Police in Modesto, California raided two internet businesses Thursday, arresting 12 people and confiscating computer and documentary evidence of illegal ‘sweepstakes’ style online gambling. The two premises visited by police were Andthen.com and LinkNet, businesses which had previously advertised their services as an internet cafe and a computer services company. Sgt. Ivan Valencia told local …
The Cyprus government’s decision to plunder personal bank savings through a substantial levy designed to ease its cash-strapped situation has been a good thing for the virtual currency Bitcoin, say financial experts in a CNBC report this weekend. The virtual currency has yet to make serious inroads into the online gambling global market, but is …
The seemingly endless dispute in the World Trade Organisation over online gambling bans between the governments of Antigua and the United States remains unresolved after over a decade of dispute panel rulings (ignored by the USA), a multitude of meetings between the two nations, ‘final’ demands, threats and counter-threats. This week the issue again surfaced …
International lottery and gaming firm Intralot has released it FY 2012 results for the period ending December 31, 2012, showcasing: * Group consolidated revenues up by 14.3 percent to Euro 1.374 billion. * EBITDA up 15.4 percent to Euro 177.5 million. * EBT increased by 2.4 percent to Euro 58.4 million. * EAT-am (Earnings After …
The knowledgeable technology publication ZDNet is carrying an interesting story explaining a recent slowdown in European internet performance, citing the biggest Distributed Denial of Services assault yet as the cause. The article details the events surrounding the 300 Gbps attack, which tested the resilience of the Internet but failed to break it, due to mitigation …
Irelands Public Expenditure Minister Brendan Howlin has said that the National Lottery will “run out of steam” unless it can sell more Lotto tickets online, the Irish Independent newspaper reports. Howlin explained that there are severe restrictions on Lotto ticket sales online, which means that only 3 percent of tickets are sold this way compared …
The American online and land casino content provider games Bally Technologies Incorporated has signed its third deal in week to provide its e-gaming platform and mobile technology, this time to the Confederated Tribes of the Colville Reservation. The agreement will see three venues owned by the operator’s Colville Tribal Casino subsidiary in Washington state use …
Online gambling software developer Microgaming has revealed that a new table game and an innovative video slot comprise its new games releases for April 2013. European Blackjack Redeal Gold develops the traditional European Blackjack game by adding the advantage of a “redeal component”. This entertaining extra allows gamers to redeal their own cards, the Dealer …
Fitzgerald Industries Group-owned Tropezia Palace is again boosting its choice of games, having signed with Leander Games and Sheriff Gaming just last week, the operator has announced another game supply deal with Rival Gaming. Already carrying a full suite of BetOnSoft games, the addition of these three well-known provider’s games should provide an impressive range …
The process of the Greek Government’s sale of its 33 percent stake (estimated to be worth around Euro 660 million) in betting monopoly OPAP is being challenged by suitors Emma Delta and the Gauselmann-Playtech consortium according to Reuters news agency. Both bidders have reportedly written independently of each other to OPAP and the HRADF, the …
Game developer Sheriff Gaming announced the launch of two new games this week, a table game and a 3D slot. The developer said it had added classic casino favourite “Craps” to its new and improved table game line. “Our technology allows us to differentiate our games from other mainstream slot and table games, engaging players …
Two new members have been appointed to the UK Gambling Commission by Britain’s Minister for Sport and Tourism Hugh Robertson. Robert Foster and Mary Chapman, who already hold commissioner roles at the National Lottery Commission, will take on their new roles from April 1, 2013. Foster was appointed as a National Lottery Commissioner in April …
Jackpot Party will launch its new “KISS Shout it out Loud” slot game later this week. The Colossal Reels slot game features the iconic rock ‘n roll band KISS and band members Starchild, Demon, Spaceman and Catman. Combined 5×4 and 5×12 reel sets offer 100 pay lines with a Free Spin Feature that sees Wild …
Mobile specialist Play ‘n GO has developed and launched a new exclusive slot for Betsson’s Betsafe brand titled Gumball 3000. The game captures the spirit of the well-known car race and its unique cocktail of high style, lavish hospitality and blend of exclusive elite cars. This year the Racing starts in Copenhagen and runs via …
eCOGRA’s Seal Compliance Committee has approved Microgaming as compliant with the European Gaming and Betting Association (EGBA) Standards for software providers of Casino and Poker software. The Committee also approved Microgaming as compliant with eGAP Requirements for software providers of Casino, Poker and Bingo software. The widely respected Generally Accepted Practices (eGAP) provide a professional …
Malta-based World Match Limited has added a new title to its 3D multi-line slot portfolio inspired by the legendary Count Dracula! “Vampire Killers” presents all the typical characters and iconography expected from Count Dracula to vampire hunters. The game features free spins, wilds, fast-play, spin stop and auto-play. Check it out at: http://www.wm.com.mt/en/games/games-preview.asp?tipo=Slot%20Machines&gioco=Vampire%20Killer%20HD
Following the December 2012 declaration by the North Carolina Supreme Court that internet cafe ‘sweepstakes’ style online gambling is illegal, enforcement officials around the state are continuing their blitz against suspected venues. On Tuesday, Cumberland County deputies conducted a sweep on video gambling sweepstakes cafes still in operation, with the Fayetteville Observer reporting that teams …
Fourth quarter 2012 stats from the Spanish online gambling regulator La Dirección General de Ordenación del Juego show that GGR reached Euro 61.4 million in the sector, an encouraging rise of just over 40 percent over the third quarter. La Liga football action was attributed as the main driver of the increase, which pushed online …
Reports earlier this week that the CEO of Italian gambling giant SNAI, Stefano Bartoli, was on his way out in an ‘amicable’ departure may have been rooted in the group’s poor 2012 FY performance under his command. The company’s just-released 2012 results make for dismal reading, showing: * Increased losses of Euro 42.6 million (2011: …
Norwegian online gambling regulators were given pause for thought this week following the results of a survey it commissioned to study how Norwegian punters gamble on the Internet. The study found that up to 40 percent of Norwegian respondents admitted that they used online gambling sites other than the Norsk Tipping monopoly during 2012. Betsson …
The Australian land and online casino content supplier Aristocrat has clinched a deal to develop a new nLive online casino site for Soaring Eagle Casino and Resort, a tribal gaming operator in Michigan, United States. Soaring Eagle Casino will become the fourth to be powered by Aristocrat’s nLive solution, and the largest site built thus …
Bally Technologies, Inc., the US land and online gambling supplier, has signed another e-gaming related agreement, this one for a range of online casino games from Ainsworth Game Technology. Ainsworth’s online gaming content will become available to Bally’s e-gaming platform customers, allowing them to deliver a wider range of quality games to their players. The …
The legalisation of online gambling in Illinois is not a prospect that Governor Pat Quinn regards with enthusiasm, a local radio station reported this week. The governor was asked for his reaction to a late proposal suggested by state Senator Terry Link in a land casino bill that Internet gambling be added, making provision for …
Online gambling content developer NYX Interactive and internet gambling operator group Betsson Malta have reached agreement on a deal that will see NYX provide a selection of its NYX OGS games. The titles will be launched within Betsson’s online casino gaming suite and will be available for both PC and mobile devices. The agreement will …