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, …
The failure of the GBP 3.4 billion 888-Rank acquisition bid for William Hill plc (see previous reports) has triggered a wave of speculation in the UK media over the weekend, with analysts suggesting that the next suitor for the online and land gambling group could be private equity giant CVC Capital Partners. Observers point out …
Australian media reports over the weekend indicate that an enforcement clampdown in Australia is likely to follow the imminent publication of tough new federal laws. Sources have revealed to the press that the new laws will include action against unlicensed offshore betting companies accessing Aussie punters, along with disruption to financial transactions. Licensed companies will …
UltraPlay has announced that two more operators have opted to use its Playfinity platform – gg.bet and esp777.com. Europe-facing gg.bet and Asian-focused esp777.com are eSports oriented websites and will be using the company’s eSports data feed to offer betting on 17 different eSports titles. UltraPlay marketing manager Mario Ovcharov said in a statement: “I am …
A decade after its launch back in 2006, online gambling operator PKR has announced an addition to its player attractions; live dealer casino gaming powered by Evolution Gaming and accessible via desktop and mobile. PKR Live Casino offers a selection of 6 games including Live Blackjack, Live Roulette and Live Casino Hold’em. A statement from …
A Cheltenham-themed online betting comparison and racing news company in the UK has been ordered to hand over its domain name by the official web watchdog Nominet following a complaint by Jockey Club Racecourses Ltd, the organisers of the famous Cheltenham Festival racing. The complainant said that the Cheltenham brand had been used in the …