The East Coast Gaming Congress in Atlantic City opened this week with a panel discussion on internet gambling in which delegates were told great potential exists despite current challenges that include political uncertainty, difficulties with credit card companies and opposition from a reactionary land casino mogul with money to burn. And improvements are gradually taking …
Susan O’Leary has been appointed by the States of Alderney as director of eCommerce effective August 2015. She replaces Robin Le Prevostwho has held the position since 2006. O’Leary will concentrate primarily on promoting the jurisdiction as the centre of choice for eGambling operators under the regulatory regime of the Alderney Gambling Control Commission (AGCC). …
Rival Gaming has launched its newest 50-line, 5-reel video slot based on the classic novel “The Wonderful Wizard of Oz”. The “World of Oz” slot features the famous Dorothy who is magically albeit strangely teleported by tornado from Kansas to the magical world beyond the rainbow accompanied by her canine pal Toto. Players will meet …
French operator Pari Mutuel Urban (PMU) has revamped its brand strategy instilling a sense of fun and vibrancy as it progresses its strategic transformation plan. Set for launch at the end of this week, PMU’s extensive new global branding and positioning centres around the bettor and their emotions and utilises the strapline “PMU, live your …
Amaya Gaming Group will begin trading on the Nasdaq Global Select Market on June 8, 2015. The Nasdaq Stock Market LLC (“Nasdaq”) approved the listing of Amaya’s common shares under the symbol “AYA”. The company’s common shares will also continue trading on the Toronto Stock Exchange under the symbol AYA. “Our listing on the Nasdaq …
Brazil’s Rio Grande do Sul Jockey Club will launch a totalising system allowing the simultaneous transmission of horse racing in Brazil and Uruguay with real-time interaction. Customers situated in Brazil and Uruguay will be able to bet into the new common betting system which will link wagering from races taking place in the Cristal Race …
A Bear Group Limited, SpinGenie.com TV ad and website promotion has been censured by the UK Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) for appealing to under-18’s. The TV ad invites viewers into a “world of magic and fun featuring animated coins, treasure and a mythical island while the website promotion showed an animated dog called Spin along …
BetConstruct is offering potential customers the opportunity to trial their own online gaming website at no charge. Prospective clients can create a fully functional betting and gaming website complete with a choice of user interface without having specialist technical skills. “Providing immediate and straightforward access to a customised gaming website is part of a wider …
Norwegian independent gaming developer Afternorth has partnered monetisation platform CashPlay allowing play in real money tournaments on its Game of Words. A new “Play for Cash” functionality allows players to match their skills against opponents worldwide while playing for real-money. To kick off, new users playing the game can play for free and win a …
James Henderson, chief executive of William Hill, will succeed former Ladbrokes chief executive officer Richard Glynn on the Responsible Gambling Trust’s Board of Trustees. “In recent years we have had representatives from Coral and Ladbrokes on the Board of Trustees and James will ensure that we continue to benefit from the experience and knowledge of …
The possible sell-off of Gala Coral’s 132-club bingo interests in the UK – said to be worth around GBP 250 million – is progressing well, with several suitors lined up, according to British media reports. Aside from the management buy-out offer led by Gala Bingo managing director Simon Wykes, media reports indicate that the Gauselmann …
Federal prosecutors in Nevada must be feeling frustrated after their new conspiracy charge against Paul Phua suffered an evidentiary setback Tuesday in a Nevada court. For the past year Phua has been fighting a battery of charges emanating from alleged illegal sports betting activity in Las Vegas at the time of last year’s World Cup …
Just ten months out of the gate, Michigan State Lottery online operations have delivered some impressive results despite a lack of serious marketing effort, officials reported this week. Jeff Holyfield, PR director for the lottery, modestly described the results as “promising”, revealing that a loyalty program has since been rolled out, and there has been …
In a guidance statement outlining prospects for its financial year ending June 30 2015, the management of Aussie online sportsbetting company Ebet Limited this week projected a rise in net profit before tax (NPBT) of between 52 and 60 percent. The company’s CEO, Ken Carr, said that before tax profits are likely to be in …
Prolific software provider Microgaming is set to launch five new titles across its download, Flash and Quickfire platforms on Wednesday June 3, 2015, delivering a range of themes that are sure to appeal to a broad player base. Hound Hotel is a canine-themed 25-payline slot featuring Dashing Wilds which can strike at any time on …
Greek gambling company Greek Organisation of Football Prognostics SA (OPAP) continues its recovery from the effects of the economic recession reporting an 18 percent increase in net profit during its first quarter period, a result attributable in part to the launch of new games and cost cutting measures. Net profit amounted to Euro 58.7 million …
French online gambling authority, Autorité de Régulation des Jeux en Ligne (ARJEL) has begun its five-year license renewal process. Among the first to be notified of renewal approvals are: Beturf – online horse race betting via leturf.fr, Everest Gaming – online poker via Everestpoker.fr, Betclic Enterprises – pari mutuel horserace betting, online poker and online …
Geonomics’ (formerly Roboreus) much maligned GeoLotto game has eventually crowned its first millionaire. The location-based game has had a long and bumpy history. GeoSweep (now GeoLotto) was previously withdrawn from the UK by Roboreus (now Geonomics) due to a lack of performance . The Atlantic Lottery Corporation (ALC) then sunk around CAD$8.7 million in investment …
Software developer Quickspin has entered into its latest content supply deal with Austrian-based SKS365 Group’s planetwin365 operation. Planetwin365 will offer Quickspin’s complete portfolio of games across both mobile and web platforms. “Quickspin’s innovative and award-winning games will be a perfect supplement to our market leading sportsbook at planetwin365.com”, commented Thomas Smallwood, chief executive officer, SKS365 …
Australian gaming firm Aristocrat Leisure Limited presented strong results in its HY1 2015 report underpinned by a robust performance from its digital gaming business. Key performance highlights for the six month period ending March 31, 2015 include: Group net profit after tax of $110.1 million, a 66.8 percent increase in reported currency and a 45.9 …
ZEAL Network SE’s (formerly Tipp24) chief executive officer Dr Hans Cornehl has declined to renew his contract due end December 2015 after serving thirteen years with the company. Cornehl has spent the past thirteen years on the Executive Board of the company, with a period of four years of those as chief executive officer. Dr …
The UK online sportsbook operator Titanbet.co.uk has announced its first partnership with York Racecourse after agreeing to sponsor this weekend’s May Spring Meeting. The agreement will see the sportsbook endorse two races on Saturday May 30th, which will both be shown live on Channel 4. The seven race card will now include the seven furlong …
The Malaysian police continued to mount online gambling den raids Monday, this time in the Petaling Jaya region in Selangor province, where seven separate raids netted 18 individuals, six of them foreign nationals. The federal Special Task Force for Anti-Vice, Gaming and Gangsterism carried out the raids under the command of Senior Asst Comm Khairi …
Former Sportingbet chief executive officer, Andrew McIver has joined the board of Chroma Group Ltd as a non-executive director. The UK-based firm creates and maintains mobile, web and tablet applications for sports rights holders, media companies, brands, and bookmakers globally from its offices situated in London, Brighton and Sydney. Under the terms of the independent …