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New slot from Microgaming on the way

22 Jul 2016

Microgaming has previewed the latest online slot from its studios, a new game titled Karaoke Party themed on the ubiquitous singing party phenomenon With a minimum bet of only 0.01 and impressive wins up to 150 000.00, this multi-feature game looks set to top the charts. Check out the preview vid here:

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EveryMatrix integrates Spinomenal content

21 Jul 2016

EveryMatrix has extended its CasinoEngine offer with content from Israel-based games developer Spinomenal. Spinomenal, founded in late 2014, has developed a suite of over 70 cross-platform HTML5 slot games that include titles such as Lucky Charms, Terracotta Wilds, Iron Assassins, Exploding Pirates, Power Pups Heroes, Year of the Monkey and Candy Slot Twins. “As the …

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New Pariplay Atari release

21 Jul 2016

Pariplay Ltd’s 2014 licensing agreement with Atari Interactive has brought about another branded release, the “Atari Asteroids” instant-win game. The partnership has seen the release of a series of real-money gambling titles based on Atari video arcade classics such as the launch of Atari Black Widow earlier this year (see previous reports). “Atari Asteroids” is …

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Shock resignation of William Hill chief exec

21 Jul 2016

James Henderson, chief executive of the major international online and land gambling group William Hill plc stepped down with immediate effect Thursday after two years in the hot seat and amid troubled times for the company, which has had to issue profit warnings after taxation and declining digital business dented its performance. The company issued …

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Online gambling firm pulls out of UK market

21 Jul 2016

Online casino operator Vista Gaming has pulled out of the UK market, citing regulatory reasons and advising players in an email communication: “Due to a change in company policy and local regulations, we will no longer be able to accept players who are resident from the United Kingdom. “Starting on July 20th 2016, no more …

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Betsson upward trend continues despite a difficult second quarter

21 Jul 2016

The Swedish gambling group Betsson has issued its second quarter and half-yearly report, showcasing a continuing upward trend in performance and highlighting: Second quarter: * Revenue increased by 9 percent to SEK 935.4 (860.6) million. Exchange rate fluctuations had a negative impact on revenue of SEK 32.8 million; * Casino revenue amounted to SEK 683.2 …

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Unpleasant surprise for Polish online gambling

21 Jul 2016

Just months ago the Ministry of Finance in Poland was making encouraging noises that indicated a more liberalised online gambling market in which operators could offer slots and well as sports betting. However this week government appeared to have forgotten about the “liberalised” part in an amendment to the Polish Gambling Act that effectively rules …

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Special court for online gambling offenders in Malaysia

21 Jul 2016

Datuk Seri Azalina Othman Said, minister in the Malaysian prime minister’s office, announced to local media Wednesday that a new special court dealing specifically with cybercrimes will be introduced in September this year. The minister explained that the special court would be structured and motivated in a similar fashion to those which already exist to …

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Bumper month for Delaware online gambling

21 Jul 2016

The regulated online gambling market in the US state of Delaware delivered small but growing revenues in June, according to the latest figures from the state regulator, which reported that over the first six months of the year net revenue topped $1.5 million – a 93 percent year-on-year increase on the $796,908 returned in the …

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First half and Q2 results from Mr Green online casino group

21 Jul 2016

The Mr Green online gambling group has posted its second quarter and first-half 2016 results, Q2-2016 statistics include: * Revenue up 8.1 percent y-o-y at SEK211.2 million; * Mobile revenues a major driver at SEK90.1 million – a 69.1 percent rise year-on-year; * SEK85 million in revenue generated from operations in the Nordic region, reflecting …

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CG Technology in trouble with the Nevada regulator

21 Jul 2016

The Las Vegas-based sportsbook operator CG Technology, which operates sportsbooks at the Cosmopolitan, Venetian, Palms and M Resort, has been fined $1.5 million in a settlement with the Nevada Gaming Control Board which includes the resignation of veteran CEO Lee Amaitis. Reporting on the issue, ESPN records that the NGCB filed a complaint in May …

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Paddy Power marketeers capitalise on Russian doping scandal

21 Jul 2016

The extensive media coverage on allegations that the Russian Olympic team used drug stimulants has provided the marketers at land and online gambling group Paddy Power with yet another opportunity to indulge in some of its trademark guerrilla marketing This week the company set up a faux Olympic medals “put-in” (geddit?) kiosk outside the Russian …

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New online slot from Yggdrasil

21 Jul 2016

Swedish online gambling games developer Yggdrasil has chosen a theme based on an old Chinese fairy tale for its latest online slot, a five reel, Win-all-Ways game titled White Snake Lady. The ‘Win All Ways’ structure of the game means that it has no pay lines, and any combination of three or more subsequent symbols …

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Ainsworth games for iSoftBet inventory

21 Jul 2016

Online gambling games provider iSoftBet has expanded its Game Aggregation Platform service with the addition of content from Australian supplier Ainsworth Game Technology. The Ainsworth games join a library of third-party games from more than 20 software providers at iSoftBet. Ainsworth is considered a pioneer among land-based games developers with more than 20 years’ industry …

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White label supplier launches new online casino

21 Jul 2016

Andromeda Technologies, a company registered in Bulgaria, has taken delivery of an online casino titled Lucky Bets Casino from Malta-based white label provider Aspire Global. The casino is the fifth this year to be launched by Aspire, and offers desktop and mobile casino games from software providers such as NetEnt, NeoGames and Aristocrat.

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Mr Green delivers, again

21 Jul 2016

Respected online casino operator Mr Green reported a strong second quarter driven by the rapid uptake of mobile. Key performance highlights for the period ending June 30, 2016 included: Total revenue increased by 8.4 per cent to SEK 211 million (Q2/2015: SEK 194.8 million. Mobile revenue reached an all time high of SEK 90.4 million, …

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Bolton Wanderers welcome Spin and Win

21 Jul 2016

Daub Alderney Limited-owned spinandwin.com was welcomed by English professional association football club Bolton Wanderers (BWFC) as their new principal shirt sponsor. The spinandwin.com logo will feature on front of BWFC’s home, away and third kits for the upcoming 2016/17 English football season after a one-year deal was inked earlier this week. “This is an exciting …

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iSoftBet previews Platoon Wild

21 Jul 2016

iSoftBet has previewed its new upcoming war-themed release “Platoon Wild” offering players a choice of playing for a progressive jackpot or a fixed jackpot. The game, set for release on July 28, features visuals that include explosions, throbbing helicopter rotors, muddy kit and the dark Vietnamese jungle while challenging players to “join your squad and …

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Sportsbet lead big six in Aussie market

21 Jul 2016

A survey of 1000 Australian betting customers undertaken by financial services firm UBS has revealed Paddy Power’s Sportsbet holds the highest brand awareness in the Australian market compared to the other big five wagering firms comprising Tabcorp, Ladbrokes, Bet365, CrownBet andWilliam Hill who collectively hold 72 percent of the Australian wagering market. Sportsbet’s advertising push, …

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PMU report mixed H1/2016 results

21 Jul 2016

French operator Pari Mutuel Urbain (PMU) delivered a mixed bag of results in its first half 2016, reporting a volatile environment affected by, amongst others, a decline in equestrian activities in France. Group gross gaming revenue was up 1.1 percent to Euro 1.2 billion despite a slight decline in total stakes of 0.3 percent to …

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Cherry acquires stake in ComeOn Malta ltd

20 Jul 2016

Cherry AB has acquired 49 percent of shares in ComeOn Malta Ltd (tranche 1) for a total consideration of Euro 80 million. The agreement provides an option for Cherry to acquire the remaining 51 percent (tranche 2) between October 1, 2016 to December 31, 2016 for a further amount maxed at Euro 200 million. The …

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LeoVegas appoint Head of Sportsbook

20 Jul 2016

Mobile gaming firm LeoVegas has appointed Andreas Bardun to head up its recently launched Sportsbook. Prior to this appointment, Bardun served as Head of Sportsbook for Betsson’s NordicBet operation preceded by four years in other positions within the Group. He also spent around a decade with Expekt.com developing its US Sports division.

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Spigo launch new game

20 Jul 2016

Games developer Spigo has released its latest HTML5 title, a match 3-type game “Diamonds”. “It is evident the match3 game type is a success, and Diamonds is a beautiful gem of a game that we think will take igaming by storm,” Kasper Kau,chief executive officer of Spigo said. “The accessibility and familiarity of the game …

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Iforium launch NextGen title

20 Jul 2016

Iforium launched NextGen Gaming’s recent release “Great Wild Elk” earlier this week. The game is a 5-reel, 10-payline title set in a magical forest inspired by Norse mythology. Reels randomly transform under the glow of the Elk’s Light feature, where rune symbols mysteriously transform, and may award up to 10 Free Games when The Great …

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