Gaming Media Group (GMG) will be entering the Danish market supported by a fully managed sportsbetting solution from sportsbetting software provider Sports Betting Tech (SBTech) following a strategic partnership deal signed this week. GMG’s subsidiary businesses include PokerHeaven.com, CasinoJoy.com, BingoJoy.com, BlackjackHeaven.com and the gaming and betting TV channel, Poker Channel. “The Danish market is a …
A promotional offer on William Hill’s website that appeared in April 2011 was censured by the UK Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) this week. The complaint based on the promotions headline claim that read “GBP150 Bonus For all new casino players”, and the qualifying text “* Requires a GP35 minimum deposit, terms and conditions apply”, could …
The Czech Pirate Party (CPS), a political party registered in 2009, has obtained 11 000 signatures on an anti-internet censorship petition it launched earlier this month. The petition follows an attempt by a junior coalition government member to restrict internet betting on foreign servers, reports Czech news agency CTK. “The petition demands a law guaranteeing …
Live dealer software provider EntwineTech has added roulette to its series of “Full Screen Games” that already include blackjack and baccarat. The development was initiated on customer requests and responding to their needs, said a company spokesperson. EntwineTech recently launched its live dealer games Blackjack, Roulette, Baccarat and Sicbo for iPad .
NetroMedia, a Vancouver streaming media company, has revealed that it is to add five new streams for live-dealer casino platform provider Visionary iGaming by the end of the year. ViG, whose viewership has grown by four times year over year, attributes its success in part to the high quality streaming provided by the company. In …
Turning aside from its struggles with Israeli employees at WHO for a while this week, William Hill plc has announced its title sponsorship of the 2011 Grand Slam of Darts, which will be held at the Wolverhampton Civic Hall from November 12-20. The company will support the Sky Sports-televised nine-day extravaganza, which will feature 32 …
According to reports on Yahoo! Finance, William Hill plc has fired seven senior managers and several junior staff at its online betting joint-venture William Hill Online in Israel after discovering an alleged plan to set up a rival business. Ralph Topping, the group’s chief executive, has spent the past four days restoring order at the …
Online player information forums were enthusiastically welcoming a new and apparently US-friendly internet gambling software Thursday after a month-long “mystery casino” tease campaign to build interest. The mystery casino turned out to be the resurrection of Alex Czajkowski’s failed, under-capitalised but at one time immensely popular Buzzluck, which has been taken over by the reputable …
Speaking to the publication IT Business this week, Paul Burns, vice-president of the Canadian Gaming Association, said that small to medium software businesses in the country could cash in on a market worth more than Cdn$16 billion in expected revenues as provincial governments increasingly move towards regulating online gaming. The gambling industry in general has …
Online gambling remains illegal in South Africa and banks could question South Africans that netted winnings from internet gambling sites, the Minister of Trade and Industry, Rob Davies, warned Monday. Speaking on the sidelines of the International Association of Gaming Regulators’ annual conference at the Cape Town International Convention Centre, Davies said South Africans should …
Shuffle Master and OpenBet have partnered in a supply deal that will see some of Shuffle Master’s proprietary table games adapted to online made available through OpenBet to Canada’s legalised online gaming sites that include Loto-Quebec and the British Columbia Lottery Corporation. Under the agreement, OpenBet will offer licensed games based on Shuffle Master’s Three …
Investment bank Evolution Securities analyst James Hollins has tipped outgoing Spirit Group chief executive Ian Dyson as a front runner in Betfair’s search for a new chief to replace David Yu stepping down in October 2012. “We now view Ian Dyson as the front-runner to take the helm as chief executive of Betfair in the …
Irish bookmaker Paddy Power’s chief information officer Kevin O’Connor has left the gambling firm to join NYSE Technologies, a commercial technology division of NYSE Euronext, reports Computer Weekly. Prior to joining Paddy Power nine months ago, the IT veteran held several senior roles in the financial services sector. The reason for O’Connor’s departure is unclear.
“Go on Give an Hour” has launched with a UK Government internet literacy campaign titled Race Online 2012, attracting support from a variety of industry stalwarts including Mecca Bingo, Sky, BBC, Lloyds, Microsoft, BT and the Post Office. The campaign will run in conjunction with the clocks being turned back on October 30 2011 and …
Internet gambling software provider World Match has upped the pace in an already busy month of new releases with the launch of its third 3D online multi-line slot “Ghosts Night”. “Ghosts Night” has been added to the company’s October release schedule along with 3D slots “Maximum” and “Hollywood Film” and multi-line slots “Magic Quest” and …
Cash-strapped and deeply indebted Greece’s plan to sell off gambling monopoly OPAP to help relieve its massive national deficit is behind schedule and will be delayed until next year, the top privatisations official revealed Friday. However, tenders will be invited this week to try and raise Euro 1.7 billion through the disposal of the state …
The popular internet gambling information site Casinomeister, which operates a balanced disputes mediation service for aggrieved online players with legitimate complaints, showcased just two of the many cases it has dealt with this week as cautionary tales for online punters. In the first case, the Rival software-powered Slots Jackpot online casino is named and shamed. …
JackpotJoy, the online casino operating arm of Gamesys, maintained its prolific new games release schedule this week with the launch of the rural-themed Barnyard Bonanza video slot. The proprietary-powered game includes a generous Free Spins feature activated when the player lands three scarecrows on the reels, and a bonus round. In the game, players can …
Industry observers focused on a note from analysts at Numis Securities earlier this week which revealed that online betting exchange Betfair plc is planning to introduce a fixed odds betting facility in the second quarter of 2012. The new product will run alongside the company’s traditional exchange product, giving punters a wider choice. The note …
Schleswig Holstein, the German state that decided to chart its own course on legalised online gambling earlier this year has indicated the likely extent of its licence fees preparatory to accepting new licence applications in January 2012. According to draft proposals due for ratification later this (October) month, licensees will have to pay around Euro …
“Perspectives Weekly”, a regular video snapshot of happenings in the industry presented by J. Todd’s APCW has hit a glitch with regard to its YouTube presence. On Thursday YouTube suspended Todd’s account, interposing the notification: “This account has been suspended due to multiple or severe violations of YouTube’s policy against spam, scams and commercially deceptive …
With the friction and worker actions involving William Hill Online still rumbling on in Tel Aviv, Manila and Bulgaria, London brokers Numis Securities issued a note Friday giving their take on the situation, at the same time adding to William Hill’s falling share price woes by reducing their “hold” recommendation to “reduce.” The note points …
Scotland’s largest independent bookmaker ScotBet has partnered in a three-year sponsorship deal with Scottish professional football club Heart of Midlothian (Hearts), becoming the clubs official in-stadium and online gaming partner. Hearts, one of two principal professional football clubs based in Gorgie, West Edinburgh, currently plays in the Scottish Premier League. The partnership will see Scotbet …
Following the release of Big Al’s Creative Emporium, Irish bookmaker Paddy Power has awarded its e-gaming and sports betting creative ad account, reportedly worth GBP 7 million, to Crispin Porter & Bogusky. The agency’s pitch was selected over CHI & Partners and Mother with Paddy Power’s head of brand Adam Perrin saying: “We were blown …