Playson has launched “Down the Pub”, a 5-reel, 15-payline slot offering Wilds, Scatters, Free Spins and a bonus game comprising a slot within a slot. Themed around a typical Friday night visit to the pub, the game’s main character is a beer guzzling, handle-bar moustached bar patron. Symbols include coasters, fish and chips, beer tankards …
British Racing Authorised Betting Partner (ABP) 188BET has agreed 50 race sponsorships with Jockey Club Racecourses. Prominent races include the Grade 2 Old Roan Chase at Aintree in October, Grade 2 Haldon Gold Cup at Exeter in November and the upcoming Prelude Hurdle at Market Rasen later this month. The package runs from September through …
Software developer Play’n GO has ventured into the video bingo sector with the launch of “Flying Pigs” and “Bugs Party”, the first two titles in a new line of games. Both games were developed in partnership with Latin American land-based video bingo specialists Zest Gaming, and are the first online titles available outside the region …
Mobile casino operator Casumo has partnered Yggdrasil Gaming for their full suite of content and promotional tools. Under the terms of the deal, Casumo will also gain access to Yggdrasil’s Infinite API for gamification, its collection of promotional tools, BOOST™ and the recently-launched social media tools BRAG. “Casumo’s passion for gamification and customer engagement is …
European gaming operator Betsson has significantly boosted an already impressive content portfolio with a suite of over 1000 online and mobile games from iSoftBet via the software developer’s Game Aggregation Platform (GAP). The range of content includes proprietary titles along with those from around 20 third-party suppliers. “We’re very pleased to have entered into a …
The Mohawk Territory of Kahnawake Gaming Commission has informed the voluntary termination of Salmon River (bovada.lv) and Lynton Limited(cafecasino.lv, slots.lv and ignitioncasino.eu) interactive gaming authorisations, effective September 1 2016. The Authority advises it no longer licenses or regulates the online properties of the two entities.
The beleaguered Philippines e-gaming group Philweb, still reeling from the war on e-gaming being waged by president Rodrigo Duterte, has announced the appointment of major shareholder Gregorio Araneta as chairman. Our readers will recall that previous chairman and majority shareholder Roberto Ongpin stepped down last month as the presidential hammering adversely impacted the company. According …
The risk of another “insider” scandal loomed this week as professional daily fantasy sports player Al Zeidenfeld – a DraftKings sponsored professional – came out tops in the company’s $5 million Millionaire Maker competition, winning a million dollars and triggering speculation on whether his position is acceptable. Our readers will recall that US enforcement agencies …
The legalised online gambling market in the US state of Delaware delivered good results in August, according to figures just out from the regulator. Online casino gaming revenue rose 54 percent year-on-year to $244,387, although it should be noted that overall online gambling revenues in the state were lower than the sterling performance achieved in …
Employees at the Ladbrokes and Coral online and land gambling groups, which are about to merge with consequent synergistic savings, started receiving the depressing news this week that as much as fifty percent of the merged companies’ labour force could be made redundant by November this year. In an email warning of the impending cuts, …
The online and land gambling group Rank plc has announced the appointment of two key managing directors for its key assets Grosvenor Casino and Mecca Bingo. Martin Pugh has been appointed Managing Director of Grosvenor Casino division, having served as leader of Mecca Bingo from 2014 to 2016. He replaces Mark Jones, who resigned from …
The GVC online gambling group has posted impressive H1-2016 numbers, committing to resuming dividend payments next year, and revealing that its purchase of rival Bwin.Party has resulted in higher potential organic growth. To fully exploit that growth, the company plans to hike marketing budgets, management revealed. Highlights from the report include: * Pro forma NGR …
Online and land gambling group Cherry AB has announced the addition to its restaurant casino assets of Betway AB with effect from October 1 2016. The agreement encompasses the acquisition of Betway’s casino agreements, casino staff and equipment and involved Betway’s 15 Swedish venues in Stockholm, Sälen and Visby. The acquisition is expected to contribute …
UK-licensed social betting operator EveryFan has expanded its iOS mobile offer to include a web app platform. The app mirrors EveryFan’s iOS app and includes in-play social betting, three different game leagues, and the ability to battle friends to earn prizes and bragging rights. Chief executive officer, Leon Walters, is excited about the growth that …
Italian operator IsiBet will go live with a full suite of Virtual Sports content for the first time from Inspired. The company will roll out the suite of games, which include Rush Football 2, Rush Horses and Rush Cycling, across its mobile and over 25 retail channels later this month. Romano Biondi, chief executive officer …
Ladbrokes has extended an existing partnership with the Rugby Football League (RFL) to become the official title sponsor of the 2016 Four Nations Tournament. The deal is expected to strengthen Ladbrokes’ presence in the UK and Australian markets, and expands on the company’s existing title sponsorship of the Challenge Cup and as First Utility Super …
UK Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport Karen Bradley has announced Bill Moyes as the new Chair of the Gambling Commission for a five-year term commencing September 2016. Moyes also serves controversially as Chair of the General Dental Council, which regulates dental professionals in the UK, and has previously held positions as Director …
bwin.it has boosted its communication and marketing strategy with several initiatives in the Italian market including investments in advertising on Mediaset networks, print newspapers “Corriere dello Sport” and “Tuttosport”, Sky and Sport Network for the duration of the 2016-2017 football season. In addition, bwin branding will feature on LED displays on the sidelines during home …
Newcomer LottoInteractive has launched Star Match, a new match-3 digital scratch card game powered by IGT’s iLottery platform, for the Georgia Lottery. Described as a first for the Georgia Lottery, Star Match is a “Candy-Crush” type game in which players need to match three or more Hollywood icons to collect as many stars as possible, …
UK online gaming platform provider Bede Gaming has strengthened its executive team with the appointment of Beth Crosier as finance director and Paul Dinning as chief operating officer. Crosier formerly served as vice president finance – Europe for computer software firm Sage, prior to which she spent seven years with Pricewaterhouse Coopers. Dinning also joins …
Online gaming operator Betway has clinched a three-season sponsorship deal with Belgian professional football club RSC Anderlecht. Betway will enjoy brand visibility on the main field of the club’s Constant Vanden Stock stadium along with a digital presence across Anderlecht’s social media platform. “The alliance with Betway is good news for the fans,” said Jo …
Isle of Man-based software developer Red Tiger Gaming has launched a selection of content on Paddy Power following a deal announced back in July. The content is available through a dedicated “Macau” tab on Paddy Power’s website and includes slots, table games, a series of progressive jackpots and a ‘Smart Spins’ bonus engine application. In …
Johannesburg Stock Exchange-listed, South African horse racing and totalisator betting operator Phumelela Gaming and Leisure Limited has finalised the acquisition of a 50 percent interest in Supabets SA Holdings Proprietary Limited, a sports betting operator focused on the African continent. According to a press statement, Phumelela and Supabets agreed on a sustainable net profit after …
In a pre-close trading update, online bingo-led and social gaming operator Stride Gaming plc said a strong H2/2016 has led to it raising its forecast on full year results to ahead of market expectation. Along with the expectation of full year net gaming revenue not being less than GBP 47 million (2015: GBP 27.8 million) …