Dutch gambling authority Kansspelautoriteit (KSA) has imposed fines of Euro 400,000 each on Cypriot gambling firm Exinvest Limited and Curacao-licensed company 1X Corp N.V. for providing access through 1xbet.com and xbet-1.com respectively to Dutch consumers. In addition, the KSA said both online gambling websites offered Dutch language and payment service options through iDeal. Further investigation …
Genting’s online operation, GentingBet, has agreed a deal with Relax Gaming for the supply of its in-house and third party content portfolios. The deal expands Relax Gaming’s UK reach with the distribution of proprietary titles along with those from Silver Bullet partners Kalamba Games, STHLMGAMING and Dice Lab. Daniel Eskola, Relax Gaming CEO: “This is an important agreement for Relax Gaming and …
Betsoft’s newest release ‘Carnaval Forever’ is a fun, vibey slot capturing the magic of Rio de Janeiro’s famous Carnaval. The Carnaval Queen is a special symbol that parts the crowds and carries free spins in her glittering wake. Players who find more than three Queens in a single spin will earn up to nine free spins. …
Casino operator Pomadorro has penned a content supply deal with Nolimit City for the integration of its content across the operator’s Casino-X and Joy Casino brands. Malcolm Mizzi, Commercial Director at Nolimit City, stated: “Just looking at what Pomadorro have achieved in the few years they have been running their operation gives us immense hope for what’s to come with this partnership. We …
Leander Games has agreed a distribution deal with BB Games Ltd, based in Derbyshire and founded in 2018 by brothers Samuel and Jason Bradbury. Under the terms BB Games content will be made available through the Leander LeGa RGS, including upcoming title Yin & Yang. “A deal of this nature will give us access to the vast array of operators …
A merger between the Remote Gambling Association (RGA) and the Association of British Bookmakers (ABB) for the creation of a new trade body, ahead of increased restrictions in trading in the UK market, seems imminent. Communications and recruitment agency Ellwood Atfield is currently running employment advertisements for a Chair and Chief Executive for NEWCO, the working title for a new industry body …
Colombian gaming regulator Coljuegos, in its 2018 report, detailed a rise of 9.8 percent in online licensing and exploitation rights reaching over $37 billion (approx. US$ 12 million). Total gaming licensing and exploitation rights amounted to COP 574 billion (approx. US$185 million), up 10 percent. These funds go towards financing the country’s health sector. 16 online …
Scientific Games’ losses widened despite a 9 percent rise in revenue to $3,363 million, the company’s full year 2018 report details. Net loss was $352.4 million (FY17: $242.3 million) attributed to its Spicerack acquisition, restructuring and a $151.5 million settlement related to a Shuffle Tech lawsuit. Barry Cottle, CEO and President of Scientific Games: “We are building momentum and continuing …
In an exclusive interview with the UK Parliament’s magazine – The House, Mims Davies, Minister for Sports and Civil Society of the DCMS, said she plans to outlaw the sale of National Lottery scratch cards to under 18s. According to recent UK Gambling statistics, over 15 percent of 11 to 16 year olds said they had purchased National …
Playtech and News UK have agreed a long-term extension to its existing contract for the Sun Bingo platform. The existing relationship has been expanded for a period of up to fifteen years and includes the future launch of new product verticals. Mor Weizer, CEO, Playtech: “This is a significant extension and expansion to our collaboration with Sun Bingo, which focuses on …
Aristocrat has acquired Sic Innovations’ source code and IP relating to casino mobile technology, PlayerMax, for an undisclosed consideration. Under the terms, Sic Innovations’ PlayerMax’s web and mobile source code is now a wholly owned Oasis 360 systems product, allowing Aristocrat to further enhance its player-focused offerings to its customers. “The PlayerMax mobile app, combined with Oasis 360 Loyalty, creates …
International Game Technology PLC (IGT) has launched a new version of its popular Pixies of the Forest title offering new mystery features, multipliers and a progressive jackpot. IGT PlayDigital added Pixies of the Forest II to its Play RGS content delivery solution for customers in select jurisdictions, available across the mobile and desktop channels. The game features IGT PlayDigital’s Tumbling Reels …
BluePrint Gaming has expanded its international footprint following a deal in which sports betting solutions provider SBTech will integrate its full portfolio of games. The integration includes Blueprint releases such as Fishin’ Frenzy, King Kong Cash and Wish Upon a Jackpot, as well as its range of Megaways titles, under license from Big Time Gaming. Siôr Walbyoff, Head …
Gaming Realms plc has agreed the sale of the entire issued share capital of its real-money operating subsidiary Bear Group Limited to River Game Operations Limited (RGO) for a GBP 11.5 million consideration. The deal includes a sole perpetual license granted to River Technologies Limited (RTL, also a River Group Company) to the Group’s real money gaming platform, as well as the …
Playtech announced its full year results for the 12 month period ending December 31, 2018 delivering Euro 1.24 billion in revenues, up 54 percent Year-on-Year (YoY). Adjusted EBITDA was Euro 343 million, up 7 percent YoY impacted by a decline in Asia but offset by the Snaitech acquisition. Adjusted net Profit was Euro 256.2 million, …
Independent charity GambleAware has launched ‘Bet Regret’, a safer gambling campaign designed to raise awareness of impulsive betting and encourage moderation while reducing gambling-related harm. As one of the commitments from the UK Government’s Gambling Review, the ‘Bet Regret’ campaign supports multiple measures to “ensure that the sector is socially responsible and doing all it should to protect …
Online and mobile casino content provider iSoftBet has penned a content supply deal with Gaming Innovation Group (GiG) for its complete games portfolio across the operator’s multiple brands via the Game Aggregation Platform (GAP). GiG will integrate iSoftBet’s portfolio of proprietary and branded slots and table games, and gain access to GAP enabling it to select from more than 3,000 slot …
Pragmatic Play’s newest release, Safari King, whisks players away to the African savannah in a 4×5, 50 payline game format. Landing three bonus symbols will trigger the free spins mode, during which the Safari King appears stacked on the reels and more free spins are awarded for every bonus symbol which appears. Safari King joins Mustang Gold, …
NetEnt has launched its magical ‘Golden Grimoire’ slot where players will discover nothing is as it seems in a dimension-defying mysterious world. The slot, based on the powerful book of spells and sorcery of the same name, is a 5-reel, 4-row, 20-fixed lines video slot, where symbols are transformed and can cover the whole row in …
The UK Gambling Commission has opened consultations on two “key” issues in its prevention of gambling-related harms strategy, gambling online with credit cards and, separately, on improving player control measures on all Category B gaming machines. The UKGC backs the principle that consumers should not gamble with money they do not have, saying “gambling with borrowed money …
The Kentucky State legislature’s Licensing, Occupations and Administrative Regulations Committee overwhelmingly voted in favour of House Bill 175 allowing terrestrial and mobile sports betting, fantasy sports and online poker within State lines. Geolocation monitoring, in-person registering and app download at terrestrial venues, a 9.75 percent terrestrial tax rate, and a 14.25 percent online tax rate are proposed in the …
The North Dakota State House has passed sports betting legislation HB1254 allowing for wagering on professional and college sports. The bill fell two votes short on its first vote but passed on a 52-38 margin the second time around. HB1254 now moves on to the Senate.
Malta-based software provider Nolimit City has entered into a content supply deal with operator Casumo. Casumo will distribute Nolimit City’s complete portfolio across multiple markets including the United Kingdom and Sweden. Malcolm Mizzi, Commercial Director at Nolimit City, stated: “Everyone knows the level of excellence the company has strived to achieve in all these years, so having partnered up …
The Swedish Gaming Inspectorate Spelinspektionen has begun investigations into several operators following complaints and confusion over the myriad of bonus offers available to Swedish players. The authority warned licensees not to make unreasonable interpretations of the Gaming Law. “Unauthorized bonus offers risk attracting players who have problems maintaining their gambling in a healthy way,” a statement from …