In a deal with online gambling firm Betclic, application security specialists Computrad Europe Ltd have integrated VASCO Data Security International Inc’s (VASCO) IDENTIKEY solution on Betclic’s website.
The purchase has been made for a consideration of an initial amount of GBP 2.5 million and a further consideration based on the profitability of the IGS business over the next three years capped at a further GBP 3.0 million. The initial amount has been financed from Playtech’s existing cash resources.
Live dealer provider Evolution Gaming, which has reported significant success with its new London Roulette product at major UK internet bookies like William Hill and Ladbrokes, is to showcase the game at ICEi this week.
The major online and land operator and supplier of pools and tote gaming, Sportech plc, has released its pre-close trading trade update ahead of its preliminary results for the year ended 31 December 2010, which will be announced on 24 March 2011.
The Isle of Man-based online gambling software provider Microgaming has developed its first true 3D online slot and will be showcasing it at ICEi this week.
The Reuters news agency reports that the Greek government is pressing ahead with its plan to open up and license the online gambling sector in an initiative that will see the award of 50 licenses and implementation before the end of this (2011) year.
The latest round in the Greek government’s protracted clash with Stanleybet over the legality in terms of EU law of its land sports betting monopoly through OPAP appears to have gone to the UK challenger.
SBG (server based gaming) specialist Inspired Gaming Group (Inspired), has partnered with satellite broadcasting provider SIS, to launch the Virtual Betting Channel powered by Inspired’s Virtual Sports products. The service will be previewed at ICE this week.
Tote gaming and pool supplier, Sportech PLC announced its pre-close trading statement to the year ended 31 December 2010.
Interactive gaming company Netplay TV Plc announced a trading update for the year ended 31 December 2010.
The New Zealand Herald reports that the first race at Invercargill, New Zealand this week heralds the beginning of a commitment from betting exchange Betfair to bet on all New Zealand harness races.
Police in New Delhi have announced the detention of six people for betting on the One Day International cricket match between India and South Africa Friday. The men used the Betfair.com website for obtaining the latest fluctuating rates for the stake and betting.
Online gambling group Virgin Gaming is making a bold move into an essentially community gaming sector internet video gaming on consoles like Xbox and Playstation, according to reports in the Ottawa Citizen.
The research group MECN has released results from a new study which shows that internet gambling operators seeking new revenue streams are turning increasingly to casual gamers found in social networks, online lotteries and internet bingo.
The Irish Times has published online gambling operator reactions to the government’s proposal to tax remote gaming operators .
Intercasino.com, a veteran internet gambling site powered by Cryptologic, is marking its fifteenth birthday with the launch of a special new and exclusive 20 pay-line slot available under the Special Guest Slot link on the site menu.
Sante Fe County has a new sheriff following the departure of former incumbent Greg Solano, who appeared in court this week charged with 251 counts of embezzlement and one of fraud arising from the sales of county property on eBay.
The chairman of Ontario Lottery and Gaming, Paul Godfrey, confirmed Friday that the organisation has been tasked by the provincial government to prepare to enter the internet gambling sector in 2012.
There’s more than a little truth in a strong attack on internet gambling critics launched by Australian online gambling group Centrebet this week.
Another e-cash processor appeared in a Baltimore, Maryland court this week, pleading guilty to a single count of money laundering.
The threat to include online gambling companies – referred to as ‘remote’ gambling entities – in the Irish tax net materialised as the week ended, with the cash-strapped Irish government publishing its proposals.
The European Gaming and Betting Association, which includes most of Europe’s leading online gambling groups among its members, has highlighted recent official opinions from the French Competition Authority and the European Commission regarding the liberalised French internet gambling market.
The European Gaming and Betting Association, which includes most of Europe’s leading online gambling groups among its members, has highlighted recent official opinions from the French Competition Authority and the European Commission regarding the liberalised French internet gambling market.