Top Hollywood actor Matt Damon, who starred in the original and very popular 1998 poker movie “Rounders” has revealed in a televised interview that he has been in discussions with original screen writers Brian Koppelman and David Levine on a new production based on how the game – especially online – has developed, and how …
Online and land gambling software and equipment provider International Game Technology plc has declared a quarterly cash dividend of 0.20 US cents per ordinary share, payable on August 10 this year.
Last week’s criticism of the online gambling sector by Tabcorp’s chief executive David Attenborough, who said the gambling advertising crackdown by the Australian authorities was due to the inability of operators to regulate themselves, and that online rivals enjoyed the benefit of big adspend courtesy of low tax demands in their licensing jurisdiction, has triggered …
Sweden’s state-run online and land gambling group Svenska Spel has posted a mediocre and largely flat set of numbers for the first half of 2016, bemoaning tough competitive conditions in the market. Highlights of the report include: * NGR up 1 percent year-on-year at SEK4.4 billion (Euro 463.4 million); * Operating profit up 0.9 percent …
Vera & John, an online casino operator in the Dumarca subsidiary of the Intertain Group set affiliate marketers speculating this week with an email advising them that effective August 1st it will no longer accept Australian online punter sign-ups. No reason was given for the move, triggering speculation that it may in some way be …
The UK and Ireland facing online sports betting and e-gaming operator Seaniemac has chosen Cadiz-based software development firm Optima to set up its new multi-channel gaming platform, the company announced in a statement Wednesday. The agreement includes the provision of the Margin Maker 2 system and the setup of new web and mobile front-end products. …
Malta-based daily fantasy sports platform Oulala is set to launch its platform in the Australian and Indian sub continent at the beginning of the new football season. The expansion, in collaboration with Australian B2B and B2C online gaming firm Cardinal House Group (CHG), is attributed to the vision of CHG chairman Graham Martin who is …
English rugby league football club (RLFC) Political Animals has attracted Ladbrokes as its main sponsor. The club comprises British politicians, past, present and future, across all political groups and all levels who play a modified version of Rugby that allow players of all abilities and ages to take part in charitable and representative events. Ladbrokes’ …
NYX Gaming Group subsidiary, NYX Digital Gaming, has established a strategic relationship for the distribution of Global Daily Fantasy Sports’(GDFS) B2B fantasy sports platform across its open gaming system (OGS) platform. Under the terms of the deal, NYX Digital Gaming has granted GDFS the exclusive worldwide right to distribute its DFS product on the OGS …
US gaming firm Scientific Games will expand its online offer in Europe following the award of a license from the Romanian Gaming Authority. The award progresses Scientific Games’ aggressive strategy to obtain “rapid approval” in all newly regulated jurisdictions, a company statement said. The company is poised to enter Italy and Portugal later this year. …
Inspired Gaming Group has released the first in a new range of Mike Tyson-themed boxing games. Mike Tyson Knockout Slot will feature exclusively across Betfred’s online, mobile and retail sectors and is expected to be followed shortly by Mike Tyson Roulette and Mike Tyson Virtual Boxing later in the year. “This is going to be …
Sports betting integrity body ESSA has strengthened its cooperation with the International Olympic Committee (IOC) in the lead up to the Rio 2016 Olympic Games next month. The co-operation extends IOC’s Integrity Betting Intelligence System (IBIS), covering all 306 events during the games, and a recently formalised collaboration with Interpol. “Sport isn’t sport unless it …
French operator Pari Mutuel Urbain will expand its betting capabilities following the signing of a three-year deal with Ireland-based software firm Onionsack for Euro 2 million following the completion of a competitive tender. The service allows customers to use free Instant Messaging or SMS to place bets, in their local language, with their preferred sports …
Online lottery betting firm Lottoland has named Elicia Bravo chief strategy officer. An Oxford law student, Bravo brings solid international finance and legal experience to the table. She will be tasked with initiating and executing strategic initiatives across the company as well as involved in corporate governance.
Toronto-listed online gaming firm Intertain Group Ltd is planning to list on the London Stock Exchange saying the move will “boost its valuation by giving it more exposure to European investors”. According to the company, the decision to list on the LSE came after a review of its options, including offers for the company that …
At least one online casino operator is undeterred by Portugal’s relatively high 15 percent of GGR tax rate – national regulator Serviço Regulação e Inspeção de Jogos do Turismo de Portugal announced Monday that it has issued its first online casino gambling licence to Estoril Sol Digital Online Gaming and Products Services SA, which will …
Isle of Man start-up slots developer Red Tiger Gaming announced Tuesday that it has secured a games supply contract with major UK online and land gambling group Paddy Power, and that the performance of its first game to go live has been outstanding. Red Tiger launched Lucky Wizard, the first of many games scheduled to …
A new survey by the respected Gallup Poll organisation in the United States has reaffirmed that lottery wagering remained the top favourite with American punters over the past year, with around 50 percent of respondents confirming they had gambled on a state lottery. Only 3 percent said they had gambled online, one of the lowest …
Ladbrokes issued a statement Tuesday welcoming the final conclusions announcement by the UK Competition and Markets Authority that the merger with the Coral Group can proceed subject to the sale of 350-400 retail betting shops. “This is a significant step forward and we will now begin to talk in earnest to potential buyers for these …
Online sports betting firm Tempobet has signed a single-season deal to become the principal partner and shirt sponsor of Burton Albion Football Club for the 2016/17 season. The deal, which is the biggest in the club’s 66-year history, will see the online sportsbook’s logo adorn the first team shirt in their debut season in the …
Kenyan online gaming operator SportPesa has been named official shirt sponsor of English Premier League football club Hull City in a multi-million pound deal said to be the biggest of its kind in the Club’s 112-year history. Under the terms of the three-year deal, SportPesa’s logo will appear on Hull City’s home, away and third …
French sports betting firm France Pari has moved into the Spanish market with the outright acquisition of online gaming operator Suertia for an undisclosed consideration. France Pari said the acquisition offers the opportunity to do business in Spain as both an operator and as a B2B provider of sportsbook technology. France Pari estimates the deal …
Czech games developer Endorphina and platform provider EASIT have partnered for the distribution of Endorphina content. EASIT will expand its existing portfolio with a range of 34 Endorphina HD titles along with others currently in the pipeline. “We are proud to partner up with EASIT,” Jan Urbanec, vice president sales at Endorphina said. “As demonstrated …
Digital sports data provider Perform Group has signed a record $2 Billion broadcasting deal with Japan’s professional soccer league J.League. Under the terms of the 10-year deal, Perform will live stream every J.League game from 2017, across all three league divisions, on DAZN, the company’s new multi-sports, internet TV platform which is set to initially …