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PAGCOR says no to Philweb contract renewal

9 Aug 2016

Gaming technology provider PhilWeb took a massive punch Monday as news broke that the gaming regulator Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corp. (Pagcor) will not renew the company’s 5-year intellectual property license agreement (IPLA) which expired July 11, but was extended to August 10, 2016. The development evolved following an intensive anti-online gambling and anti-oligarchy campaign …

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Tom Horn Gaming in exclusive content deal with TOPsport

9 Aug 2016

Casino software developer Tom Horn Gaming has been selected by Lithuanian betting company TOPsport in an exclusive content supply agreement In addition to Sports Betting, Live Dealer games and other Virtual sports, Tom Horn Gaming will promote its entire catalogue of video slots together with a raft of brand new cross-platform casino games, all available …

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Mobile multi-tabling in newest Partypoker app

9 Aug 2016

Partypoker introduced multi-tabling across its new soft-launched Android and iOS apps allowing customers the option to play across four tables at one time with a mix of any cash games and tournaments. Other first-time features within the app include: – New mini table view with quick fold – Customisable bet slider – Scroll or tap …

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UKGC publish new LCCP

9 Aug 2016

The UK Gambling Commission published the latest version of the Licence Conditions and Codes of Practice (LCCP) Monday with changes primarily focused on the prevention of crime associated with gambling. The new LCCP, which will come into effect October 31, 2016, is a licence condition all operators are expected to adopt. The most recent and …

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Boyd Gaming claim first in launch of horse racing app for Nevada

9 Aug 2016

Boyd Gaming, in partnership with software developer Miomni Gaming, are due to launch the B Connected Race & Sports mobile app, the first of its kind in the Nevada market to offer both sports and pari mutuel horse betting through a single application. “We are thrilled to provide the first mobile sports wagering app in …

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GVC appoint Head of Bingo

8 Aug 2016

Adele Lawton has been appointed by GVC in the newly created role of Head of Bingo Lawton has spent two decades in the bingo industry, both retail and online, and leaves Betable where she held the position of Operations Director Europe. She will report directly to GVC chief executive officer Kenneth Alexander and will be …

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Betfair launch new campaign

8 Aug 2016

Betfair’s newest multi channel ad campaign is described by the company as a fresh approach which “deliberately de-shackles the company from the laddish humour associated with the sector”. The campaign, created by the Lucky Generals agency, spans TV advertising, radio, print, digital, social media, content and internal communications, with the 60-second launch commercial using a …

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The Ritz Club goes online with live casino

8 Aug 2016

The Ritz Club, an iconic hotel and exclusive casino venue based in Piccadilly London, has partnered Evolution Gaming for the deployment of a live casino solution towards the end of this year. The exclusive online service for The Ritz Club Member’s will include an on-premise ‘Dual Play Roulette’ which will be located in the Club’s …

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Roll´em Roll´em from sigma Gaming

8 Aug 2016

UK-based B2B games development company Sigma Gaming has exclusively released its latest title “Roll’em Roll’em” to Ladbrokes The game is a 20-line slot game themed around dice and offers the “Roll a Lucky Six” feature which will expand the reels from 4 to 5 windows and 40 win lines. A “Lucky Roll Bonus” feature provides …

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Zonelock choose Ingenuity Gaming

8 Aug 2016

In a brief industry announcement, Isle of Man-based games development studio ZoneLock Games has named Ingenuity Gaming as its preferred development partner. ZoneLock holds a UK Gambling Commission remote gambling software licence and lists IGT, Playtech, Microgaming, Ladbrokes, William Hill, Bet365, Betsson and Unibet among its clients.

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GIG hails performance in update

8 Aug 2016

Gaming Innovation Group (GIG) hailed a positive performance in July, of which it said it normally experiences a negative seasonality effect. The company reported an all time high in gross gaming revenue for its Guts, Rizk and Betspin operations along with a 10 percent increase in total deposits to Euro 10 million, and margins of …

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Cambodian police smash online gambling ring

8 Aug 2016

Another major online gambling ring has been broken up in Cambodia following a combined police and immigration department raid on a luxury villa in Phnom Penh Friday. Immigration Ministry spokesman Uk Heisela told local media reporters that the ring had been reported by local residents, and that its activities had been monitored for a month …

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Jobs at risk in Philippines following online gambling crackdown

8 Aug 2016

In the Philippines, the presidential denouncements of online gambling and Philweb’s now resigned chairman Roberto Ongpin continued to batter the e-gaming company Monday with media reports that its stock has fallen a further 35.74 percent in brisk trading The GMA network reported that PhilWeb shares opened at P7.60 apiece, down 15.64 percent from P9.01 per …

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UK Gambling Commission keeping an eye on eSports

7 Aug 2016

The UK Gambling Commission is monitoring the burgeoning, GBP 400 million-a-year eSports market and will not hesitate to use its powers to the full in stamping out any unlicensed and illegal gambling, the chief executive of the regulator, Sarah Harrison (50) said in a weekend interview with the publication This Is Money. ‘This is a …

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Coming soon from Yggdrasil: The Big Blox slot

7 Aug 2016

Look out soon for the latest Yggdrasil online slot, which will reportedly be a 5 reel, 243 Ways-to-Win game with a jungle-Aztec temple like theme titled Big Blox. The title refers to the large stone blocks depicted in the artwork, and the images across the reels, which evoke an ancient Inca-Aztec ambience. It appears that …

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Boyle Sports in GBP 100 million bid for Ladbrokes and Coral betting shops

7 Aug 2016

The 350 to 400 retail betting shops across the UK that the Competition and Markets Authority has ordered Ladbrokes and Coral to shed in order to proceed with their planned GBP 2.3 billion merger have attracted the attention of Irish online and land bookmaker Boyle Sports. Irish media reports over the weekend have revealed that …

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South Australian government seeks ban on eSports betting

6 Aug 2016

The South Australian government is earning itself something of a reputation for conservatism when it comes to gambling; in addition to pioneering the imposition of a p.o.c. tax on online operators (see recent reports) it has not directed its Independent Gambling Authority not to approve betting on eSports competitions, according to a report on 9News. …

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Online casino operator’s licence suspended by UKGC

6 Aug 2016

The UK Gambling Commission confirmed Friday that it has suspended the online gambling licensing awarded to Smart TV Broadcasting Ltd to operate online casinos like Guruplay.com, Smartlivebaccarat.com, Smartlivebingo.com, Smartliveblackjack.com, Smartlivecasino.com, Smartlivepoker.com and Smartlivesports.com. No reason for the review was given, other than the bland statement that the process was to consider whether the operator, who …

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MGM Resorts increasingly leverages mobile gambling opportunities

6 Aug 2016

The latest MGM Resorts business reportage includes information on the Las Vegas gambling giant’s increasing use of mobile and online activity to engage with the sought-after millennial demographic – a major element in its future plans for continued success. The group has been a consistent advocate for online gambling licensing and regulation in the United …

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Scientific Games shares tank on news of management changes

6 Aug 2016

The announcement Friday that the respected Scientific Games CEO Gavin Isaacs has handed the reins over to former Norwegian Cruise Lines chief executive Kevin Sheehan (see previous reports) had an unintended and immediate consequence…the group’s share price dived 16 percent in Friday trading. Analysts attributed the plunge to investor concerns that Sheehan, whilst an accomplished …

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Will Bitcoin remain an anonymous vehicle for gambling transactions?

6 Aug 2016

One of the main player attractions of the cyber-currency Bitcoin is probably the anonymity of transactions in which it used, but that could become a thing of the past according to an article in Gaming Tech Law this week. The piece points to a European Commission-sponsored anti-money laundering initiative calling for the creation of a …

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New third party games for Oryx inventory

6 Aug 2016

Online gambling games supplier Oryx Gaming has enhanced its inventory with another three new games from the Gamomat studios following the success of 15 previous additions. The trio of new offerings, which are compatible with both desktop and mobile devices, includes the online version of the German land-based classic Super Duper Cherry, along with Sticky …

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Extraordinary luck for Royal Panda Casino player

6 Aug 2016

The Royal Panda online casino has announced unfortunately very brief details of the extraordinary good fortune of one of its players over the period of a single week, reporting that just a few days after joining the casino a player identified only as Scott scored a GBP 125,000 win. The press release does not indicate …

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Three year Chelsea FC sponsorship deal for William Hill

6 Aug 2016

English Premier League football club Chelsea has announced that online and land gambling group William Hill plc is its new official betting partner in a three-year agreement. The bookmaking firm will host Chelsea’s match day betting service at Stamford Bridge, allowing fans to place bets on match days and collect winnings from any one of …

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