A binding memorandum of understanding signed between Intralot and Amelco in December 2016 (see previous reports) has been firmed up to form a definitive agreement in which the two companies will collaborate in the development of new omni-channel sports betting products. Under the strategic partnership, the two companies technical teams will co-develop a product that …
Habanero has entered into a distribution deal with iSoftBet for the integration of its slots, table games and video poker portfolio’s on iSoftBet’s Game Aggregation Platform (GAP). The deal enables Habanero to tap into iSoftBet’s extensive reach across key regulated European markets, head of sales, Daniel Long said, on a platform offering a substantial library …
Spanish operator Suertia Interactive has expanded its agreement with Zitro Interactive to offer additional titles, now totaling around fourteen, across web and mobile channels. “Thanks to this important expansion of our offer with Zitro, we can continue to grow in the casino and slots category providing our users with one of the largest multi-terminal offers …
Paddy Power Betfair plc has released impressive preliminary results for the year ended December 31, 2016 delivering double-digit growth across all four operating divisions. Key performance highlights include: – An 18 percent increase in revenue to GBP 1,551 million. – Removing the effects of the merger exceptional costs not associated with usual business activity, underlying …
bet-at-home.com AG reported a robust full year 2016 performance in its latest fiscal report despite the impact of increased betting fees and levies. Key performance highlights include a rise of 14 percent in gross betting and gaming revenue to Euro 138.7 million and a 3.5 percent increase in earnings before taxes of Euro 34.1 million. …
The Massachusetts Gaming Commission (MGC) is readying the launch of a digital advertising campaign, in partnership with MORE Advertising, to promote responsible gaming programme, GameSense. Due for launch at the end of this week, the campaign aims to create awareness around the Gamesense programme, adopted from BCLC, which provides specific resources and tools including links …
French operator Pari Mutuel Urbain has embarked on a campaign in which it aims to revitalize punters interest in horserace betting. The operator has collaborated with creative agency TBWA Paris, following the completion of a competitive pitch process undertaken in 2016, to develop a new communication platform in which the brand focuses on the punters’ …
iSoftBet has previewed two new upcoming releases set for launch in the second quarter of 2017. “Lucky 3” is a 5-reel slot simply centered on landing three or more lucky symbols in a winning combination with all payouts multiplied by the winning line number. Put your sunglasses on when playing “Booster,” the developer urges, as …
Rival’s newest release is the space-themed 5-reel, 50-line video slot “Alien Spinvasion!”. Players brace for attack as the Army General’s finger hovers over the hot button ready to ward off attacking Alien Spacecraft. Icons include ready-to-hatch Alien Egg’s, deadly Ray Guns, a Meteor on a collision course, speeding Rockets, and the planet Earth in addition …
Random Games Limited has had its Class 1 on 4 remote gaming license suspended and is reportedly under investigation by the Malta Gaming Authority (MGA) for unspecified reasons. The company has been ordered to indefinitely suspend all gaming operations, cease new player registrations, suspend all transactions on all websites (including deposits and withdrawals), and submit …
Internet gaming platform provider PariPlay has appointed Gil Soffer as vice president sales and business development. Soffer has spent the past seven-years as international business consultant for Playtech, prior to which he founded and led Kosmos Telecom. PariPlay will draw on Soffer’s experience to further develop its FUSION B2B content hub and new International business. …
German-focused online casino DrückGlück has launched an extensive marketing campaign to expand its digital presence. Munich-based motion picture specialists, pixelschickeria, created the TV commercials for the online casino which star three protagonists, a “nerd”, concierge and cleaning lady. The ads began flighting on major German TV channels last week and will be adapted for social …
Ladbrokes Australia has renewed its sponsorship of professional rugby league football club, the Gold Coast Titans, for another two seasons. The bookmaker will feature on the lower back of the Gold Coast Titans’ jersey and will continue to enjoy a prominent stadium and digital advertising presence. “We are a proud Queensland-based company and, while we …
French operator Partouche Group has become BetConstruct’s newest white label client. Partouche, who will gain access to BetConstruct’s sportsbook solution, welcomed the partnership saying “This will give us the opportunity to profit from a growing market while limiting our financial risk”. “France presents a very interesting opportunity for us and joining forces with the Partouche …
Daily fantasy sports platform provider Oulala.com has been awarded a B2B controlled skill games license by the Malta Gaming Authority (MGA). Oulala co-founder and chief executive officer, Benjamin Carlottie, considers the MGA forward thinking in the creation of the new license category, a process the authority began almost two years ago. ”The authorities in Malta …
Despite a persistent economic slowdown, South Korean punters continued to place their bets in 2016, media reports from the region indicate, noting that lottery, casino and horse racing revenues all increased markedly. The sole legal land casino, Kangwon Land posted an almost 4 percent y-o-y rise in sales to KRW 1.7 trillion; lottery ticket sales …
Online gambling games developer BetSoft announced a content deal Monday with Ladbrokes Coral subsidiary Eurobet, revealing that the agreement will see the Italian-regulated operator take on BetSoft’s core of ADM-approved Slots3 titles, including SugarPop!, Alkemor’s Tower and Mamma Mia!. The ToGo collection, mobile versions of the Slots3 games, will also be supplied to Eurobet’s player …
BetConstruct, the online sports betting technology provider, is taking its promotional activity to the people, announcing the launch of its first roadshow designed to showcase products and give potential clients a hands-on opportunity to experience them. The first in a series of free international workshops will take place on March 19 in Vienna, coinciding with …
Despite a less than friendly approach to online gambling by the Australian federal government, UK land and online gambling bookmaker William Hill plc has big plans for the region, according to passages in its FY-2016 report. Indicators in the report of more intense activity in connecting with Aussie punters include: * Intensified marketing with promotional …
Online gambling games developer Blueprint has come up with an unusual theme for a slot – a decadent teddy bear named Ted. Movie fans will recognise the animated teddy bear as the central character in the movie series of the same name starring Mark Wahlberg, which tells the story of a Boston man whose childhood …
UK gamblers are increasingly turning to mobile devices for their action, according to the latest UK Gambling Commission figures, which indicate that year-on-year growth in mobile device gambling has been 10 percent, bringing the proportion of gambling carried out on mobile devices to 43 percent. Participation statistics for gambling indicate that over the last year …
Online gambling group Amaya Inc., issued a press release Friday detailing refinancing agreements with lenders GSO Capital Partners, Deutsche Bank, Barclays, Macquarie Capital that will see it save Cdn$15.4 million on interest payments and free up funds…but a section of the release referring to a requirement by the lenders grabbed the attention of observers, who …
Instacasino has announced that it has bought the Chance Hill online casino from the owners of sister site Ikubu for an undisclosed consideration. The deal has been the topic of much discussion on the forums in the absence of a proper corporate statement, which now makes the agreement official, advising that Chance Hill’s website, database …
Playtech plc has claimed that its client Fortuna Entertainment is the first to go live with a licensed online casino in the newly regulated Czech market. On February 24th the Czech Ministry of Finance granted Fortuna the country’s first ever licence to operate ‘online technical games’. The operator has since gone live with a large …