Scott Clydesdale (40) from Durham, UK won GBP 1,627,168 million in just 23 minutes after 125 spins of play on the Toy Factory slot at Sky Vegas. Clydesdale said the windfall would help with his wedding plans for next year and he will take his first holiday ever outside of England, after he has received …
The company has launched its Free Bet Hunt game made available to players using mobile devices, in-stadia and outside, on match days. Free bet hunters can follow a map that indicates spots outside football stadium’s where exclusive free bets can be unlocked. The game initially launches within its partnership with Sky Bet Championship club’s Nottingham …
According to an anonymous Government official, the Vietnamese Finance Ministry is set to submit a proposal to Government for the approval of limited sports betting on pre-selected international football matches, Thanhnien News reports. The proposal reportedly outlines limited sports betting on football matches selected by the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism and caps maximum …
West Ham United and Betway, who first partnered in February 2015, said the success of their previous partnership made both parties keen to secure a significant extension. “We are delighted to extend our relationship with Betway, signing our biggest-ever commercial deal in the process,” West Ham’s Vice-Chairman Karren Brady said. “Our brand has grown faster …
Online gaming company 32Red has signed a three-year partnership deal with Jockey Club Racecourses as the new sponsor of Sprint Cup Day at Haydock Park Racecourse. As a founding Authorised Betting Partner of British Racing, 32Red will sponsor the full card on 32Red Sprint Cup Day in 2016, moving to sponsor the three-day Sprint Cup …
LeoVegas’ new 30-second TV spot is unusual to say the least. It’s a two part series dubbed ‘Carcass’ which features LeoVegas’ lion mascot wooing a carcass of raw meat on the dance floor. Created by ad agency Now, the ad is sure to perplex some but Now executive creative director Remco Graham said the agency …
Betsoft Gaming has clinched a deal with Asian-focused platform provider Xbet for the provision of its full suite of igaming content. “It is such a pleasure to be launching Betsoft games on our platform,” said Xbet’s Operations Manager. “Our players are very excited and so are we. We believe it is going to be a …
Development platform provider Unity Technologies and social media juggernaut Facebook have teamed up in support of game developers with the launch of a new Facebook PC gaming platform. Developers are invited to export their Unity 5.4+ games to the platform to provide them new ways to reach and engage literally hundreds of millions of gamers across Facebook. As an …
Online gambling group GVC has announced new senior management appointments in its online and live dealer casino divisions, advising that former Lottoland VP Rob Fell is to head casino product; former Talarius strategy chief Andrew Whitworth will manage content; and Oliver Bartlett has left bgo.com to become head of live dealer operations. Whitworth’s responsibilities will …
Perform Group’s new DAZN network has launched its live sports streaming service in Japan after securing J-League football streaming rights in July. DAZN Japan will also include content for European football leagues; Bundesliga, Ligue1 and Serie A, and additional network sports content will feature US sports from MLB, NBA, NFL, NHL competitions, along with PGA …
The UK land and online gambling group Rank plc released its full year results to end-June Tuesday, claiming continued like-for-like revenue growth across all brands and channels. However, analysts noted that the group operating profit before exceptional items at GBP 82.4 million fell 2 percent, impacted by higher digital operating costs and a weak fourth …
Sports betting losses are rapidly increasing in Australia but they remain way behind those incurred on the pokies, according to the latest statistics released this month. The Australian Gambling Statistics show Australians lost A$ 22.7 billion in 2014-15, which equates to $1,242 per adult member of the national population. Pokies remain the punters’ favourite and …
Atlantic City’s remaining land casinos reported collective profits up 21 percent in the first half of 2016, indicating that the embattled industry may be stabilising following the closure of several venues. Figures released Monday by the New Jersey Division of Gaming Enforcement show the eight remaining casinos reported a collective second-quarter profit of about $259 …
After months of threats, litigation, legislative action and uncertainty daily fantasy sports is back in New York state, with market leaders DraftKings and FanDuel, along with three other operators, cleared for operations just in time for the football season and the MLB play-offs. The operators were all approved on temporary permits Monday by the New …
Sportsbook technology provider Betgenius claimed in a statement Monday that it has made offering a horseracing product simple and cost-effective with the launch of a new automated product branded Racing Manager. The software completely removes the need for any in-house traders and gives operators access to more than 40,000 events a year across UK and …
Recent rumours circulating in the Australian online gambling market that William Hill plc is about to withdraw in the face of tougher government attitudes, declining profit and taxation threats have been discounted as “completely untrue” in a statement Tuesday from the bookmaker. The group’s Australian arm recently posted reduced profits of A$7 million on revenue …
Online sportsbook Tempobet is to feature on courtside advertising during the forthcoming Euroleague Basketball season. The emerging brand and its sister casino, Tempocasino.com, will be displayed in-game on TV feeds broadcasting the home games of German side Brose Bamberg. The six figure deal, which will feature a minimum of 15 regular season games, is possible …
Look out for the latest Thunderkick mobile slot; the Swedish developer has just released what looks like a revamped and retitled version of its ice cream themed Sunny Scoops online slot which offers better chances of reward and has been titled Sunset Delight. The good news is that the escalating multiplier feature has been retained …
Orbis Partners investment vehicle Intrinsic Equity has invested an undisclosed sum in omni-channel game and platform developer Storm Gaming Technology (SGT). Under the terms of the deal, Intrinsic Equity principal and Orbis Partners senior partner, James Grenfell, will join the SGT Board to assist the company “deliver their ambitious strategic plan”. Group ownership in the …
The Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (PAGCOR) has replaced the senior management group of its Gaming Licensing and Development Department (GLDD) effective August 17, 2016 according to a notification to all licensees late last week. The Remote Gaming Unit’s Nelia S. Lorenzo has been replaced by Marvic P. Baas, Casino Compliance and Regulatory Unit’s Perpetua …
Mobile gaming provider nektan has partnered buckingham hmb ltd for the sale of three of its gaming brands for an initial gbp 1.75 million linked to a simultaneous white label licensing agreement that will see it continue to operate the brands for a five-year term on its evolve platform for a monthly royalty. a further …
Cherry’s recent completion of its payment obligations regarding Game Lounge brings further expansion in Germany and the UK through its acquisition of Interclick Limited. The affiliate network will acquire the assets of Interclick Limited for a $1.5 million consideration. The acquisition includes around 40 domains and affiliate accounts which will strengthen the company’s position within …
Software provider Tain is the latest to receive a Class 2 licence from the Romanian National Gambling Office (ONJN), its first in the Eastern European region. Tain’s licensed offer for the supply of its platform to the Romanian market, falls into a wider expansion strategy for the region. “As we are already integrated with all …
Online gambling games provider and technology provider BetConstruct has announced the final integration of the Multislot portfolio of unique slots and table games for distribution across its partners. The content distribution deal expands Multislot’s presence in the regulated online gaming industry and adds to the diversity of products offered by BetConstruct. Eric Jungels, Multislot CEO, …