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 …
Irish-based bookmaker Paddy Power is set to reveal its first re-brand since its launch twenty-five years ago. The re-brand modernises the look of the brand and reflects the betting firm’s “mischief-maker” personality reports Marketing Magazine. Landor Associates is responsible for the brand’s visual overhaul which will cover retail and online along with sub-brands bingo, casino …
William Hill will no longer provide gaming services to Greek residents from midnight today (December 4) as it exits the market due to legal uncertainties “beyond its control”. The move follows similar by Betfair at the end of November who said the Company considered the gambling legislation in the country to be inconsistent with European …
Net Entertainment game fans will be pleased to note a new 5-reel, 3-row and 20-fixed bet line game titled “Disco Spins” which is set inside a night club with the reels and background acting as a strobe-lit dance floor. Wild symbols appear on the reels when the colour of the Disco Dancer symbol matches the …
Sports and betting data provider Betrader has released a new, incident-based betting product branded Soccer Roulette to enable sports betting operators to further diversify their offerings to increase player engagement and entertainment. Soccer Roulette prompts players to predict the next on-field incident to occur within a 90-second window during a live football match. Punters are …
Nevada gambling authorities have scheduled a public hearing on December 20, 2012 regarding the adoption, amendment or repeal of Regulation 26C. The hearing will be held to debate the amendment of the definition of “Communications Technology” in the existing regulation to include the Internet for the purposes of off-track pari-mutuel wagering and other related matters. …
The Italian gambling authority AAMS’ green light on the launch of online slots into Italy’s gambling market saw most of the large software suppliers launch their product to the market today. Playtech has introduced a combination of online slots and a progressive games network while Intralot announced its introduction of iCasino Slots offered under Intralot …
TopGame has released its latest online game titled RedBeard & Co., a 3D 5-reel pirate-themed offering featuring a Treasure Chest Quest Tournament. Joining the animated pirates on a journey to find the hidden treasure with the help of an amusing parrot companion, compass and a map, players can win payouts ranging from 4 coins for …
In a curious sequence of events, the German State of Schleswig-Holstein has granted six-year online sportsbetting licences to Victor Chandler International Ltd. (Gibraltar), bet90 (Malta) and Interwetten Gaming Ltd. (Malta) despite its new Government’s intent on re-joining the Federal State Gaming Treaty. Along with the award of the licences, the Ministry launched a player loyalty …
The much anticipated proposal from the UK Gambling Commission on switching the British remote gambling scene to a Point of Consumption structure was released Monday. The draft legislation’s key issues published on the UK Gambling Commission’s website include: – Protects British-based users of remote gambling services which include online bingo, casino websites and telephone betting. …
Swedish online gambling software and games developer Net Entertainment has been quick to celebrate today’s (December 3rd) further opening of the Italian market as regulator AAMS gives the green light for online slot action. The company has launched several of its high performing slot games with the majority of its current Italian licensee partners. Frequent …
Christian Andersson, CEO of Vooxn AB, the development company behind the new P2P multiplayer blackjack game vsJack, has announced the launch of the product on the Firebase platform developed by Sweden’s Cubeia software firm. Claimed to be the only player vs player online blackjack game, vsJack is a variation on blackjack’s basic rules where the …
Gambling revenue in Macau rose 7.9 percent year-on-year in November, aided by strong spending from China’s emerging middle class. The latest Macau Gaming Inspection and Coordination bureau released numbers Monday showing that November’s revenue reached 24.88 billion patacas (US$3.12 billion) – largely in line with analyst estimates predicting a 7-8 percent growth rate for the …
Malaysian Police in the Kota Samarahan region of Sarawak have raided another seven premises in its anti-online gambling drive, confiscating around one hundred computers, RM 7000 in cash and arresting 32 customers. The raid was carried out over the weekend by the State Police Anti-Vice, Gaming and Secret Society Department comprising seven police officers and …
Gauselmann AG online sports betting and retail subsidiary CashPoint has become German professional football club VfL Wolfsburg‘s official betting partner in an initial two-and-a-half year agreement. The Lower Saxony-based club plays in the Bundesliga, the top tier of the German football league system. Michael Wondra, chief executive officer of CashPoint commented: “As part of the …
The Isle of Man Department of Economic Development in partnership with the island’s College of Further and Higher Education will offer an accredited e-Gaming qualification from January 2013. The qualification will be delivered through a work-based higher education framework (WBIS) validated by the University of Chester. WBIS is a programme that embraces learning through real …
Tote and pools operator Sportech PLC has announced the appointment of David Schreff (57) as chief operation officer responsible for the US and Latin American markets (Americas). Schreff’s appointment represents an important next step for the Company, in further consolidating and reinforcing its market leading position, said a Company statement. Reporting directly to Sportech Chief …