said customer interest in the highly dynamic sport of handball continues to grow.

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Codere Apuestas awarded ISO / IEC 27001:2013 certification

13 Sep 2017

Codere Apuestas has been awarded ISO / IEC 27001: 2013, an international certification guaranteeing the management of information security systems (ISMS), from international gaming laboratory SIQ. “The adoption of these regulations, valid until 2020 and requiring annual supervision, demonstrates Codere’s commitment to continuous improvement and transparency, which is reflected in the close collaboration with public …

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Tain to integrate VsoftCo content

13 Sep 2017

Mulit-vendor platform provider Tain has entered into a multi-year agreement with Malta-based virtual games provider VsoftCo. The deal includes all VsoftCo’s virtual football products such as its fantastic league virtual football and the new Spot the Ball Casino game. This deal further strengthens Tain’s position in the market, Christain Hellman, Sales Director of Tain said. …

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William Hill expand in-stadia deal with BD Stadia

13 Sep 2017

BD Stadia and William Hill have entered into a new two-year in-stadia betting partnership which include six new stadiums where BD Stadia has contracted to deliver a club service including Bolton, Bradford, Huddersfield, Preston North End, QPR and Stoke. The William Hill branded service will include betting booths, staff uniforms and the match day coupon. …

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New online casino from Genesis Global

13 Sep 2017

Genesis Global has launched its new mobile-optimised online casino brand Sloty with a game selection of over 1300 titles from top providers such as Microgaming, NetEnt, Lucky Streak, Play’n GO and QuickSpin. Sloty is licensed by the MGA and the UK Gambling Commission, it’s a full service offering video slots, live gaming and video poker. …

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MGA distances itself from slotlar777

13 Sep 2017

The Malta Gaming Authority (MGA) has distanced itself from slotlar777.com whose website is sporting an MGA logo and claiming licensing through MGA/CL1/542/2008. According to the MGA website, MGA/CL1/542/2008 is a Class 1 on 4 license assigned to Digimedia Limited who operate a number of online properties that include Vegas Palms Casino, Fortune Room, Red Flush …

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Aristocrat set to unveil first Madonna branded slot

13 Sep 2017

Aristocrat has scooped a multi-game slot licensing deal for the Madonna brand and will unveil the first new game at the Global Gaming Expo (G2E) in Las Vegas in October. Grammy Award-winning, Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee Madonna has earned a total of 57 chart hits, including a record 38 Top 10 singles. …

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Snake Rattle & Roll and Rumplethrillspins

13 Sep 2017

Casumo Casino will exclusively launch Novomatic’s new ‘Snake Rattle & Roll’ progressive jackpot slot, themed on the antics of an Indian snake charmer and accompanied by a pungi soundtrack. It’s a five-reel, 20 payline, multi-platform game offering a Sliding Wilds feature which is played as the wild snake symbol appears to slide up, down or …

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Booongo games live with w88

13 Sep 2017

A full range of Booongo Games content has gone live on Asian-facing W88 online casino. The casino, powered by GamePlay Interactive, offers a wide range of options from sports betting, casino games, lottery, bingo, keno and poker. “We are delighted to see the guys from W88 among our new friends and partners,” a Booongo statement …

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Sheldon gets a raise

12 Sep 2017

The multi-billionaire land casino chief Sheldon Adelson (84) will have more cash to splash on his ambition to shut down online gambling in the United States following the approval of a 400 percent salary boost by the board of his Las Vegas Sands casino group recently. Our  readers will recall that Adelson has waged an …

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More South Koreans busted in the Philippines for online gambling

12 Sep 2017

The Philippines police in Cebu City report the shutdown of an illegal online gambling ring based in a house in the city, and the arrest of nine South Korean nationals on illegal online gambling charges, with two of those detained reportedly also wanted for gambling offences in South Korea. The raiding party seized a number …

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Online gambling bill to feature in Michigan House hearing this week

12 Sep 2017

The Poker Players Alliance advised in a tweet Monday that the Michigan House is to consider a gaming bill at a hearing tomorrow (Wednesday). “The PPA will testify at a House hearing on new #iGaming bill in Michigan this Wednesday. Stay tuned for more information,” the tweet informed. There is speculation that the measure in …

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