Evolution Gaming has extended its existing relationship with the creation of a dedicated live studio for Belgian operator Napoleon Games. The studio, situated at Napoleon’s new office building in Aalst, is expected to go live mid-February with four Blackjack tables, one Roulette table and a multi-camera Immersive Lite Roulette table. The studio area also features …
Isle of Man software firm Pariplay Ltd has released its latest licensed brand “Atari Black Widow”, an online slot based on the iconic Atari Interactivevideo arcade game. The original game, released in 1982, saw players manouvering the eponymous spider around its web while shooting various insects to win bonuses. Pariplay’s 5-reel, 3-payline version includes ‘Seek …
Its official, Paddy Power Betfair began trading this morning (Tuesday) on the London and Dublin main stock exchanges following regulatory approval of its proposed new share scheme by the UK High Court of Justice. The start of trading signals the beginning of a new era for the two powerhouses who merged in a GBP 6.4 …
Content supplier Genesis Gaming promises dramatic adventure combined with multiple levels of fun in the forthcoming release of a new, multi-level video slot in April 2016 on the Quickfire and Relax platforms. A Greek Legend-themed game title, Jason’s Quest, is based on the adventures of Jason and the Argonauts and features multiple levels driven by …
The Penchanga Development Corporation is the latest US casino operator to take on a new social casino solution from Ruby Seven Studios. Under the terms of the agreement, the social casino app developer and publisher will create, launch, and promote a new online social casino game experience for the California-based Pechanga Resort & Casino. Set …
French online regulator ARJEL has established a national platform in the fight against match fixing and corruption in Sports. The development of the platform directly correlates to ARJEL’s signing of the European Council’s International Convention against manipulation in sports in 2014 which is only expected to enter into force once consensus has been reached with …
GVC Holdings has announced the completion of its acquisition of bwin.party saying admission of GVC’s entire issued share capital to the Standard Segment of the Official List has taken place and commencement of dealings in those shares on the Main Market is expected to take place tomorrow (Tuesday).
Following shortly after the recent release of its Aerial Warfare and Jurassic titles, Asia Gaming has launched its 50th game to take advantage of the Chinese New Year period. “Year of the Monkey” is a five-reel, 1024-ways-to-win game offering a free spin feature that can be re-triggered and is available in both HTML5 and Flash …
LEANDER RGS LAUNCH BLUEPRINT GAMING CONTENT PokerStars one of the first operators to benefit. PokerStars customers will be among the first to enjoy a range of new content following Leander Games’ integration of Blueprint Gaming content on its LeGa remote game server. Leander’s LeGa, which integrates third party content with its own slots games, will …
Playtech has inked a multi-year licensing deal with Warner Bros. Consumer Products’ DC Comics brand. Playtech will develop four DC Comics film and television brands into omni-channel casino games for roll-out during this year, strengthening its existing in-house and premium branded content. The four titles comprise the DC Comics 1960’s Batman Classic TV Series, as …
B2B mobile gaming platform and content provider Nektan issued a trading update ahead of the release of its results for the six month period ended December 31, 2015. The company said its US joint venture Respin continued to perform strongly and now boasts 54 existing or pending contracts with tribal and commercial casino operators, up …
California-based mobile-first platform provider CashBet has been selected by casino games developer PlayScreen as its gaming platform provider. The licensing partnership will see CashBet power Playscreen’s Casino Cash iOS app, soon to be available in the UK App store, which offers players access to 17 casino games, including slots, bingo, roulette, and scratch cards.
French gaming authority ARJEL and Portuguese counter-part of the Serviço de Jogos de Regulação e Inspeção do Instituto do Turismo de Portugal (SIRJ) have entered into a bilateral cooperation based on their common approach to regulation. The agreement is merely a formality as the two authorities have worked in collaboration for some time now. The …
Irish bookmaker BetBright has announced the appointment of Rich Ricci as executive chairman. Ricci (51) is a colourful character who is as well known in the corporate environment, having served as co-chief executive of Barclay’s corporate and investment banking, as he is on the horse race circuit. He is considered to be one of the …
Software provider OpenBet is readying the launch of an omni-channel in-venue companion app featuring ‘click and collect’ technology. Players utilising the app will be able to see the full range of betting options available with live odds and updates using familiar workflows from online and mobile betting to build their betslips. For the first time …
Betsson Group brands, including Betsafe, Nordic and Kroon, will go live with a suite of mobile-friendly HTML5 Quickspin slot content. Hailed as a major deal, Quickspin said the development was an important one for the company as it “now holds agreements in place with all the leading casinos in Scandinavia.” A planned content roll-out will …
Sports betting provider SBTech has entered into a multi-year sports-betting provision deal with the Czech Republic’s largest lottery operator SAZKA . SAZKA’s new sports betting platform will include a customised, fully responsive front end, cash out and streaming functionality and access to SBTech’s Chameleon360 gaming platform. In addition SBTech’s Fast Market offering will be included …
Danish game provider Magnet Gaming will see all 12 of its HTML5-built slots made available via the Quickfire – powered by Microgaming platform after a partnership deal was agreed this week. The deal is strategically important to Magnet and marks an important milestone at the start of 2016, Magnet’s Head of Game Licensing, Thomas Nielsen …
UK-based gaming firm bet365 has signed up for Yggdrasil Gaming’s entire casino product suite to be integrated with the new iSENSE 2.0 based on HTML5 platform. The platform enables operators to launch the games simultaneously on computer, mobile and tablet. bet365 will also gain access to Yggdrasil’s Infinite API™ for gamification and Boost, the recently-launched …
As the Chinese Government’s crackdown on corruption continues to have a significant effect on Macau’s gambling industry, which peaked early last year at almost $5 billion but has since fallen to around half, analysts believe the worst may be over as operators realign their strategies to appeal to mass-market gamblers rather than big-money-spending high rollers. …
Mediatech Solutions has taken on a portfolio of virtual sports content and number games from provider Global Bet. The new content will be rolled out to Mediatech Solutions’ sports betting and casino clients across all channels, operating through a single wallet. “Virtual sports are gaining huge traction in our industry, both in online and land-based …
UK land-based games developer, Storm Gaming Technology (SGT) has entered into a strategic partnership with Californian igaming platform provider CashBet for the development of SGT’s land-based gaming content to online and mobile. The new online content will be made available to players through SGT’s ‘Virtual Online Pub’, described by the company as “a place where …
HTML5 software developer CORE Gaming has sealed its latest deal with Dorna Sports S.L, official MotoGP rights holder and organiser, for the development of a MotoGP-branded virtual sports game. The on-demand title will utilise the CORE HTML5 framework and WebGL 3D browser technology, already demonstrated through a virtual sports partnership with Sky Vegas. MotoGP is …
Live casino provider, Evolution Gaming, has appointed Maria Z Furenmo as “Group Chief People Officer”. Furenmo most recently served as Talent Management Consultant and HR Director for NetEnt. Jens von Bahr, chief executive officer of Evolution Gaming, said: “I’m excited that Maria is joining Evolution. With her extensive background from leading HR positions, and experience …