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 …
Authentic Gaming has inked a deal with Rank Group for the provision of its flagship Authentic Roulette games, Casino Floor Roulette and Live Arena games. Authentic Roulette live streams from real tables located on the floors of casinos from around the world, including: Foxwoods Resort Casino, US; The Royal Casino, Denmark and The Platinum Casino, Hungary, along with live table games streamed from …
The approval of an emergency measure by the Washington D.C. Council earlier this week enables existing D.C. lottery provider Intralot to operate sports betting in the district without undergoing a competitive bidding process, a controversial decision that effectively locks out competitors IGT and Scientific Games both of whom expressed an interest in tendering for the business.
Glitz, glamour and a touch of The Great Gatsby paints the picture in Quickspin’s upcoming release ‘The Grand’. Set in an Art Deco style, this slot takes players back to the roaring 20s and the Golden Age of Hollywood. In The Grand, up to six reels may be synced. Synced reels always appear as pairs of columns …
Italian betting and gaming operator BetFlag has signed a deal with GameArt for the supply and integration of 40 HTML5 slot titles. GameArt’s range of slots include Circus of Horror, Night at KTV, Joan of Arc, Flaming Reels and Money Farm 2.
Microgaming has entered into a long-term supplier agreement with Nevada-based games developer Crazy Tooth Studio. The first game developed exclusively for Microgaming is ‘Arctic Valor’, a new six-reel, 4,096 ways online slot that summons forth fierce Valkyries and icy wins with a mythological edge. Following valiant warriors into battle across a frozen tundra, players braving the blizzards …
Game development studio BeeFee Games has integrated its full portfolio of games with 1XBet, including new releases Lucky Symbols, Bonnie & Clyde and 3D slot Aztec Adventure. “We are delighted to announce the completion of the integration with such a powerful and fast-growing game provider as BF Games and are proud to announce that their high-quality games have …
Senate Study Bill 1168 will be reviewed by an Iowa subcommittee this week, a new bill introduced by Senator Roby Smith who chairs the Committee on State Government. The bill, one of eight in play, authorises online, mobile and fantasy sports betting and requires customers to register at licensed land-based sports books. The details regarding taxes and fees, penalties and implementation …
Golden Nugget launched a new sportsbook in the New Jersey this week, integrated within its online casino platform, and powered by SBTech. The new sportsbook, the thirteenth in the market, offers a wide range of betting markets but is restricted from offering wagering on the NBA as its owner Tilman Fertitta owns the NBA’s Houston Rockets. The New Jersey Division …
Seattle-based social gaming app developer Big Fish Games, Inc. is the subject of a class action law suit filed this month with the Western Washington District Court one behalf of Florida resident Manasa Thimmegowda against Aristocrat Leisure Limited, Arisctocrat Technologies Inc., and Churchill Downs Incorporated. The complaint alleges the firm offers mobile free-to-play gaming services that operate in the same manner as casino games. …
Oryx Gaming has integrated its full suite of proprietary games, and a selection of games from Gamomat, Kalamba, Golden Hero and Givme Games, on Mr Green’s platform. “Adding our casino content to the Mr Green platform is a major step for Oryx and we expect big results from the deal as we move through 2019,” commented Matevz Mazij, CEO of …
BetConstruct has entered into a new strategic partnership with Asian platform provider SA Gaming. Under the terms of the deal, around 30 SA Gaming video slots, along with live casino games, will be integrated into BetConstruct’s platform. “This is an important partnership for us, as a result of which our gaming portfolio will be enhanced with more …
B2B gaming platform Playzido has inked a content distribution deal with LeoVegas Gaming Group for the UK market. LeoVegas Gaming Group has gone live with a number of games across their twelve B2C brands, including Bet UK, Pink Casino and 21.co.uk. Included in the portfolio of games are Endemol Shine Gaming’s ‘Deal or No Deal’ titles and ‘Oliver Twist’. All …
BlueJay Ltd t/a Betway has been sanctioned by the Competition Authority of Kenya (CAK) for failing to apply for approval of a merger with Maltese firm GM Gaming in 2015, CAK’s 2017/2018 annual report reveals. According to CAK, online betting firm Betway first sold a majority stake to GM Gaming in September 2015, which later disposed of the controlling shares …
The Responsible Gambling Strategy Board (RGSB) has issued its advice to the UK Gambling Commission (UKGC) on the new National Strategy to Reduce Gambling Harms. The RGSB has submitted ten primary recommendations, many of which build on its previously publicised advice. Among the RGSB’s recommendations is its belief that treatment should rest with Great Britain health departments and not, as …
Independent bookmaker Jenningsbet has undergone a digital upgrade with a new sportsbetting and gaming platform from FSB in preparation of the changing landscape when the maximum FOBT stake cut comes into force in April 2019. Along with online sportsbetting, casino and live casino will further enhance the bookmaker’s digital proposition. Richard Thorp, FSB’s Business Development Director: “We’re delighted to …
AGS has entered into an online content supply and distribution deal with Ainsworth Game Technology’s first Mexico-facing online casino Mustang Money Mexico. The deal marks AGS’ first online foray into the Latin American market, and outside of its core European market. AGS Senior Vice President of Interactive Bryan Bennett: “With a robust land-based business in Mexico, where our games …
888 Holdings plc subsidiary Brigend Limited has acquired certain assets, including a portfolio of bingo brands, from Jet Management Group Limited and Jet Media Limited (together Jet) for a GBP 18 million consideration. Jet is part of the group of companies headed by JPJ Group plc, which owns the Jackpotjoy brands. “The acquisition further strengthens 888’s position in the UK online bingo market and enables …
After years of legalisation efforts, the Netherlands Senate approved remote gambling legislation on Tuesday. René Jansen, chairman of the board of directors of Dutch Gaming Authority, Kanspelautoriteit (KSA), describes the Senate’s approval as a ‘milestone’. ‘The amendment of the Betting and Gaming Act enables the KSA to protect participants in online games of chance. This is not possible on …