Spanish operator Luckia Group has reported a strong set of preliminary results for its full fiscal 2016. The group reports record turnover of Euro 269.66 million, up 12 percent over full year 2015 with EBITDA standing at Euro 44 million, a 26 percent increase over the previous year. 2016 has been a year of consolidation …
A 10-year platform technology deal, agreed less than one year ago, between GVC Holdings and Betfred has been terminated by mutual consent. The termination of the deal, which would have seen GVC replace Betfred’s existing GTECH online gaming and sportsbetting platform, will allow the companies “greater flexibility to develop their businesses going forward,” a joint …
Asian-focused operator Vwin has agreed a regional partnership deal with Juventus Football Club. Under the terms of the agreement, Vwin will have the rights to use Juventus’ brand and image in advertising its own products in China, Hong Kong, Macau, Taiwan, Vietnam, Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines, Singapore and Thailand while offering unique Juventus-themed events throughout the …
MGM Resorts International has bought a new Washington, D.C., office building for its in-house lobbying team, led by former chief counsel to the now retired Nevada Sen. Harry Reid, Ayesha Khanna. Khanna has been appointed a senior vice president of the company responsible for federal government affairs, and in addition to her service to Reid …
Michigan state Sen. Mike Kowell’s staff have confirmed that the senator plans to reintroduce his online gambling legalisation bill, which failed to make it through the last legislative season (see previous reports). The current draft allows tribes to apply for website licenses either as a commercial venture, licensed and taxed by the state, or through …
The latest numbers from the Italian regulator show that online sports betting remains king when it comes to internet gambling in the market, generating Euro 391.8 million in turnover in December 2016. That’s a very healthy proportion of the total sports betting turnover created of Euro 770 million, and brings general gambling turnover for 2016 …
Whilst all eyes this year have been on Massachusetts State Treasurer Deborah Goldberg and her stated intention to introduce an online lottery bill, state Sen. Jennifer Flanagan has quietly been redrafting her own bill with a similar imperative, and this week she re-launched SD6, which seeks to “conduct a state lottery, including a lottery conducted …
BetSoft Gaming has announced that it is to use the upcoming ICE Totally Gaming show in London next month to unveil two new games. The first is a sequel to the popular gangster-themed online slot Slotfather, unsurprisingly titled Slotfather II, whilst the other is a new 243 ways-to-win game titled Fa Fa Twins.. Slotfather II …
Sky Betting & Gaming aims to top its record 50 percent revenue growth last year with new player differentiation software and expertise provided by the Qubit company. Sky, which has nine established brands, has recently chosen Qubit to help anticipate the growing demands of their consumers and innovate ahead of their competition. With over 50 …
Transparency Market Research has issued a teaser on its latest international online gambling and betting survey, forecasting that the industry will grow at a Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) of 10.8 percent by 2024. Major brands like William Hill PLC, Playtech PLC, Paddy Power Betfair PLC, Amaya, Inc., and Ladbrokes Coral Group PLC are marked …
The Legal Affairs Committee of the Swiss National Council has nixed new regulations which would have blocked access to online gambling sites in Switzerland, according to local media reports Tuesday. Our readers will recall that earlier this year, the Council of States voted in favour of measures proposed by the Federal Council to block sites …
More computers seized in police online gambling raids were trashed Monday when the Serdang police destroyed 1,312 machines to keep them out of circulation. Serdang police chief Assistant Commissioner Megat Mohd Aminuddin Megat Alias said the police obtained a court order to dispose of the machines, which were confiscated throughout last year in a total …
Online bookmaker Betway has expanded its British Racing sponsorship portfolio with the addition of the Kingmaker Novices Chase at Warwick Racecourse and the Kingwell Hurdle at Wincanton Racecourse. “We look forward to building relationships with new racecourses going forward, while also bringing our customers great offers,” commented Anthony Werkman, marketing and operations director at Betway.
Gaming supplier Casino Technology is the latest to receive a Class II license from the Romanian National Gambling Office (ONJN) enabling the company’s interactive division authorization to supply its online content portfolio to Romanian operators. “We have very strong positions on the land-based sector in Romania for years and now we are excited to provide …
B2B gaming solutions and services provider Nektan announced the appointment of Patrick Sinclair as chief financial officer Monday. Sinclair joins the company from a similar executive position at property business Sweett Group plc and replaces former chief financial officer David Sparks who announced his resignation late last year.
Software and gaming solutions provider Tain has enhanced its sportsbook service with a new in play sports betting offer dubbed “Fast Bet”. Tain’s sports betting service has undergone several enhancements since Tain’s acquisition by XIN Gaming last June, Fast Bet will allow punters to click on an event and select a time frame to place …
English professional association football club Fulham FC has welcomed Sportito as its official fantasy sports partner effective until the end of the 2016/17 season. ‘Sportito is an innovative new fantasy sports brand and one that I am happy to welcome as an official partner of Fulham,” Casper Stylsvig, chief revenue officer at Fulham Football Club …
Malta-based content provider World Match has released its first title of 2017, “Circus Evolution HD”, a 5-reel, 3-row, circus-themed adventure offering Free Spins, Wilds and a Bonus Game. During Free Spins all prizes are doubled, whereas Wild symbols substitute any symbol, except for Bonus Game and Free Spin symbols, to increase player’s winning chances. Players …
Pari Mutuel Urbaine (PMU) has agree a five year exclusive deal with Belgian subsidiary Eurotiercé on all PMU pari mutuel horse race betting across desktop and mobile channels. The deal will accelerate the development of pari mutuel betting in Belgium as the country’s horse race fans show a renewed interest in International racing, the company …
Kindred Group (formerly Unibet) has become the first operator to successfully meet the requirements of the EU Recommendation on Consumer Protection and Responsible Gambling following an external audit. The EU Recommendation, which was adopted as part of the 2012 EU Action Plan on Online Gambling, is the first objective standard for industry best practices across …
Malaysian police in Kajang have destroyed 5,042 computer sets seized in online gambling raids over the past two years, explaining that the action is designed to take the machines out of circulation. District deputy police chief Superintendent Mohd Sabri Abdullah said the computers were seized during raids conducted under ‘Op Dadu’ and ‘Op Judi Online’ …
The Guardian newspaper reports that the UK Gambling Commission plans to unveil new enforcement strategies on problem gambling and money laundering prevention this month, laying down tougher penalties for operators who fail to tackle these issues. The CEO of the Commission, Sarah Harrison, recently warned in an industry address that gambling firms can expect tougher …
With the focus on Pennsylvania as the most likely next US state to legalise online gambling as part of a general gambling expansion measure (see previous reports), reporters noted this week the emergence of a new lobbying group in the state – the Pennsylvania Video Gaming Association. Formed last (December) month, the body wants to …
If there’s one lesson to be learned from the detention in October last year of 18 Crown Resort employees in China (including three visiting VIP marketing execs from the Australian headquarters of the casino company) it is that enforcement can move slowly in China, and it’s best not to mess with the laws on promoting …