Cyprus-headquartered software developer Fugaso has expanded its reach in the UK market following the award of a license from the UK Gambling Commission. Niko Mazger CEO, said: “The license granted by the UK Gambling Commission concedes the most distinguished level of endorsement for our products. We are excited to become one of the new leaders and suppliers for this …
Gaming Realms has launched a new B2C gaming site produced in partnership with the Health Lottery, on its proprietary gaming platform. The launch of the new Health Games site, offering slot and instant win games, will be supported by a television and press campaign from March 9. “Health Games is one of the only gaming sites in …
bet-at-home.com AG has reported a strong performance in its full year 2017 results despite significant headwinds. The company attributes its success to investments in marketing and sponsorship initiated to increase brand awareness. Key performance indicators include: – Gross betting and gaming revenue increased by 4.8 percent to reach Euro 145.4 million – Net betting and gaming …
Louisiana state Sen.Daniel Martiny has introduced bill S322 to the Louisiana Senate, hot on the heels of earlier bills launched in the Legislature seeking to legalise daily fantasy sports and sports betting, should federal law changes permit this. Early reports indicate that a state-wide mandate is not being sought, but a novel approach taken in which individual parishes will …
Players on numerous Betsson brands, including betsson.com, betsafe.com, oranjecasino.com and casino.dk, will gain access to live roulette games streamed from the floors of terrestrial casinos around the world via the Authentic Roulette platform. Betsson is one of the first operators to sign up to Authentic Gamings premium table collection, additionally giving players access to live …
Paddy Power Betfair plc has responded to press reports that chief financial officer Alex Gersh is about to stop down by confirning the reports and advising that Gersh has agreed to remain in his post until a successor has been found. The Board has commissioned an executive search firm to find a replacement for Gersh, …
GVC Holdings PLC has acquired a 51 percent share in Mars LLC – owner of prominent Georgian-facing online gambling operator CrystalBet – for a Euro 41.3 million consideration. The terms of the agreement make provision for GVCs acquisition of the remaining 49 percent of Mars LLC in 2021, subject to specific buyer protections, and at …
Microgamings PlayItForward Gift of Giving Initiative has made a GBP7,500 donation to four charity organisations across four global regions. Microgamings fifth annual Gift of Giving campaign provides Microgaming customers the opportunity to vote for one of several charities in their region – in lieu of Christmas gifts. The four regions comprise Isle of Man, UK …
Prominent Romanian sports betting operator SuperBet has integrated to Vermantias CONNECT content portfolio to offer a new virtual sports service through its digital channels. Vermantia will power Superbets virtual sports offer via a portfolio of 25+ Virtual Games. The initial rollout includes Virtual Football, Table Tennis, Archery, Cycling, as well as Motor Racing, with other …
Digital marketing services firm, Gambling.com Group PLC, has acquired sportsbetting-focused Bookies.com and related assets, describing the acquisition as a forceful move into the sports betting vertical a departure from its historical focus on online casino. The acquisition includes Bookies.coms bookmakers.co.uk and footballscores.com websites along with another 76 sports betting and casino related domain names, both …
California-based iGaming solutions provider, CashBet, has partnered social casino firm FunStage for the integration of its cryptocurrency, CashBet Coin, as a new payment method. FunStage, a Greentube subsidiary and part of NOVOMATIC Interactive, will integrate the currency option to its social casino and skill games platform, GameTwist. Boasting over one million monthly active users, GameTwist …
SoftSwiss CEO, Ivan Montik, commented: The year could not have kicked off with better news, as we strike an exemplary and promising partnership with the flagship brand in the world of iGaming. We are more than certain that BGAMING will be the cherry on top of what is already a terrific name with great service. …
The Japan Times carried an interesting AFP article on Russian sports betting over the weekend, quoting several sources which claimed that Russian punters spend billions of roubles every year betting through online bookies who are not licensed in Russia. Our readers will recall that the online sports betting industry in Russia now comprises 15 mainly Russian …
Quoting the UK Gambling Commission and other data sources, the UK newspaper The Sun reported over the weekend that the main bingo playing demographic has shifted to the online environment, with one-in-five of 55 year-olds preferring to play online. 300,000 players made the switch over the past year, the newspaper claims, noting that this corresponds …
Game developers’ creative minds appear focused on Irish luck this year, with the latest in a series of leprechaun-themed slots coming from the studios of iSoftBet. The company’s Stacks ‘O Gold game is a 5-reel, 34-line online slot with bonus round, free spins, instant play, autoplay, video slots, wild and scatter features wrapped in typically …
The moves by West Virginia lawmakers to ensure that the state is in pole position in the event of a positive Supreme Court decision on wider US sports betting (see previous reports) has seen both Chambers of the Legislature pass the necessary bills, which now head to the state governor’s desk for signature. The law …
Indications by the Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board that it is considering restrictions on the number of online gambling brands (or skins) a licensee may offer under a state online gambling licence (see previous reports) has prompted veteran online gambling group 888 Holdings plc to offer its views, based on years of operational experience in regulated …
Paddy Power Betfair has announced that Pádraig Ó Ríordáin, non-executive director of the company, has retired as a non-executive director and as a member of the Nomination Committee and the Risk Committee of the company effective immediately. Ó Ríordáin joined the Board of Paddy Power plc as a non-executive director and chairman of the Remuneration …
The Competitions and Markets Authority warning this week to online gambling operators unreasonably delaying or blocking player pay-outs (see previous reports) has received the support of the UK Gambling Commission. In a statement Thursday, UKGC Programme Director Ian Angus said: “We support the CMA’s investigation – gambling firms should not be placing unreasonable restrictions on …
Speculation in recent weeks that William Hill Australia may be up for sale due to the difficult regulatory environment Downunder firmed this week with business media reports that CrownBet and Sportsbet are the main contenders, and will be permitted access to carry out bid due diligence. The two names bring into play major groups in …
The Tatts gambling group in Australia quietly issued its H2-2018 performance numbers last week, showing both statutory and standard net profit after tax numbers down despite positive revenue figures. Management attributed the profit drops to strong jackpot pay-outs in its lottery division, and to costs associated with the the merger with Tabcorp. Highlights from the …
Online gambling software and platform provider BtoBet has followed the launch of its BtoBet Sports and BtoBet Games, with a press release announcing the appointment of Davide Ruggeri as Director:Sport Department. Ruggeri was previously head of Sportbook at the company, and has a resume liberally sprinkled with management appointments at several well-known Italian sports betting …
The Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board, tasked by the state legislature with developing regulations for newly legalised online gambling laws, has published a two page advisory covering frequently asked questions on the topic and its application in the state. The document deals with common questions regarding online gambling, ranging from the technology to how revenues derived …
The latest release from online gambling games developer PariPlay is titled Chang’e – Goddess of the Moon and is themed on ancient Chinese mythology. The game has a 5 reel, 243 ways-to-win format, a claimed RTP of 94.5 percent, and offers features that include Bonus and substitution symbols, FreeSpins, Multipliers, Wilds and Scatters. The game …