The Danish Gambling Authority (DGA) said it has identified a further eight operators who offer gambling on the Danish gambling market without authorisation. The operators in question have apparently been given fair warning and a directive from the authority to cease their activities but continue to do so, resulting in the DGA requesting assistance from …
The Remote Gambling Association (RGA) and the European Gaming and Betting Association (EGBA) have jointly filed a complaint with the European Commission regarding the non-notification of regulations that will extend OPAP’s monopoly on online gambling and impose harsh enforcement measures while the compliance of the new law with European Union law remains in question. The …
Canadian provincial gambling provider Loto-Québec released its Q2-2012 results, delivering a stronger performance that that in its first quarter which it attributes to stringent spending controls and the continued robust performance of its online gambling offering at Espacejeux.com. Internet gambling on the Espacejeux.com website delivered revenues of CAD$ 5.2 million up by 24.9 percent over …
A case heard in the Russian Pskov City Court recently, in which prosecutors wanted internet service provider Rostelecom to block access to online gambling sites, was dismissed by the court who ruled “while online gambling is prohibited, providing access is not”. While the ruling provided some relief to ISP’s, it was short-lived as a more …
Online betting exchange Betfair said it will withdraw from the Greek market until such time as there is greater clarity on gaming regulation, according to a Reuters report. Betfair’s battle with the Greek Government questioned the cost and conditions associated with gambling permits which would allow it to trade in the country. “According to legal …
The Cyprus Mail reports that police across the Mediterranean island will step up anti-online gambling activity over the festive season. Police spokesman Andreas Angelides told the newspaper that the police would intensify anti-gambling campaigns during the Christmas holiday season when leisurely Cypriots like to gamble. “There is a specific roadmap and plan,” Angelides said, referring …
Former Ulster Bank chief and recently appointed chief financial officer of Paddy Power, Cormac McCarthy, was awarded 35 000 conditional shares under the company’s “2004 long-term incentive plan” last week which according to this week’s closing price are currently worth around Euro 2.02 million. The shares commit McCarthy to Paddy Power until 2015, the earliest …
UK leader of the Labour Party Ed Miliband’s campaign against tax avoidance may turn on him as a generous benefactor to the Labour Party is said to have saved millions in taxes by operating from Gibraltar. Peter and Denise Coates’ online gambling firm bet365 is under scrutiny with detractors saying more than a third of …
NYX Gaming Group subsidiary NextGen Gaming is hailing its investment in a partnership with Microgaming’s QuickFire distribution platform with the launch of the 600th game instance of their online slots via the platform. NYX Gaming titles on the QuickFire platform include Mad Mad Monkey, Hot Hot Volcano, Medusa and Merlin’s Millions Superbet amongst others. Next …
An anonymous largely accurate online football tipster at goaladviser.net has been revealed as 23-year-old law graduate Kimberley Lloyd-Owen. Lloyd-Owen is a dedicated Cardiff City Bluebirds fan and six-year season ticket holder who says she generated around GBP 150 000 over the past two football seasons by charging users GBP 1 to subscribe to her betting …
The German State of Hesse’s Ministry of the Interior and Sports has pushed out its sports betting concession deadline for the second time which initially was set for September 4, 2012 and is now set for 12 Noon on January 21, 2013. According to German attorney Martin Aarendts, the Ministry has fundamentally revised several key …
Dublin-headquartered bookmaker Paddy Power will serve as the official betting partner for the Welsh Rugby Union in a two-year agreement inked this week. The bookmaker said “it will strive to provide Welsh rugby fans with unrivalled value while continuously offering fun and innovative promotions around every major game played by the Red Dragons. “Not only …
British bookmaker Ladbrokes PLC has appointed Donal McCabe to the newly developed role of external relationship director, effective January 1, 2013. McCabe joins Ladbrokes from British property firm Land Securities where he has served as corporate communications director over the past 5 years, prior to which he was communications director for Alliance Boots. Responsibilities include …
A licence renewal agreement signed at the beginning of this year between International Game Technology and Hasbro covering provisions for game developments of popular Hasbro brands has led to the release of “Dungeons & Dragons” Crystal Caverns” on DoubleDown Casino. The game is surrounded by an immersive fantasy world that debuts three new heroes and …
QuickFire, powered by Microgaming has entered into a new contract with development partner Rabcat. The deal will enable Rabcat entry into new territories with distribution of its games through QuickFire’s extensive portfolio of operators and partners. In turn, QuickFire will have access to Rabcat’s range of video slots that include “The Legend of Olympus”. The …
bwin.party digital entertainment has reportedly complied with a directive from the Netherlands Gambling Authority (Kansspelautoriteit) requesting unlicensed online gambling operators to withdraw from the market in anticipation of new legislation that will govern the pastime in the Country. bwin.party digital entertainment is thought to be one of twenty operators, that include Ladbrokes and Unibet, who …
Nordic Leisure (formerly Redbet Holdings) delivered its third quarter 2012 results this week, showing a return to profit over the same period last year. Key performance highlights include: – Operating income of SEK 24.6 million (Q3/2011: SEK 21 Million) up 17 percent – Profit after tax amounted to SEK 2.7 million (Q3/2011: SEK – 1.9 …
Social casino gaming firm Plumbee has integrated a fifth game into its Mirrorball Slots social casino offering on Facebook. “Beowulf”, based on the legendary poem set in Scandinavia of the same name, was developed by Stockholm-based partner studio Quickspin. The adventure-packed game sees Beowulf cleansing the evil known as Grendel from the world, triggering locked …
South African virtual sports solution provider, Kiron Interactive, has entered into a multi-year agreement with prominent Polish sports betting operator Star-Typ Sport (STS). STS will carry Kiron Interactive’s virtual sports portfolio which includes horse racing, greyhound racing and football, through its 380 betting shops in Poland followed by an expansion on STS’ online sports betting …
European online betting firm The Betway Group has announced the appointment of Bob Dutnall as executive director of its Guernsey branch. Dutnall joins Betway from online sports betting firm Sportingbet where he served as managing director of its European operation. Prior to this, he held various chief financial officer appointments in both the consumer and …
A new football betting website called Bets of Mates.com has launched with an offering targeted at groups of friends who gamble against each other in a league. The website, which carries a UK Gambling Commission authorisation on its home page, was co-founded by John Hughes, Dave “TY” McGurk and Adam Haywood and is headquartered in …
The president of the Canadian Gaming Association (CGA) has urged Senators to vote in favour of the private members bill C0290 “An Act to Amend the Criminal Code (Sports Betting) currently awaiting its third reading in the Senate. Bill Rutsey said: “We have a clear choice: either allow billions to go offshore and through illegal …
Michigan Lottery Commissioner M. Scott Bowen said during a presentation at the Michigan Lottery’s 40th birthday celebrations that the lottery will start an online sales service of its most popular games, through an internet subscription sales platform in April 2013. Games included in the online strategy will initially include Fantasy 5, Mega Millions, Powerball and …
Camelot Global Services PA L.L.C. a subsidiary of UK National Lottery operator Camelot, is reportedly the only bidder in a tender process issued for a 20-year contract to privately manage the 41-year-old Pennsylvania Lottery. According to the State Department of Revenue, the contract could be awarded as soon as year-end following due diligence on criminal …