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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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New Antigua HQ and digital marketing team for eSports Entertainment Group

26 Jun 2017

Esports Entertainment Group Inc., a licensed online gambling company with a specific focus on eSports wagering, has announced the hiring of key personnel, staff and the opening of its Antigua HQ in preparation for the imminent launch of eSports betting operations. Two digital marketing experts have been hired by the company: Stephen Banham — Social …

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Sportpesa to withdraw all Kenya sponsorships

26 Jun 2017

In a series of Tweets, SportPesa chief executive officer, Ronald Karauri said the company’s cost of business will be significantly affected by the Kenyan Government’s increase in tax to 35 percent effective January 1, 2018 (see previous reports). As a direct result, Karauri said the company will begin giving notice to the Clubs and Unions …

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Paddy Power Betfair mischief maker to found creative agency

26 Jun 2017

Ken Robertson, Paddy Power Betfair’s advertising director, will leave the firm after 18 years of service to establish his own social media-focused creative agency later this year. Robertson, who will remain with the company for the next six months, has been credited with many controversial advertising and promotional initiatives including the most complained about ad …

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Multilotto awarded UKGC licensing

26 Jun 2017

Lottery betting company Multilotto has been granted a combined Remote Operating License from the UK Gambling Commission as it shifts focus from its primary Nordic markets to International expansion. “Our intention is to provide UK players with an alternative to the status quo,” MultiLotto chief executive officer, Thomas Biro, said. “The first half of 2017 …

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Royal Panda sponsors Queens Park Rangers

26 Jun 2017

The British Football Association ending all relationships with betting companies (see previous reports) hasn’t deterred individual clubs from taking advantage of lucrative deals as the 2017-18 season approaches. Online gambling operator Royal Panda is the latest to enter into a shirt sponsorship, this with professional Champions League club, Queens Park Rangers (QPR) in a three-year …

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Confusion over Yako Casino

26 Jun 2017

There seems to be a communication snarl-up between EveryMatrix and its White Label Yako Casino, whose customers earlier today were sent a communication from EveryMatrix advising the online casino’s imminent closure. However, a response from Yako Casino refutes the email, saying EveryMatrix wasn’t authorized in sending out the communication, that the online casino and associated …

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Microgaming launch Jurassic World

26 Jun 2017

Microgaming has released its highly-anticipated ‘Jurassic World’ licensed slot, a sequel to the successful ‘Jurassic Park’ title released in 2014. This 5×3 reel, 243 ways-to-win game takes players on an adventure around the park, with the dinosaurs centre stage. Fans of the movie will recognize key players Claire and Owen, Hoskins and Masrani. ‘Jurassic World’ …

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UK CMA launch enforcement action against online gambling operators

26 Jun 2017

The UK’s Competition and Markets Authority (CMA), in collabroation with the UK Gambling Commission, has announced it is launching enforcement action against a number of unidentified online gambling operators who it alleges are in breach of consumer law. The investigation was founded on the CMA’s belief that “people aren’t getting the deal they expect from …

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KAX Media holding company rebrands to gambling.com

26 Jun 2017

KAX Media’s holding company will be rebranding to gambling.com group leveraging the unique gambling.com domain it acquired in 2002 for $2.5 million. Gambling.com Group will continue to use the KAX Media brand for its in-house digital agencies situated in Dublin, Ireland and Tampa, United States. Gambling.com became the Group’s largest website in 2012 and remains …

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Endorphina in distribution deal with Iforium

26 Jun 2017

Czech gaming developer Endorphina has entered into a partnership with Iforium for the distribution of its content on casino aggregation platform, Gameflex. Endorphina joins around fifty third-party gaming suppliers offering a combined tally of around 5,000 games on Gameflex. “It is always a pleasure working with professionals like iForium” Jan Urbanec, vice president of sales …

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Booongo launch Poisoned Apple

26 Jun 2017

Booongo Games has launched its latest title ‘Poisoned Apple’ based on the classic fairytale Snow White and the Seven Dwarves. This 5-reel, 20-payline game tasks players to achieve three goals, completion of each goal will trigger a Free Spins mode with a Bonus. Other features include Mirror Wilds, Sticky Wilds and Growing Wilds within the …

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Olympus from NextGen Gaming

26 Jun 2017

NextGen Gaming’s new release is a 243-ways-to-win slot titled ‘Olympus’, transporting players back to Ancient Greece to play with the Gods. Three or more Shield Scatters will triggers Free Spins offering a choice of up to five features which are progressively unlocked after a certain number of triggers. The Goddess of Love feature is unlocked …

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New intergalactic themed slot launched by iSoftBet.

25 Jun 2017

“Booster” combines classic casino gaming with a modern design that delivers something a little different. London-based online gambling games developer iSoftBet, has launched a new 25 pay-line slot branded “Booster” which features single, double and triple bar symbols along with a gold star and red and blue 7s – but the real action resides in …

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Kenya Sportpesa sponsorships estimated at GBP 7.5 million

25 Jun 2017

The Kenyan Government’s controversial 35 percent tax rate on all gambling revenue generated by operators – substantial rise from the previous 7.5 percent – is already impacting sports sponsorship agreements ahead of its January 1, 2018 implementation. Ronald Karauri, chief executive officer of Kenya sports betting group SportPesa, indicated the company will reluctantly withdraw all …

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1×2 Gaming rebrands to 1×2 Network

24 Jun 2017

UK independent software firm 1X2 Gaming has rebranded to 1X2 NETWORK, building on the foundation of Football 1X2 Ltd which was established in 2002. 1X2 NETWORK has also established its own development studio Iron Dog Studios, content of which will stand alongside 1X2 Gaming and a selection of third party vendors on its Panorama Platform. …

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CJEU makes important ruling concerning freedom of services in the EU

24 Jun 2017

The Court of Justice for the European Union (CJEU) ruled Thursday that regulatory authorities in European Union (EU) member states who persecute EU licensed operators by excluding them from national licensing processes are in breach of EU law and cannot apply enforcement actions such as fines or ISP blocking. The ruling relates to Unibet’s legal …

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Football association board ends betting sponsorships

24 Jun 2017

The English Football Association has ended its commercial relationship with Ladbrokes after the Board agreed that The FA would end all sponsorships with betting companies from the end of the 2016-17 season following the completion of a three-month review. Ladbrokes, who has mutually agreed to the termination of its long-term contract signed in August 2016 …

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Playtech BGT Sports completes Coral UK integration

24 Jun 2017

Playtech BGT Sports (PBS) has completed the integration of its proprietary sports betting technology on 3,000 Coral UK self-service Connect tablet-based terminals throughout the bookmakers retail estate. “We believe strongly in utilising best-in-class technologies and PBS deliver us the best digital, retail offering around, providing an improved experience for our sportsbook customers,” Richard Lang, retail …

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