Tech provider BetConstruct has partnered TipSport for the provision of its Live Scouting Data Service in the Czech Republic. A major betting operator in the Czech market, TipSport said the deal will enable it to improve its pre-match and in-play betting offer while attracting new customers through coverage of unique sporting events.
Connecticut lawmakers have approved Sportech PLC’s wagering venue expansion in the State, in which it offers 15 off-track betting venues under an exclusive license. The company hopes to expand that number to 24. The expansion was voted in favor of by a 22-14 vote by the State Senate, under House Bill 6948 but would still …
Kindred Group has commissioned two opinion-leaders in responsible gambling to analyze gambling practices using its own customer data anonymized for the research. The three-year study will be led by Dr Michael Auer – director at Neccton, and Dr Mark Griffiths – distinguished professor at Nottingham Trent University with a view to gaining insight into player …
According to a first quarter report from the Malta National Statistics Office (MNSO), growth in the gaming sector saw remote gaming license applications double to 44 (Q1/2016: 22). During the first quarter, the Malta Gaming Authority issued 26 remote gaming licenses, up from fourteen a year ago, and now totaling 543. The MNSO estimates the …
FDJ Gaming Solutions have agreed a deal with Loterie Romande (LoRo) for a turnkey sports betting solution following the award of a competitive procurement process. FDJ’s Advanced Betting Platform and subsidiary, LVS’s omni-channel technology will integrate directly with LoRo terminals and their online and mobile applications. FDJ’s datacenter will operate LoRo services in line with …
Finnish State-owned gambling company Veikkaus Oy has begun implementing cost efficiencies and operational synergies following the completion of its merger with RAY and FinToto earlier this year. The company will phase out 129 employment contracts of which 65-70 are redundancies or redeployments, 25 pension arrangements and around 20 fixed-term employee contracts, following collective bargaining negotiations …
Denmark’s gambling regulator, Spillemyndigheden has released first quarter 2017 results buoyed by a good performance from the regulated online casino sector. Combined gross gaming revenues (GGR) for the four sectors, namely; betting, online casinos, land-based casinos and prize-giving gaming machines were DKK 1,395 million, down from Q1/2016’s DKK 1,416 million. GGR for the online casino …
Webis Holdings PLC’s advanced wagering business, WatchandWager, will be able to accept stakes form New York State following licensing approval by the New York State Gaming Commission. It’s welcome news for the company who will begin processing registrations, deposits and wagers from residents in time for the 149th thoroughbred horse race, the Belmont Stakes, a …
The Responsible Gambling Trust (RGT) has been chastised by the UK Advertising Standards Authority regarding a TV advert that forms part of its ‘Voices’ campaign. The problem gambling ad shows a young woman sitting on a bed. As she battles with her inner demons, an older man sits on a desk in the corner of …
GVC Holdings’ operators BetBoo and SportingBet have integrated a suite of Zitro Interactive games. The content will initially be available to Latin American markets, followed by additional territories in the near future. “We consider it a privilege that the prestigious GVC Holdings has considered Zitro when it comes to defining the bingo video offer of …
John Bonacic’s Senate Bill S3898, recently approved by the New York Senate Finance Committee (see previous reports), has been amended to include a bad actor clause. Enactment of S3898 would see certain types of poker classified and legalized as skill games, formalize a regulatory regime under the New York State Gaming Commission and levy a …
Oryx Gaming will integrate a suite of web and mobile slots developed by Chicago-based game studio, 2by2 Gaming, The developer’s ‘Diamond Falls’ title will be the first to launch across Oryx’s platform later this month, other online titles such as ‘Wild Birthday Blast’, ‘Riches of the Sea’, ‘Pinocchio’s Fortune’ and ‘Legends of Africa’ are expected …
Betfair has introduced betting markets on professional drone racing in partnership with The Drone Racing League (TDRL) on the final race of the DRL Allianz World Championship to be held next week at Alexandra Palace as part of London Tech Week. The DRL Allianz World Championship will be the United Kingdom’s first professional drone race …
The Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corp. (PAGCOR) is facing a challenge as House Majority Leader Rodolfo Fariñas intends filing a bill which would transfer PAGCOR’s regulatory and licensing function to Congress. “PAGCOR is the sole authority that grants licenses, authorizes them, regulates them, and it’s also a gambling operator. We have to remove all of …
Vietnam News report Police in Hải Phòng City, in collaboration with the Ministry of Public Security’s high-tech crime unit, have bust an online football betting operation. Six people have been detained so far including Đặng Mạnh Thành (38) who is suspected as the mastermind behind the operation. Thanh, and an accomplice, were reportedly caught in …
NetEnt has expanded into Serbia following the successful integration of a selection of its popular games with major Serbian gaming operator, Mozzart. ”We keep delivering on our global growth strategy by strengthening our position on regulated markets and we are very pleased that our popular games are now also available for players in Serbia,” Enrico …
Chicago-headquartered Rush Street Gaming has appointed Mark Lunter as Chief Marketing Officer. Lunter joins the company from Caesars Entertainment where he served as regional vice president of Marketing. Described as an innovative database marketer, Lunter began his gaming career as a financial analyst with Harrah’s in 2005. Prior to working for Caesars Entertainment, Lunter served …
Slotland has imported its latest slot release from WinADay sister site, a 50-payline game titled “Tropical Treat”. Tropical Treat offers Scatters, Free Spins and Multipliers. It’s tied to Slotland’s progressive jackpot which can be won if five compass or globe symbols land on a payline.
Mr Green has relaunched its Garbo online casino in Sweden having redesigned and upgraded the offer for mobile users. The company is positioning Garbo as “clever, crisp and catchy,” saying it believes the online casino has the potential to become as strong a global brand as Mr Green is. “This is a cost-efficient introduction due …
According to a stock exchange advisory, chief executive officer of Nektan Plc, Leigh Nissim, has resigned his post to take up a position outside of the company. Founder and former chief executive officer Gary Shaw will fill the role until a permanent replacement can be found. Nissim will remain at Nektan until August 2017 to …
Gaming software aggregator Slotegrator has been subjected to a virus attack, a company advisory said, in which its corporate Skype account was hacked. Slotegrator warns that newsletters containing an attachment were distributed with the following message: “Hello, we would inform you that we founded some abnormalities. Please check attachment and send me your feedback. Best …
Clarion Gaming will launch its inaugural ’Sports Betting USA’ conference in New York City this November. The conference will offer content specific to the complexities and potential of the relatively untapped US market. Content will focus on the sports and gaming sectors, the legislative path to the repeal of PASPA; sports integrity misconceptions; data monetization …
Software developer Genesis Gaming has teased the upcoming launch of its arcade-style ‘Sea Raider’ title. Sea Raider leads players on a journey into the deepest depths of the ocean in search of lost treasures, mythical creatures and highly prized pearls.
Swedish games developer QuickSpin will be launching its latest title ‘Sticky Bandits’ during August 2017. The Wild West-themed game follows the antics of the Sticky Bandits as they attempt to rob a runaway train. It’s described as a “thrill-a-minute rollercoaster of a ride featuring dodgy desperadoes, dynamite, and a killer spaghetti western soundtrack for all …