The late author of the Lord of the Rings JRR Tolkien’s Estate and book publisher Harper Collins has filed suit in the U.S. District Court of Los Angeles against Warner Bros‘ New Line Cinema subsidiary and rights holder Saul Zaentz Co. according to Hollywood Reporter. The suit is claiming $ 80 million in damages for, …
Ainsworth Gaming Technology, the Australian designer, developer and manufacturer of gaming machines and software has entered into a content distribution agreement with GameAccount that will see the Company enter into the online sector, an integral part of its social and online strategy. Under the agreement the Company will work with GameAccount Network to commercialise Ainsworth’s …
Football body FIFA subsidiary Early Warning System GmbH (EWS) has entered into a cooperative agreement with Bodog88.com towards protecting the integrity of football. The agreement covers cooperation in relaying information on the early detection of suspicious activities in sports betting on FIFA endorsed sporting competitions along with the exchange of betting relevant information to support …
Gaming provider, Cherry Malta Ltd. has launched its much-anticipated EuroSlots.com, an online offering built on a new proprietary platform that focuses on online slot gaming. The Malta-licenced online gaming site carries innovative features and games from Net Entertainment and Microgaming. Cherry’s PlayCherry.com and its partnership with International Game Technology will be phased out following the …
The European Commission will co-finance an educational campaign targeting professional sportspeople on the risks linked to match fixing. The programme will run with the financial support and partnership of the European online betting industry. The EU funding will co-finance 46 percent of a total budget of Euro 500 000 for the project that will allow …
Despite a recent clampdown on internet gambling by Malaysian authorities a new casino is advertising its online and mobile services in the region. The casino at 9Crown is apparently a partnership between 855bet, AFB88 and WinningFT, described as established gaming brands in Asia. 855Bet is thought to be owned by the terrestrial Crown Casino from …
An anti-online gambling bust carried out by Malaysian police in the state of Sarawak this week resulted in the arrest of 16 people and the confiscation of 18 computers and RM2 000 in cash. As is typically the case, the two cyber cafes were equipped with CCTV and their main entrances guarded. The ongoing anti-online …
OPAP (Hellenic Football Prognostics Organization) was impacted by the ongoing recession reporting a 16 percent drop in third quarter profit yesterday (Tuesday). Revenues fell 11 percent to Euro 891.3 million and Net profit amounting to Euro 113.6 million was down from last year’s Euro 135.4 million. The Greek Government’s plan to sell its 34 percent …
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 …