The Montreal-based online gambling group Amaya Gaming officially launched its Kwachu 6/48 Lottery in the Republic of Kenya this week, its second lottery offering in the African country this year. Amaya expects the lottery will build on the brand awareness established in Kenya earlier this year with the operation of a 15-week Short Message Service …
Bet Smart Media has launched its Twitter ‘game chat’ widget, powered by SportsWidgets.com, as a white-label solution by Sports Interaction. As Sports Interaction’s customers browse sports matchup pages, the Twitter-powered ‘game chat’ widget displays real-time tweets that are relevant to the game the customer is browsing. The customer also has the ability to participate in …
In Washington DC, the bad-tempered political row over the District’s new law legalising online gambling continued, although the chief antagonist, Councilman Jack Evans, conceded that threats to repeal the legislation could not be actioned until the public consultation phase had been concluded. The results of that consultation may deliver some surprises; according to a snap …
Two new online slots have been released by the Swedish internet gambling software provider Nyx Interactive, featuring themes as disparate as a romantic date in Paris and a pirate curse. David Flynn, CEO for NYX Interactive, says: “This year has seen excellent growth for NYX and by continuing our releases of new content to our …
The military might and splendour of ancient Rome is recreated in the latest online slot from Net Entertainment, which is due for release next week. Titled “Victorious” the game has the popular 243 Ways to Win format, carried by great sound effects and graphics that feature emperors, centurions, marching legions and eagle standards. The gold …
Online gambling software developer Betsoft used the EiG expo in Milan this week to launch its latest slot, a 5 reel, 30 pay-line 3D production titled Mamma Mia, and reports that the public reaction was most favourable. The game theme is centered around a cheery Italian chef and his adventures in creating tempting dishes, all …
In Romania, a new anti-online gambling regulation by the government’s Ministry of Finance (823/2011) is creating fears regarding censorship of the Internet. The requirement is that the body nominated to control internet gambling activity in the Eastern European country will have the power to identify websites that are alleged to be providing unauthorised gambling activities …
British Telecom and OnLive, a pioneer of cloud gaming technology, have embarked on a project which could change the way in which gaming, and gambling, is delivered and used. This week the two companies launched a breakthrough on-demand video game service at the 2011 Eurogamer Expo in London. Gamers across the UK can sign up …
The long-threatened taxation of online gambling in Ireland moved a step closer Wednesday when the minister for justice, Alan Shatter, announced that new gambling laws scheduled for publication early 2012 will bring online operators into the tax net and cap the size and number of casinos. The move takes advantage of the growing numbers of …
Irish bookmaker Paddy Power’s latest promotional TV and radio efforts were clipped by the UK Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) this week. Several complainants challenged whether a Paddy Power TV advert was misleading, believing that the small print contradicted the claim. A similar complaint was leveled at the radio advert, believed misleading because the main claim …
Operators who wish to apply for an online gaming licence to offer their services in the newly liberalised Danish online gambling market have only four weeks to submit applications to the Danish Gaming Authority according to a statement on its website. The Authority is now open for online betting and online casino applications with licences …
Swedish internet software provider NYX Interactive released two new slots into their portfolio this month that promise exceptional graphics, a unique look, exciting features and bonus games. “My Perfect Date”, a 20-payline slot – is set in romantic Paris. Players walk through the anticipation before the date, the romantic dinner and may get a kiss …
Microgaming’s Quickfire online casino platform continues its run of sign-ups this week with a deal with online gambling operator 188Bet that involves the provision of Flash casino and soft games, alongside the Live Dealer casino product. 188bet is a well-established and reputable operator of online casino and sportsbetting sites and will implement QuickFire’s latest Flash …
The Asian-facing online sportsbook platform provider, Sunplus has unveiled its new corporate rebrand that will see the company trading as ONEworks from this week. The change of company name is part of a strategic shift to emphasise its core product, which has evolved over the past ten years to be the supplier of choice to …
Schleswig Holstein, the breakaway German province that refuses to align itself with other monopoly-minded German states and is going it alone with a European Commission-approved set of online gambling regulations, should prove a major attraction for EU operators wishing to legally access the lucrative German market…and the northern German province could be the domino that …
Times may be hard, but Paddy Power appears to be weathering them rather well, according to a report in the Irish Examiner newspaper this week. Quoting the online and land gambling group’s chief executive, Patrick Kennedy, the newspaper reported that he expects the firm’s British online betting business to grow faster than competitors in an …
The enforcement arm of the European Union, the European Commission, approved Tuesday the new Danish online gambling taxes drafted as part of a law liberalising gambling. The Commission said in a statement that following an in-depth investigation it had found that the law lifting some restrictions on gambling in Denmark, which also allowed for lower …
The Spanish government has started the ball rolling on its privatisation of up to 30 percent of national lottery Sociedad Estatal de Loterias y Apuestas del Estado SA, which it hopes to sell off in order to raise around Euros 6 to 9 billion. The lottery is expected to set an indicative price range for …
Online sportsbook technology provider Offsidegaming, has announced the immediate appointment of Konstantinos Stranomitis as Trading Director, a senior management post. “With ten years of online gaming experience, Stranomitis has proven expertise as a top level Trading Director having previously held similar roles at Expekt.com/Mangas Gaming Group,” a company spokesman said this week. Offside Gaming’s Matt …
Topping a large selection of gambling-related domain names on the website of the German domain vendor Sedo GmBh this week are desirable titles like Casino.net, Poker.net and Sports.net, which marketing manager for the company, Dave Thomas, describes as “a rare opportunity” for operators and turnkey suppliers in the industry. Thomas should know – earlier this …
Sporting Solutions, the B2B fixed odds in-play trading and pricing division of the Sporting Index Group, has announced that it has signed GoldBet and Betinternet.com to its service. GoldBet, based in Innsbruck, Austria, will be taking fixed odds in-play prices on 12 sports, including American Football (NFL and NCAA), handball, football and snooker, having already …
On June 23, 2011, the UK internet gambling group Sportingbet plc received an approach regarding a possible offer for the company from Ladbrokes plc and since then discussions between the two parties have been taking place. This week the duo announced to the stock exchange that they were still in discussions, and that a further …
Australian publicly listed interactive television gambling provider Two Way was granted a trading halt by the ASX Monday pending a key capital raising announcement. The company, which developed its television wagering service in collaboration with Tabcorp Holdings and Foxtel has not yet indicated where the funds will be allocated, but it has recently made major …
Amaya Gaming’s acquisition of Canadian internet gambling software developer Chartwell Technology seems to have injected a fresh and aggressive marketing element in the company. Chartwell will be exhibiting at the EiG conference and expo in Milan this week, and has created a marketing vid that not only showcases its range of games, but will certainly …