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Letter of intent signed in GIG – Hard Rock deal

12 Oct 2018

The agreement to partner on an omini-channel sportsbook venture in the USA announced earlier this year between Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Atlantic City and Gaming Innovation Group Inc moved a step further Thursday with a brief announcement via press release. The two companies affirmed that they have signed a Letter of Intent “for the …

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Sports betting provider in Nigerian deal

12 Oct 2018

Online sports betting platform provider BtoBet has announced an agreement with Nigerian media and communications operator Dear Group to launch a new sportsbook branded 234bet in the African country. Dear Group executive Raymond Dokpesi will oversee the new venture and said Thursday: “Partnering with BtoBet and making use of their advanced platforms will enable 234Bet …

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Sports betting provider in Nigerian deal

12 Oct 2018

Online sports betting platform provider BtoBet has announced an agreement with Nigerian media and communications operator Dear Group to launch a new sportsbook branded 234bet in the African country. Dear Group executive Raymond Dokpesi will oversee the new venture and said Thursday: “Partnering with BtoBet and making use of their advanced platforms will enable 234Bet …

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Buzz Bingo is the new brand for Gala Leisure bingo clubs

12 Oct 2018

UK retail bingo provider Gala Leisure has announced the re-branding of 103 clubs to the new Buzz Bingo identity, at the same time revealing that it has partnered with Playtech as the exclusive platform for its online offering. The company says it has additional plans to complete another 19 clubs in February next year under …

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Buzz Bingo is the new brand for Gala Leisure bingo clubs

12 Oct 2018

UK retail bingo provider Gala Leisure has announced the re-branding of 103 clubs to the new Buzz Bingo identity, at the same time revealing that it has partnered with Playtech as the exclusive platform for its online offering. The company says it has additional plans to complete another 19 clubs in February next year under …

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Another transatlantic sports betting alliance forged

12 Oct 2018

Major US land casino operator Wynn Resorts revealed Thursday that it is partnering with European mobile sportsbook and casino operator BetBull to compete in the burgeoning US sports betting sector. Based in Malta and licensed by the UK Gambling Commission, BetBull will provide the necessary technology for the partnership, whilst Wynn will contribute its strong …

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Another transatlantic sports betting alliance forged

12 Oct 2018

Major US land casino operator Wynn Resorts revealed Thursday that it is partnering with European mobile sportsbook and casino operator BetBull to compete in the burgeoning US sports betting sector. Based in Malta and licensed by the UK Gambling Commission, BetBull will provide the necessary technology for the partnership, whilst Wynn will contribute its strong …

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China bans minors from popular social media app

12 Oct 2018

Continued Chinese government pressure on online social networking operators has reached Weibo, the popular local equivalent of Twitter, in the form of a new 14-year age limit for users, imposed to curb online app addiction and access to inappropriate content for minors. Local media reports claim that Weibo is set to suspend new user registration …

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China bans minors from popular social media app

12 Oct 2018

Continued Chinese government pressure on online social networking operators has reached Weibo, the popular local equivalent of Twitter, in the form of a new 14-year age limit for users, imposed to curb online app addiction and access to inappropriate content for minors. Local media reports claim that Weibo is set to suspend new user registration …

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Ontario online gambling revenues on the rise

12 Oct 2018

The Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation (OLG) launched its online gambling service PlayOLG in early 2015, and the latest fiscal year figures available from the Corporation were released this week, showing that in fiscal 2016-2017 revenues had already improved by 25.2 percent to Cdn$ 73.1 million, with income up 37.3 percent to Cdn 37.6 million. …

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Ontario online gambling revenues on the rise

12 Oct 2018

The Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation (OLG) launched its online gambling service PlayOLG in early 2015, and the latest fiscal year figures available from the Corporation were released this week, showing that in fiscal 2016-2017 revenues had already improved by 25.2 percent to Cdn$ 73.1 million, with income up 37.3 percent to Cdn 37.6 million. …

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New horror slot from Rival Gaming

11 Oct 2018

Online gambling software and games developer Rival Gaming has entered the annual Halloween games race, releasing a scary horror slot titled Dr.Acula, with a typically Frankenstein feel. With a simple 3 reel, 5 pay-line lay-out, Dr. Acula is brimming with bats, blood and booty. Assisted by his rather frightening nurse and a cellar full of …

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New horror slot from Rival Gaming

11 Oct 2018

Online gambling software and games developer Rival Gaming has entered the annual Halloween games race, releasing a scary horror slot titled Dr.Acula, with a typically Frankenstein feel. With a simple 3 reel, 5 pay-line lay-out, Dr. Acula is brimming with bats, blood and booty. Assisted by his rather frightening nurse and a cellar full of …

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Online betting firm to partner with Brit Superbike Championship

11 Oct 2018

Online sports betting operator Pit Stop Betting has agreed to become the official betting partner of the UK’s premier motorbike racing series, the Bennetts British Superbike Championship. Pit Stop Betting is a Motorsport Network company and is a regulated business operating under a Gambling Commission licence in the UK. The agreement has been finalised in …

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Online betting firm to partner with Brit Superbike Championship

11 Oct 2018

Online sports betting operator Pit Stop Betting has agreed to become the official betting partner of the UK’s premier motorbike racing series, the Bennetts British Superbike Championship. Pit Stop Betting is a Motorsport Network company and is a regulated business operating under a Gambling Commission licence in the UK. The agreement has been finalised in …

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Skybet takeover deal with The Stars Group approved

11 Oct 2018

There was momentous news for Skybet and The Stars Group investors Thursday afternoon as the latter company announced that it had completed its $4.7 billion acquisition of SkyBet following the approval of the agreement by the UK Competition & Markets Authority. The announcement was accompanied by details of a top management restructuring plan for the …

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Skybet takeover deal with The Stars Group approved

11 Oct 2018

There was momentous news for Skybet and The Stars Group investors Thursday afternoon as the latter company announced that it had completed its $4.7 billion acquisition of SkyBet following the approval of the agreement by the UK Competition & Markets Authority. The announcement was accompanied by details of a top management restructuring plan for the …

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Online gambling operator files complaint against Italian advertising suppression

11 Oct 2018

Online gambling operator LeoVegas has been critical of the new Italian coalition government’s draconian suppression of anti-gambling advertising, and this week took the fight to the next level by filing a formal complaint with the European Commission, claiming the Italian government is completely wrong in its actions and has acted against EU law and principles. …

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Online gambling operator files complaint against Italian advertising suppression

11 Oct 2018

Online gambling operator LeoVegas has been critical of the new Italian coalition government’s draconian suppression of anti-gambling advertising, and this week took the fight to the next level by filing a formal complaint with the European Commission, claiming the Italian government is completely wrong in its actions and has acted against EU law and principles. …

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New Italian licenses by year-end?

11 Oct 2018

Reports from the Italian market are that at the gambling regulator, Agenzia delle Dogane e dei Monopoli (ADM), officials are finalising their verification and approval process on the next batch of 120 online gambling licenses which (last we heard) came with a hefty licensing fee of Euro 200,000. It’s been a long drawn out project …

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New Italian licenses by year-end?

11 Oct 2018

Reports from the Italian market are that at the gambling regulator, Agenzia delle Dogane e dei Monopoli (ADM), officials are finalising their verification and approval process on the next batch of 120 online gambling licenses which (last we heard) came with a hefty licensing fee of Euro 200,000. It’s been a long drawn out project …

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Netent’s Mega Fortune progressive hits again

11 Oct 2018

A German PokerStars Casino player has become an overnight multi-millionaire after landing a Euro 3.5 million jackpot on NetEnt’s Mega Fortune progressive jackpot slot. The operator claims that the hit is the largest yet for PokerStars Casino and came from a deposit of just over Euro 2 – see the moment the wheels aligned here: …

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Netent’s Mega Fortune progressive hits again

11 Oct 2018

A German PokerStars Casino player has become an overnight multi-millionaire after landing a Euro 3.5 million jackpot on NetEnt’s Mega Fortune progressive jackpot slot. The operator claims that the hit is the largest yet for PokerStars Casino and came from a deposit of just over Euro 2 – see the moment the wheels aligned here: …

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Microgaming introduces a new independent games development studio

11 Oct 2018

Microgaming introduced Fortune Factory Studios Thursday, describing the company as a new independent studio that will develop exclusive content for Microgaming. Fortune Factory Studios is committed to player-centric game development with a focus on creating intuitive and engaging gameplay experiences that resonate with players, Microgaming said in a press statement. The content will be available …

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