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Greentube in content deal with Circus Group

11 Nov 2015

Novomatic’s interactive arm GreenTube will supply a range of online content to Circus Group for the Belgian market through the GAMING1platform. “We are delighted to now make our exciting content available for Circus Group customers,” said Gernot Baumgartner, head of marketing and sales at GreenTube.  “This promising collaboration with one of the main operators in …

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Sky Betting & Gaming expansion

11 Nov 2015

Sky Betting & Gaming (Sky Bet) detailed an GBP 11 million investment within this year that will enable 200 new jobs, the launch of a software academy, a new customer hub in Leeds City Centre, the launch of a commercial academy and expansion into another floor of its existing premises. According to SkyBet half the …

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Openbet on recruitment drive

11 Nov 2015

UK software provider OpenBet has embarked on a novel recruitment drive to increase headcount by 10 percent in order to satisfy new business wins. The company has launched a marketing campaign and corporate video in which it highlights OpenBet’s “positive work environment and culture” to support the drive as it strives to attract “the best …

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Sportech expands Penn National Gaming relationship

11 Nov 2015

Sportech plc’s Sportech Racing // Digital division has been selected by an affiliate of Penn National Gaming Inc. for the supply of a new internet and mobile pari-mutuel betting solution. Sportech will provide the G4 framework for Internet betting, and the Digital Link™ app for mobile betting, along with a package of associated services that …

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Glimpse into future of Amaya

11 Nov 2015

Amaya Inc., parent company of PokerStars and FullTilt, released its latest earnings call this week revealing future plans for the business that include its confirmed expansion into sports betting . Amaya said plans for 2016 include the launch of PokerStars New Jersey, the launch of its sports betting product BetStars and the possibility of an …

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Ladbrokes censured by UK advertising watchdog

11 Nov 2015

The UK Advertising Standards Authority has censured Ladbrokes Betting and Gaming for an email featuring 21-year-old Dutch footballer Memphis Depay. Ladbrokes conceded: saying “The use of Memphis Depay’s image in the context of an email was not acceptable and to avoid a repeat of the issue, they had reminded their marketing team of their obligations …

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Yggdrasil confirm strong Q3 results

11 Nov 2015

Yggdrasil Gaming delivered impressive results in a third quarter update this week saying September was the first month with a positive EBIT. During the third quarter, revenues increased 339 percent year-on-year to SEK 5.3 million while bet turnover increased by 449 percent to SEK 1,003.5 million. Mobile gaming accounted for 33 percent of total gross …

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FSB Tech in sportsbetting deal with Toals

11 Nov 2015

UK-based platform provider FSB Technology will design a bespoke web and mobile sports betting platform for Northern Ireland independent bookmaker Toals. The sports betting platform will trade a number of different sports, both pre-match and in-play, including their horseracing product, allowing Toals to control the look and feel of the site via their content management …

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SNAI signs for Game360 content

11 Nov 2015

NYX Gaming Group company Game360 will deliver an extensive range of casino games to Italian gaming giant SNAI following the signing of a license agreement this week. The deal supports NYX’s strategy for International expansion, expanding its global footprint and expanding relationships in Italy. “We are pleased to partner with Game360 and NYX Gaming Group. …

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New York AG shuts down FanDuel and DraftKings

11 Nov 2015

In a major blow to the daily fantasy sports (DFS) industry, New York State Attorney General, Eric T. Schneiderman, has issued a cease-and-desist order against DFS giants FanDuel and DraftKings following a month long inquiry into the two companies. DraftKings and FanDuel have been ordered to stop taking bets from New York State residents with …

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American Gaming Association partners FBI

10 Nov 2015

The American Gaming Association is cooperating with the U.S. Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) as part of its “Stop Illegal Gambling – Play it Safe” initiative. The partnership involves the adoption and marketing of the FBI’s Internet Crime Complaint Centre (C3) tool allowing the public to relay tips and complaints relating to online criminology. “Our …

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U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission scandal back in the spotlight

10 Nov 2015

A major Securities and Exchange Commission scandal that broke in July 2015 is back in the spotlight as the U.S. Attorney General for the Southern District of New York unsealed the indictment and revealed additional charges Tuesday. The scandal is linked to the online casino industry impacting a dozen online casinos in the Affactive, Netad …

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Isle of Man names new e-business director

10 Nov 2015

Jonathan Mills has been appointed by the Isle of Man as director of e-business with immediate effect. Technology entrepreneur Mills brings over three decades of experience within e-Business having founded or co-founded six technology businesses. Mills acted as interim managing director for Inspired Gaming Group during his two year stint and was instrumental in the …

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Aussie advertising watchdog launch consultation

10 Nov 2015

Australian self-regulatory national advertising association AANA is asking for input into the development of a Wagering Advertising and Marketing Code (the Code) which will ultimately provide the Australian public with an accessible, transparent complaints procedure facilitated by the Advertising Standards Board (ASB). The Code “would provide a robust self-regulation framework for advertising and marketing communication …

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Playtech launch Top Gun branded slot

10 Nov 2015

Playtech has launched “Top Gun” in an omni-channel release based on the iconic 80’s movie of the same name. Top Gun, a 5-reel, 243 Ways to Win slot, is set to a fast-paced soundtrack featuring characters and clips from the original movie. A Dogfight Wilds feature can add up to 15 wilds on any spin …

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Inchinn’s Cashtrovaders on Odobo

10 Nov 2015

Lottery game supplier Inchinn has launched its latest gaming offer “Cashtrovaders” on the Odobo platform. Players must zap alien invaders out the sky, with each alien delivering a cash value.  Players need to match three of the same values to win in this arcade-style game. “At Inchinn we’re creative yet we understand a real-money player’s …

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Bwin directorate change

10 Nov 2015

Daniel Silvers has stepped down as a non-executive director on the board of bwin.party following his decision to leave SpringOwl Asset Management LLC. Silvers was appointed to the Board in May 2014 as nominee on behalf of shareholder, SpringOwl Gibraltar Partners B Limited . SpringOwl will not nominate a successor given the near completion of …

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Caesars Interactive delivers robust quarterly results

10 Nov 2015

Caesars Interactive Entertainment (CIE) hailed its social casino business as third quarter revenue rose 20.4 percent. Key performance indicators in the Interactive business for the three months ending September 30, 2014 include: –    Net revenue of $194.5 million (Q3/2014: $161.6 million), up 20.4 percent.  Of which $183.5 million attributed to social and mobile and $11 …

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More bad news for eSports industry

10 Nov 2015

eSports company Ninjas in Pyjamas (NIP) has let go its chief executive officer Per Lilliefelth following a Breitbart Tech report saying the organisation owes players “thousands of dollars”. The report published by Breitbart last week claimed that NIP management had withheld prize money and in-game merchandising proceeds since as early as the beginning of 2015. …

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Cherry delivers impressive online gaming results

10 Nov 2015

In a third quarter interim report, Stockholm-headquartered online gaming firm Cherry AB (Plc) reported a 131 percent rise in EBIT for its online gaming and 339 percent for its Yggdrasil Gaming sectors. Key performance highlights for the three months ending September 30, 2015 include: –    Group revenue increased 71 percent to SEK 154.1 million (Q3/2014: …

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Sportech trading update

10 Nov 2015

Sportech PLC delivered a trading update for the period August 21 to November 9, 2015 on the back of the termination of potential acquisition talks with Contagious Gaming Inc. (see previous report). The company said it is in talks regarding another preliminary proposal for the company’s The Football Pools but did not reveal the name …

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GAN names EVP of systems

10 Nov 2015

GAN (formerly GameAccount Network) has appointed gaming industry veteran and former SHFL head of online gaming Michael Daly to the position of Executive vice president of systems for the North American market. Daly will be responsible for managing relationships with casino equipment manufacturers who work with GAN to bring their machine-based games to online across …

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Bet-At-Home lauds nine months results

10 Nov 2015

Online betting and gaming operator Bet-At-Home reported strong EBITDA growth for the nine month period ending September 30, 2015 despite an increase in tax obligations of Euro 6.1 million. Key performance indicators for the nine month period include: –    EBITDA of Euro 22.1 million, up 28.4 percent (9M/2014: Euro 17.2 million). –    Profit before income …

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Hero Gaming takes complete Yggdrasil product portfolio

10 Nov 2015

Hero Gaming will take on an entire product suite from Yggdrasil Gaming for integration into its casinoheroes.com and casitabi.com operations. Hero Gaming’s online operations will gain access to Yggdrasil’s portfolio of 16 video slots, Yggdrasil’s Infinite API™ for gamification, its Super Free Spins promotional concept and iSENSE 2.0, an HTML5 framework that allows games to …

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