Software developer Playtech has developed a new line for some of its more popular game titles in the form of a series of scratch cards. Titles already developed and deployed in the scratchcard format include Santa Scratch, Pharaoh’s Kingdom and Easter Surprise Scratch with Iron Man 2 Scratch and Kong Scratch the latest releases to …
French national lottery operator La Française des Jeux (FDJ) announced the signing of a licencing agreement with live streaming service provider Watch&Bet, this week. Watch&Bet, powered by digital sports media company Perform, will deliver live sports events streamed across FDJ’s sports betting website parionsweb.fr. Thomas Lamaury, Research & Development – Sport, FDJ said: “We are …
French national lottery operator La Française des Jeux (FDJ) announced the signing of a licencing agreement with live streaming service provider Watch&Bet, this week. Watch&Bet, powered by digital sports media company Perform, will deliver live sports events streamed across FDJ’s sports betting website parionsweb.fr. Thomas Lamaury, Research & Development – Sport, FDJ said: “We are …
Irish bookmaker Paddy Power’s Australian-focused online betting website Sportsbet has relaunched its Sportsbet and IASbet sites utilising OpenBet sportsbook software. OpenBet who has had a relationship with Paddy Power for the past decade was selected for “the quality of its sportsbook, the flexibility of the platform, and its ability to ensure compliance with the requirements …
One of the highest profile brands in the online gambling US market, Bodog, will be no more from the end of this (2011) year. The branding agreement, currently franchised to operator the Morris Mohawk Gaming group by Bodog Brand for use in North America, will be allowed to expire at the end of the year, …
Swedish gaming services company Betsson AB released its second quarter 2011 financials this week, with mixed results but overall a steady performance. The company is of the opinion that the online gaming market will continue to develop strongly due to the rapid growth in internet users and the accompanying confidence in using the internet in …
The Australian online sportsbook Sportsbet has agreed to cancel more than A$80,000 in debts run up by a Melbourne man who claims he was lured into trouble by the agency’s offer of $5 000 in free bets. The Australian newspaper The Age reports that the man, who has a mental illness, faced losing his house …
Online gambling games developer Rival Gaming has announced the launch of its latest offering, a 5 reel, 20 pay-line slot themed on the summer holiday season and titled Summer Ease. With the northern hemisphere summer holiday season gaining momentum, the new slot has a theme replete with good-weather leisure activities like gardening, boating, picnics, and …
Online gambling games developer Rival Gaming has announced the launch of its latest offering, a 5 reel, 20 pay-line slot themed on the summer holiday season and titled Summer Ease. With the northern hemisphere summer holiday season gaining momentum, the new slot has a theme replete with good-weather leisure activities like gardening, boating, picnics, and …
Police raids that shut down four Jackson County, Florida internet cafes two weeks ago on gambling allegations received the support of the county’s Grand Jury hearing this week. In a presentment Monday the jury labeled “internet cafes” as unlawful, a public nuisance, and a disgrace. “It’s clear the people of Jackson County will not sit …
The Isle of Man newspaper IOMToday has reportedly picked up information via rumour and insider sources that the online gambling site 188BET.com, owned by Douglas-based Cube Limited, is about to embark on a retrenchment programme. Approached for comment the company issued a statement through its public relations agency saying: “188BET is currently undergoing a strategic …
The Turkish-Berliner founded multi-cultural sports club Türkiyemspor Berlin has found a main sponsor in online betting exchange Betfair. The sponsorship deal covers the duration of the 2011-12 season with an option for renewal and marks Betfair’s first sponsorship foray into the German market. A Türkiyemspor Berlin spokesperson commented: “Our partnership with Betfair in the new …
Online gaming firm 888 Holdings PLC has announced the completion of a licensing agreement with Warner Bros. Digital Distribution. The terms of the deal will give 888 Holdings the right to develop branded games based on two of Warner Bros. cinematic classics; The Clash of the Titans and Nightmare on Elm Street. Yaniv Sherman, VP …
The UK online and land gambling group William Hill plc has agreed to sponsor Real Radio Scotland’s new look Saturday afternoon football show, Real Radio Matchday: Live! The show, fronted by Scotland football legend and Real Radio pundit Alan Rough and weeknight Real Radio Phone-In host Fraser Thomson, allows fans to have their say pre-match. …
The Attorney General of the United States, Eric Holder, has received more mail on the internet gambling issue, with New Jersey Sen. Ray Lesniak responding to a letter last week from Congressmen Harry Reid and Jon Kyl. In their letter, the duo appealed to the AG for the Department of Justice to crackdown on efforts …
Internet gamblers who feared for monies tied up in UseMyWallet-Quicktender accounts when they abruptly closed late May this year now have brighter prospects to look forward to following news that payments have started to arrive, albeit in Euros. Both European and North American punters report receiving their funds, although it appears that at present the …
Bucking the trend set by several major sports book shutdowns this month is a relatively new arrival titled TopBet.com, which claims to have connections with the Tech Power Group in Tortola, BVI but is believed to be physically located in the Philippines, from whence it reportedly operates sports betting services to the United States (in …
The well established and generally respected sportsbook The Greek.com closed its doors to US customers – its predominant market – after a brief announcement this weekend. No reason was given for the closure, although speculation inevitably started that it is due to the hostile environment in the United States. The Greek.com enjoyed a top A+ …
The Greek Government has reportedly rolled its new gambling proposals into a must pass financial bill, but the pass of the bill, and therefore the gambling aspects could bring the Government into conflict with the European Commission. The Greek Government proposals for online gambling ran afoul of the European Commission earlier this year and technically …
Bookmaker William Hill has extended its agreement with the Scottish Premier League (SPL) and will continue in its role as official betting partners in a three-year partnership deal. The deal will facilitate the continued promotion of William Hill’s brand, products and services across Scotland. Neil Doncaster, Chief Executive of the SPL, said: “It is great …
French regulatory body ARJEL released its 2010 – 2011 Annual Review of the French market, this week. Global Summary as at June 26, 2011 showed: – All activities, Euro 1 023 million were deposited on player accounts since the opening of the market, with Euro 509 million placed in the first half of 2011. – …
theEword, a Manchester-based search agency, has been awarded UK-bookmaker and new Tote owner Betfred’s pay-per-click (PPC) account. Betfred.com’s brief will see theEword designing and developing a range of PPC marketing services for five product teams within Betfred.com with the aim of driving traffic to Betfred’s online and mobile sites and boosting conversion rates. Al Mackin, …
The Yonhap news agency reports that South Korean Police have become involved and arrested dozens of Hyundai Motor Co. employees following an internal company audit where 62 factory workers were found to have been involved in multi-million dollar illegal gambling during office hours. Hyundai’s internal audit additionally found that a further 35 workers at a …
Bookmaker Ladbrokes has awarded its advertising account to UK-based SapientNitro, deepening an existing business relationship with SapientNitro already providing strategy and technology services to Ladbrokes’ online and retail operations. SapientNitro was appointed as lead creative advertising agency of record (AOR) for Ladbrokes in a competitive pitch conducted by ISBA and will assume full duties for …