Kenneth Lovett, a 73-year-old Joplin, Missouri man who pleaded guilty in May this year to running an online sports gambling operation has been sentenced to six months home detention by a federal court in Springfield. The Joplin Globe reports that Lovett also pulled two years on probation to run concurrently with his home confinement, and …
The Isle of Man licensed online gambling software provider Cash Ball Network has inked a deal to provide lads’ mag Loaded with a fully managed white label internet casino across online, social and mobile channels. Cash Ball was founded in 2010 and provides Isle of Man-licensed white labels powered by well-known developers like Microgaming, NextGen …
Internet sweepstakes parlours in Mercer County, Pennsylvania have been warned by local District Attorney Robert G. Kochems that they must close up shop by next week if they wish to remain compliant with state law. In a warning letter, Kochems wrote: “I will direct law enforcement authorities to begin prosecuting violations of the law beginning …
The Chicago Tribune gave WMS online subsidiary Williams Interactive a good run over the weekend, exploring the future intentions of the recently created company, which is at the centre of WMS plans for legal internet gambling involvement. Williams Interactive achieved Nevada online poker licensing as a supplier earlier this year and plans to operate online …
Philippines police in Cebu City carried out raids on a condominium block Friday, arresting 6 Korean nationals for running an internet gambling operation. Police investigators are still trying to confirm the identities claimed by the men, all in their twenties and early thirties. Officers from the Philippine National Police Regional Intelligence Division made the arrests, …
The UK publicly listed Rank Group has moved to brand-based reporting in its latest trading update; combining online and land based performances together under the group’s principal brands Mecca, Grosvenor, Blue Square and Top Rank Espana. The current update covers the 15 week period to October 14 2012 and features a 4 percent revenue growth …
Management changes are in motion at William Hill Online, the joint internet gambling venture between William Hill plc and Playtech plc. On Friday the company announced the following changes: * Henry Birch is stepping down as Chief Executive Officer. * Andrew Lee is appointed Managing Director with immediate effect, responsible for leading William Hill Online. …
Mor Weizer, the chief executive of Playtech plc, issued a statement Friday responding to William Hill plc’s announcement that it was to commence a valuation exercise pursuant to its possible buy-out of the 29 percent Playtech share in William Hill Online. “Playtech continues to engage in constructive discussions with William Hill regarding the future of …
UK online and land gambling giant William Hill plc has posted its Q3-2012 update, highlighting strong growth and the following KPIs for the period ended September 25 2012: Group Operating profit was up 26 percent in the period, 17 percent higher in the year to date Online Operating profit was up 42 percent and Retail …
Online gambling affiliate marketers in the United States are currently digesting the unexpected decision by the UK Ladbrokes group to severe ties with them. An email giving notice of Ladbrokes’ intention to do this by end October has triggered speculation that the British company is trying to put its house in order against the possible …
Online sports betting operator BetButler has been making headlines in football club publications all over Britain this week following its partnership agreement with The Football League, which designates the firm as ‘Official Betting and Gaming Provider.’ The ground-breaking two-year agreement will enable betting fans to support their football teams financially, with clubs earning a share …
Online gambling group Unibet‘s partnership with Rank Group brick and mortar operations in Belgium bore fruit this week when the company achieved licensing from the Belgian Gaming Commission – one of only six authorised to operate online poker, and offering casino action as well. The partnership deal with Rank’s Casino van Blankenberge enabled Unibet to …
Internet gambling group Betway has launched an initiative to support grassroots football in the UK, offering team kits and an online support community to 5-a-side and 11-a-side teams throughout the country. In a partnership with Toga Sports, a provider of amateur football kits, a new website www.grassrootsfc.com has been launched, offering teams the chance to …
Worldlink, the subject of a winding up order last week may not be dead yet. The real-time mobile device data provider claimed Wednesday that it is in talks with a potential investor who may provide the funding necessary to keep the embattled company going. UK-based Worldlink is the parent firm for Worldlink Sport Limited, which …
Thai police continued their hunt for illegal online gambling operators this week, with the Department of Special Investigation (DSI) revealing that it has tracked down a series of Cambodian online gambling websites funded by two groups of investors in Thailand, and taken action against the operators. DSI Chief Tarit Pengdit told the Bangkok Posts that …
The NYX Gaming Group has inked a partnership deal with Nevada Gold and Casinos Inc. that will see the internet gambling software company provide a new social casino application. The App will be launched within Facebook, enabling Nevada Gold’s players to enjoy casino games in play-for-fun mode, while providing Nevada Gold’s bricks and mortar properties …
The UK land and online gambling group Ladbrokes plc released its Q3-2012 interim management statement Thursday, showcasing retail and digital results for the three months ending 30 September 2012. Net revenue for the group was up 3.9 percent, with operating profit marginally up at GBP 49.2 million (2011: GBP 49 million) On the land side …
The latest move by New Jersey legal representatives arguing the case for regulated intrastate sportsbetting in the Garden State against the national sports leagues is to depose the commissioners of the National Football League, National Basketball Association, National Hockey League, Major League Baseball and the National Collegiate Athletic Association for up to four hours each. …
Dublin-based social betting start-up BragBet has partnered with Irish independent bookmaker Boylesports. BragBet’s social betting platform, which previously offered only virtual bets between groups of friends will now offer real-money sports bets in partnership with BoyleSports. The BragBet concept involves team registration and a cash deposit into a joint pot. The team then share their …
Czech financial group PPF AS will sell its 50 percent stake in lottery and betting firm Sazka AS to SÁZKOVÁ KANCELÁ, a.s. (KKCG) for an undisclosed consideration. Sazka AS was sold through a bidding process, facilitated by the Company’s insolvency administrator Josef Cupka, in September last year to PPF AS and KKCG. The duo submitted …
Gaming solutions firm Scientific Games will consolidate its Barcrest, Games Media and The Global Draw subsidiaries under one umbrella. The newly formed SG Gaming will be led by Steve Frater as executive Chairman, Ian Timmis as chief executive officer, Robert White as chief operating officer and Gareth Phillips as chief technology officer. Headquartered in Feltham …
Worldlink Group Plc is in negotiations with an unidentified funder who it says will provide sufficient funds for the Company to continue as a going concern until its various sportsbetting and gaming partnerships with UK Premiership football clubs start generating funds. The Company ran into difficulties earlier this year and was temporarily suspended from the …
Stockholm-based video slot producer Quickspin, recently licenced by the Alderney Gambling Control Commission as a core service provider associate, has entered into a multi-year game supply deal with the Betsson Group. Betsson will initially deploy Quickspin’s full game portfolio across its online brands including Nordicbet, CasinoEurope and Betsafe, with new game developments added as they …
British public-service television broadcaster Channel 4 embarked on an unconventional route to secure commercial partners for its 2013 horseracing season which is kicking off in January with expanded Claire Balding-fronted coverage. The channel used a blind auction process overseen by an independent adjudicator to award various coverage packages. William Hill, Ladbrokes and Bet365 were successful …