Eyecon, a Playtech-owned development studio, has partnered with UK-licensed MrQ for the integration of its content across the online bingo operator’s platform. “We are delighted to launch Eyecon games on MrQ.com,” Paul Gilbert, head of customer management for Eyecon said. “Eyecon and the online bingo market are entwined, and so it’s great to see a new entrant to the market. …
In a post-close trading update for the year to December 31, 2018, GVC Holdings expects full year 2018 proforma underlying Group EBITDA to be in the range of GBP 750 million – GBP 755 million, ahead of current “market consensus”. Other full year pro forma trading highlights include: Total online net gaming revenue (NGR), up 19 percent. …
Microgaming and Betsson have agreed a content supply deal for the Spanish market boosting the operator’s portfolio to over 400 titles and labelling it as one of the “largest providers” in the market. Andrea Rossi, managing director for southern Europe and LatAm in the Betsson Group: “We are trying to complete the best casino games catalogue in the …
Officials of Thailand’s Action Taskforce for Information Technology Crime Suppression have arrested eight suspects who allegedly operated an online betting ring which accepted wagers on foreign soccer games. Reportedly led by Kritaphop Seethammarat, the bets were funnelled through online betting and casino website i99bet.net with the operation generating $6 million in two years.
William Hill US has partnered Prairie Meadows Racetrack and Casino in Iowa as official sportsbook operator in the event that sports betting is legalised under Iowa State Law. Should regulatory changes allow, William Hill will operate a more than 8,600 square foot sportsbook near the casino’s racing centre, subject to the approval of Iowa gaming regulatory authorities. “We …
Rhode Island isn’t wasting any time in expanding sports betting in the State with the introduction of a bill which would allow mobile sports betting. The bill, introduced by Senate President Dominick Ruggerio, enables the development of a Twin River app enabling patrons to bet via their mobile devices within State lines. “With the big crowds that …
RISQ iGaming insurance platform (iGiP), used to power jackpot-based marketing campaigns, has partnered with Chalkline Sports to scale up incremental revenue opportunities for sports betting operators within new player and existing player segments. Chalkline Sports provides simple live-odds free-to-play (F2P) sports games backed by rich data visualization and customer personalisation software, powered by proprietary Bettor BI. Julian Borg-Barthet, …
Nolimit City has entered Latvia through a partnership with 11.lv following certification of its content for the market. The developer says it has further promising partners lined up who have shown “immense” interest in releasing Nolimit games. “We’re planning big things for 2019 and will be entering more respectable, regulated markets in the world,” a press …
Cherry’s ComeOn operator has taken on Stakelogic’s full suite of slots including popular titles Book of Adventure and Book of Anubis, as well as recent releases White Buffalo and Great Wars, which link in to Stakelogic’s progressive jackpot system. Stephan van den Oetelaar, CEO of Stakelogic, said: “We are thrilled to have integrated our games with yet another tier …
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 …