Zeus Play has released the latest addition to its online slot line-up, a 5 reel, 10 pay-line game titled Infinium which the developer initially previewed back in July this year (see previous report). Infinium is the fourth entry in the company’s NXG line of games, and takes players on an interstellar journey in which they …
The Stars Group has announced the appointment as chief customer officer of Christopher Coyne, an industry veteran with over nine years’ experience . Coyne’s c.v. includes management experience as chief marketing officer for Australia’s Crown Resorts, where he was a member of the executive board at the CrownBet online subsidiary, along with social games developer …
The legislative ping-pong of House vs. Senate proposals on how to fund the Pennsylvanian budget deficit continued Wednesday when the Senate rejected the House’s latest proposal, which reportedly included future borrowing against a tobacco settlement, a $1 billion loan, raiding other government funds to cover the $2.2 billion budget shortfall, and plans to raise $225 …
The Playtech live dealer move to what the company claims is the world’s largest Live Casino studio began in mid-2016 with the acquisition of a prime 8,500 square metre capacity site built on top of the city’s fortified 16th century walls in the heart of Riga Old Town. Intensive work immediately began on converting the …
Online gambling games provider Habanero has signed a deal with Boss Gaming to supply two of the operator’s online gambling websites with its games content. Habanero’s full portfolio of video slots will be made available to the operator’s customers via slotoboss.com and bosscasino.eu. Recent release Scruffy Scallywags, as well as popular titles The Dead Escape, …
Online gambling games and software developer NetEnt said in a launch statement Thursday that it enters the “harmonious world of spiritual enlightenment” with its latest game release, a 6 reel, 5 row slot in the Cluster Pays series titled. The theme is set in a paradise of cherry blossoms and green valleys, with melodious music …
The consolidation trend is alive and well in the affiliate marketing sector of the industry, with expanding Latest Casino Bonuses announcing the acquisition of the ten-year-old Affiliate Guard Dog site for an undisclosed consideration. The affiliate marketing watchdog provides industry and affiliate information and is well known for its fearless attacks on rogue operators, integrity-challenged …
Kentucky Senator Julian Carroll filed a new bill – BR 155 – Wednesday which is designed to lay the groundwork for intrastate sports betting in the event that the restrictive federal Professional and Amateur Sports Protection Act is nullified by the upcoming US Supreme Court appeal by New Jersey (see previous reports). The new bill …
International Game Technology plc announced Wednesday that it has signed a patent cross-licensing agreement with AGS, a full-service designer and manufacturer of gaming and social casino products. Under the agreement, AGS can offer games including patented features from the IGT portfolio, and will pay licensing fees to IGT. “This agreement with IGT, giving us access …
UK online gambling design and software development agency, Degree53 has published a new report in its series of Betting and Gaming UX Reviews. The second report evaluates the mobile user experience of ten leading online casino operators in the UK, examining how their casino lobbies are optimised for providing an easy gaming experience, directing users …
Malaysian police in the province of Johor reported Thursday that a series of online gambling raids over the last ten days has resulted in the arrest of 282 individuals and the seizure of 1,010 computer sets, along with other evidence of illegal activity. The police swoops were carried out as part of Operation Dadu Khas …
Scientific Games Corporation (SGC) and NYX Gaming Group Limited (NYX) have entered into an acquisition agreement. Under the terms of the transaction, Scientific Games will acquire all of the outstanding ordinary shares of NYX for CAD$2.40 per share, equivalent to an enterprise value of approximately CAD$775 million, or approximately US$631 million. The consolidation of these …
Launched this week by Playtech, ‘Stars Ablaze’ is a new online slot with a popular old format, displaying traditional fruit and Sevens symbols on a colourful 5 reel, 5 pay-line screen. The game offers all the usual features, topped by a pick me Blazing Bonus that can, along with the star scatter symbol, help players …
Endemol Shine Gaming (ESG) has entered into a joint venture agreement with Black Cow Technology for the launch of an omni-channel content distribution platform under the newly formed B2B remote gaming server company, Playzido Global. London-based, Playzido will supply an open platform remote gaming server to real money and social gaming operators utilizing a bespoke …
It looks as if the proposed A$11.3 billion merger of Australian gambling giants Tatts and Tabcorp has encountered a speed bump following a decision by three federal judges Wednesday to refer the proposal back to the Australian Competition Tribunal for further consideration. The reasons for the referral were not explained. The judges had previously considered …
Playtech BGT Sports has started rolling out software and services for the Self-Service Betting Terminals (“SSBTs”) of Greek betting and lottery operator OPAP. The company will not only supply software and services for self-service betting terminals, but also introduce a new and highly-customised over-the-counter sports betting solution specifically developed for the Greek market. Under the …
Dutch politicians have been dithering for years on legislation regulating and licensing online gambling, and it appears that they now expect operators to subsidise their lethargic progress. According to 2018 budget proposals unveiled Tuesday, the government’s plan is to raise additional tax revenue to cover costs due to the continuing delays in moving forward on …
Online sports betting group Tempobet has agreed a multi-million pound sterling deal to showcase its brand on the LED advertising boards at a further seven English Premier League football stadia. The international operator is currently in the second season of an agreement to feature pitch-side at Arsenal’s Emirates Stadium. The Tempobet brand will now also …
Professional eSports Team Envy is moving to Dallas following a reportedly $35 million investment by Texas oil tycoon Ken Hersh’s Hersh Interactive subsidiary. The acquisition of the currently North Carolina-based Envy Gaming Inc. is part of a Hersh strategy to make North Texas a leading market in eSports, according to Hersh Interactive managing director Randy …
Gibraltar-based Lottoland, which allows its over 600,000 registered Aussie members to bet on outcomes of local and overseas lotteries, faced increased pressure this week with the news that federal government Communications Minister Mitch Fifield has written to its Northern Territory licensing jurisdiction demanding that the regulator justify its decision to licence the lotto reseller. Lottoland …
Following its acquisition of a UK Gambling Commission licence, online casino operator SlotsMillion in the Spanish ALEA group is now live in Britain, offering online punters a selection of 700 games from 26 developers, among them Microgaming, Red Tiger Gaming, Quickspin, Merkur Gaming, NextGen, Pragmatic Play, Leander, Core Gaming, Blueprint, Games Warehouse, and NetEnt. . …
Britain’s Advertising Standards Authority adjudicated and finalised complaints against two online gambling companies this week, criticising Paddy Power but dismissing critics of bet365. The Paddy Power case involved complaints from the public that the company’s “always bet on black” advertising material associated with the recent Merryweather vs. McGregor fight was racist and offensive. Paddy Power …
On Saturday, 16 September, a Bovada online casino punter played the right slot at the right time, managing to scoop up a $283,675 random jackpot win. Joe P. from Pasadena, Texas was playing the A Night With Cleo slot when the random jackpot hit on the five-reel game, which includes a Double Up feature. After …
Two of the online gambling industry’s top virtual sports providers, VSoftCo and Kiron Interactive, have partnered with Italian retail betting giant Sisal Matchpoint to launch a dedicated football league satellite channel with a view to expanding the virtual sports footprint in Italy. The channel will be available in Sisal’s 4,000 retail shops across Italy, bringing …