Genesis Global Limited Malta-operated online casino CasinoCruise has been awarded class 1 on 4 licensing by the Malta Gaming Authority (MGA). Casino Cruise is also licensed and regulated by the U.K. Gambling Commission (UKGC). “MGA and UKGC licensing were top priorities for us,” a company statement reads. “Having achieved these milestones lends tremendous credibility to …
Platform provider Mediatech Solutions has partnered Digitain for the integration of its sportsbook product to Mediatech’s omni-channel IRIS platform for terrestrial and online operators. Mediatech operators will gain access to 65 different sports, 7,500 leagues and over 3,000 betting markets. “The combined offer of the IRIS platform and our sportsbook is the ultimate solution for …
32Red has entered the ring to back British boxers Ricky Burns and Tony Bellew with the sponsorship of the two major World Title boxing matches scheduled to play out later this month. “We are delighted to be partnering with Matchroom Boxing and to be sponsoring the next two World Title fights in Glasgow featuring Ricky …
Stockholm-based OMI Gaming content is the latest to be added to BetConstruct’s Spring Platform. The multi-year agreement will see OMI’s collection of slots, mini games and scratch card games made available via HTML5 for mobile and desktop to Betconstruct partners. The deal includes popular titles such as Gold Bars and Rounds, Platinum Bullions and Benny …
Geo-location and anti-fraud technology provider GeoComply Solutions, Inc. has announced the launch of Solus, a new omni-channel product designed for the US online lottery sector. GeoComply is partnering with NeoPollard Interactive LLC in marketing and distributing the no-download, HTML5 browser solution. “Protecting states’ rights is paramount to the Lottery industry as it continues its push …
Along with stringent new anti-alcohol abuse restrictions, the South African government announced Monday that it is to tighten legislation governing gambling in the country. Trade and Industry Minister Rob Davies said at a media briefing session that the provisions of the National Gambling Amendment Bill are being made public for a 45-day window in which …
Following our reports yesterday on the US and European success of the anti-Distributed Denial of Services products of Corero Network Security, comes news of a vicious new hack. The Internet of Things (IoT) sector is on the alert following the news that the source code for Mirai, which attacks IoT websites but has possible applications …
International Game Technology plc and Aristocrat Leisure Limited have clashed in court on intellectual property matters a few times in the past, but a new cross-licensing agreement this week has enabled them to bury the hatchet and settle all outstanding litigation between them. The agreement covers intellectual property involving game features and system patents, but …
UK-based cyber-security specialist Corero Network Security plc claims it is enjoying solid commercial success with its SmartWall Threat Defence System (TDS), with orders totalling $600,000 from three major European gambling groups intent on securing their websites from Distributed Denial of Services assaults. Less than a fortnight after announcing an order from a top 10 US …
Phill Brear, who since 2011 has been Gibraltar’s Gaming Commissioner and Head of Regulation, has stepped down from Head of Regulation post following a division of responsibilities between the two positions; a search for a new incumbent has begun, according to local media reports. Brear will retain his responsibilities as Gibraltar Gambling Commissioner, and is …
Fears that a seemingly disinterested Pennsylvanian Senate may allow the current legislative season to elapse without addressing an omnibus gambling bill have been to some extent assuaged following the news that the Senate may have to call an extended sitting to comply with a judicial ruling. The judicial ruling in question is not closely associated …
Data provider Satellite Information Services (SIS) has clinched a three-year exclusive deal with the Mauritius Turf Club for the distribution of racing pictures, data and fixed-odds prices to UK retail betting shops and online operators for the first time. The SIS service will broadcast eight races a day for 37 weekend fixtures, with an average …
Spanish La Liga professional football club R.C Celta de Vigo has attracted a new shirt sponsor in sportsbook operator Luckia. The one-year renewable deal will see the Luckia brand feature on the back of Celta shirts along with other companies whose origins lie in Galicia, a fact that the club is extremely proud of. “There …
What has 5 reels, 243 ways-to-win, four free spin choices for players, expanding Wilds and an appealing cartoon-style dragon theme? That would be Microgaming’s new online slot Dragonz, which is nearing launch and is already exciting a fair amount of chatter in player circles. With the opportunity to win over 3,500 x wager, that’s hardly …
Belgian online casino and sports betting provider Gaming1 will take on a selection of AMATIC Industries’ (Amatic) online gaming content following an agreement late last week. The portfolio features a range of popular Amatic land-based games which have been adapted to the online environment through Amatic’s new AMANETgaming platform which utilises HTML5 technology. The games …
Ladbrokes Australia has expanded its product range with the launch of its new Sports Pool Betting offer “Perfect Round”. Punters are required to select the winning teams for all of the matches in the pool, enter a stake and place a bet. If all their selections win, the bettor will win their share of the …
Social gaming firm Zynga has appointed gaming industry veteran Gerard Griffin (49) as its new chief financial officer reporting directly to chief executive officer Frank Gibeau. “Gerard’s 25 years of financial experience and deep understanding of the games, media and technology industries will be instrumental to Zynga,” Gibeau said. “His disciplined financial leadership and approach …
Swedish gaming operator Mr Green has gone live with a new, custom-designed live casino environment, developed in partnership with Evolution Gaming. The new, exclusive Mr Green-branded environment features Mr Green’s own croupiers who, it says, will provide its customers with a unique and personalised live casino gaming experience. The launch of the vertical forms part …
Therese Hillman will succeed Maria Hedengren as chief financial officer for NetEnt, effective January 9, 2017. Hillman is a member of the board of directors at Unibet and has spent the past five years as chief executive officer of Gymgrossisten, a subsidiary of the Qliro Group. ”I’m very pleased to welcome Therese Hillman to NetEnt. …
It appears that Sheldon Adelson’s ongoing fight against legalised online gambling in the United States even extends to his company’s land casino expansion plans, according to reports in the Morning Call newspaper. The publication reports that Adelson’s Bethlehem Sands casino is the only one of twelve casinos in Pennsylvania that is opposed to the intrastate legalisation …
Statistics on Macau gambling revenues in September were released Saturday by the Macau Gaming Inspection and Coordination Bureau, and show a year-on-year increase for the second month running. The Reuters news agency reports that the Asian gambling hub posted a better than expected 7.4 percent rise – the second this year after over two years …
Unibet has announced the final earn-out payment on a deal to acquire the iGame Group which was inked back in August last year (see previous report). A press statement from the company reports the second and final earn-out payment of Euro 12.5 million to the former owners of the iGame Group. The payment fell due …
RealTime Gaming has released its latest online slot, a space-themed game titled Nova 7s which is simultaneously launched across desktop and mobile delivery platforms. This 5 reel, 25 pay-line slot has spectacular graphics depicting the vastness of outer space, punctuated by colourful alien planets and supernovas and solar flares exploding across the screen. Special features …
Blasts from the past like the Michael Colbert scandal, messenger betting, money laundering and allegations of miscalculated payments to customers and state authorities (see previous reports) all surfaced again in a Wall Street Journal article Friday claiming that Cantor Fitzgerald gambling subsidiary CG Technology has agreed to pay $22.5 million in penalties and forfeitures to …