SG Gaming, the recently formed division comprising Scientific Gaming’s The Global Draw, Barcrest and Games Media has inked a game supply deal with the Gala Coral Group’s subsidiary Eurobet Italia. The first game to launch into the Italian interactive gaming sector will be “Crown Jewels” which has been approved by the local gaming regulator AAMS, …
A 888Casino customer only identified as F.A. from Merseyside hit the Ultimate Grill Thrills jackpot on a paltry 25p wager winning a staggering GBP 973 400, reports the casino. F.A. said he was over the moon and that he had had a ‘feeling in his water’ that he was going to win! The lucky punter …
A new body covering the social gaming sector launched this week. The “Social Gaming Association” (SGA) said its goal to provide a united voice and a unified set of socially responsible standards for the social gaming industry will go a long way towards addressing concerns of industry detractors as well as pro-actively educating policy makers …
A group of twenty officers from the Midland 000 Emergency Communications Centre in Western Australia have been brought before an internal inquiry citing “widespread” internet abuse, reports the Australian Sunday Times. An unnamed Police insider said officers were placing football bets, gambling on horse races and other sports, perusing internet dating sites, watching movies and …
Police from the Malaysian State of Sabah have arrested four men in two gambling raids this week. Computers, modems, gaming consoles and other items valued at RM 80 000 were confiscated from two shop houses accused of operating roulette gambling. The focus on shutting down online gambling operations follows Home Minister Datuk Hishammuddin Tun Hussein’s …
A tie-up between Endemol Games UK and Bischoff-Hervey Entertainment partnered with up and coming game developer MX Gaming in January 2012 has come to fruition with the release of a Hulk Hogan-themed online slot titled “Hulkamania“. The 5-reel, 20-payline action-packed slot has reportedly been released in the United Kingdom and select European Countries. Hulkamania features …
S Iswaran, the Second Minister for Home Affairs and Trade and Industry said the Singapore Government has embarked on a review of the country’s regulatory framework on all forms of gambling, including online. The review was announced in response to concerns voiced by members of parliament regarding amendments to the Casino Control Act brought before …
Caesars Entertainment Corporation has appointed Donald Colvin as executive vice president and chief financial offer after an extensive search following the departure of Jonathan Halkyard in May 2012. Colvin joins Caesars after an eight year tenure as chief financial officer at ON Semiconductor Corp. He will report to chief executive Gary Loveman. “Donald brings to …
Global financial services firm Morgan Stanley has delved deeper into the world of social gambling and the convergence between it and the web-based, real-money sector and reports interesting findings. The firm estimates the current $1.7 Billion social gambling market will grow to $2.5 Billion by 2015. The research looks at the drivers of growth, the …
Following encouraging comments by the key committee co-chairman in the Connecticut General Assembly surrounding the reconsideration of legalising some forms of online gambling in Connecticut, the States two recognised tribes have said they want in on any future online gambling initiatives should legalisation move forward. Public Affairs co-ordinator for Foxwood Resort Casino operators, the Mashantucket …
The Nevada Gaming Commission (NGC) awarded licenses to MGM Resorts International, Z4 Poker LLC and CAMS LLC to operate in the Nevada State’s intrastate online poker sector, this week. MGM Resorts will launch a play-for-fun website in partnership with bwin.party digital entertainment plc who has a similar agreement in place with licensee Boyd Gaming should …
Bulgarian Finance Minister, Simeon Djankov’s March 2012 proposal to impose taxation on all bank deposits and forms of income was passed in the Bulgarian Government’s State Budget 2013 session along with a ruinous 15 percent tax on gambling operator turnover despite what was thought to be a reconsideration of the rate in May 2012 following …
Net Entertainment has launched two of its popular web-based games, Frankenstein and Jack Hammer 2 Touch on its Touch mobile portfolio. Jack Hammer™ is one of Net Entertainment’s most popular games and now Jack Hammer 2 Touch™ makes its debut with 99 bet lines, rich cartoon-style graphics and additional Free Spin rounds. A new user-friendly …
William Hill has been named exclusive betting partner of the ESPN Goals app following a deal inked this week for the supply of live odds for the Barclays Premier League in a branded “betting zone”. Brand Republic reports the UK bookmaker will be the only brand on the app’s loading page allowing users to bet …
Sportech PLC’s Finance Director Steve Cunliffe has resigned his position after six-years with the firm to pursue other business interests. Cunliffe will remain in his position until either the company’s preliminary results are announced on March 6, 2013 or a successor is appointed. Ian Penrose, Chief Executive said, “I would like to thank Steve for …
Spanish gambling authority the Dirección General de Ordenación del Juego (DGoJ) is clamping down on illegal operations ordering twelve unlicenced operators to cease their activities in the Spanish market. The sanctioned companies are reported to have ten days in which to comply with the DGoJ’s order and are said to include UWin Poker, Betsson, Gaming …
Bally Technologies, Inc. is executing a succession plan that will see its current Chief Operating Officer, Ramesh Srinivasan, take up the position of President and Chief Executive Officer and Board Member on December 31, 2012. Srinivasan succeeds Richard M. Haddrill who will become Chairman of the Board. Haddrill joined Bally as Chief Executive Officer in …
Techworld reports the issue of a new cyberlaw by the President of the United Arab Emirates that makes provisions for anyone operating gambling activities in the Country. Signed into law by President Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan the decree details “imprisonment of anyone who sets up or runs an electronic site to send, transmit, …
The Spanish General Directorate of the Game released limited stats on the evolution of the newly legislated online gaming market recorded from June to end September 2012. – Tax revenues totaled Euro 111 million while administrative fees yielded Euro 12.78 million from January to October 2012. – A total gross gaming revenue (GGR) of Euro …
French operator Pari Mutuel Urbain (PMU) announced the appointment of Mylène Collin as Director of Human Resources and a member of the Management Committee. Collin has held various human resource positions with Danone, Bongrain, Carlson Travel and more recently Carrefour retail store. She is a Graduate of the Institut d’Etudes Politiques (IEP) and also holds …
Cantor Gaming has entered into a long-term agreement with Golden Gaming LLC that will see the company operate the race and sports book at the Pahrump Nugget Hotel & Casino, subject to regulatory approval. Patrons of the Pahrump Nugget Hotel & Casino will additionally be able to register for a Cantor mobile sports wagering account …
Las-Vegas situated Station Casinos LLC has entered into an agreement to acquire a majority stake of 51 percent in Fertitta Interactive LLC for an undisclosed consideration. A company statement said the Company believes Fertitta Interactive is well positioned to become a leader in online gaming by leveraging existing capabilities and platform as well as its …
European online betting firm Betway has signed a strategic agreement to develop, market and operate a combined social and real-money casino with Online Skill Limited who owns the Clickfun Social Casino. Following a brief soft-launch, Clickfun Casino will allow UK customers to play casino games for real-money at Clickfun Casino.com utilising the web, mobile and …
Athens-based independent public authority the Hellenic Gaming Commission (HGC) has introduced itself with an advisory notice saying it has resumed its responsibilities to control the provision of online gaming services in the jurisdiction. It goes on to inform that licences to offer any online gaming service in Greece are subject to the successful award following …