Diametrically opposed opinions have surfaced in Japan regarding ‘games within games’ in the huge social gaming sector in that country. Fears that under aged players are being prematurely sucked in to gambling through involvement in social gaming have been voiced in Japan before but this week the newspaper Yomiuri Shimbun resurrected the argument, basing its …
The Australian national radio program AM is reporting an interesting case where a reformed Aussie pokies addict has reported the internet All Slots Casino to the Australian Communications and Media Authority for illegal advertising. But All Slots is located in Belize and licensed in Kahnawake (Quebec, Canada), raising the question of how much international reach …
Two online casinos that had the dubious distinction of being accused of using copycat software, having employees pose as players, and spamming the message boards have apparently closed. The websites of iButler Casino.com and Bet821.com are currently displaying identical notices in English and Greek which advise: “We would like to inform you that iButler Casino …
Online gambling operator Boyle Games.com launched a new suite of games from software provider Net Entertainment this week, augmenting an already substantial choice of games available on the site. Sixty two new games including Gonzo’s Quest, Robin Hood, Jack and the Beanstalk and Starburst were added to the inventory, with the popular slot Scarface set …
The Sun-Sentinel newspaper considered the impact of legalised US internet gambling on tribal groups this week, with Jason Giles, executive director of the National Indian Gaming Association, saying that many of the nation’s 246 tribes are keen to get in on the ground floor of this potentially lucrative sector. The NIGA represents 184 of those …
Texan online punter Adam B. had an incredible run of luck over a two day period that saw him walk away $160 000 richer. According to an Intertops Casino spokesperson, Adam.B. had almost 300 payouts averaging $1000 each over a period of two days playing the “Year of the Fortune” online slot. “After a few …
Montreal Police authorities have confirmed a fifth arrest in last years attack on poker professional Jonathan Duhamel. The unidentified 21-year old man is alleged to have been driving the getaway car in the attack orchestrated by Duhamel’s ex-girlfriend Bianca Rojas-Latraverse. Duhamel was tied up and had over $100 000 in cash stolen from his home …
William Hill Sportsbook and Racebook will continue its initial one-year sponsorship of the U.K. Snooker Championship for an additional two years. This year’s williamhill.com U.K. Championship will carry total prize money of GBP 625 000 and runs from the 1st to 9th December at the York Barbican. World Snooker Chairman Barry Hearn said: “William Hill …
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The Advocate General of the Court of Justice of the EU delivered today his opinion in the Stanleybet, William Hill & Sportingbet case (Joined Cases C-186/11, C-209/11), which was referred by the Greek Council of State in the context of legal challenges initiated by the three operators against the Greek Government. The AG found that …
WMS Gaming Inc. (WMS) and American Casino & Entertainment Properties (ACEP) have been awarded licences from the five-member board of the Nevada Gaming Commission. The Commission awarded ACEP, who own U.S. land casinos that include the Stratosphere Hotel Casino and Tower, Aquarius, Arizona Charlie’s Decatur and Arizona Charlie’s Boulder, an interactive gaming license to operate …
Gaming firm Playtech has clinched a licensing agreement with Mediaset España, the largest television network in Spain. The company will provide its entire suite of products, including casino, poker, mobile, bingo, live dealer and TV, to the media conglomerate with special emphasis on its TV product allowing the company to capitalise on the mass market …
3D casino game developer Sheriff Gaming will integrate the first of its many popular games “The Amsterdam Master Plan” on the QuickFire platform in a deal signed this week with Microgaming. Additional Sheriff Gaming releases, which include a selection of 3D slots, casino table games, scratch cards and keno, are expected on the QuickFire – …
Sports media group PERFORM has inked a deal with Australian company Optus effectively giving it the right to represent the advertising media sales across Football Federation Australia’s (FFA) network of online websites. The agreement covers the official footballaustralia.com.au site alongside the network of Hyundai A League sites which join PERFORM’s Goal.com and the official English …
The long-running dispute between Antigua and Barbuda and the U.S. Government on online gambling payments to businesses outside of the U.S. and the subsequent World Trade Organisation (WTO) ruling favouring the island nation has reared its head again. Antigua Finance Minister Harold Lovell has threatened unspecified sanctions against the U.S. should the country’s authorities fail …
eGaming co-location and managed hosting services provider Continent 8 Technologies continues to expand its global data centre footprint and services with new locations and new hires. In addition to the acquisition of Vault 247 in Gibraltar, the company opened a new data centre in Dublin and a point-of-presence in Milan, further expanding the flexibility and …
Satellite Information Services Ltd (SIS) chief executive officer David Holdgate will step down on December 31, 2012 after serving 14 years in the role. Holdgate will be replaced by Gary Smith, who joined SIS earlier this year as chief operating officer.
Greek State-run betting agency OPAP’s shares dropped on the news of an agreement between the European Commission and the Greek Finance Ministry today . In a new agreement, set to be implemented from January 1, 2013, OPAP will apply a flat gaming tax on player winnings of 10 percent across the online and terrestrial sectors …
The Malta Lottery and Gaming Authority (LGA) has entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on bilateral cooperation with the Jersey Gambling Commission that covers a broad and comprehensive range of topics. The two jurisdictions intend developing common responsible gaming measures along with the enhancement of consumer and player protection measures. Other joint points of …
GVC Holdings plc, a provider of B2B and B2C services to the online gaming and sports betting markets, has announced its Interim Results for the six months ended 30 June 2012. Highlights include: * 50 percent increase in interim dividend to 15 Euro cents per share (H1-2011: 10 Euro cents) – ahead of market expectations …
William Hill plc and GVC plc have made an announcement confirming that they are in the preliminary stages of considering a possible joint offer for the major online gambling group Sportingbet plc. Sportingbet has responded by issuing a statement noting that its Board has not received an approach yet, and accordingly no action should be …
An EUCasino player identified only as Jonny.E. from Norway pocketed Euro 180 000 from one spin on the retro arcade-style online slot Cubis. “I chose to play Cubis because I was fascinated by a slower slot machine, and that not all rows are visible at once, and with great potential for high gains. I was …
International Game Technology’s (IGT) DoubleDown Casino has entered into another land-based partnership this time with Reno, Nevada-based Bonanza Casino on a revenue-sharing basis. The Bonanza Casino website, Bonanza Casino.com, will host the DoubleDown Casino application, giving the casino’s players an opportunity to explore casino-style entertainment while remaining connected to the Bonanza brand. “Social gaming continues …
Social gaming giant Zynga is in the news again with the departure of another high profile company executive. Zynga Mobile’s head of advertising, monetisation and business development Wilson Kriegel joined Zynga in March following its acquisition of social gaming developer OMGPOP for $180 Million. OMGPOP is the developer behind the social gaming hit “Draw Something”. …