Malta-based B2B Lottery Products and Jackpot Solutions provider Spinola has launched its Instant Game Engine which will offer players the opportunity to win up to Euro 50 million on each draw. The Spinola Instant Game Engine enables operators to build their own bespoke Instant Win Lottery Games utilising its Lotto Connex software and jackpot coverage. Owen Formosa, Chief Technical Officer at …
Swedish slots developer and Playtech-owned Quickspin has promoted Erik Gullstrand to the position of leading Chief Product Officer. Gullstrand, who will be tasked with overseeing the formulation and execution of Quickspin’s product strategy in 2019 and the years to come, will be based at the company’s head office in Stockholm, Sweden. Gullstrand previously served at Quickspin as Head of …
Scientific Games has enhanced its long-term partnership with Paddy Power Betfair (PPB) with the roll-out of its Open Gaming System (OGS) content aggregation platform in multiple markets. SG Digital has provided a tailored offering for the group, integrated seamlessly alongside its existing casino platform. PPB customers will be able to play over 2,000 casino titles from SG Digital’s in-house games …
Sportradar’s new full-service data-driven marketing service for sports betting operators ‘ad:s’ is designed to differentiate bookmakers in a crowded market. “ad:s offers bookmakers a host of marketing solutions that eliminates waste and streamlines their business with targeted spend on verifiable prospects that produce measurable results,” a press statement reads. In addition, ad:s solutions are embedded across Sportradar’s …
Rank Group PLC has announced the appointment of Tang Hong Cheong to the Board as a non-executive director. Tang currently serves as President, Chief Executive Officer and Director of Hong Kong-listed investment firm Guoco Group Ltd. and Managing Director & Non-Independent Director at GL Ltd. He is also on the board of GLH Hotels Ltd., GuocoLand Ltd. and …
A new consultation titled “Regulation for the Organisation of and Conduct of Gambling via the Internet” and Technical Specifications (TEI) has been published by the Hellenic Gaming Commission on the opengov.gr website. The Hellenic Gaming Commission is inviting input from all industry stakeholders and the public for the purpose of guiding it in providing clarification and further building on …
Microgaming’s Mega Moolah Progressive jackpot now stands at GBP 17,335,666, edging toward its all-time and world-record of GBP 18,910,668. Our readers will recall the massive jackpot was won on 28th September 2018, awarding the live changing sum in Euro to a lucky mobile player who chose to remain anonymous. Other significant Mega Moolah jackpot prize awards …
Booming Games has launched its first titles across Betsson Group brands Betsson.com, Betsafe, Casino Euro, Kroon Casino and others. The partnership will continue to roll-out Booming Games’ complete 40 HTML5-strong slot portfolio in the coming days and weeks. “We are excited to launch our portfolio on a leading operator like the Betsson Group” Frederik Niehusen, chief commercial officer at …
Monday’s published 23-page reinterpretation of the 1961 Wire Act, written by Steven Engel of the Department of Justice’s (DOJ) Office of Legal Council (OLC), will be implemented after a 90-day moratorium, Reuters reports. A memo from the Department of Justice’s Deputy Attorney General Rod Rosenstein Tuesday said the 90-day moratorium will enable businesses to adjust their operations. Engel reinterpreted the text of …
As the UK’s current National Responsible Gambling Strategy comes to an end in March 2019 the UK Gambling Commission (UKGC) is inviting participation in a consultation that will form part of the development of a new national strategy to reduce gambling harms. The consultation covers five proposed priority areas in which the UKGC seeks as many people …
EGT Interactive’s most recent releases are titled ‘5 Great Star’ and ‘European Roulette’. 5 Great Star is a five-reel, 5-line fixed classic fruit game comprising 7 cards. The STAR symbol offers the highest wins and the game includes four levels of Mystery Jackpot. ‘European Roulette’ has been optimised for mobile devices and offers sector and neighbours betting, re-bet, …
Affinity Gaming has named Mary Elizabeth Higgins as its new chief financial officer with immediate effect. Higgins has been serving as the company’s interim CFO and Chief Operating Officer since June 2018. Before joining Affinity, Higgins was instrumental in establishing VICI Properties, a REIT spinoff from Caesars Entertainment Operating Company, Inc. (CEOC), and served as its CFO. “Mary …
ORYX Gaming (Oryx) has recently integrated a wide range of new content from numerous third-party providers including Pragmatic Play, Play’n Go, Greentube, Tangente and Betinvest. The boost in content partners joins the likes of top providers Microgaming, Netent, Evolution, Amatic, Merkur, Gamomat, EGT, NextGen, Yggdrasill, Kiron, Ortiz and Zitro. Matevz Mazij, CEO of Oryx: “Oryx’s technology now serves …
An illegal gambling and money-laundering ring in Rockland County, New York has been bust by US officials. Brian Levine (48), Marco Minuto (60) and John Andriello (65), alleged to have ties with the mob, have been arrested and appeared in the Orangetown Town Court on enterprise corruption and first-degree promoting gambling felony charges. The multi-year investigation into the ring established that the …
Yggdrasil Gaming has launched a new title ‘Lucky Blackjack’ and upgraded existing title ‘Sonya Blackjack’ with sidebets. In the Irish-themed Lucky Blackjack, Lucky, an animated character, professionally deals the game. Lucky Blackjack brings with it two side bets of its own, Lucky Lucky™ and Lucky Ladies™. Both Lucky Blackjack and Sonya Blackjack players can enjoy multiplayer …
Software developer Habanero has appointed Carlos Carvajal to the position of Service and Operations Manager as it continues to target expansion across Europe. Carvajal joins the provider from Netent, where he spent four years as a product manager, prior to which he served as publishing editor for William Hill and content producer for Betfair – both in the Spain/LATAM …
Pragmatic Play is anticipating the launch of its live casino products which will include Baccarat, Roulette and Blackjack, streamed from a newly constructed studio. Yossi Barzely, Chief Business Development Officer at Pragmatic Play, said: “Lifting the lid on our live casino portfolio is a landmark moment for Pragmatic Play as we underline our multi-product strategy. This step …
Sweden’s gambling authority Spelinspektionen has reminded authorised operators of their license obligations in ensuring they are connected to the self-exclusion register Spelpaus saying checks against the register before play is permitted is a non-negotiable. The statement follows recent reports in which Swedish players were able to play on numerous licensee websites despite excluding themselves on Spelpaus. The authority detailed …
Patagonia Entertainment has had its entire casino games portfolio certified for the Philippines as it focuses on expansion in the market. Video Bingo is particularly popular in the Philippines and Patagonia expects the certification to deliver major growth for the business as it expands beyond its current two operator partnerships in the market. Prior to this certification, the …
Independent testing agency eCOGRA has certified Betsson Group as a Safe and Fair operator following a rigorous audit that covered nine key areas of eCOGRA’s generally accepted practices (eGAP). As a Safe and Fair seal holder, Betsson is committed to further promote responsible gambling, report on AML/fraudulent activity, safeguard customer data and operate in a …
Isabelle Moser has been appointed chief people officer and a member of the executive management team of OPAP as of January 1, 2019. Prior to her appointment Moser has filled human resources related roles at PwC, Randstad, the Schindler Group and Geniki Bank.
Fortuna Gaming has launched its new Slotzo brand on the Aspire Global platform offering a new destination to online casino players. “The Aspire platform is a complete solution, that, as we continue to move into new territories and markets, gives us the tools we need to satisfy the demands of an increasingly diverse and disparate …
William Hill US has settled its copyright infringement suit against FanDuel in which the bookmaker alleged the fantasy sports provider had copied its “how to bet” guide practically word for word. The settlement, made public Monday, will use part of the undisclosed compensation to fund creative writing classes and problem gambling initiatives, CEO Joe Asher …
The US Department of Justice’s Office of Legal Counsel (OLC) published an opinion Monday headed “Reconsidering Whether the Wire Act Applies to Non-Sports Gambling.” The opinion puts into question the legality of any form of gambling based on a grammatical interpretation in the text of the 1961 Wire Act which industry observers note may affect …