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Complete your applications early and properly, says Swedish online gambling  regulator

8 Oct 2018

Sweden’s chief gambling regulator has warned prospective applicants for licenses to operate in the liberalised market next year to complete their applications diligently and fully, and to submit them early. Lotteriinspektionen chief Camilla Rosenberg revealed this week that a total of sixty applications have been received so far – 55 for online gambling licenses – …

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Complete your applications early and properly, says Swedish online gambling  regulator

8 Oct 2018

Sweden’s chief gambling regulator has warned prospective applicants for licenses to operate in the liberalised market next year to complete their applications diligently and fully, and to submit them early. Lotteriinspektionen chief Camilla Rosenberg revealed this week that a total of sixty applications have been received so far – 55 for online gambling licenses – …

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Church of England backs new activist anti-gambling group

8 Oct 2018

The latest group to demand severe restrictions on gambling advertising in the UK is being led by Conservative peer Lord Chadlington, and is backed by Labour and Liberal-Democrat parties, the Scottish Nationalist Party and the Church of England. Lord Chadlington’s objective is to persuade the UK government to legislate for advertising restrictions similar to those …

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Church of England backs new activist anti-gambling group

8 Oct 2018

The latest group to demand severe restrictions on gambling advertising in the UK is being led by Conservative peer Lord Chadlington, and is backed by Labour and Liberal-Democrat parties, the Scottish Nationalist Party and the Church of England. Lord Chadlington’s objective is to persuade the UK government to legislate for advertising restrictions similar to those …

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Annexio to deploy comedian Keith Lemon in online lottery launch

8 Oct 2018

UK lottery betting provider Annexio is unleashing Brit comedian and TV presenter Keith Lemon as the face of LottoGo.com with the launch of a national TV advertising campaign this month. A series of ads, written by and featuring the alter-ego of comedian Leigh Francis, will air to lift the brand profile and encourage visits to …

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Annexio to deploy comedian Keith Lemon in online lottery launch

8 Oct 2018

UK lottery betting provider Annexio is unleashing Brit comedian and TV presenter Keith Lemon as the face of LottoGo.com with the launch of a national TV advertising campaign this month. A series of ads, written by and featuring the alter-ego of comedian Leigh Francis, will air to lift the brand profile and encourage visits to …

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Hattrick of top board appointments at Football Index

8 Oct 2018

Football Index has bolstered its management team with the appointment of highly experienced executive trio Brian Mattingley, Andrew Burns and Mark Blandford. Mattingley will combine his role with that of non-executive chairman of 888 Holdings plc, where he was previously both vice chairman and CEO. He previously held a number of senior executive positions at …

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Hattrick of top board appointments at Football Index

8 Oct 2018

Football Index has bolstered its management team with the appointment of highly experienced executive trio Brian Mattingley, Andrew Burns and Mark Blandford. Mattingley will combine his role with that of non-executive chairman of 888 Holdings plc, where he was previously both vice chairman and CEO. He previously held a number of senior executive positions at …

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Habanero signs top Italian operator Microgame

8 Oct 2018

Online gambling games developer Habanero is to distribute its games to major Italian iGaming service provider Microgame after reaching a commercial agreement. Microgame, an early pioneer in the regulated market, supplies over 80 licenced brands and over 30 online operators, processing 160 million transactions a year. Recent Habanero releases including Ways of Fortune and Knockout …

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Habanero signs top Italian operator Microgame

8 Oct 2018

Online gambling games developer Habanero is to distribute its games to major Italian iGaming service provider Microgame after reaching a commercial agreement. Microgame, an early pioneer in the regulated market, supplies over 80 licenced brands and over 30 online operators, processing 160 million transactions a year. Recent Habanero releases including Ways of Fortune and Knockout …

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Pragmatic Play completes Estoril deal

8 Oct 2018

Pragmatic Play has agreed a deal with the operator ESC Online, an online gambling operator in Portugal. This agreement will see the provider’s content, including recent releases Da Vinci’s Treasure, Peking Luck and Madame Destiny, as well as top performers Wolf Gold and Great Rhino, rolled out on the Portuguese-licensed site.

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Pragmatic Play completes Estoril deal

8 Oct 2018

Pragmatic Play has agreed a deal with the operator ESC Online, an online gambling operator in Portugal. This agreement will see the provider’s content, including recent releases Da Vinci’s Treasure, Peking Luck and Madame Destiny, as well as top performers Wolf Gold and Great Rhino, rolled out on the Portuguese-licensed site.

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Big Time Gaming licenses MegaWays to Red Tiger Gaming

8 Oct 2018

Sydney, Australia-based online gambling software and games developer Big Time Gaming has announced that it has signed a licensing agreement for its US-patented MegaWays mechanic with Isle of Man-based games developer Red Tiger Gaming. Red Tiger will combine the innovative mechanic with its own distinct slots design, including its pioneering Daily Jackpots, Smart Spins player …

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Big Time Gaming licenses MegaWays to Red Tiger Gaming

8 Oct 2018

Sydney, Australia-based online gambling software and games developer Big Time Gaming has announced that it has signed a licensing agreement for its US-patented MegaWays mechanic with Isle of Man-based games developer Red Tiger Gaming. Red Tiger will combine the innovative mechanic with its own distinct slots design, including its pioneering Daily Jackpots, Smart Spins player …

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Major insured jackpots flow from Blue Ribbon – RISQ partnership

8 Oct 2018

BlueRibbon, a marketing platform that allows operators to unleash the full power of jackpots, has partnered with jackpot insurance and risk management provider, RISQ, allowing operators to create, customise and control bespoke jackpots of up to GBP 25 million tailored to their business needs and catering to all player segments and preferences. Under the deal, …

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Major insured jackpots flow from Blue Ribbon – RISQ partnership

8 Oct 2018

BlueRibbon, a marketing platform that allows operators to unleash the full power of jackpots, has partnered with jackpot insurance and risk management provider, RISQ, allowing operators to create, customise and control bespoke jackpots of up to GBP 25 million tailored to their business needs and catering to all player segments and preferences. Under the deal, …

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Playtech set to raise more money through bond issue

8 Oct 2018

Online gambling software and games developer Playtech plc has announced a new senior secured notes Euro 530 million bond due in 2023 and carrying a 3.75 percent interest rate. The proceeds, along with existing company cash, will go toward the repayment of outstanding debt; the acquisition of Italian betting company Snaitech and related expenses such …

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Playtech set to raise more money through bond issue

8 Oct 2018

Online gambling software and games developer Playtech plc has announced a new senior secured notes Euro 530 million bond due in 2023 and carrying a 3.75 percent interest rate. The proceeds, along with existing company cash, will go toward the repayment of outstanding debt; the acquisition of Italian betting company Snaitech and related expenses such …

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Queensland Racing wants a slice of the 15 percent POC tax on online operators

8 Oct 2018

Aussie press reports Monday from the state of Queensland reveal that a row is brewing over racing industry demands for a cut of the recently introduced 15 percent p.o.c.tax on online betting operators. The provincial government has so far resisted the demand, leading to a scheduled “crisis” meeting Tuesday between the industry and Racing Minister …

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Queensland Racing wants a slice of the 15 percent POC tax on online operators

8 Oct 2018

Aussie press reports Monday from the state of Queensland reveal that a row is brewing over racing industry demands for a cut of the recently introduced 15 percent p.o.c.tax on online betting operators. The provincial government has so far resisted the demand, leading to a scheduled “crisis” meeting Tuesday between the industry and Racing Minister …

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Online gambling chief calls for less advertising

7 Oct 2018

The chief executive of major UK retail and online gambling group GVC Holdings, Kenny Alexander, has added his voice to calls for less advertising, opining to the newspaper City AM that the number of ads appearing during football games had got “out of hand”. The GVC group comprises major betting companies like Ladbrokes Coral and …

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Online gambling chief calls for less advertising

7 Oct 2018

The chief executive of major UK retail and online gambling group GVC Holdings, Kenny Alexander, has added his voice to calls for less advertising, opining to the newspaper City AM that the number of ads appearing during football games had got “out of hand”. The GVC group comprises major betting companies like Ladbrokes Coral and …

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Curious Cabinet from Iron Dog Studios release due

7 Oct 2018

Iron Dog Studios is approaching its October 18 release date for its new 5 reel 40 pay-line slot titled The Curious Cabinet. The weird and spooky is the theme for this offering, just in time for the Halloween rush, with the ancient cabinet’s drawers and reels full of creepy objects such as man-eating plants, voodoo …

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Curious Cabinet from Iron Dog Studios release due

7 Oct 2018

Iron Dog Studios is approaching its October 18 release date for its new 5 reel 40 pay-line slot titled The Curious Cabinet. The weird and spooky is the theme for this offering, just in time for the Halloween rush, with the ancient cabinet’s drawers and reels full of creepy objects such as man-eating plants, voodoo …

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