Serious European Commission doubts about whether changes to gambling law in the German state of Schleswig Holstein comply with EU law may delay the state’s efforts to rejoin the German Treaty on gambling, itself questionable in terms of European treaties. This week the European Gaming and Betting Association, which represents most of Europe’s major betting …
Internet gambling software developer Rival has released its latest 5 reel, 50 pay-line video slot, titled Wild Carnival, which features expanding wilds in its format. The game has three bonus features: – Collect “Beads” – 12 delivers rewards of up to 20x bet – Free Spins (3 Scatters = 5 spins x3) – Picking Bonus …
The Gala Coral Group has announced the launch of its sportsbetting website Coral.co.uk on the Playtech platform, part of an exclusive 10-year platform provider agreement between the two companies signed last year. Gala Coral moved its two major brands, Gala Casino and Gala Bingo, to Playtech’s software and has recently concluded the migration with Coral. …
PlayStudios myVEGAS social media site, which operates in partnership with MGM Resorts International, has launched its seventh slot on the social casino app titled “New York-New York”. The game is a traditional 3×5-reel slot game featuring a 2x Wild Symbol, Double Jackpot Free Spins, two Bonus Rounds, and opportunities to earn myVEGAS collectibles. “New York-New …
Prima Networks Limited, powered by Microgaming, has gone live with 9 operators in Italy including 32Red, Neomobile Gaming and Betway, with an online slots offering across download, flash and mobile platforms. The Italian regulator AAMS opened the market for online slot games this week . Prima Networks Limited director, Loraine Schoevers said: “Launching into Italy …
International Game Technology officially released the brand new online slot game Crown of Egypt Wednesday, revealing that the game has a 4×5 reel window with 20 independent reels; 40 pay-lines and 1,024 ways to win through IGT’s MultiWay Xtra wagering feature. The slot is initially available in 16 languages and 31 currencies. Richly appointed wheels …
Swedish online gambling games developer Quickspin is to make its six game inventory available to operator group Betclic Expekt after signing a multi-year agreement this week. Included in the package are the Mirrorball slots already available on the internet through social gaming outfit Plumbee. Quickspin’s chief exec, Daniel Lindberg, said: “I am very pleased that …
From Brighton, England comes the tale of a 23-year-old onlline betting hacker who received his comeuppance in the Brighton Crown Court this week. Local newspaper The Argus reports that Alastair Peckover (23) aka William Peckover, received a jail sentence of three years after breaking a court order which banned him from playing computer games. He …
Online gambling software and games developer Playtech plc announced Wednesday that the board of directors has accepted the resignation of David Mathewson as a director of the company with effect from 31 December 2012 and agreed to appoint Ron Hoffman, currently the firm’s vice-president of finance, as Group Finance Director with effect from that date. …
Intercasino, which uses software from Amaya-Cryptologic, has announced the addition of four new games to its inventory: Armadillo Artie Valley of the Scarab Wolverine Action Stacks Captain America Action Stacks Armadillo Artie stars Artie, an armadillo who loves bowling. Bizarre and fun, this slot features 3D animations, wilds, free games and a bowling bonus. Valley …
In another step towards offering real-money gambling, Zynga has filed a “Preliminary Finding of Suitability” with the Nevada State Gaming Control Board (GCB) for an interactive gaming licence. The social gaming giant, who has been beset by falling share prices and an exodus of senior management, has already inked a partnership with bwin.party digital entertainment …
The International Association of Gaming Regulators, Inc. (IAGR) has re-elected Susan Hensel as president during the association’s first conference in Asia. Hensel is Director of Licensing for the Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board and the first female elected to oversee the association. She is credited with enhancing the association’s standing as a worldwide forum for regulatory …
European game developer Rabcat has entered into a partnership with Odobo, the freshly launched HTML5 game development platform for the regulated gambling industry. The deal comes soon after Rabcat signed a game distribution agreement with Microgaming’s Quickfire platform . Readers will recall our report on Odobo’s launch at the end of November which according to …
Spanish operator Casino Gran Madrid de Torrelodones has launched a TV channel in collaboration with Jet Multimedia and Brand TV. Live roulette direct from the casino floor is aired each day on Casino Gran Madrid TV utilising professional presenters who have been trained by the casino’s own croupiers. The casino has additionally added 24-hour live …
Net Entertainment has released its latest video slot, a colourful and feature-rich offering titled “Thief”. Set against what appears to be a futuristic urban background that includes vaults and spacious hallways, the hooded central character takes players to a variety of settings in a fast-moving, roller-coaster of a game that includes free spins and other …
Spanish digital games association Jdigital, headed by Sacha Michaud, have created a working group dubbed the “Fiscal Committee” whose focus will be on developing ideas and sharing knowledge with stakeholders regarding improving the stringent tax structure of 25 percent on net income that is applied to operators in the Spanish online gaming market. The Committee …
Respected Deutsche Bank gaming analyst Andrew Zarnett has opined in a research report that in the absence of a federal legalisation of online poker it is likely that individual US states will provide their own legislative solutions for the pastime in the coming year. Zarnett’s perspective comes against a background of increasing desperation as the …
Online gambling software provider Microgaming has formally announced the launch of Battlestar Galactica, a new multi-featured video slot themed on the famous sci-fi television series and licensed through NBCUniversal Television Consumer Products. Battlestar Galactica is a gripping fictional saga focusing on humanity’s last remnants and their struggle to find a new home whilst fleeing their …
The independent online gambling testing and compliance organisation eCOGRA, which is already performing technical standards reviews for operators licenced by the Danish Gambling Authority, has been further empowered by the Authority as an ‘Approved Enterprise’. eCOGRA is the first company to be so appointed by the Danish Gambling Authority. The role of an Approved Enterprise …
The Bwin Party Digital Entertainment group surprised the industry Wednesday with a company announcement that joint-CEO Jim Ryan is to retire on January 15 2013 and return to Canada with his family. Norbert Teufelberger, currently co-CEO with Ryan, will assume the new role of Group CEO. Simon Duffy, Non-Executive Chairman of the company said: “Having …
Rumours of a Bally Technologies interest in the Reno-based social gaming software developer 3G appeared to be confirmed by an exclusive Reuters news agency report Tuesday that Bally execs were scheduled to visit 3G offices that day. Neither company would comment on the reports, although it is rumoured that 3G has been talking with several …
In a surprise move Tuesday, the New Jersey House of Assembly approved the progress of an online gambling bill that includes amendments widening the scope beyond intrastate internet poker. Bill A2578 was sponsored by State Sen. Ray Lesniak, who predicted that the revived bill (previously rejected by state governor Chris Christie in 2011) would be …
William Hill and GVC Holdings have reached a conditional agreement with Sportingbet regarding a revised proposal (RP) it announced today (Tuesday). The RP sets out a Sportingbet share valuation of 56.1 pence each along with the previously communicated proposed final dividend of 1.1 pence/share based on the closing middle-market GVC share price of 233.5 pence …
Amaya Gaming Group has announced the appointment of Ben Soave and Dr. Aubrey Zidenberg as advisors to the Company’s board of directors. Soave is a former Chief Superintendent of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) and an intelligence consultant to gaming companies. Following retirement from the RCMP in 2005, Soave launched Ben Soave Associates and …