Instant win game technology firm Playport Gaming Systems and Wisconsin terrestrial casino, Lake of the Torches Resort is reportedly readying the launch of a Digital Real-Money Gaming System. The partnership will offer players custom-designed, real-money mobile bingo-style Class II instant win and progressive games, a press statement reads, enabling play on their mobile device. Buying games and collecting winnings …
Instant win Games provider IWG has agreed a deal with platform provider Bede Gaming for the integration of its entire portfolio of games to the Bede PLAY platform. Rhydian Fisher, CEO at IWG, said: “IWG’s experience in the North American Lottery market combined with Bede’s platform deal with OLG presents a great opportunity to really push the boundaries and we are …
Casino content developer Red Rake Gaming and SBTech have partnered for the distribution of a wide range of titles in regulated territories. This collaboration agreement represents a superb opportunity for Red Rake Gaming to further its reach in Portugal and Romania, two of the 21 regulated markets that SBTech services, a press statement reads. Andrew Cochrane, Chief Commercial Officer, …
Swedish games studio Quickspin has appointed Thomas Rhys Jones as Account Management Head to support continued growth in global regulated and emerging markets. Based in Malta, Jones will oversee Quickspin’s account management team and report directly to Paul Myatt, Chief Commercial Officer. He offers senior account management experience in the casino industry having previously held roles at Cherry, Tivoli and …
B2B Sportsbook provider Kambi will make its US brick and mortar debut with DraftKings at New Jersey’s Resorts Casino this week, followed by further launches on both sides of the Atlantic. DraftKings Sportsbook at Resorts will feature a dozen betting kiosks, five over-the-counter points of sale and customised digital signage. The launch will be followed by Kambi’s debut in Pennsylvania, with …
The latest report on Fantasy Sports Revenue from the Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board covers the month of October 2018. Total Fantasy adjusted revenue for October was $2,902,863 compared to adjusted revenue of $2,133,714 in September 2018. Tax revenue generated during October was $435,429. DraftKings leads the pack accounting for $1.5 million of the total adjusted revenue, followed by FanDuel with $1.2 million.
Gaming Realms Plc subsidiary Alchemy Bet has struck a gaming platform deal with River Game Operations, a subsidiary of Norwegian-listed real-money-gaming firm, River iGaming. Under the terms, Alchemy Bet will launch River Game Operations’ new casino brand, Casonic, in the Scandinavian market on its proprietary gaming platform ‘Grizzly’. The deal includes a revenue share agreement. This agreement marks an extension of …
Authentic Gaming has sealed a live roulette streaming deal with François-Blanc-Spielbank (Bad Homburg Casino) in Germany. The deal marks the first time Authentic Gaming has live streamed from a German land casino with the stream expected to go live in the first quarter 2019. Jonas Delin, CEO of Authentic Gaming, said: “As a live casino supplier devoted to …
Yggdrasil Gaming has entered into a content supply agreement with Casino Barcelona Online for the Spanish market covering Yggdrasil’s premium portfolio of casino games as well as its in-game promotional tool BOOST®. The games will be available on both desktop and mobile devices and include popular slots such as Wolf Hunters, Valley of the Gods …
Spanish-based gaming technology firm OPTIMA is deploying the latest in machine learning and AI technology in the development of a new generation responsible gambling tool. The foundation behind the development is primarily to identify the moment before punters pass over from entertainment into gambling addiction levels through the use of artificial intelligence. OPTIMA, whose 83 operator partners …
International Gaming Technology’s (IGT) PlayShot Sports Betting Platform is powering DraftKings at the newly opened Mississippi sports betting destination, Scarlet Pearl Sportsbook. Through IGT’s PlayShot technology, patrons of Scarlet Pearl Casino Resort can now place pre-match and in-play sports wagers over the counter. Pending regulatory approval, the casino will deploy additional IGT sports betting peripherals such as kiosks and mobile technology …
Luke Alvarez has been named the new chairman of BetVictor, effective December 1 2018. Alvarez brings deep experience to the board having formed a successful career spanning 28 years, the past eighteen of which spent in the gambling industry. As Chairman, he will be tasked with enhancing BetVictor’s customer protection, regulatory and compliance programmes in addition to …
Inspired Entertainment Inc. (Inspired) has won an exclusive worldwide contract with The Stars Group brand BetStars for the provision of its scheduled and on-demand virtual sports online. Inspired will initially launch Rush Football 2® on BetStars.com across the online, mobile and tablet platforms. “I’m delighted to announce this exclusive deal with BetStars,” Steve Rogers, chief commercial officer – Virtual Sports at …
Microgaming’s standing was again recognised at the Isle of Man Newspapers’ Awards for Excellence held at the Villa Marina in Douglas late last week. The Awards for Excellence, now in its 13th year, recognises success in local companies, individuals, the public sector and the charitable sector. Named Company of the Year 2018, Microgaming’s HR manager Natasha Whittaker was on …
Red Tiger Gaming’s latest release is a 7×7 video slot titled ‘Jack in a Pot’. Jack the Leprechaun, the main character in this Irish-themed game, may leap from his pot to reward players with multiple bonuses. Features include Winning Clusters, a Free Spins Feature Frenzy and a max win of 2,000x stake. Check out the demo here.
NetEnt is prepping the imminent launch of its new branded slot Vikings which is based on the hit historical drama television series of the same name. NetEnt’s take on the world of these rampaging historical figures is a 5-reel, 3-row, 243 betways video slot offering a Hotspot Feature, a Shield Wall Feature, a Raid Spins symbol and a …
The UK Gambling Commission (UKGC) has reportedly established an advisory group that will manage a transparent, tender process for the lucrative National Lottery license in 2019. Camelot, owned by Canada’s Ontario Teachers’ Pension Plan, has held the concession since the National Lottery’s inception in 1994, enjoying three consecutive license terms, the last of which ends in 2023. The advisory group …
Dr Anna van der Gaag has been appointed by the UK Gambling Commission (UKGC) as Chair of the Responsible Gambling Strategy Board (RGSB). The RGSB comprises a team of advisors tackling the research, education and treatment required to reduce gambling-related harms. van der Gaag succeeds Sir Christopher Kelly with immediate effect as Kelly’s term winds to an end in March 2019. As …
Rival’s newest release is a 5-reel, 25-payline video slot titled ‘King Kasholot’. King Kasholot, the Queen, Prince, Princess, and the Jester invite players to enjoy Stacked Wild’s, Free Spin Rounds, and the King’s Chest Pick’Em bonus at the Royal court. King Kasholot will go live next week.
Yggdrasil Gaming’s much anticipated and first branded slot ‘Nitro Circus’ launched Sunday. This 5×4 slot offers a Nitro Jump feature inspired by the infamous 15-meter Giganta Ramp at Nitro Circus’ live shows. In the game, players choose their risk level and hit the ramp chasing big stunts for big wins. The standard Nitro Jump allows …
Data solutions provider Continent 8 Technologies has been honoured with the award of International Business of the Year 2018 by the Isle of Man Newspapers Awards for Excellence. Continent 8’s CEO Michael Tobin said: “We are truly honoured to be recognised as this year’s International Business of the Year. Our success and growth are directly attributed to our global team …
Israeli development studio Groove Gaming has inked a content supply deal with online gaming firm Vulkan for deployment of its portfolio of HTML5 titles across multiple brands including flagship VulkanVegas online casino. Groove Gaming joins a raft of top-tier software providers including Microgaming, NetEnt, Quickspin and Yggdrasil. Third party suppliers in Groove Gaming’s portfolio include Wazdan, Leap Games Studios, Iron Dog, …
Just weeks after picking up the accolade for Systems Management at the Oracle Excellence Innovation Awards 2018 in San Francisco (see previous reports), Spanish betting technology provider Optima has been judged as LinkedIn’s Rising Star in Spain. The world’s largest professional networking site made the award in its LinkedIn Talent Awards after the network completed …
Free To Play (FTP) game specialist SportCaller has announced a partnership with bet-on-lotteries operator Lottoland for the launch of Jungle Jackpot, a GBP 1 million jackpot FTP game set to roll out for the upcoming series of I’m a Celebrity Get Me Out of Here!, hosted by Declan Donnelly and Holly Willoughby. Jungle Jackpot offers …