The drawn out indecision on a betting, lotteries and gaming tax has hit the skids again as Kenyan President, Uhuru Kenyatta, has rejected Kenya’s Finance Bill 2017 and recommended that Parliament set gaming taxes at 35 per cent. Earlier this month, the Kenya Parliament rejected a prohibitive 50 percent tax which when revisited was widely …
Three Australians and 12 Crown Casinos employees have been formally charged by Chinese authorities after almost seven months in detention (see previous reports). In a brief statement Tuesday, Crown Casinos said all detained employees, including those on bail, had been charged with the illegal promotion of gambling in China and the case referred to Shanghai’s …
NetEnt is celebrating its second anniversary in the Spanish market with the addition of table games to its Spanish content portfolio. Spanish customers, including bet365, bwin, Gamesys, 888 and PokerStars, will benefit from the new package offering online and mobile roulette and blackjack. “The development of online gaming in Spain is happening at a positive …
The UK Gambling Commission has published proposed amendments to the Remote Gambling and Software Technical Standards (RTS) consultation which was launched October 2016. Revisions to the RTS include: Greater consistency and clarity in the information made available to consumers; Enhanced consumer protections; Lay the groundwork for a wider review into new and emerging products and …
In a SEC filing, Chinese investor Tang Hao, director of Discovery Key Investments Limited (DKI), a British Virgin Isles company, has raised its stake in Amaya Inc. to 12.6 percent with the acquisition of a further 2,100,100 common shares since June 2, 2017. Our readers will recall DKI acquired 9,105,500 shares in March 2017 (see …
Stockholm-based games developer Fantasma Games releases its debut title “Super Sumo.” This 25-payline game features a rather amusing sound track and appealing animated characters, inspired by Japanese Sumo Wrestlers. The 5×3 board depicts five different Sumo wrestler symbols alongside playing card symbols. Features include Bonus Scatters, a Super Free Spins game, Wilds, Sticky Wilds, Re-Spins …
GameArt has introduced a jackpot feature across its entire desktop and mobile games portfolio. Clients will be able to choose between local and progressive Mini, Minor, Major and Grand jackpots which can be won at any time during a game. Inspired by the Chinese zodiac constellations, the Red Vermilion Bird represents the Mini, a Black …
Stockholm-based developer Nolimit city has struck its latest content supply deal with SlotsMillion. SlotsMillion has already integrated Nolimit city’s entire HTML5-built slots portfolio which include titles such as: Kitchen Drama – Sushi Mania, Oktoberfest, Creepy Carnival and Space Arcade. “They [SlotsMillion] share our enthusiasm for technology and innovation, making it a very strong partnership,” Jonas …
Playtech has entered into a significant deal with Caesars Entertainment EMEA in the UK market. A casino management system agreement covers eight U.K. properties, including the Empire Casino in central London, in which Playtech subsidiary IGS will replace legacy technology with its proprietary Neon Enterprise system allowing the casino group complete control across its entire …
Increasing pressure to repeal the Professional and Amateur Sports Protection Act (PASPA), the American Gaming Association launched the American Sports Betting Coalition (ASBC), today (Monday). The launch comes on the back of the release of new research by Oxford Economics which surmises legalization would curb an illegal sports betting market conservatively estimated at $150 billion, …
International Game Technology (IGT) and Konami Gaming, Inc. have entered into a patent cross-licensing deal. Under the terms of the deal, Konami Gaming, Inc. can offer games that include patented game features from the IGT portfolio for a licensing fee. “Cross-licensing these game patents between our two companies allows Konami and IGT to share some …
Ben Grainger, a promising Para swimmer, has become a Microgaming Ambassador as part of the company’s PlayItForward program. Microgaming PlayItForward has sponsored the Microgaming Isle of Man’s first Para Swimming Team since 2015, whose “remarkable young swimmers have had amazing success at both national and international events.” Grainger joins fellow Ambassadors, Joseph Ricciardi (triathlete) and …
Omni-channel content solution provider, Vermantia, has expanded its relationship with Italian gaming operator Eurobet with a content distribution agreement that will see the development of four channels rolled out across Eurobet’s retail network in August 2017. The four channels will offer a daily schedule of virtual sports content from both Inspired Gaming and Vermantia’s virtual …
Satellite Information Services’ (SIS) chief executive officer, Gary Smith, has resigned his position after five years in the job to pursue other opportunities. He will be succeeded by Richard Ames who re-joined the firm late last year as an interim product director. Ames has been running his own interim management and consultancy services company for …
Johor Police have taken drastic action on illegal online gambling in Johor Bahru, Malaysia with 388 raids in ten days, which began June 1, 2017. Authorities said 2,348 individuals had been detained, of which 1,935 were customers aged between 17 and 64, and 413 were employees or operators of the premises. Police seized 4,032 laptops, …
Jackpotjoy PLC (formerly Intertain) has appointed Irina Cornides as chief executive of its largest division comprising Jackpotjoy, Starspins andBotemania brands. The unit, which was acquired from the Gamesys Group in April 2015 on an earn-out basis, currently operates on proprietary software which is owned by Gamesys. In her new role, Cornides will act as the …
Six Chinese nationals were arrested by Cambodian Police at a hotel in Siem Reap this past week. The six raised hotel staff’s suspicions when they asked that their room service orders be left outside the door. Police conducted a raid based on the hotel owner’s tip-off and discovered an online gambling operation being run from …
iSoftBet’s latest release is a neon-space-themed title ‘Booster’. The game offers free spins, multipliers, or a random prize of 6,000 coins. Check out the demo here: NextGen Gaming will launch ‘Wild Play’ to its SuperBet series portfolio in July 2017. ‘Wild Play SuperBet’ offers Wild Multipliers, Free Games and Doubled Wilds. A demo can be …
Mobile casino content provider iSoftBet has struck a deal with Lithuanian operator Unigames for the integration of its full selection of desktop and mobile games, including original and branded content. iSoftBet’s Game Aggregation Platform (GAP) is included under the agreement providing Unigames access to over 1000 slot and table games from thirty plus suppliers that …
Sports betting and online casino operator Betway Group has launched in South Africa under license issued by the Western Cape Gambling and Racing Board (WCGRB) to Raging River Trading (Pty) Ltd. The Western Cape Gambling and Racing Board has licensed 211 betting operators to date, both land and online-based. Betway will offer online sports betting …
Vermont Governor, Phil Scott, has signed bill S 136 legalizing and regulating daily fantasy sports, the twelfth U.S. State to do so. “We look forward to continuing to work with Governor Scott’s team, Attorney General Donovan and members of the legislature on a final, comprehensive regulatory and tax structure,” a joint statement from DFS giants …
Genesis Gaming’s newest slot title ‘8-bit Intruders’ will bring back memories from those who enjoyed the 80’s and arcade-style gaming. It’s a 243-ways arcade-style slot featuring cascading reels that offers a frequent base game feature and a perceived skill bonus. Players “collect” the aliens as they land and blast the Asteroids that are caught in …
GVC Holdings has relaunched its flagship brand, PartyCasino, with an extensive makeover in terms of brand, product and customer experience. “The site, once the world’s largest online casino, is aiming to recapture its crown,” a GVC press statement reads. Party Casino’s relaunch will be supported by a major advertising and through-the-line marketing campaign kicking off …
Finnish open gaming platform provider, Finnplay,, has been awarded a remote gambling software operating license from the UK Gambling Commission (UKGC). Finnplay offers an open iGaming platform targeting customers looking to replace or improve legacy gaming systems or simply entering the industry. The company provides clients the option to own the source code. Finnplay’s Viral …