Ladbrokes Betting and Gaming was sanctioned by the UK Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) for a sales promotion appearing on betting slips that offered a GBP 2 free self service bet on bets placed over the counter of GBP 5 plus. Further text on the betting slip said “ Ladbrokes rules apply…” The promotion terms, which …
The Italian ANSA news agency has just published a brief report revealing that the police in Catania have arrested 13 people today (Wednesday) as part of a widespread operation against a nation-wide online gambling ring that allegedly generated business worth Euro 10 million a month. The police operation covered 19 Italian cities, probed 107 people …
Turkey will formally advertise a new tender for the privatisation of its national lottery later this week, said Finance Minister Naci Ağbal. Our readers will recall previous attempts at privatising the entity failed to attract sufficient bidders and were bogged down by the transfer of operational rights issues. A Turkish consortium emerged the top bidder …
Gaming Innovation Group (GIG) has announced the appointed of Mikael Ångman as the new chief operating officer(COO) of the company effective September 1, 2016. Ångman currently serves as chief executive officer and chairman of mobile sports betting technology provider, Mobenga, a fully owned Playtech subsidiary, who he joined as COO in 2011. The company further …
Isle of Man-headquartered B2B game developer Booming Games is set to launch three new titles over the coming weeks, “Cinco de Mayo”, a Mexican-themed video slot, a homage to the Chinese Year of the Monkey titled “Zoodiac” and a neon visual explosion in “Booming Glow”. The soon to be released “Cloud Tales” from iSoftBet will …
Mobile gaming developer Gaming Realms plc delivered strong full year 2015 results and reports continued upward momentum during its first quarter of 2016. Key performance highlights for the full year ending December 31, 2015 include: – Revenue up 116 percent to GBP 21.2 million (FY/2014: GBP 9.8 million, 15m/2014: GBP 11.2 million). – Real money …
Claiming that it is the first dedicated store for real-money gaming apps on Android, the UK start-up Betcade officially opened for submissions from developers this week, saying in a statement that its dedicated iStore has been purpose built for real money gaming and will help developers reach a much wider audience by providing discovery, download …
A new content partnership with leading online gambling games developers Microgaming and NetEnt will deliver to Oshi Casino players an additional choice of 600 games, the online casino operator announced this week. The additions will complement the operator’s existing gaming inventory from suppliers like SoftSwiss, BetSoft, Endorphina and Amatic. Oshi takes both virtual and fiat …
The Romanian media reviewed the country’s progress in online gambling regulation and licensing this week as the one year anniversary of government’s decision to open up the market passed. The reports noted that the delays in implementation have not been entirely the national government’s fault, due to time spent in liaising with the European Commission …
Sportech plc had good news for investors Wednesday, announcing that the UK Court of Appeal Judges has ruled unanimously in favour of Sportech in the Group’s appeal case relating to a GBP 97 million VAT repayment claim on the “Spot the Ball” game (see previous reports). However, the matter cannot yet be regarded as finally …
In a trading update for Q1-2016 Wednesday Paddy Power-Betfair showcased a solid performance with both revenues and profit rising significantly. The company noted that following the merger of its constituent parts in February this year, it is presenting its update on a “proforma” basis as if the two companies had been merged for the full …
Inspired will be the first to supply Virtual Sports online to the North American market after signing a deal with Golden Nugget Atlantic City. Inspired, who is now licensed as a technology provider to the New Jersey market, will supply Golden Nugget’s online operations through its partnership with Spin Games LLC’s ROC TM. Products include …
Betting services provider SIS has entered into an exclusive deal with Genius Sports for the distribution of Spanish football in-play data, including La Liga, the top division of football in Spain. As La Liga’s official, exclusive partner for collection of distribution of live betting data since 2014, SIS has the rights to 2,500 matches covering …
The small California-based DFS operator Fantasy Aces Daily Fantasy Sports Corporation has issued a corporate update claiming that despite the difficult business environment in the United States it made progress in 2015, with the first four months of 2016 carrying on the upward trend. Between the beginning of January and the end of April, the …
Social casino games developer Ruby Seven Studios and Konami Gaming have partnered for the distribution of Konami titles to the social casino sector. Konami’s Spin Games-developed remote gaming server will integrate with Ruby Seven Studios for the distribution of popular titles to Tropicana Entertainment, Pechanga Resort and Casino, Gala Coral and Delaware North Gaming. “Introducing …
Scottish professional football club CELTIC expanded on its relationship with online gambling firm Dafabet with the signing of a four-year Main Club Sponsor agreement that will see Dafabet’s name featured on the front of the club’s shirts from the beginning of season 2016/17. The deal expands Dafabet’s existing contract with Celtic FC as the club’s …
Mumbai, India-based games developer Play Games24X7 has revealed a new free-to-play social cricket betting app titled “Ultimate Bet – Cricket”. The app aims to give ardent Indian cricket supporters a simulated betting experience by allowing the placing of friendly bets on its platform using virtual chips. Social punters are currently able to place bets on …
Another significant illegal online gambling ring was dismantled by Hunan Province authorities in Central China following a three-month investigation, Xinhua reports. Nineteen people allegedly connected to the online gambling ring were detained, 200 bank accounts frozen, eleven limousines confiscated and over 100 computers seized in the wide-scale operation. According to Xinhua, the case involves transactions …
Social game developer Zynga has launched “Spin It Rich! Slots,” building on its popular Hit It Rich! free-to-play social offer. Spin It Rich! Slots combine mobile play with a glitzy, glamorous casino theme. The app includes popular slot titles from Zynga’s Hit It Rich! offer along with new reels that are a mix of iconic …
NYX Gaming Group has been awarded approvals from British Columbia’s Gaming Policy and Enforcement Branch (GPEB) as a Class B Supplier satisfying the last condition for completion of its acquisition of Openbet whose products are currently used by BCLC, Loto Quebec and the Atlantic Lottery Corporation. “I’m delighted to announce the approval by the GPEB …
Evolution Gaming’s live blackjack, baccarat, roulette, and poker content is to be distributed by gaming technology provider PariPlay following an agreement between the two companies. The distribution to international online casino operators will take place through PariPlay’s newly introduced Fusion aggregator network, a company statement announced this week. Fusion provides gambling operators with access to …
The Japanese soft drink maker DyDo Drinco Inc. has launched its first roulette multi-lingual vending machine, where a user can win an additional free drink if the machine’s “roulette wheel” delivers the lucky Chinese number 8888. Located in the Namba district of Osaka, the machine is the first of 100 units scheduled for operation in …
The Leicester football club fairy tale achieved its peak Monday night when Tottenham were unable to beat Chelsea, creating the mathematical certainty that Leicester remains at the top of the log and is this year’s English Premier League champion. The rise of the underdog from 5000 to 1 outsiders in December 2015 to league champions …
The coming weeks will offer at least three new games for online slots fans, with releases from the studios of NextGen, Xin Gaming and BetSoft all due to arrive. First up is NextGen’s Robin Hood Prince of Tweets, a five reel, 40 pay-line online slot which features the legend of Robin Hood, but with the …