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Nevada approves off-track pari-mutuel wagering

27 Jun 2017

The Nevada Gaming Commission unanimously approved amendments to Regulation 26B Nevada Revised Statute Chapter 464 by SB 240 at a meeting held June 22, 2017 which will allow bookmakers to offer non-traditional pari-mutuel betting markets on “other events” such as eSports or NBA drafts from July 1, 2017.

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William Hill to close Tel Aviv office?

27 Jun 2017

William Hill is reportedly closing down its Israeli online operations in Tel Aviv, an exclusive report from Leap Rate claims. According to the report, two-hundred staff based at the Tel Aviv office will be laid-off with a select few offered relocation opportunities as the company seeks to streamline and consolidate its online division. The office …

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Igaming Platform integrates Habanero content

27 Jun 2017

Malta-based iGaming Platform (iGP) will provides its operators access to Habanero’s full suite of games. The content distribution deal includes Habanero’s stable of 75 video slots titles, nine table games, and 50 video poker titles. “By partnering with iGamingPlatform, more players in more territories around the world can now enjoy our quality games than ever …

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Bodog extends Ayr United sponsorship

27 Jun 2017

Online gambling firm Bodog has extended its sponsorship of Scottish League 1 football club Ayr United for the 7th consecutive year. “It’s a big season for the club and its great to have Bodog on board again,” an Ayr United statement reads. “In the modern era its pretty rare to have such a long-term sponsor …

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iGaming platform deals with betgames.tv

27 Jun 2017

Live broadcast betting games provider BetGames.tv is the latest to take its fixed-odds games live on iGaming Platform following the integration of Habanero content announced earlier today (see previous report). “We are very happy to start work with such a young and dynamic company as iGamingPlatform in new emerging markets,” Danilo Patella, sales director at …

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Slotland introduces popular zodiac slot

27 Jun 2017

Proprietary game has performed well at sister-site WinADay over the past year. Following a successful performance over the past year at WinADay online casino, the astrology-themed proprietary slot Zodiac has been added to the gaming suite at sister-site Slotland. The game has a number of feaaures, including high value astrology symbols that can pay out …

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U.S. Supreme Court will review New Jersey sports betting case

27 Jun 2017

New Jersey’s bid to have the US Supreme Court hear its appeal on the constitutionality of the Professional and Amateur Sports Protection Act of 1992 (PASPA) has been successful despite a recommendation that the court decline to hear the case by Acting US Solicitor General, Jeffrey Wall, earlier this month (see previous reports). It’s welcome …

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Microgaming casino games live on Pokerstars Casino

27 Jun 2017

PokerStars Casino has gone live with an extensive range of content from Quickfire, powered by Microgaming following a deal agreed in February (see previous  report). Upon completion of a bespoke integration, exclusive Microgaming casino games, including Mega Moolah, Immortal Romance, Ariana, Break Da Bank Again and Thunderstruck II, are now available to PokerStars players, with …

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Norwich City names LeoVegas principal partner

27 Jun 2017

English professional football club Norwich City has agreed a three-year sponsorship deal with LeoVegas naming the online casino and sports betting operator as its new principal club partner. LeoVegas’ logo will feature on all adult Erreà shirts and match-day training wear along with a a strong in-stadia presence at Carrow Road. LeoVegas also has sponsorship …

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888casino launch Elite Lounge live casino brand

27 Jun 2017

888Casino has launched its new Elite Lounge live casino saying this enticing nightclub venue is regarded as the crème de la crème of online casino entertainment for players. An opulent casino setting is accompanied by exclusive perks, promotions and superior betting options for discerning customers at five casino blackjack and one roulette table. Hailing the …

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Gaming Realms to build Love Island gaming products

27 Jun 2017

Gaming Realms PLC has partnered ITV Commerce and Ventures and Storm Games to develop gaming products based on ITV’s hit reality show ‘Love Island’ which it will integrate and host on its mobile gaming platform. Love Island is a dating show where a group of singles spend seven weeks living in a luxury villa in …

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Sportradar signs landmark deal with Beitai Digital

27 Jun 2017

Sports data provider Sportradar has entered into a deal with China-facing sport data solutions provider Beitai Digital. The agreement, described as a landmark deal, will bring Sportradar’s sports data solutions to China’s fast-growing sports market. “The partnership with Sportradar will enable Beitai Digital to provide Sportradar’s data-driven offering with strong local service support across the …

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Lottoland fined by UKGC

27 Jun 2017

Lottery betting firm, Lottoland has been slapped with a GBP 150,000 fine by the UK Gambling Commission (UKGC) for failings in its advertising communications which were brought to light by a complaint made to the Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) in February 2017. The UKGC and the ASA have publicized the matter saying it considers “it …

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Scientific Games extends contract with New Hampshire Lotto

27 Jun 2017

Scientific Games has extended its relationship with the New Hampshire Lottery for a further four years. The contract is considered Scientific Games’ oldest and one of the most successful having partnered since 1975. The new four-year contract, which begins July 1, 2017 and may be extended for two additional years, provides licensed properties to the …

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MGA in numbers

27 Jun 2017

The Malta Gaming Authority (MGA) published its 2016 Annual Report for the 12 months ending December 31, 2016, Monday. Key fiscals include: Total revenues generated by the MGA were Euro 62.5 million (2015: Euro 60.9 million), up 2.6 percent. Gaming tax contributions increased 0.7 percent to reach Euro 56.2 million (2015: Euro 55.8 million). The …

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BetConstruct sign up for Booming Games content

27 Jun 2017

Gaming solutions provider BetConstruct will expand its games portfolio with a suite of slot games for desktop and mobile from Booming Games. Titles include Booming Seven Deluxe, Classico, Monster Munchies, Cherry Bomb Deluxe and Desert Drag. “We look forward to being able to offer Booming Games’ portfolio. Packed with slots configured to a multitude of …

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Portugal awards third online sports betting license

27 Jun 2017

Sociedade Figueira Praia SA has become Portugal’s seventh licensed online operator and the third online sports betting operator in the market alongside Betclic and Bet.pt. The company will launch its sports betting offer on casinoportugal.pt following the license award from Portugal’s regulatory body, Serviço de Regulação e Inspeção de Jogos.

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St Leger Festival attracts new sponsor

27 Jun 2017

William Hill has partnered Arena Racing Company (ARC) as sponsor of the St Leger Festival including the world’s oldest Classic horserace, the Group 1 St Leger Stakes. The three-year deal includes sponsorship of a feature race each day of the four-day festival which will now be known as ‘The William Hill St Leger Festival’. The …

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ManBetX named Crystal Palace FC main sponsor

27 Jun 2017

Premier League football club Crystal Palace (CPFC) has entered into a club-record, multi-year deal with online sports betting and casino operator ManBetX as its new shirt sponsor. ManBetX’s logo will feature across the club’s shirt and the operator will be promoted as Main Sponsor across all CPFC media channels online and offline, in the UK …

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Shanghai court sentences Crown Resorts employees

26 Jun 2017

Seventeen current and two former Crown Resorts employees, arrested in October 2016 (see previous  reports), were sentenced by the Baoshan District Court in Shanghai, Monday. The court handed down a ten-month jail sentence to Australian Crown Resorts executive vice president of the company’s VIP division, Jason O’Connor, and nine-month prison terms to marketing employees Pan …

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Betsoft expands in Asia with ClubVegas999

26 Jun 2017

Betsoft Gaming has partnered Zustro and HaTien Vegas Entertainment Resort for the supply of its complete Slots3 portfolio and a range of table games to South-east Asian-focused online casino ClubVegas999. In addition, the land-based casino HaTien Vegas Entertainment resort plans to roll out Betsoft’s games to its live environment casino patrons. “We are thrilled to …

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Red Rake Gaming deals with EveryMatrix

26 Jun 2017

EveryMatrix’ CasinoEngine will distribute Valencia-based Red Rake Gaming’s online slot content following the signing of a partnership agreement. EveryMatrix operators will gain access to Red Rake Gaming’s “Siberian Wolf”, “The Legendary Red Dragon” and “Wildcano” titles amongst others. “We have come a long way in a short time and our agreement with EveryMatrix is a …

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GameART launch a dozen titles on Vegas Crest Casino

26 Jun 2017

GameART and Vegas Crest Casino have extended their content supply partnership with the addItion of twelve mobile-first, five-reel slot titles. The new releases comprise Money Farm 2, Tiger Heart, Texas Ranger’s Reward, Ramses Treasure, Magic Dragon, Thunder Bird, 3 Kings, Lucky Babies, Golden Dragon, Caligula, Fortune Lions and King of Wealth.

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William Hill Australia integrate Lottoland betting service

26 Jun 2017

William Hill Australia has expanded its offer with the integration of a new turnkey B2B betting service from Lottoland Solutions. The integration will enable William Hill Australia customers to bet on the outcome of global lottery draws including the EuroMillions and US PowerBall. “William Hill is a leader in Australian betting and we are thrilled …

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