The British newspaper The Guardian has published a report that presents information from a confidential private investigation claiming Chinese officials suspect that Sheldon Adelson’s Las Vegas Sands casino in Macau is used by CIA and FBI agents to entrap and blackmail Chinese officials who visit Macau to gamble. The report, commissioned in 2010 by Las …
The Communications Ministry in Russia has drafted a bill that proposes an amendment to existing gambling advertising legislation that will allow 24-hour advertising. The proposal has provisions restricting content of such advertisements, which must not attract underage persons to gambling; suggest that gambling can be a source of income; minimise the risks of gambling or …
Italian authorities conducted a sting on the ‘Ndrangheta syndicate Wednesday, accused of laundering drug money through their retail and online gambling businesses. The ‘Ndrangheta, who is believed to be the most powerful crime syndicate in Italy, is considered to be the principal importer and wholesaler of Latin American cocaine in to Europe. Authorities said they …
Bitcoin online casino BetChain has taken on a range of Endorphina titles following its partnership with the SoftSwiss Casino Platform. Ruslan Lyulko, head of sales at Endorphina said: “We tend to choose the casino operators carefully. With BetChain, we are sure that the players will get the best service and support as well as a …
B2B software provider GameAccount Network (GAN) has complemented its Simulated Gaming solution with the launch of real-time Slot Tournaments. Slot Tournament play is now offered on several slot titles from five different casino equipment manufacturers and others are in the pipeline for launch during the last half of 2015. “Developed in a combination of technologies …
Virtual sports provider Inspired has unveiled a match day format for its Rush Football 2 HD product, describing the launch as “the most exciting and highest income-driving virtual sport format to hit the gaming market. Operators can run up to eight matches concurrently, every three minutes. Players have the opportunity to bet on a single …
Respected online gaming firm 32Red Plc again delivered impressive results in a trading update for the past six months ending June 30, 2015. Key performance indicators for the period include: Total Net Gaming Revenue up 22 percent to GBP 18.6 million (HY1/2014: GBP 15.2 million). Net Gaming Revenues from Casino were up 21 percent to …
Q2-2015 stats from the French regulator ARJEL were released this week, showcasing: * Overall online wagering down 0.4 percent to Euro 1.945 billion; * GGR down 0.1 percent to Euro 180.3 million; * Deposits and revenue lower at 1 percent and 1.5 percent; * Good performance from sports betting, which has replaced horse racing as …
The National Football League is facing a million dollar civil claim from The Fan Expo LLC conference organiser, which has accused it of scuppering the three-day National Fantasy Football Convention scheduled for the Sands Expo Centre in Las Vegas through a “reminder” to the NFL Players Association of its policy of not associating the NFL …
Video gambling, typically offered in internet cafes, is at the centre of a growing row in Illinois following a newspaper investigation. The Associated Press news agency reports that the reasoning behind legalising video gambling has had the opposite effect state lawmakers hoped it would. “Supporters hoped regulation would bring an end to illegal video gambling …
Citing problems with criminal elements around internet cafes that offer “sweepstakes-style” online gambling, the City Council of Fairfield, California has approved a ban on computerised gambling, citing complaints from the public. The Fairfield City Council approved the new city ordinance at its meeting Tuesday night, prohibiting “simulated gambling devices.” The new ordinance takes the place …
Australia’s anti-money laundering and terrorist funding watchdog, the Australian Transaction Reports and Analysis Centre (Austrac), filed civil legal proceedings against gambling group Tabcorp Wednesday, claiming that the group’s non-compliance with laws surrounding anti-money laundering and counter-terrorism makes Australia’s financial system vulnerable. Austrac claimed that before commencing litigation it had made a long and comprehensive assessment …
The British media reported Monday that GVC, thwarted in its attempt with Amaya Gaming to acquire Bwin.Party Digital Entertainment (see previous reports) is mulling a solo re-offer despite the apparent preference by Bwin for the 888 Holdings bid. But going it alone without Amaya’s cash will entail a major fund raising drive, which GVC is …
The latest annual report from the British Columbia Lottery Corporation reveals that online gambling operations, although still very small compared to overall BCLC commercial activity, grew by almost 20 percent year-on-year in 2014. The PlayNow.com online gambling site delivered revenues of Cdn$109.1 million from a base of 360,000 online punters. During the year the operation …
The issue of online gambling legalisation in South Africa – on the table for the past decade – continues to generate media interest as politicians argue for and against regulation and licensing….and the authorities mull ways to curtail the activity. In the latest development it seems that the National Gambling Board is taking action whilst …
The New Jersey online casino market added another brand Monday with the launch Mohegan Sun Casino.com, an offshoot of the famous US land casino. The new operation is the result of a collaborative deal with Resorts and uses the same NYX i-gaming platform and New Jersey licence, reports the publication PlayNJ. NYX Gaming has also …
A combination of vacation time and staying awake due to a new pet led to a Swedish online punter scoring a Euro 4,583,260 progressive jackpot on NetEnt’s popular Mega Fortune slot last weekend. Fifty-something player Agnetha from Gothenburg was on vacation but awake late at night due to a new puppy in the family when …
Baccarat, traditionally a major earner for Macau casinos due to its popularity with Chinese high rollers, has seen a serious year-on-year decline in Q2-2015, according to official statistics. Gaming revenue from the game decreased 42.2 percent over the quarter to MOP31.57 billion, the largest drop in percentage terms since the fourth quarter of 2005. VIP …
Irish online bookmaker BetBright is sponsoring the Mirror Fantasy Football iTeam app for the upcoming 2015-16 Premier League and Champions League seasons. The app is a free download allowing players to create their own iTeam from which they can set up private leagues and challenge their friends. It features real-time transfers, a live and interactive …
US interactive media firm, RockYou, has clinched a licensing deal for MavenHut’s Solitaire Arena and Solitaire 3 Arena, the popular cross-platform games for iOS, Android, and Facebook. “These are more classic titles that we can enable to live on and engage our users with for years to come, while we continue expanding our mobile reach …
Caliber Comics has entered into a new IP agreement with UK developer 1X2 Gaming for the production of a range of online slot games. The agreement will enable 1X2 Gaming to offer the exclusive release of four themed slots from the Caliber Comic series with more exclusive releases to follow. “Deadworld”, based on Caliber’s zombie …
Sunderland AFC is Betfair’s latest sponsorship partner for the UK market. Betfair is the Barclays Premier League Club’s fourth sponsorship partner ahead of the 2015-16 season which provides access to Sunderland’s LED screens and interview backdrops.
Australian operator TAB.com.au’s betting information and markets will be integrated into a new app developed by technology provider Sprylogics. Under a mutually exclusive agreement, the new version of the BreakingSports app will be offered to the Australian sports betting market. In addition to the current sports available on the current BreakingSports app, the new version …
Panbet-owned online betting operator Marathonbet has been named UK betting partner to Premier League football club Liverpool FC. Marathonbet joins the club’s suite of regional betting brands, which include 188BET and Comeon!. The three-year deal will afford Marathonbet access to Liverpool’s fan base through stadium branding at Anfield and a digital presence on the popular …