Writing for the publication Entrepreneur, Jonathan Long of Market Domination Media has republished an extensive infographic on the history of online gambling here: https://www.entrepreneur.com/article/288918?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+entrepreneur%2Flatest+%28Entrepreneur%29 The bibliography at the foot of the graphic shows that the authors – Casinos Online – consulted a wide range of industry and mainstream media resources in compiling the information, which …
No reason has yet been given for the sudden withdrawal of Russian sports betting services by the highly regarded BetVictor online gambling company. In the absence of a company explanation, industry observers are speculating that the increased enforcement pressure as more sportsbooks are admitted under Russian licensing conditions may be behind the exit decision and …
The UK Gambling Commission’s heavily redacted report on a GBP2.5 million national lottery pay-out awarded to an allegedly fraudulent claimant with insider connections has attracted wide criticism that includes accusations of a cover up by Tom Watson, deputy leader of the opposition Labour Party. In an interview with the Daily Mirror newspaper, Watson said: ‘It …
It’s been a profitable week for some Pokerstars players, the company reported Friday, giving details of some of the bigger money action. The Deal jackpot has hit again at PokerStars on Wednesday, when player ‘vlmikhaylov’ bagged the $87,333.77 jackpot on a stake of just $5 in StarCoins, playing over the course of the week. The …
Starting next week, developers Thunderkick, Play’nGo and NetEnt all have new games on offer at their licensees. World of Wonders by Thunderkick has a claimed RTP of 96.1 percent and comes with a theme based on magic, myth and fairy tales, and features that include Wilds, Random Wilds, Additional Wilds, Respins, a Fairy Feature and …
UK-based sports spread betting firm Sporting Index has announced that it has reached an agreement with the British Horseracing Authority to become an authorised partner under the Authorised Betting Partner (ABP) model. The company has committed to maintain a funding relationship with British racing until at least 31 March 2019, and has confirmed that the …
Prague-based online games developer Endorphina took some flak, but gained wide publicity in New Zealand last week following protests by the Maori public health agency Hapai Te Hauora that its recently launched Maori-themed slot breached Maori-associated intellectual property rights. A New Zealand law firm communicated the organisation’s distress to Endorphina, which subsequently withdrew the game …
Officials from multiple law enforcement agencies combined in raids on two homes in the US state of Georgia Thursday, executing search warrants issued on grounds of illegal online gambling. The Georgia Bureau of Investigation said that an investigation by the Fairfax County Virginia Police Department – titled Operation Parlay: Bringing Down The House – traced …
New channel is dedicated to helping viewers understand the rules, pay-outs and bonus rounds of each game reviewed. Poker News reports that its partner information site CasinoSmash has launched a new Youtube channel designed to keep players in the loop on top online slots and generate special offers for them. CasinoSmash’s editor plays the slots …
Online slot fans who liked NetEnt’s “Bloodsuckers” game are in for a treat later this month when the company launches its sequel to the rather macabre-themed game. Bloodsuckers II reportedly will again feature the ghoulish vampire theme and is scheduled for release in February 2017. According to the Betsafe blog the new version is also …
Lottoland is the latest gambling company to fall afoul of the Australian Advertising Standards Bureau, and has seen its television advertisement banned for depicting excessive participation and secretive behaviour in wagering activities. The ASB reacted to three complaints to the advert, which shows a man hiding under a table and using Lottoland on his mobile …
Judging by the recently released trailer, a new movie titled The House and starring comedians Amy Poehler and Will Ferrell should provide plenty of gambling-related laughs. The plot is all about a husband and wife who start an illegal casino in their home in order to finance their daughter’s further education. It comes from the …
Virtual and Augmented reality gambling technology developers and users will have a chance to network and exchange ideas and information in April this year when Smile-Expo puts on its major conference covering the industry in Prague, Czech Republic. Scheduled for April 3, the presentations and discussions will cover both the development and application of the …
Live dealer provider Evolution Gaming’s CEO Martin Carlesund has every right to be pleased with the Q4 and FY 2016 results posted by his company Thursday, which again showcase a strong performance and the launch of more innovative products by the company. The report makes special mention of the just-launched Dreamcatcher game, which attracted much …
Sun Bets, the relatively new online sports betting enterprise backed by media giant News UK and Australian gambling group Tabcorp, has confirmed that its md, Jamie Hart is leaving the company after less than a year in the hot seat and is to join Romanian sports betting company Superbet. Sun Bets, a well-funded enterprise that …
Swedish online slots specialist Quickspin has taken classic symbols and transported them into a funky tech environment, featuring bright colours and bold backgrounds in its latest game release, Hot Sync. The 3×5 reel, 20-line video slot is a techno take on a retro classic, and offers players free spins and a Hot Sync respin feature …
Swedish online gambling software and games developer NetEnt has posted its year-end and fourth quarter reports for 2016, with CEO Per Eriksson claiming another exciting year “…with new record levels in revenues, earnings and cash flow.” Eriksson notes that the fourth quarter developed well, with revenues up 23.9 percent and the operating margin improved to …
Online gambling facilitator and central figure in the Philippines bribery scandal, Wally Sombero, has given evidence before a Senate committee following his return to the Philippines this week (see previous reports). Sombero again denied that he attempted to bribe two top immigration officials and the national Justice Secretary, acting as a facilitator for online gambling …
Australian land casino operators are taking a far more cautious approach to attracting Chinese high rollers following the arrests of 15 Crown Resorts Chinese employees and three visiting Aussie execs last year and their continued incarceration (see previous reports), but the Chinese clampdown on big spenders is in any case impacting business. This week the …
Dublin-based mobile social games developer Kama Games has announced the launch of Baccarist, an all-new 3D Baccarat game and the latest addition to the company’s portfolio of iOS and Android social casino titles. In a company statement, Kama managing director Andrey Kuznetsov revealed that Baccarist has been developed in close partnership with professional consultants from …
Aussie land and online gambling giant Tatts Group has reported reduced profit in its H1-fiscal 2017 report, noting that profits declined 16.5 percent year-on-year to A$ 122.8 million. Commenting on the figures, Tatts’ chief executive Robbie Cooke said the performance “reflected both the challenge of cycling over last year’s all-time record Powerball and Oz Lotto …
Nazara Games, a mobile gaming development company based in Mumbai, India, has announced that it is to invest $20 million over the next five years in eSports, creating a new league that will focus on CS:GO, Dota 2 and League of Legends. Chief executive Manish Agarwal said this week: “Our target audience is a very …
The Singapore-based sports prediction social network SportsHero is betting on the Aussie propensity for sports gambling by listing on the Australian stock exchange, and announced Wednesday that it commenced trading this week. The company claims that its online platform is unique and enables sports fans to engage, compete and interact with each other through daily, …
Sports betting software developer ArenaCube and virtual sports developer Kiron Interactive have signed a strategic distribution partnership that will see the integration of bespoke virtual sports content on ArenaCube’s gaming platform and in turn ArenaCube’s multiplayer sports betting game on Kiron Interactive’s platform. ArenaCube, licensed in Malta and Curacao, operates from three offices situated in …