Independent ‘white-label’ gaming software provider EveryMatrix Limited has signed an agreement that will see the supply of the company’s GamMatrix online casino, gaming management and payment processing platform to the Malta-licensed operator GuruPlay. Launched in 2010, GuruPlay.com is migrating its live and random number generator services to the EveryMatrix platform in order to benefit from …
The Alderney Gambling Control Commission has issued an e-gaming licence to Ljubljana, Slovenia-based developer ComTrade Gaming, enabling it to offer its e-gaming platform to new and existing customers. In 2012, ComTrade Gaming registered as a company in Alderney and applied for licensing, subsequently awarded in March 2013. A ComTrade Gaming spokesman said the firm went …
Multi-gambling software casino operator Mr Green has added live dealer action from Evolution Gaming and mobile games from International Game Technology to its player offering. IGT revealed in a statement that it is to supply its top portfolio of mobile games to the Swedish operator, with the agreement covering a range of free-play and real-money …
Atlantic City revenues may be waning, but in February 2013 those in Nevada definitely waxed, according to official statistics which show that GGR rose 15.1 percent to $1.073 billion. The increase represents the biggest monthly rise since December 2007, and will undoubtedly boost confidence that the US gambling mecca is on the road back to …
TotelFootball has introduced its latest innovation, a product targeted at individual football clubs enabling them to offer a private pool betting facility. The firm’s flagship fantasy football pool betting product has been adapted to afford football clubs the opportunity of engaging with their fan base while monetising the offering to raise funds. Private pool facilities …
A three-year federal investigation into internet cafe ‘sweepstake’ style gambling at internet cafes in Florida, and the subsequent exposure of a $300 million money laundering and racketeering activity that led to 57 arrests and the resignation of the lieutenant governor spurred a fast-tracked new law through the state Legislature last month. After a brief period …
The US Department of Justice has reported the arrest of thirty-four individuals and the indictment of 23 entities, accused of operating an illegal sports ring, according to widespread reports in the American mainstream media late Wednesday. Government prosecutors said that a federal grand jury seated in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, returned indictments against 34 individuals associated …
Year-on-year comparison of revenues at Atlantic City‘s 12 land casinos showed a continued decline in March 2013, dropping by an overall 10.5 percent. The casinos took in $238.5 million last month. Of that total, nearly $173 million came from slot machines, down nearly 10 percent from March 2012, and $65.6 million came from table games, …
WMS Gaming has appointed Anatoly “Tony” Belkin (51) to the position of chief technology officer and vice president engineering, succeeding Laurie Lesseter, who will continue with the company as executive technology advisor with a focus on special projects. Belkin brings more than 30 years’ experience in technology and new product development from companies such as …
Foxin’ Wins is billed as the NextGen Gaming Studio’s headline release for quarter one, 2013. The game made its debut at bet365 before rolling out across NYX OGS, QuickFire, Finsoft, Openbet and GTS. The game is a 25 line, 5-reel slot featuring a variable ante-bet with morphing Wilds, free games and random post-win credit bonuses …
Malta-based World Match has debuted B-Boy’s Street HD, a new multi-line slot. The game is inspired by the B-Boy style or break-dance style of street dancing that originated in New York in the early 70’s. The graffiti emblazoned graphics accompany features that include Free Spins, Wilds, Autoplay, Fast Play, Spin Stop, and a bonus game …
CakeBet.com is a new online casino preparing to go live according to @Cakebet on Twitter and Facebook. The representative said the firm’s choice of name stems from “wanting to make betting as easy as cake”, however, Cake Gaming and Cake Poker are likely to take exception to their chosen name. The new offering is reported …
The Bodog brand will launch a range of “high-speed” versions of its most popular online games under the Bodog Zone moniker. A company statement said Bodog’s new super-fast Baccarat has recently gone live in Asia via the Bodog brand’s Live Dealer casino. Zone Poker will launch later this year. The new Baccarat game is said …
Open source database solution firm SkySQL has clinched a deal with Dutch multi-player social gaming firm GamePoint that will cover database support and problem resolutions. Rapid expansion that saw a 60 percent growth in membership last quarter compelled GamePoint to look for alternative database management solutions to ensure efficiency and stability of the platform. Michael …
The European online gambling group Bwin.Party Digital Entertainment is to spin off its payment platform Kalixa to enable the subsidiary to operate as an independent company, positioning it to better exploit the general and burgeoning e-commerce sector, reports the publication Tech Crunch. Kalixa will shortly be launching new mobile and online wallet products to further …
London-based digital agency Mr. President has been appointed by William Hill to oversee its social media strategy reports Campaign Live. The agency has reportedly begun work with William Hill’s advertising agency Fabula to create an online competition where viewers can win a free bet if they can spot the FA Cup hidden in each of …
In Canada, MP Joe Comartin’s bill seeking to open up Canadian sports betting by allowing single game wagering may have sailed through the Commons but the Senate has virtually killed it off through delays and general dithering. This week the senator pushing bill C-290 in the Senate, Bob Runciman, appeared to be resigned to the …
Virgin Gaming is playing in the majors with its latest initiative, a move into the console world through powering Microsoft’s online gaming service with an XBox Tournaments app. The app is now available on Microsoft’s XBox Live service, reports the publication Venture Beat, and will enable players to win cash. Billy Levy, president and co-founder …
The latest trend in “augmented eye-wear” and the imminent release of such products from Google and Apple has already attracted bans from strip clubs, casinos and cinemas, according to the entertainment media, but technology provider Infinity Augmented Reality remains confident that the eye-wear heralds a new and “next generation” way to experience online gambling. The …
Swedish games developer Net Entertainment delivered its 2012 Year End results showing a positive performance and a bullish outlook for 2013. Key performance indicators include: ● Revenues up by 23.2 percent to SEK 526.7 million (2011: SEK 427.6 million). ● Operating profit amounting to SEK 153.1 million (2011: SEK 129.7 million), up 18 percent. ● …
High 5 Games has launched a new 4×6 reel slot game on Facebook at High 5 Casino. The game which features 243 ways to win and Split Symbols is themed on the supernatural world of a Gypsy fortune teller. Gypsy is the company’s third game to make its debut on High 5 Casino to date. …
The United Kingdom’s Business Secretary Vince Cable has initiated an investigation into three former HBOS directors following a damning Parliamentary Commission on Banking Standards report on the collapse of the HBOS plc banking and insurance company . The investigation which Cable warns is the “first step” seeks to establish whether the trio blamed for the …
Ash Gaming’s latest 5 reel, 30 pay-line on line slot is themed on Little Britain, the comedy show which catapulted David Walliams and Matt Lucas to stardom in the UK. Ash Gaming claims it’s the funniest and most outrageous slot on the web, starring Lucas and Walliams, backed by classic video and sound clips and …
Spain’s first forum for responsible gaming has been hailed a success by State Secretary of Finance Miguel Ferre with participation of around 200 attendees. The forum held late last week was designed to address the prevention of addictive behaviours, child protection and the rights of players. It highlighted the establishment of the Spanish Responsible Gambling …