A trading update from the Ladbrokes Coral Group delivered a mixed bag of results for the year to date with a solid performance from digital but a decline in the retail sector. Overall the company remains confident it will meet full year expectations. Key performance highlights for the period 1/1/17 to 23/4/17 include: – Group …
Cyprus-headquartered software developer and platform provider, Wazdan Games Limited, has launched four new entertaining graphic and audio-rich slot titles. “Back to the 70s” is a disco-music themed title offering scatters, free spins and bonus games while in the 27-payline “Haunted Hospital”, which is set in an asylum, the doctors and nurses may prove to be …
Playtech has launched its latest licensed slot game, American Dad!, based on the successful animated sitcom of the same name. Set in Langley Falls and featuring the Smith family and friends, this wacky five-reel, 40-line slot game offers a myriad of features. Landing two ‘Schmooblydong Wheel’ symbols earns a re-spin with a random modifier while …
Early reports from China are that the dockets for 18 Crown Resorts employees – including three Australian nationals from the company’s VIP marketing team – have been delivered to the district prosecutor in Shanghai’s Baoshan District People’s Procurate. The Crown employees, swept up in an anti-illegal gambling operation over six months ago by Chinese authorities, …
Platform provider Aspire Global is heading into the second quarter feeling confident with three new deals under its belt. Hailing a successful first quarter, Aspire Global has launched three new brands after inking deals with Cashiopeia, Mursimo and Jaak Systemswhich it says are all led by experienced iGaming industry professionals. “I’m very proud to open …
The Remote Gambling Association (RGA) is calling for a review of Portugal’s regulatory regime as the country’s online gambling market celebrates its second anniversary. The RGA describes the system as having failed to attract “almost no licensees” and is calling on a provision made in 2015 to review the regime after it had been established. …
MGM Resorts International (MGM) and GVC Holdings PLC (GVC), have agreed a partnership in which the playMGM brand will launch in the New Jersey market with online casino and poker games. This new agreement expands GVC’s existing relationship with MGM in which it has provided software and support for MGM’s Borgata Hotel Casino and Spa …
NSoft’s latest Lucky Six deal will see European sports betting operator NetBet augment its offer with the product via NSoft’s SEVEN Platform web channel. “NSoft is extremely satisfied with the fact that its market share in Romania is constantly growing while SEVEN Platform continues being the base for providing all the integration necessary tools and …
A group of cheeky punters in the Ujjain District have embarrassed Indian Police with an advert placed in the local paper thanking authorities for allowing them unimpeded betting on the IPL. The report in the Hindustan Times details the advert expresses the Ujjain Betting Association’s gratitude to Madhya Pradesh police even including photographs of DGP …
Novomatic Interactive division, Greentube has rolled out a suite of games with Latvian online operator, Optibet. Popular titles now available to Optibet customers include Book of Ra, Sizzling Hot and Lucky Lady’s Charm deluxe. “Greentube is very proud of another successful partnership,” Gernot Baumgartner, Greentube Head of Marketing & Sales, said. “We are happy to …
Casanova’s Romance HD is a new 5-reel, 3-row slot with 20 bet lines from World Match. The slot offers a Bonus Spin Game, Wilds and Scatters which are backed by a theme illustrating the life of the renowned Italian adventurer, author and famed Lothario in detailed graphics. Check out the demo here: http://www.worldmatch.eu/games/casanovas-romance-hd/
Novomatic Interactive business division, Extreme Live Gaming’s live dealer product has gone live with Malta-licensed operator ComeOn! The new Roulette and Blackjack offer will initially go live with Comeon.com, followed by another seven other ComeOn! brands.
Fast Track has launched Joreels.com, a 1920’s speakeasy-themed online casino offering 700 plus games from leading game suppliers including Microgaming, NetEnt, Quickspin, Red Tiger Gaming, BetSoft, Play’n GO, Elk Studios, NextGen, Thunderkick, Evolution Gaming and Yggdrasil Gaming. The Malta-licensed operation, which is powered by Fast Track’s front end technology and CRM services, is integrated with …
The Gibraltar and UK-licensed online gambling operation Monster Casino has announced the launch of its first national campaign on UK television, with 30 and 10 second spots presenting 3D motion graphics to highlight the collection of games the casino has on offer. Monster Casino has partnered with London based advertising firm, Mediacle for this major …
Spanish games developer Red Rake Gaming is launching a refreshingly different online slot on Thursday in the form of Wildcano, a 3 reel, 8 line game with a Bonus Round, Free Spins, Instant Play, Autoplay, Wilds, Scatters, and Multipliers that will be released for desktop and mobile. The game has a tropical volcanic island – …
Rumours last week that Pokerstars parent Amaya Inc has been negotiating an employment package with M&A manager Robin Chhabra (see previous report) have been confirmed by Amaya. Chhabra has an impressive managerial record and for the last seven years has been director of strategy and corporate development at William Hill plc. William Hill and Amaya …
Police in the Uttar Pradesh province of India have reported the break-up of an illegal sports betting ring in which the bookmaking gang, led by one Rohit Gupta, used a bespoke, technology laden briefcase that enabled the ring to take in-play bets on Indian cricket. The “bookie briefcase” had been successfully deployed for a year …
A daily fantasy sport legalisation bill drafted by Republican Representative Alan Boothe has made it through an Alabama Senate committee and could now be set for a floor vote, according to local media reports. The Senate Tourism and Marketing Committee approved the bill on a 6-2 vote. The bill presently includes provisions which require: * …
iGaming technology and services provider Fast Track has announced the launch of its fourth and latest online casino for the Cherry Group – a Roaring Twenties themed operation that will initially be focused on the UK and Scandinavian markets. The casino offers over 700 games from 12 leading game suppliers, and is powered by Fast …
Instant win, skill and strategy games developer Gamevy has allied itself with slots provider Spinomenal in a partnership designed to provide operators with a more rounded and diverse content offering. Spinomenal executive Eduardo Tupper said in a statement Wednesday: “The portfolios are perfectly complementary, we’re excited to be offering operators a range that will entertain …
The Paddy Power Betfair online gambling grouip posted Q1-2017 results Wednesday, highlighting: * Revenue up 23 percent to GBP 416 million (up 15 percent in constant currency); * Growth driven by sports, with sportsbook stakes up 18 percent at GBP 2,999 million and margins up 1.3 ppts; * Underlying EBITDA up 87 percent to GBP …
Virtual games developer Kiron Interactive has extended its operations in Africa after agreeing a deal with online betting and gaming provider Dafabet. The specialist virtuals provider will make a number of its racing titles, including horse racing, dog racing, and motor racing available to Dafabet for both its online and retail operations in Africa. The …
Former EveryMatrix sales & marketing director Nick Hill has been appointed by Asian-focused online and mobile casino platform and content provider, Flow Gaming. In the newly created role of head of sales and business development, Hill will lead the charge in growing Flow Gaming’s footprint on a global basis, focusing on the Asian region. “Nick …
Live casino provider Authentic Gaming has boosted its management team with the appointment of former NetEnt sales manager, Magdalena Podhorska. Podhorska joins the team as head of sales and B2B marketing and will be responsible for extending the supplier’s reach in regulated European and international markets. She brings nearly a decade of experience to the …