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Philippines judge’s search warrant authority suspended

16 Jun 2016

A Malabon City judge in the Philippines apparently prone to lashing out online gambling search warrants with scant regard for jurisdictional limits has had his authority limited by the Philippines Supreme Court pending a thorough review of his cases. Local media reports note that Judge Zaldy Docena has complied with a number of police requests …

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German sports betting market set to soar

16 Jun 2016

The German sports betting market may be roiled by legislative confusion, but it holds out the promise of big rewards for operators, according to a new study from the independent research and analysis company Gold Media. The study of land and online gambling potential predicts that by the end of 2016 the German sports betting …

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New Realtime Gaming slot released

16 Jun 2016

The latest online slot from RealTime Gaming builds on the success of its original Enchanted Garden game probably explaining why the latest iteration is simply branded Enchanted Garden II. Released in download, instant-play and mobile format, the theme is again redolent with Fairies and Gnomes in a tropical garden, backed by features that include Scatters, …

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Pennsylvania lawmakers assess possibility of an online gambling vote

16 Jun 2016

Pennsylvanian lawmakers who support the legalisation of online gambling along with other gaming expansion proposals are reportedly canvassing their colleagues’ views with the objective of trying for a House floor vote next week, the Pittsburgh Action News reports. Legislation proposing online gambling and the expansion of casino-style gambling to airports, bars, off-track betting parlours and …

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May 2016 a good month for Italian online sports betting

16 Jun 2016

May 2016 online sports betting numbers from the Italian regulator released this week show that the Italian market continues to prosper, with wagers up over 30 percent at Euro 317.4 million. Online punters contributed a hefty chunk to the overall Euro 562.4 million wagered by Italian punters in the month – a year-on-year rise of …

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NYX to expand into Portugal with Solverde

16 Jun 2016

NYX Gaming Group Limited has entered into a memorandum of understanding with Portugal land-based casino operator Solverde S.A. for the integration of digital gaming content and player account management via NYX’s Open Platform System (OPS). One of two major land-based casino operators in Portugal, Solverde operates five terrestrial casino properties and intends expanding into the …

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BEG replaces bet-at-home shares for institutional investors

16 Jun 2016

Betclic Everest Group (BEG), bet-at-home.com’s majority shareholder, will replace up to 350,000 shares (10 percent of bet-at-home’s entire share capital) with institutional investors saying it aims to increase the presence of the company in the capital market, its free float and the liquidity of the shares. BEG confirmed it has no existing plans to sell …

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Stakelogic awarded Malta licence

15 Jun 2016

The Malta Gaming Authority (MGA) has awarded a Class IV gaming license to Novomatic Interactive Greentube subsidiary StakeLogic. HTML5 games developer StakeLogic will launch 17 new titles, including Spartus and Monkeys of the Universe to make the occasion, a press statement reads. “The response from the industry to our games has been overwhelming,” Ruben Visse, …

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Chance Hill to Migrate to Fast Track

15 Jun 2016

COnline casino Chance Hill will migrate to startup platform provider Fast Track Solutions platform following a deal agreed this week. This deal is an extension to their already established partnership which saw Chance Hill agree Fast Track develop its new Ikibu-branded offer powered by Gaming Innovation Group’s iGaming Cloud platform. “We have been working with …

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Fiery new online slot from Play’n Go

15 Jun 2016

Online table game and slots specialist Play’n Go has released its new Fire Joker slot, which is describes as a 3×3 modern take on a retro theme, with classic symbols such as bars, lemon, cherries and lucky sevens emerging from fiery lava to bring big wins across five fixed pay-lines. A unique visual firestorm ignites …

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Microgaming previews new Jungle Jim El Dorado slot

15 Jun 2016

Online gambling software and games developer Microgaming has released the preview teaser for its latest slot, a 5 reel 25 pay-line offering titled Jungle Jim El Dorado. In this innovative 25-line slot, an intrepid adventurer is on an epic quest to find the legendary city of gold. Rolling Reels and a golden Multiplier Trail take …

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Online football betting rings busted in Vietnam

15 Jun 2016

Police in the northern Vietnam city of Hai Phong has announced the successful demolition of two illegal online football rings that generated VND 7.6 trillion (US$ 340 million) in wagers. The Ministry of Public Security’s High-tech Crime Prevention Police Department says the rings shared a common leader – Bùi Khắc Hiền (52), and that provincial …

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57.4 million North American players like fantasy sports

15 Jun 2016

Fantasy sports participation in North America has reached 57.4-million players according to new research conducted by Ipsos Public Affairs for the Fantasy Sports Trade Association (FSTA), a trade body representing the interests of both fantasy and daily fantasy sports. This is the highest number of players recorded in the history of the study and a …

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Irish social games developer launches new 3D Blackjack game

15 Jun 2016

Dublin-based mobile social games developer KamaGames has launched its latest offering, 3D Blackjack, which is now available from the Apple App store and on Google Play. The company says that the product is the first of its titles to feature true motion captured table action, giving players a unique gaming experience “never seen before in …

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New Jersey gambling slightly down in May 2016

15 Jun 2016

May 2016 gambling stats from the New Jersey Division of Gaming Enforcement were released Tuesday, revealing that Total Gaming Win from the Casino Hotels was $219.8 million in May 2016 compared to $221.1 million May 2015 ….a 0.6 percent decline. Casino Win was $203.3 million, a 2.5 percent decline from the same month last year, …

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Mondogoal partners SISAL and Lottomatica

15 Jun 2016

Isle of Man fantasy sports company Mondogoal has clinched a deal with two leading Italian operators for the launch of a white label Daily Fantasy Sports offer. SISAL Group SpA and Lottomatica Scommesse S.r.l. have launched customised white-label versions of Mondogoal directly on their websites with a view to capitalising on the rapid growth and …

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New online gaming cryptocurrency

15 Jun 2016

Newly launched online gambling-targeted cryptocurrency Breakout Coin (BRK) began its public coin sale Tuesday, hosted by reputable cryptocurrency exchange Bittrex. The sale kicked off with a target of 6,627,494 BRK in sales maxed at 19,500,000 BRK. The new cryptocurrency was created by James Stroud, co-founder of CryptoCertify, IT specialist Paul Kim, professional poker player Randy …

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Amaya informs board resignation

15 Jun 2016

Amaya Inc. said proposed nominee for election as a director of Amaya, Paul McFeeters, will resign the board should he be reelected at the company’s upcoming annual shareholder meeting due to personal reasons unrelated to Amaya. The board of directors intends to replace McFeeters with the appointment of David Lazzarato (60), a media and broadcast …

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NZRB’s manned phone betting to be fully automated

14 Jun 2016

The New Zealand Racing Board (NZRB) will end its manned TAB Phonebet service with the implementation of a fully automated system from August 1, 2016. The implementation of the automated system will provide financial savings for the organisation but will leave 43 jobs defunct. A consolidated site will remain in Wellington to provide a smaller, …

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NGCB recommends USFantasy for licensing

14 Jun 2016

The Nevada Gaming Control Board (NGCB) has unanimously approved a recommendation for licensure of daily fantasy sports firm Sanderina II, LLCtrading as USFantasy. Utilising a pari mutuel betting system, USFantasy will provide daily and weekly fantasy sports contents covering the NFL, MLB, NBA, NASCAR, PGA, National Hockey League and other sports. During his presentation to …

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Betsoft expands Asia-facing customer base

14 Jun 2016

Betsoft Gaming and Asian operator 126Bet have partnered in a content supply deal that will see Betsoft’s complete iGaming portfolio integrated with 126Bet which is operated by New Concept Technology. The portfolio includes Betsoft’s 3D Slots3, table games and ToGo mobile offers.

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Evolution Gaming powers GVC’s CasinoClub brand

14 Jun 2016

Live casino provider Evolution Gaming will take GVC Holdings’ CasinoClub brand (www.casinoclub.com) live this week with a comprehensive suite of live dealer games streamed from Evolution’s Riga and Malta studios. This is the first time in its 15-year history that CasinoClub has offered Live Casino to its 500,000-plus members. Fredrik Osterberg, Chief Strategy Officer at …

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Respin Rapid Games approved for U.S. in-venue gaming

14 Jun 2016

Nektan and Spin Games’ joint venture Respin has been awarded approval from a designated independent testing lab for its Class II Mobile in-venue gaming solution Rapid Games for the US market. The compliance certification allows tribal jurisdictions to offer the product to casino patrons playing on their own mobile device in designated areas of a …

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BetOlimp launch live video streaming

14 Jun 2016

European online sports betting and e-gaming operator BetOlimp has launched a Twitch-inspired live video streaming service for the 2016 UEFA European Championships. The initiative went live in partnership with Leeds-based content and digital media specialist Independent Content Services Limited (ICS). The live ‘in-play betting’ companion video streaming service provides on-demand video content presented by a …

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