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NYX OGS content for Dansk Underholding

4 Feb 2016

NYX Gaming Group has launched a full suite of games with Danish operator Dansk Underholdning. The company’s NYX Open Gaming System (OGS™) is to launch across Dansk Underholdnings range of gaming brands which include bingosjov.dk, bingoslottet.dk and the recently acquired balletbingo.dk providing its players with a wealth of choice in online casino games. “Thanks to …

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Close in-play loophole says Aussie racing boss

4 Feb 2016

Racing Australia’s chief executive Peter McGauran has reportedly lobbied the Federal government demanding that a loophole in Australia’s interactive gambling law concerning in-play wagering be closed. McGauran told The Australian newspaper that Racing Australia believes “mindless” in-play betting has opened the door to corruption in sports even further. Major Australian bookmakers have exploited a loophole …

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AspireGlobal to take on Evolution Gaming content

4 Feb 2016

Turnkey solutions provider AspireGlobal (ASG) has entered into a new agreement with Evolution Gaming for a number of its Live Casino Games. Evolution’s games will be added to ASG’s game portfolio during the first half of 2016 becoming accessible to a number of its customers in the UK, Italy and Denmark.

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DoubleDown strengthens content portfolio

3 Feb 2016

International Game Technology PLC (IGT) has launched its latest social slot offer “House of Cards Slots” to its social gaming app DoubleDown Casino. Inspired by the Emmy and Golden Globe award-winning TV Series, House of Cards Slots is the latest IGT licensed brand to premier on DoubleDown Casino. The social version of House of Cards …

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SBTech inks significant Latin American deals

3 Feb 2016

SBTech has entered into exclusive agreements with two of Latin America’s biggest regulated operators for the provision of its omni-channel sports betting solution. The first will see Promotora Latinoamericana de Entretenimiento (PLE), who currently enjoys a share of around 30 percent of the market, equipped with SBTech retail products through its Mexican licence. In the …

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Genesis Gaming expands distribution with Relax

3 Feb 2016

Game developer Genesis Gaming has expanded its games distribution agreement with Relax Gaming Ltd. from solely Unibet to include additional operators, the first two of which comprise ComeOn and VideoSlots. “Relax has a very robust and flexible platform that makes bringing mobile video slots to market fast and easy for us,” said Geoffrey Hansen, managing …

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Microgaming jackpot win makes Guiness Book of Records

3 Feb 2016

Operator Betway UK, jackpot winner Jon Heywood and Microgaming received a certificate from the GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS for the “Largest Jackpot Payout in an Online Slot Machine Game” which was presented at the ICE Totally Gaming exhibition this week. Heywood won the GBP equivalent of a whopping Euro 17,879,645.12 jackpot on a paltry 25p wager …

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Booming Games heard above the noise

3 Feb 2016

B2B proprietary gaming content provider Booming Games is making itself heard with the launch of an innovative “Rotator” feature in its new release “Galactic Speedway”. The company said through a desire to offer players a second chance to win on a single bet, its innovation team had developed the Rotator Feature which when triggered unsticks …

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All things DFS

3 Feb 2016

One of the many movements in the daily fantasy sports (DFS) industry recently saw the demise of DFS operator FantasyUp (see previous report) who has now been acquired by white label DFS provider iTEAM Network for an undisclosed consideration. According to Legal Sports Report, iTEAM Network will honour FantasyUP’s customer accounts. In a statement to …

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Tabcorp pari-mutuel upgrade with Longitude

3 Feb 2016

Australian gaming firm Tabcorp has formed an exclusive-in-Australia partnership with American pool betting technology provider Longitude LLC for the implementation of the latter’s technology to deliver enhanced pari-mutuel wagering systems to New South Wales, Victoria and ACT TAB customers. Longitude’s patented Enhanced Pari-Mutuel System will be embedded into Tabcorp’s infrastructure to enhance liquidity through the …

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Inspired release an array of HTML5-built games

3 Feb 2016

Software provider Inspired has launched five new HTML5-built mobile and online games to its Virgo RGS comprising “Rise of Anubis”, “The Guardians”, “Spirit of the Samurai”, “Super Hot Fruits” and “I ♥ Puppies”. Rise of Anubis features a free spins bonus game with Super Wilds where the legendary Anubis turns symbols wild using laser eyes. …

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Jimi Hendrix joins NetEnt’s rock trilogy

2 Feb 2016

Following the launch of its much-anticipated Guns ’n Roses video slot, NetEnt will release a new Jimi Hendrix-branded video slot based on the legendary guitarist, singer and songwriter as part of its NetEnt Rocks series. NetEnt said it is determined to develop a fitting and authentic homage to Hendrix, featuring five of the guitar king’s …

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MediaRex’ Hold’em X launched

2 Feb 2016

Texas hold’em with an eSports twist has been launched in Alpha to a select group by Alex Dreyfus’ MediaRex. While standard Texas hold’em rules apply, Hold’em X introduces a second deck comprising power-up cards such as Magic the Gathering or Hearthstone and special ability xCards which grant special powers. With the popularity of online trading …

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Netherlands Gaming Authority lays it on the table

2 Feb 2016

The Netherlands Gaming Authority, Kansspelautoriteit, has sanctioned payment service provider CURO B.V. for providing services to Bluemay Enterprises NV and its associated affiliates and websites. Our readers will recall Redcorp S.A. and Bluemay Enterprises NV, the two gambling firms behind Red Slots.com, receiving a hefty fine of Euro 240 000 each back in November 2014 …

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Rational Group lose sportsbook director

2 Feb 2016

Stephen Fisk has left Amaya Inc. subsidiary Rational Group where he has spent the past nine years in various roles, the last as managing director of Sportsbook holding responsibility for the overall setup and execution of PokerStars’ recently launched sportsbook. Fisk previously served PokerStars.com as director of operations for four years, director of payments and …

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Paddy Power Betfair confirms exec changes

2 Feb 2016

Following completion of the Paddy Power Betfair merger, the company has confirmed directorship changes that include the resignation of Cormac McCarthy, Tom Grace and Ulric Jerome. Appointments comprise Breon Corcoran, as Chief Executive Officer; Alex Gersh, as Chief Financial Officer; Ian Dyson, as a non-executive director and senior independent director; Zillah Byng-Thorne (formerly Zillah Byng-Maddick), …

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GVC strengthens board

2 Feb 2016

Following the completion of its acquisition of bwin.party and the admission to trading of its shares to the London Stock Exchange Main Market, GVC Holdings has strengthened its board with the appointment of independent non-executive directors Stephen Morana and Peter Isola. The appointments reflect the company’s commitment to enhanced corporate governance in line with a …

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BetUP for Unibet

2 Feb 2016

Unibet will offer BetUP, a live betting game with a casual sports fan appeal, following a deal with Commologic. The product, which combines different gaming genres into a second-screen, live sports betting experience, will be available on Unibet’s desktop, mobile and tablet channels. “At Unibet we are very much focused on innovation and we believe …

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Microgaming in licensing deal for Jurassic World

2 Feb 2016

Microgaming has clinched its latest licensing agreement with Universal Brand Development for Jurassic World, a 2015 American adventure science fiction film and the fourth instalment of the Jurassic Park series which debuted 22-years-ago. This agreement is in addition to Microgaming’s Jurassic Park franchise deal which was announced in January 2014 and was followed by the …

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Napoleon Games to launch dedicated live studio with Evolution Gaming

2 Feb 2016

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 …

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Atari Black Widow slot launch

2 Feb 2016

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 …

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Paddy Power Betfair officially start trading

2 Feb 2016

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 …

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Genesis Gaming to launch Jason’s Quest

2 Feb 2016

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 …

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Ruby Seven partners Pechanga Indian reservation

1 Feb 2016

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 …

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