Dutch Justice Minister Sander Dekker appears to have rowed back a little from his statements earlier this year that permanent disqualification from obtaining a Dutch online gambling licence of companies that have been penalised by regulator Kansspelautoriteit may be counter-productive for the nascent online gambling market in the Netherlands, once legislation has been implemented. This …
A tweet from the usually well-informed David Payne Purdum at ESPN Friday raises the possibility of an attempt by federal politicians to get involved in the newly liberalised and booming US sports betting scene, regardless of states’ rights or opposition by the American Gaming Association (see previous reports). Our readers will recall that Senators Chuck …
Online gambling games and platform provider Oryx Gaming is to add another range of slots to its platform following a content agreement with relatively new developer Givme Games. The games are online versions of slots that have proved successful in the land gambling market. Dragon’s Gold, Egypt Treasure, Hot Hot 7 and Fruit King are …
GVC Holdings, the multinational sports-betting and gaming group, announced Friday it is to become a member of Dow Jones Sustainability Index (DJSI), following the results of the DJSI’s annual review. Launched in 1999, the DJSI represents the gold standard for corporate sustainability, tracking the leading sustainability-driven companies based on analysis of Environmental, Social, and Governance …
Online gambling provider Game Account Network (GAN) has hired an intellectual property litigation firm in the US to seek settlements for infringements to its patented US technology. The developer and supplier of enterprise-level business to business internet gambling software and services in the US has hired Chicago law firm Irwin IP LLP to implement its …
Live dealer technology and games provider Evolution Gaming has signed an agreement with Les Ambassadeurs Club, a top gambling club based in London. Under the terms of the deal, Evolution will operate a Mayfair Salle Privée Live Casino studio within the venue and also install Dual Play Roulette and Baccarat convergence tables on the club’s …
Endorphina’s newest slot game has a theme that locates it inside the spectacular wild terrain of Kamchatka, a peninsula in the Russian Far East. With magnificent geysers, volcanos, high-rise mountains and high-definition graphics of the region’s wild bears, eagles, wolves and foxes, the scene is set for 5 reel, 243 ways-to-win action. In addition to …
US gambling technology and games supplier Scientific Games Corporation said Thursday that it is taking its sports betting portfolio to the next level with the creation of a Sportsbook Operations team in Gibraltar. The new team will support customers directly with a sportsbook operations service to help grow their sportsbook businesses. The creation of SG …
Thursday evening saw the entry into the New Jersey online sports betting market of a formidable competitor, The Stars Group subsidiary BetStars, which became the eighth online – mobile operator to arrive, offering a full range of bet types, including in-play betting. “We are excited to introduce BetStars to New Jersey sports fans,” said Matt …
Media reports from West Texas Thursday reveal that a 40-year-old illegal online bookmaker, Jose Abelardo Dominguez, has been convicted on illegal sports betting, money laundering and tax evasion charges and sentenced to three years imprisonment. He forfeits $7 million in allegedly ill-gotten gains through the judge’s order that he pay $1.9 million to the IRS …
Hard on the heels of the latest German bierfest slot title Stein Haus from Greentube (see previous report) online gambling games developer Booming Games has announced the launch of a similarly themed video slot titled Wunderfest Deluxe. With the real Oktoberfest just over the horizon in October, the timing for the 5 reel, 25 pay-line …
Online gambling games developers Wazdan Gaming and Relax Gaming are teaming up to present an evening of entertainment and new game information for providers and operators on Malta later this month. The two companies will host providers and operators from major companies like Unibet, GiG, Betsson, Leo Vegas, Mr. Green, Bet365, William Hill, Sky Bet …
Online gambling software and platform provider Bede Gaming announced Thursday that it has scored a major deal in being selected by the Ontario Lottery & Gaming Corporation as the corporation’s new digital platform provider. The agreement marks Bede’s entry into both the North American and Lottery markets, and the provider expects OLG’s new platform to …
Online gambling white label provider Nektan did some justifiable crowing Thursday in publicising its success in operating the TheSunPlay.co.uk online slots site owned by The Sun newspaper. Nektan manages the entire slots site operation and player gaming experience on behalf of the News UK brand. This includes customer services support, regulatory approvals and licensing, player …
Tempobet has agreed a deal to become the UK betting partner of Premier League newcomers Fulham Football Club. The West London side has made a string of high-profile signings this summer after their exciting promotion to the top flight via the Play-off Final at Wembley. Their ambitious plans have now been matched by the capture …
Online gambling games developer Pragmatic Play has released Da Vinci’s Treasure, the latest 5 reel, 25 pay-line video slot to star in its portfolio which follows the adventures of intrepid explorer John Hunter on a mission to uncover the secrets of Da Vinci. The reels contain symbols depicting many of Da Vinci’s famous inventions, and …
Online gaming solutions supplier Yggdrasil Gaming has gone live with the leading Taiwanese social gaming operator XSG following a content agreement for the provision of games. The landmark deal sees several of Yggdrasil’s casino slot games made available in Taiwan via XSG’s social gaming brand www.08online.com. XSG´s founder and CEO Stanley Ku said: “To be …
Games from Malta-based online lottery supplier Helio Gaming are to go live in Nigeria for the first time after the supplier agreed a deal with Hammer Lottery. Hammer Lottery operates a number of popular lottery products and will add Helio’s suite of tailored jackpot games in order to give players further chances to win big …
Online gambling sports brand Redbet has launched its new sportsbook, powered by Kambi The sportsbook features improved cash out and wider availability. To make sure Redbet’s players can make the most informed bets possible, the new sportsbook offers rich statistics with an improved, friendlier interface. Redbet is part of the MRG Group and its subsidiary, …
Online gambling software and games developer NetEnt announced Thursday that it has completed integration and gone live with a wide range of games on the Norsk Tipping site in Norway. Norsk Tipping is the state-owned national lottery in Norway, which is diversifying its public entertainment offering through an agreement with IGT. In December 2017, NetEnt …
The LeoVegas Group, through its wholly owned investment company LeoVentures Ltd, has acquired 51 percent of the shares in Pixel Holding Group Ltd, which runs the eSports betting operator Pixel.bet. The investment amounts to Euro 1.5 million for 51 percent of the company and is made through a new issue. “Esports is an international and …
Multinational sports-betting and gaming group GVC Holdings plc posted its H1-2018 results Thursday, highlighting the following indicators: * Proforma Group NGR up 8 percent at GBP 1,717.0 millions; * Proforma Group revenue up 8 percent at GBP 1,694.3 millions; * Proforma Group underlying EBITDA up 11 percent at GBP 349.5 million; * Proforma Group underlying …
On Wednesday the Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board (PGCB) awarded online gambling licenses to two more state casino operators, Penn National Gaming’s Hollywood Casino and Rush Street Gaming’s SugarHouse, bringing the number of online gambling licenses issued so far in the state to five. In both cases, the operators sought licence to offer online slots, table …
Figures released Wednesday by the New Jersey Division for Gaming Enforcement show that online gambling revenues continued double digit growth in August, rising 17 percent year-on-year to $24.8 million, although the media focused rather on the state’s burgeoning sports betting sector, which delivered $95.6 million in wagers during the month – more than twice that …