One of online gambling’s most consistent supporters in the US Congress, Rep. Barney Frank of Massachusetts, has confirmed that when his sixteenth term in Congress concludes in 2013 he will not seek re-election. The Democrat said at a press conference Monday afternoon that he had originally intended to seek one more term in Congress, but …
Malta-licenced World Match (WM) has released another multi-line slot offering dubbed “Bikini Beach”. An exotic beach-themed offering, Bikini Beach includes the Spin Stop and Free Spin functions along with a Bonus Game where the player must select one of six treasure chests for bigger rewards. World Match has released a plethora of new games over …
For the second time in its 11 year history, the Australia-based Casino Rewards online casino group rolled out the red carpet and lavished warm hospitality on a newbie player who hit a Euro 3.8 million jackpot at one of the group’s casinos on the Mega Moolah progressive slot recently. Newbie ‘A.D.’ and his partner were …
The giant online line gambling group Bwin.Party.Digital has launched a new instant-play online casino at https://casino.bwin.com/instantcasino.aspx, where players can choose from a selection of over 75 no-download games including proprietary titles such as ‘Melon Madness’, ‘The Godfather’ and ‘Snow Business,’ which carry major jackpots, with achievable rewards of over Euro 3 million. In addition to …
If you’re an online gambler and you’ve been on the Internet over the past few weeks, it’s been hard to miss the tease pre-publicity on Immortal Romance, a sophisticated and multi-featured video slot that software developer Microgaming says is its “blockbuster game of the year”, on a par with company classics like Thunderstruck and Lord …
Irish bookmaker Boylesports.com entered into a three-year sponsorship deal with Dublin County’s Leopardstown racecourse this week. Under the terms of the deal, Boylesports.com has become the title sponsor for the opening day of the Leopardstown “January Jumps Weekend” and is offering the potential of Euro 150 000 worth of bonuses each year should any horse …
Following regulatory approval in Australian mainland states Queensland and South Australia, Two Way Limited has augmented its TV wagering service with fixed odds betting. Previously only available in New South Wales and Victoria, Two Way TV’s patented feature on its wagering technology service will allow punters the option of placing tote or fixed odds bets …
bwin.party digital entertainment’s Gioco Digitale has launched a live dealer casino solution on GDcasinò.it from Evolution Gaming, providing its customers with a selection of live online Roulette and Blackjack. These tables include Venezia Roulette which replicates the experience of playing in Italy’s finest land-based casinos with opulent interiors and native-speaking Italian dealers. Paolo Di Feo, …
The European Gaming and Betting Association (EGBA) and the Remote Gambling Association (RGA), who between them represent the majority of the largest European remote gambling operators, have confirmed the filing of a complaint with the European Commission on the newly adopted Greek online gambling law. The law was adopted by the Greek Government despite the …
A new study published by the Southern Cross University in Australia claims that punters Downunder who bet over the internet are more likely to take bigger risks while betting than other gamblers. The survey found that 80 percent of Aussies who gambled online were betting on racing and sports, with the remaining 20 percent using …
The UK Treasury is due to complete its review into the GBP1.7 billion British online gambling market next week, and will almost certainly recommend that a secondary licensing fee be imposed on offshore remote gaming companies wishing to access the UK market. Clearly with this prospect on its radar, gambling group William Hill plc, which …
Canadian MP Joe Comartin’s bill C-290, which seeks to legalise single game sports wagering in Canada continues to make progress, passing its second reading in the House of Commons earlier this month, and this week attracting the vocal support of horseracing giant Woodbine Entertainment Group. Over the weekend, the Toronto Sun covered current developments, reporting …
Betfair’s US horseracing subsidiary Television Games Network has strengthened its position in the American racing sector with the appointment of Hal Handel as a special consultant charged with providing strategic advice on the company’s advance wagering business, and with liaison with key stakeholders in the U.S. racing industry, particularly those on the East Coast, assisting …
Last week’s very public DDoS row between Affactive and TopGame continued to cause problems into the weekend, with Top Game spokesmen claiming that the company had enlisted the aid of lawyers and law enforcement in its as yet unproved allegations against Affactive, and Affactive claiming that Top Game has hired bots to wage war on …
The successful placing of Playtech shares to raise GBP 100 million in additional capital for acquisitions could come under fire from shareholders, opined the business editor of the Telegraph on Sunday. The newspaper reported extensively on the recommendation of leading City analyst Ivor Jones of Numis Securities that shareholders vote down the agreement, which would …
Police in Kota Kinabalu, Borneo were quick off the mark in shutting down an online gambling operation after only a week of activity, reports the Borneo Post this week.
Relative newcomer to the online sportsbetting sector, ApolloBET has entered into a one-year sponsorship deal with the English professional rugby league club the Widnes Vikings. Under the terms of the deal, ApolloBET has become the club’s official betting partner for the 2012 Super League season, enjoying exposure on the team’s new kit and pitch side …
UK bookmaker Betfred’s new advertising campaign will star Helen Chamberlain, the presenter of the popular if sometimes controversial Sky Sports British football-based comedy/talk show Soccer AM. In addition to starring in the TV commercial, Chamberlain will be the new face of Betfred’s popular bet “Goals Galore” appearing on promotional material in all Betfred shops and …
The Racing Post has announced the return of live greyhound racing with the launch of a new three-times-a-week programme on Racing Post Greyhound TV. Hosted by Racing Post, in co-operation with bookmakers Ladbrokes, William Hill, Coral and bet365, and betting exchange Betfair, the programme will be broadcast free-to-view on Sky digital and Freesat to UK …
Online gambling firm bwin.party digital has become an official sponsor of the German handball team THW Kiel until 2014. The Schleswig-Holstein, Kiel-based team currently competes in the German First League of Handball and is Germany’s champion record-holder with 16 titles. The strategic partnership will see bwin’s logo displayed on the team’s clothing at all Budesliga …
A newly launched online casino, Bet-at.eu owned by NRR Entertainment Limited, should have every chance of success with significant funding and a widely experienced management team. The management roster includes former Betfair manager Igor Samardziki serving as head of casino operations; Expekt veteran Johann Galea as head of fraud and payments; Katerina Younes, formerly of …
The Montreal Gazette reports this week that the Mohawks of Kahnawake – already a significant online gambling regulatory jurisdiction – plan to take another run at operating a land casino in their home province of Quebec. “In addition to the prospect of a new lottery offering for Quebec, a bricks-and-mortar casino has been proposed for …
Online scratch card developer NeoGames has a foot in the Peruvian gambling market door following an agreement to integrate its products into the websites of Intralot Peru, arguably the largest lottery operator in the market. This deal is a first for NeoGames and Intralot Interactive in the Latin American market, and calls for the provision …
The graphic possibilities of colourful insects such as The Grand Monarch – widely recognised as the king of butterflies – are fully realised in the latest slot of the same name from IGT-Wagerworks as the company continues to convert top faves from its land gambling inventory to the internet environment. The new 50 pay-line game …