Gambling interests continued to pour dollars into lobbyist firms for a range of gambling-related issues in the second quarter of 2012, according to mandatory filings with Congress. This time around it appears that technology supply companies – either software or testing services – have been especially active, perhaps manoeuvring for position to benefit from any …
The Washington state newspaper, News Tribune reported on changing US tribal attitudes to online gambling in an article over the weekend that engaged with tribes other than the high profile Morongo, which rose to prominence in California with attempts to corner the prospective online poker market in that state through land cardroom alliances. The article …
Sailing media are currently discussing the case of Irish Olympic sailor Peter O’Leary, who is the subject of an ongoing Irish Olympic Council investigation into allegations that in 2008 he prospered from betting on an opponent against whom he would be racing. The performance of the Irish sailing team in this year’s London Olympics has …
Tennessee-based DHS Holdings, a company that owns the nascent Cenote Falls Online Casino, has announced that its application for a Belize licence has been successful, and progress continues on its internet plans. Charlie Barrett, president of DHS Holding, added that CEO Michael Rohling will be in Nevada later this month, meeting with executives in Las …
The news Thursday that Maryland lawmakers are to consider the legalisation of online gambling in the state as part of a gambling expansion program has been quickly followed by reports of opposition to the concept. The Baltimore Sun says that key senators on the committee that handles casino-related matters have already rejected the notion of …
One of the internet’s longest established and most successful online gambling casinos, Intercasino.com, is set to rebrand and reposition itself in the market following research among players on three continents. TheAgency, based in Bath, England, has been chosen to spearhead the rebranding after conducting research on Intercasino’s behalf. Following insights gleaned from the extensive study, …
Online gambling software developer NYX Gaming Group, which counts operators such as Svenska Spel and Francaise de Jeux among its customers, has inked a partnership deal with Nevada-based GeoComply to power its geolocation tools for regulated markets. “Technology and the gaming market never stop evolving,” said Matt Davey CEO of NYX Gaming Group Thursday. “With …
Magic, underwater exploration and Chinese dragons all feature in the themes of Microgaming’s new offerings launching this (August) month, using a mix of Viper and Flash platforms. Leagues of Fortune is a five reel, 1024 Ways to Win video slot which challenges players to explore the seabed and collect treasure along the way, with fast-paced …
LBApuestas, a Spanish sportsbook subsidiary in the Ladbrokes group, and the online gambling group Cirsa both signed sponsorship agreements with Spanish football clubs this week. For Cirsa it was a case of renewing its shirt sponsorship deal with La Liga club Real Betis Balompié, which will carry the company’s Cirsa.es online gaming brand until the …
The release of Ladbrokes’ H1-2012 numbers Thursday confirmed market fears that the digital operations of the UK online and land gambling giant had turned in a disappointing performance. Earlier this week the abrupt resignation of senior manager Richard Ames seemed to foreshadow some dismal statistics, and the digital section of the report confirmed this: * …
Montreal-based Amaya Gaming Group Inc. announced a three year games licensing agreement with Betfair Group plc Tuesday, calling for the developer to provide a selection of its proprietary and branded games via Openbet to complement the existing online gambling offering on the Betfair Arcade. “We are pleased to welcome as a customer such a well …
IGT’s social gaming subsidiary DoubleDown is to provide another land casino operator with its free-to-play app, signing up California’s Golden Acorn Casino this week in a deal to provide multi-player poker and slot entertainment. The agreement follows a similar deal signed in July with Casino Del Sol Resort in Tucson, Arizona. The DoubleDown Casino application …
US-friendly online poker room Bovada.lv (formerly Bodog-branded) has released a full Mac poker client that the company claims carries the same features as its PC client. Features include: – Ability to multi-table both cash games and tournaments. – Customizable environment, including the lobby and table layouts. – A range of games and stakes. – Access …
Despite a marked slow down, Macau delivered a 1.5 percent rise in gambling revenue during July, its lowest since 2009, despite analysts predictions of a flat or negative growth. July gambling revenue was reported as 24.58 billion patacas, up from 23.3 billion patacas year-on-year. Performance was affected by a reduction in visitors following a tropical …
UK bookmaker William Hill has employed the services of London based “Lexis – the recommendation agency”, an external social media and public relations firm, to promote the company to other markets as it expands internationally. Kate Miller, public relations manager at William Hill told PR Week: “Social media have become more and more important with …
“Happy Fruits” is a new addition to Sky Vegas’ portfolio and is billed as “going back to casino basics”. The slot includes three bonus features, the first of which is called the ‘Splat Feature’ which triggers with the appearance of 3, 4 or 5 splat symbols. The Splat Feature awards a pick a win style …
Konstantinos Louropoulos has taken over the reins as president and chief executive of Greek state-controlled betting company OPAP replacing Ioannis Spanoudakis. An anonymous Government official said the sale of OPAP will be Louropoulos’ main focus and the process is expected to begin early in the autumn reported Reuters.
Another Paddy Power advertisement found itself under scrutiny by the UK Advertising Standards Authority this week, who found in favour of the bookmaker this time around. The radio ad made tongue in cheek references to the well-known phrase “I’d give my right arm…” instead introducing a fictional character named Jack Cooper who wrote on the …
Media Corp, the parent company of the disgraced Purple Lounge Group, has announced the departure of group finance director Nilesh Jagatia for specific reasons undisclosed other than to say he has left to “pursue other interests”. Jagatia who joined the group in June 2007, additionally served as company secretary, Board director and an audit committee …
Portugal has a clear preference for a gambling monopoly operated by the Santa Casa de Misericordia de Lisboa, judging by its support for the company’s clash with Betclic in the courts last year, but this week there were signs that the cash strapped country still views online gambling as a potential source of tax revenues. …
Quick and efficient work by the investigations department of the UK National Lottery operator Camelot saved a 77-year-old English grandmother a million sterling, reports the Manchester Evening News. Maureen Holt (77) could have been the victim of a lottery scam tried by Oldham store clerk Farakh Nizzar (30), who told her that her ticket had …
The July 19 raids on two Connections internet cafes in New Jersey included the seizure of a substantial amount of cash, the Morris County Prosecutor’s Office revealed in an update on the case Tuesday. Prosecutor Robert A. Bianchi said that the undercover operation resulted in not only the arrest of three individuals, but the seizure …
Clarion marketing director John Sloane is pleased with the manner in which next year’s International Casino Exhibition (ICE Totally Gaming) is shaping up, reporting that a full six months ahead of the show opening on February 5th next year, it is already over 12 percent larger than in 2012. Sloane’s department is putting in a …
Online slots software developer World Match has given the company’s latest slot – Fruits Dimension – a retro feel in both design and content, using classic fruit symbols in a traditional presentation, boosted by modern sound and software technology. The game features animations, bright colours and a range of features that includes Free Spins, uo …