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 …
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 …