Chris Grove, a gambling industry analyst, told an informational forum on daily fantasy sports set up by the Massachusetts Gaming Commission this week (see previous reports) that entry fees have declined at major DFS operators following the recent furore over “insider” allegations and increased scrutiny by the media and law enforcement agencies. Grove, who is …
The respected Nevada gambling publication Las Vegas Review-Journal and sister publications has been sold to News + Media Capital Group LLC, a newly formed Delaware-domiciled company backed by “undisclosed financial backers with expertise in the media industry.” Michael Schroeder, the manager of News + Media, announced the sale to company employees this week but did …
Racetrack wagering technology provider Sportech Racing-Digital has signed up to provide Sports Network Limited in Vietnam with a new central betting and terminal system for deployment to racetracks in Vung Tau Madagui and Xuan Thanh. The contract involves the provision of a new central pari-mutuel betting system, as well as on-going maintenance and support, and …
New Jersey has been successful in its petition that the US Third Circuit Court of Appeals should re-consider its sports-betting legalisation case that has been waged against US sports leagues and the Department of Justice for several years (see previous reports). The re-hearing will take place on February 17 next year before a full bench …
In yet another indication of the phenomenal popularity of eSports, the League of Legends grand final between the Koo Tigers and SK Telecom teams this week attracted an audience of 36 million unique viewers. The publication Riot reported on the viewer figures from this year’s finals, a five week-long event that spanned multiple countries. Because …
The Isle of Man-based Global Gaming and Betting Consultants has published its annual exercise in gambling crystal ball gazing, predicting that 2016 will see: * No change in US federal law and little progress at state level on internet gambling legalisation * In 2016, nine years on from the global financial crisis, Las Vegas will …
Famous Mexican computer hacker turned IT security operator, Paul “MegaByte” Robles (31), was assassinated earlier this month, shot five times whilst having breakfast at a Guadalajara cafe with his father. The police are still hunting his murderer. Robles reportedly had an arrogant, braggart and dismissive nature which created many enemies; his boasts of wealth, success …
This week saw the start of what could be a major breakthrough for gambling in Brazil when the Special Commission of National Development – a committee in the national Senate – progressed a measure to allow multiple styles of gambling, including online betting on sports and casino games, by 8 votes to 2, with one …
Malaysian police in the Kulai region launched another series of online gambling raids earlier this month, arresting 89 individuals and seizing 220 laptop computers and other evidence. Kulai police Supterintendent Razak Md Said reported that suspects, aged between 18 and 55, were detained in nine raids on diverse premises where online gambling was being facilitated.
The Poker Players Alliance action group is having a bit of fun at the expense of Sheldon Adelson’s inaccurate “a casino in every smartphone” anti-online gambling slogan, using screen grabs of one of his executives repeatedly using the mantra as a means to secure a Congressional hearing. The infographic comes on the heels of Wednesday’s …
House Bill 649 in the Pennsylvania House of Representatives remained at second consideration stage and was not voted on Wednesday when it was bogged down with four new amendments which were accepted after some debate. The bill deals with a possible expansion of gambling in the state, including the licensing and regulation of online gambling …
The stage may have been set for daily fantasy sport regulation at an informational forum conducted by the Massachusetts Gaming Commission Thursday (see previous reports), with representatives from major DFS companies DraftKings and FanDuel both appearing to support regulatory suggestions put forward by the Massachusetts Attorney General, Maura Healey. Zakary Cutler, director of product management …
Winaday online casino has launched another of its in-house developed proprietary online slots, this one a jungle-themed offering titled Amazonia. Artwork, weapons and tools of the mysterious Amazon head-hunters spin on Amazonia’s five reels, presented in colourful graphics and backed by appropriate sound effects. The beautiful queen of the jungle is wild and pays up …
Online gambling white label and turnkey provider EveryMatrix has consolidated its presence in the Nordic region with the launch of internet casino and bingo sites for Danish media company Ekstra Bladet. Ekstra Bladet, which publishes Denmark’s biggest tabloid newspaper and news website, recently switched its popular online casino sites ekstrabladetcasino.dk and ekstrabladetbingo.dk to the EveryMatrix …
Daily fantasy sports companies will address Massachusetts gambling regulators in an informative forum Thursday, with market leaders DraftKings and FanDuel both on the speaking list. The Associated Press news agency reports that former state Attorney General and Democratic candidate for governor Martha Coakley is among those expected to speak in her capacity as legal counsel …
Deutsche Telekom has announced its intention to shut down its online processing subsidiary ClickandBuy at the end of April 2016. Customers are being advised to clear their accounts before this date. Telekom said it was closing the business due to intense market competition. A Telekom spokesperson confirmed that 80 jobs at ClickandBuy would be lost, …
Danish online slot developer and provider Magnet Gaming has reached for the stars to deliver its latest title, Space Gems. The new three reel slot boasts two progressive jackpots, three bonus games, and a unique Black Hole feature, a spokesman revealed Thursday. Space Quest, Star Map, and Milky Way are all waiting to be discovered …
Online gambling software developer NYX Gaming Group Limited has announced the coming launch on December 16 of a new 5 reel, 243 Ways to Win online slot titled Spin Sorceress. The game was developed by NYX subsidiary NextGen Gaming and will launch simultaneously on mobile and desktop platforms. Set in a fantasy winter landscape relevant …
Microgaming has officially been awarded the Guinness World Records title for the ‘Largest jackpot payout in an online slot machine game’. Our readers will recall that on 6th October this year, Microgaming’s Mega Moolah slot made history when UK player Jon Heywood hit the mega jackpot, scooping £13,213,838.68 (€17,879,645.12). The Cheshire soldier became an instant …
Australian gambling group Tabcorp Holdings Limited and Rupert Murdoch’s British media company News UK have announced the signing of an agreement to partner in the launch of a new online wagering and gaming business in the UK and Irish markets. The business will be known as Sun Bets and will launch in 2016. The new …
If Rep. Jason Chaffetz’s ambition was to reignite his languishing Restoration of America’s Wire Act proposal at his House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform hearing Wednesday, he will be a disappointed man; widespread media coverage showed almost unanimously that the preference that emerged from the rather rambling affair was one for regulation and licensing …
Tuesday’s informational hearing by the New York Assembly committees for Racing and Wagering, Consumer Affairs and the Protection and Legislative Commission on Administrative Regulation appears to have gone off rather well, with sensible and relevant information being imparted to committee members by generally balanced experts, and lively and pertinent questions coming from committee members. The …
International Game Technology plc has announced that it has reached a licensing agreement with online gambling software provider Gamesys, providing the online gaming company with intellectual property usage rights for certain game features offered in IGT’s patent portfolio. The license agreement provides Gamesys with game and bonus features found on IGT slot machines, enabling the …
A bill introduced recently by New York Assemblyman Felix Ortiz seeking to licence and regulate daily fantasy sport operators in New York state has been followed by another legislative proposal, this one from Assemblyman Dean Murray. Murray’s Bill AO8587 proposes amendments to the state constitution in order to protect daily fantasy sports in the event …