Opera, the Norwegian browser developer, has announced that it is to shut down its Russian office at the end of November, citing poor revenues from the operation. However, there may be deeper reasons for the rather hurried exit. The local new agency RIA Novosti published a speculative piece suggesting that the company may have been …
Australian reports Friday indicate that Tabcorp has purchased a 10 percent stake in Tatts as the two companies further develop their planned “merger of equals” (see previous reports.) ASX filings show that Tabcorp entered into a cash-settled equity swap which gives it rights to 147 million shares in Tatts Group, or around 10 percent of …
Russian regulatory interference in the form of a mid-2016 site block imposed by Russian internet regulator Roskomnadzor has prompted social sports betting network BettingExpert to fold its tents and depart come the end of November, according to a Twitter advisory Thursday. The tweet did not specify in detail the company’s reasons for departure, saying only …
UK virtual sports technology and content provider Inspired Group, in collaboration with Hong Kong-based Paradise Entertainment and its subsidiary LT Game, will spearhead the introduction of virtual sports in Macau casinos between the second and third quarters of 2017, the companies confirmed this week. The exclusive deal was announced earlier this year (see previous report) …
Media reports from the Philippines Friday have recorded the arrest of more 1,200 Chinese nationals suspected to be working illegally for online gambling operators at a resort and casino complex north of Manila. Philippine immigration chief Jaime Morente told local reporters Friday that the documents of the 1,240 Chinese nationals arrested Thursday were being checked …
Kambi and Apuestas Internacionales, which has 17 casinos in operation under the brand “PlayCity”, have signed an agreement for Kambi to be the exclusive supplier of sports betting services for the PlayCity land and online casinos. The deal follows a successful ‘proof of concept’ trial period in which Kambi deployed its retail offering in two …
For the second time in as many weeks, the Cyprus Police have mounted a raid on an illegal gambling venue providing both land and online gambling services. The operation was again centred in Paphos, where a police raiding party entered an establishment to find card tables and other evidence of gambling, together with twelve computers …
Changes are ahead as the UK National Lottery switches focus to the increasingly popular digital platforms, with plans to discontinue the Saturday night live television draw on the BBC – a fixture for the past 22 years – in favour of presenting the results on the iPlayer digital platform. The move, scheduled for early next …
The Chinese official news agency Xinhua reports that a 47-year-old Chinese man identified only as Zhou appeared before a court in the Zhejiang province Thursday charged with operating a cross-border illegal online gambling ring which allegedly had 2.04 million players on its books and generated 400 billion yuan in wagers since opening in June 2012 …
RedZoneSports, a new online sportsbook, may be UK-based, but it has a strong US focus, offering wagering on major US events in addition to European fare. “At Redzone we love all sports but we have a particular soft spot for all things American, and especially NFL,” said Stephen Baumohl, vice president of trading at RedZoneSports …
NetEnt’s latest online slot has gone live with licensees, billed as one of the developer’s biggest in-house creations to-date, delivering an animation-heavy production with mass audience appeal. The 5×3, 30-line game is set in an age where rulers spend their days waging war over lands and treasure. After years of conflict, just three warlords remain …
Digital Rules! according to the latest figures from the UK Gambling Commission, which show that online gambling is the biggest revenue generator in the overall UK gambling industry, delivering 33 percent of all wagers processed. The Gambling Commission numbers cover the period April 2015 to March 2016 and reveal that total digital Gross Gambling Yield …
Apparently unfazed by revelations earlier this week that he does not have the backing of Dubai investment company KBC Aldini as originally claimed for his multi-billion dollar acquisition offer on the Amaya online gambling group (see previous reports), David Baazov issued a statement in Montreal Wednesday advising that the acquisition offer remains on the table. …
Figures released this week by the Chinese Finance Ministry show that lottery sales continue to rise, up 8.3 percent year-on-year in October to RMB 33.8 billion (US$ 4.9 billion). The Sports Lottery outperformed the Welfare Lottery in percentage terms, rising 10.9 percent to RMB 16.5 billion, whilst Welfare sales were up 6 percent at RMB …
Dr Cranium and his science experiment Igor theme NextGen Studios newest release “Manic Millions”, a 5-reel, 25-payline video slot. This wild and wacky adventure sees Igor use the power of electricity to generate big wins for Doctor Cranium as he morphs wilds and bonuses. Other features include an Igor Scatter Bonus and an Electrifying Free …
Mobile platform developer and provider, JOINGO has expanded its existing partnership with Rush Street Gaming to cover the development of mobile applications for three additional properties. The mobile applications, for iOS and Android, will feature custom-built functionality such as marketing automation, a virtual in-app player’s club card, automated offer redemption acknowledgment, VIP event RSVP and …
A report in Wales Online details the sentencing of a number of organized crime gang members who were found to have laundered GBP 2 million in illegal proceeds through a Ladbrokes betting account. Babak Anvarizadeh, Adam Khan and Parvisharn Tiwana were convicted following an investigation by the Regional Organised Crime Unit (Wales) into the criminal …
A range of BluePrint Gaming titles will soon be released through SkillOnNet’s network of branded online casinos following the signing of a content distribution agreement earlier this week. The Gauselmann Group-owned developer offers a range of proprietary games along with third-party branded slots such as “Happy Days” and “Top Cat”. “This partnership further strengthens our …
“Elf8s” is a new 30-fixed-payline, Christmas-themed slot from Nuworks Gaming. Set to a festive, jolly and upbeat scene, a Christmas Elf portrays an expanding Wild symbol, tripling itself to cover all three rows on the middle reel. Wins are tripled when a wild Elf is part of a winning combination. Other features include Scatters that …
Spanish multinational gaming company Codere Group has signed a three-season sponsorship agreement with Real Madrid Football Club (RMFC) until 2019. As official betting partner to RMFC, the partnership will raise Codere’s brand awareness in both local and international markets. One of the most well-known and widely supported football club’s in the professional football world, RMFC …
Following a competitive bid process Sportech PLC’s Racing and Digital division has been awarded a new contract with Tote Ireland for an initial five years plus five further one-year options. The two companies have a long history with Sportech having served as the Tote’s technology and service provider since 1999. Under the terms of the …
Five weeks after being detained by Chinese police, three Crown Resorts executives from Australia are to be prosecuted on gambling related charges, a Chinese government spokesman said at a media briefing Wednesday. The three visiting executives, along with 15 local employees of Crown are being held in Shanghai after they were picked up mid-October, and …
EveryMatrix has appointed Matthew Colledge in the role of group chief technology officer (CTO). Colledge joins the firm from Offsidegaming where he held the position of chief technology officer for five years. “Matt’s leadership in technology caught our attention some time ago and we are happy to have him join our ranks,” Ebbe Groes, chief …
Luckia Gaming Group, the major Spanish and International online and retail sports betting operator, has switched sports platform providers from Kambi to SBTech. According to a company statement, the adoption of SBTech’s platform represents a key stage in meeting the demands of the operator’s rapidly growing market share. The new platform will allow Luckia.es to …