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NYX Q2-2017 results show continued strong performance

23 Aug 2017

Toronto-listed online gambling supplier NYX Gaming has posted another strong quarterly for the three months to end June 2017, reporting double-digit growth in revenue, with a significant improvement in the contribution from subsidiary Openbet. Highlights from the report include: * Revenue up 73.3 percent year-on-year at Cdn$ 61 million; * Contribution to revenue from Openbet …

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New Hampshire lawmakers mull online gambling legalisation

23 Aug 2017

Unexpected reports from the state of New Hampshire have raised hopes that online legalisation is still being seriously considered by the granite state, which just two months ago approved online lottery activity – the fifth US state to do so. The bill in question, H 562 was first introduced in January this year (see previous …

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Yggdrasil’s Valley of the Gods slot launches this week

23 Aug 2017

August 24 is the date set for the launch of Yggdrasil’s new ancient Egyptian themed 5 reel game Valley of the Gods, which offers players up to 3,125 ways to win and an opportunity to win 20x bet. The colourful and multi-featured game is liberally illustrated with Egyptian hieroglyphics and typical symbols from the time, …

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Betway sponsors ESL Pro League

22 Aug 2017

Betway has increased its investment in eSports, penning its second sponsorship with the ESL Pro League. The professional CS:GO league, in its sixth season, sees 14 European and North American Teams vie online for a $1,000,000 prize pool culminating in a final event in Odense, Denmark from 8-10th December 2017. This is Betway’s second successive …

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Tempobet customers gain access to Habanero content

22 Aug 2017

Online operator TempoBet has gone live with a full suite of Habanero video slot titles across a range of desktop and mobile devices. Among the games available will be Habanero’s most recent release The Dead Escape, as well as Panda Panda, Bird of Thunder, and Fire Rooster. “This deal marks yet another major step in …

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Sun Vegas leverages NetEnt portfolio

22 Aug 2017

UK tabloid newspaper-branded online casino Sun Vegas has significantly expanded its range of games with a suite of games from NetEnt. The Tabcorp-operated Sun-branded site will feature NetEnt favs such as Starburst, Twin Spin and Gonzo’s Quest, among any others. “We are constantly striving to provide our players with the most innovative & entertaining content, …

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Optima making innovative progress

22 Aug 2017

Seville-based platform supplier OPTIMA is experiencing a bumper year in terms of growth assisted by the introduction of a new range of products which include a solution that converts UK retail customer bases from a shop server system to a serverless system. The solution provides operators numerous advantages which include cost savings, elimination of data …

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Cherry lowers full year forecast

22 Aug 2017

Cherry Group has adjusted its full-year forecast for 2017, saying the integration of its recent acquisition of Come On! has not yet achieved a full positive impact. The Group moved to emphasize that all business areas continue to perform well, showing strong development and profitable growth. The total revenue for full year 2017 forecast of …

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VSoftCo expands into new vertical with Link2Win

22 Aug 2017

Virtual sports software developer VSoftCo Ltd has inked a multi-year content agreement with numbers game provider Link2Win. Marking an expansion into a new vertical, VSoftCo has integrated Link2Win’s complete portfolio of ‘Linka’ games to its platform. “The partnership with Link2Win is very exciting for VSoftCo as it is the first time we are integrating a …

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Online sports betting operator launches major European advertising drive

22 Aug 2017

European online sports betting operator NGS Bet (Bahis) has launched a new year-long advertising campaign targeting sports fans across Europe. The campaign was created by the MAG agency (Media Agency Group) and is multi format in nature, with a strong football stadium presence element, especially at La Liga matches in Spain. NGS Bet’s advertisements will …

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MECN study says Cherry Group are tops in revenue growth

22 Aug 2017

A study of Q1-2017 results conducted by independent research firm MECN has produced an interesting “best 4” list of top revenue-generating companies, with the Swedish Cherry Group singled out as the leader, having grown its revenues in the quarter by a remarkable 281 percent to SEK453 million. Cherry’s success was to some extent based on …

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SportNation takes on board BetOnBrazil online punters

22 Aug 2017

Argyll Entertainment’s launch of its new sportsbook Sportsnation.bet (see previous report) has been followed by the news that the operator has migrated all BetOn Brazil online punters to the new enterprise. Sportnation is powered by SBTech and has hired Alan Brazil as its sports ambassador Stuart Tilly, CEO at Argyll Entertainment, says: “We had great …

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Silchester takes a bet on William Hill plc

22 Aug 2017

The Daily Mail reports that London hedge fund Silchester International has acquired a 5 percent stake in online and land gambling group William Hill plc, making it the fourth biggest stockholder in the company. Silchester has a reputation for taking a punt on struggling companies that nevertheless have strong potential, and Will Hill has been …

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Linka-Balls from Mecca bingo

22 Aug 2017

Mecca Bingo’s new 90-ball bingo variant offers a Linka-Balls feature as a centerpiece within a retro-themed bingo room. Six colored Linka-Balls, representing the colors used for the bingo balls calls, are used alongside the 90-ball variant. These additional balls become a live in-game feature that plays out during the main session, aimed at increasing customer …

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Tabcorp to broadcast Premier League

22 Aug 2017

A two-year deal between TabCorp and Optus Business will see the broadcast of English Premier League football in TabCorp’s 4,500 Sky Racing venues across Australia. Sky Racing venues will show the full range of live Premier League fixtures in SD in any public viewing area of their venue where their existing Sky Racing channels can …

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Denver Broncos launch interactive bingo

22 Aug 2017

American football league club, the Denver Broncos, have launched an interactive digital bingo game through a partnership with Sideline Sports for the 2017 NFL season. Dubbed ‘Broncos Bingo’, the game has been integrated in the Denver Broncos 365 app by Verizon and offers gameplay sponsored by Coca Cola. “By adding Sideline Sports’ bingo to our …

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Ladbrokes extend rugby league title sponsorship

22 Aug 2017

The Rugby Football League (RFL) and Ladbrokes have agreed a one-year extension to their current title sponsorship partnership, the Ladbrokes Challenge Cup. Ladbrokes will continue to capitalise on the competition’s vast and growing fan base which is led through broadcast partners, the BBC and Sky Sports, a presser reads.

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Glück Games partners Robots & Lasers

22 Aug 2017

Glück Games has partnered Berlin-based igaming content developer, Robots & Lasers. The distribution partnership provides an expanded presence for the developer whose Gold Hunt title will be the first to go live across Glück Games’ operator partner base. Gold Hunt is a ‘4-panel’ interactive scratchcard featuring a GBP 10,000 top prize with four ways to …

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Mr Green name technology CEO

22 Aug 2017

Mattias Wedar will take over the reins from acting chief executive officer Stefan Gustafsson in September who has led Mr Green & Co Technology AB since December 2016 in an interim capacity. Wedar, who has long-standing experience in the digital industry, joins Mr Green from Eniro where he has served in several senior managerial roles. …

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Kama Games debuts on VK social network

22 Aug 2017

Mobile social content developer Kama Games has debuted its flagship Pokerist title on European social media platform VK coinciding with the social network’s launch of its new Direct Games Gaming Platform. VK.com has proven popular with Europeans and is the most visited website in Russia, Kama Games said. Pokerist will launch with all of the …

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Sportium plans Colombian launch

22 Aug 2017

Cirsa and Ladbrokes’ joint venture Sportium will launch its sportsbook in Colombia in the coming months following the establishment of an office in Panama earlier this year. The company will offer customers access to betting on major sporting events and live competitions leveraging its sponsorship relationship with LaLiga which it recently renewed for an additional …

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Sportradar to power Comunio fantasy football leagues

22 Aug 2017

Fantasy Sports operator Comunio has selected Sportradar to power its player performance scores across the top European leagues. Comunio provides fantasy football leagues based on ten of the top European competitions, including the UEFA Champions League, the top two divisions in Spain and Germany, as well as the top leagues in France, Italy, England, Portugal …

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British racing project inks deal with Colossus Bets

22 Aug 2017

The new collective of 54 British racecourses has partnered Colossus Bets for a pool betting product which will be made available through racecourses and third-party betting operators. The Project Steering Board, representing the collective, and Colossus Bets have promised access to an “innovative exotic bets portfolio” including cash out opportunities, access to the ‘Syndicates’ platform …

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Aspire Global to debut Redeem the Dream

22 Aug 2017

iGaming solutions provider, Aspire Global is prepping the imminent launch of its first proprietary HTML5 progressive jackpot slot game, ‘Redeem the Dream’. The title offers a choice of four live progressive jackpots – Mega, Super, Major and Rapid – and incorporates a range of features that include Expanding Wilds, Bonus Scatter, Dream Spin Bonus Round …

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