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French online gambling market flourishes in third quarter

14 Nov 2017

Third quarter figures released late last week by the French regulator ARJEL paint a positive picture of French online gambling, highlighting: * Online poker overall revenue up 11 percent at Euro 58 million, with cash game handle up 8 percent at Euro 885 million, and cash game revenue up 5 prcent at Euro 22.1 million …

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Colombia about to expand online gambling market

14 Nov 2017

New proposals by the Colombian regulator Coljuegos could if approved see a significant expansion in the nation’s online gambling market, embracing live dealer casino action, player-sharing deals, virtual sports and racing products, keno games and exchange betting. The proposals are open to public comment until November 20. Colombia, which was the first South American nation …

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Evoplay games to be distibuted by QTech

14 Nov 2017

Online gambling games developer Evoplay is to distribute its mobile products to Asia-facing operators through a deal with content distributor QTech Games. Evoplay business development head Adam Stone said a statement this week: “Asia is the largest online market in the world now and we are very excited to launch our games at QTech’s platform. …

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SoftGamings adds to product line

14 Nov 2017

Online casino platform provider and games aggregator SoftGamings has launched another new product – Slots Bundle – following its release earlier this year of its Live Casino Bundle (see previous  report). Like its predecessor, Slots Bundle presents a range of games from quality providers, all under a single unified API. Other innovative products in the …

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Stars Group mulls fundraising for new acquisitions

14 Nov 2017

The Stars Group has big expansion plans, CEO Rafi Ashkenazi revealed to the Reuters news agency in an interview on Monday in which he said that the company could raise up to $2.5 billion to fund acquisitions if needed. He said that the company – formerly titled Amaya Inc – has about $255 million of …

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Telangana legislature passes bill outlawing games of skill for stakes

14 Nov 2017

In India, the Telangana Legislature has approved the Telangana Gaming Amendment Bill 2017, which makes permanent two earlier ordinances outlawing games of skill for stakes. The bill was introduced by state Home Minister Naini Narshimha Reddy, and makes all games (including skill games) that involve wagering with money “cognizable and non-bailable offences.” The bill is …

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E-sports skins company raises $41 million in ICO

13 Nov 2017

Esports fans comparison shopping for often very expensive “skins” – accessories for their online personas and weapons – may find it easier early next year when OPSkins launches its inter-company skins index, titled the Worldwide Asset eXchange (WAX). WAX will use its own cyber currency WAX tokens in a business model designed to simplify purchases …

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NYX takes legal aim at William Hill

13 Nov 2017

NYX Gaming Group has filed an anti-trust law suit against William Hill Steeplechase Limited and William Hill Plc (together William Hill) and “certain” William Hill employees in the Chancery Division of the Superior Court of New Jersey, Atlantic County as a preemptive strike against William Hill’s advisory that it seeks to convert its shares in …

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Ladbrokes integrates statscore products in Belgium

13 Nov 2017

Sports data provider StatScore has clinched a deal with Ladbrokes’ Belgium facing portal for the integration of LivematchPro and PreMatch Center. LivematchPro is a sports tracker that generates visualizations enriched with incidents and stats that are collected in real-time while PreMatch Center offers punters and operators statistics and interesting information on a sporting event before …

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DraftKings and MSG team up

13 Nov 2017

Daily fantasy sports provider DraftKings and MSG Networks will collaborate in the launch of the first live fantasy infused broadcast featuring a mix of traditional and fantasy sports content and commentary. The DraftKings Fantasy Live Show on MSG+ kicks of tonight, Monday 13 November in a parallel telecast during the Knicks vs. Cavaliers game. MSG …

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Football DataCo in integrity agreement with Genius Sports and Perform Group

13 Nov 2017

Official data rights holder of English and Scottish professional football leagues Football DataCo has agreed an integrity strategy with both Genius Sports and Perform Group. The agreement, hailed as “ground-breaking”, is the first of its kind to see two sports data and technology competitors partner to protect the integrity of the sport in which British …

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Svenska Spel debut new pool betting game

13 Nov 2017

Svenska Spel has expanded its portfolio with the launch of a new sports pool betting game, ‘Oddset Challenge’ offering daily play for a minimum 5 Kronor stake. “What distinguishes Oddset Challenge from other pool games is that the ticket can contain several different game types and different sports events,” Joakim Thor, product manager sports games …

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Ezugi expands in Latam

13 Nov 2017

Video bingo development firm Patagonia Entertainment has boosted its offer with the integration of Ezugi live dealer casino content. The deal will expand Ezugi’s presence in the Latam region through integrations with Big Bola and MundiFortuna in the Mexico and Brazil markets respectively.

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Genesis Gaming launch Harry Potter-inspired matching game

13 Nov 2017

Genesis Gaming will debut its ‘Mysterious Gems’ matching game this month, a Harry Potter-inspired offer intertwined with ancient magic and alchemy. Random multipliers, stretching wilds, multi-cascade features and free spins are just some of the features that players will encounter in Mysterious Gems. Played on a 6X6 grid, three Mysterious Gem features are on offer: …

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Digital star performer in Ladbrokes Coral update

13 Nov 2017

Ladbrokes Coral detailed a trading performance in line with expectations in an industry update, Monday. The update, which covers the period from July 1 to October 29, 2017,  showed declines in UK Retail revenues and OTC stakes which were offset by a good performance in digital. Key performance highlights include: –    Group net revenue up …

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Spinomenal content integrated to Iforium’s Gameflex platform

13 Nov 2017

Content aggregator Iforium has entered into a multi-year content distribution deal with Spinomenal under which its full portfolio of omni-channel games will be integrated to Iforium’s Gameflex platform. “Spinomenal have some of the most engaging and entertaining games on the market and they are a very welcome addition to our portfolio,” Phil Parry, chief executive …

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Sky Bet launch in German market

13 Nov 2017

Sky Betting & Gaming’s (SB&G) Sky Bet brand has expanded in Europe with the launch of Sky Bet Deutschland. The debut of the UK operator’s German sports betting platform is its second expansion outside of the UK following the launch of an Italian offer last year. “At Sky Bet we want to add to the …

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Dutch authority pushing for extra powers

13 Nov 2017

The Netherlands Gambling Authority, Kansspelautoriteit (KSA) is pushing for “extra powers needed to tackle illegal online gambling,” saying only then can it effectively supervise and protect the country’s consumers. The KSA’s statement was in reaction to a report on illegal online gambling that appeared in media publications Trouw and the Financiele Dagblad over the weekend. …

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Second phase of MGA’s LRMS live

13 Nov 2017

The Malta Gaming Authority (MGA) has launched phase two of its Licensee Relationship Management System (LRMS) expanding its capability to include online applications and services for : Declaration of Go Live Application; Incident Reporting; Change in Approved Company Details; Change in Approved Personal Details; Change in Technical Setup. New remote gaming and skill games license …

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More treats from Microgaming in November

13 Nov 2017

Microgaming will release another two slot games in November in addition to its ‘The Phantom of the Opera’ production. Inspired by the vast plains of Africa, ‘King Tusk’ will take players on a wild adventure in this five-reel, 25 payline online slot. The safari-themed game includes majestic elephants and exciting wild features, realised through beautiful …

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Unibet in exclusive betting partnership with BLAST Pro Series

13 Nov 2017

Kindred Group’s Unibet brand has entered into an exclusive betting partnership deal with professional eSports tournament BLAST Pro Series. The CS:GO tournament, hosted by esports media company RFRSH, takes place in Copenhagen this month offering a prize pool of $250,000 to six of the world’s top teams. “We are excited about the BLAST Pro Series …

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VSoftCo to integrate Sport-Shotz content

13 Nov 2017

VSoftCo has entered into a multi-year content supply deal with content provider Sport-Shotz for the integration of a wide variety of sports-themed games into its platform. The sports-themed casino games cover a wide variety of sports disciplines including football, horse racing, tennis, American Football, Golf and cricket. “This partnership is very important for VSoftCo as …

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Bovada the latest online casino to accept cybercurrency

13 Nov 2017

The Bovada online casino company has become the latest industry firm to add cyber currency to its list of transaction options for players. The company has chosen Bitcoin Cash as its preferred cyber currency, joining a growing number of online gambling operators who have adopted a range of different cryptocurrency options as additions to their …

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Bet365 owner’s rewards make the mainstream media headlines

13 Nov 2017

In a rather quiet weekend news-wise the UK media focussed on bet365’s recent annual results (see previous reports) and in particular the GBP 217 million salary of CEO and founder Denise Coates (50) and her GBP 18 million in dividend payments last year. Whilst some anti-gambling activists were critical of her rewards for success, it …

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