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Yggdrasil adds to its Vikings series of slots

4 Apr 2018

Online gambling games developer Yggdrasil Gaming has released pre-publicity on the third online slot in its Vikings series, a multi-featured and animated game titled Vikings Go To Hell which gives full rein to the imagination of its designers and follows Vikings Go Wild and Vikings Go Berzerk. In the base game the now well established …

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Germans gambling less, and have lower problem gambling issues

4 Apr 2018

The chaotic legal situation in Germany may have something to do with the reportedly significant decline in gambling participation by German punters, which the Centre for Addiction review for 2018 notes has dropped from 87.1 percent in 2009 to 75.3 percent in 2017. The report notes that the decline occurred against a background in which …

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Pennsylvania moving on ilotto regulations

4 Apr 2018

The Pennsylvania Department of Revenue has released temporary regulations governing the introduction of online lottery games, which are controlled by the state and could be implemented before other gambling expansion projects expected to start around November. Cliff notes on the regulations include: * iLotto players must be at least 18 years old (compared with 21 …

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Louisiana lawmakers move on sports betting bill

4 Apr 2018

Louisiana senators have progressed a measure – SB266 – which positions the state to take advantage of any change in US sports betting laws that may flow from the US Supreme Court appeal lodged by New Jersey (see previous reports). But SB322, a bill seeking to legalise intrastate online gambling, was withdrawn for now by …

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PAGCOR to license live dealer casino suppliers

3 Apr 2018

PAGCOR will require live studio production facilities streaming live dealer casino games to electronic gaming sites of electronic gaming system (EGS) service providers be accredited and authorised under the authority’s Permit to Possess (PTP) certificate. Data/Content Streaming Providers will be subject to accreditation application and processing fees, valid for a one year, of PhP250,000 (GBP 3,424) per annum.  Annual renewals …

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Optima showcases new functionality in multi channel gaming suite

3 Apr 2018

Spain and London-situated gaming platform provider OPTIMA enjoyed a strong presence at the recently held Betting on Football conference where the company showcased the main functionalities of its OPTIMA Multi Channel Gaming Suite, a platform for player, payment, fraud, analytics and reporting management, bundled with an optional, fully integrated sports betting module. New functionality in OPTIMA’s platform offers social networking …

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NetEnt delivers another year of double digit revenue growth

3 Apr 2018

NetEnt has published its 2017 year-end report in which the company delivered another year of double digit growth, albeit slower than previous years, in revenue despite a tough fourth quarter following the withdrawal from several markets. Key performance highlights include: Revenues reached SEK 1,625 million (2016: SEK 1,455 million), up 11.7 percent. Operating profit increased 9.5 …

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Tipico extends Austrian Bundesliga sponsorship

3 Apr 2018

The partnership, ongoing since 2014, is considered by both entities as a success story which has expanded Tipico’s presence in the Austrian market and seen the ongoing successful promotion of the development of the Bundesliga and its clubs. The new season of the Tipico Bundesliga will include an additional championship round and Europa League playoffs …

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Bookie in public beta ahead of World Cup

3 Apr 2018

The Bookie Public Beta app will be available as the FIFA World Cup nears on a newly launched website at bookiebeta.com. Toby Lynas, Head of Operations at PBSA, said: “After months of hard work from the entire Bookie team, we are thrilled to be sharing this game-changing new betting exchange with the public ahead of …

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LeoVegas to debut Big Time Gaming title

3 Apr 2018

The game is powered by BTG’s MegaWays™ engine, offering 117,649 ways to win and features that include reactive reels, scatters, multipliers and free spins. Nik Robison, Big Time Gaming CEO, said: “Big Time Gaming is all about innovation and pushing the boundaries. Extra Chilli is the pinnacle of our achievements to date, and will certainly …

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SkillOnNet launch white label Clemensspillehal 

3 Apr 2018

SkillOnNet has collaborated with Danish rapper Clemens Telling for the launch of the white label online casino ClemensSpillehal.dk. Clemens Spillehal will run on the same platform as SkillOnNet’s in-house brands, affording access to 1,200+ games, CRM tools, a marketing engine, back office and payment gateway with localised payment methods. Michael Golembo for SkillOnNet, said: “We are delighted to have joined …

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Red Rake content integrated to Finnplay platform

3 Apr 2018

Spanish casino content developer Red Rake Gaming has been chosen by Finnplay for the integration of 40 plus slots and video bingo titles to its Billfold platform. Titles include Eastern Goddesses, Ryan O’Bryan, Super 10 Stars and Red Rake’s latest game, The Asp of Cleopatra. Carlos Fernández Aguilar, Head of Business Development Red Rake Gaming, said: “Our company’s vision is to …

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GiG to deploy Gaming Realms’ Slingo content

3 Apr 2018

Under the terms of the agreement, GiG has acquired non-exclusive, worldwide, rights to deploy “Slingo Originals” content across GiG’s proprietary casino brands and its white label operator clients. The content includes Slingo Riches, Slingo Extreme, Slingo Rainbow Riches, Love Island Slingo, Slingo BGT, Slingo XXX Treme, Slingo Fortunes and Colossal Bar X, amongst other titles. …

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Codere aligns for LatAm growth

3 Apr 2018

Spanish gambling firm Grupo Codere is aligning for growth in the Latin American region with the appointment of its first Argentina chief executive officer Juan Bautista Ordóñez. Bautista will lead Codere Argentina’s growth and operations strategies which include expansion in additional Argentine provinces and across the Latin American region.

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Cashbet inks platform integration deal with lottery.com

3 Apr 2018

iGaming platform provider and turnkey operator CashBet has clinched a deal with Lottery.com in which its B2B iGaming platform will power Lottery.com’s social impact raffles. Lottery.com intends using the platform to power large-scale international raffles which it anticipates will raise significant funds for charities and humanitarian efforts around the world. Central to the agreement, Lottery.com will integrate CashBet Coin, CashBet’s …

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Evolution takes third European studio live

3 Apr 2018

Evolution Gaming has taken its third European production hub live to meet growth and demand for its services. Situated in Tbilisi, Georgia, the new studio becomes Evolution’s ninth, following the opening of a purpose-built Live Casino studio in Vancouver earlier this year. Currently hosting over 100 employees, the Georgia studio was built to act as a …

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iSoftBet to roll out Legend of Loki

3 Apr 2018

iSoftBet’s ‘Legends of Loki’ is scheduled for a wider roll out next week following a period of exclusivity with LeoVegas. The title is a 5-reel, 20-payline slot themed on the legendary Norse gods. Features include Wild Strikes, Stacked Respins and Storm Showers – while a Free Spins round offers a sticky symbol.  

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SG Digital partners Svenska Spel

3 Apr 2018

SG Digital has partnered Sweden’s state-owned operator Svenska Spel for the provision of content through its Open Gaming System (OGS) and a Player Account Management solution via its Open Platform System (OPS). Svenska Spel’s customers will enjoy access to a library of over 2000 game titles from Scientific Games’ nine game studios and third-party providers, pending approval from the Swedish Gambling Authority. SG …

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Board appointments at William Hill

3 Apr 2018

In an industry advisory William Hill PLC has confirmed the appointment of Roger Devlin as Chairman of the Board and the Nomination Committee succeeding Gareth Davis who stepped down from the Board this week. In addition, the Board has approved changes to the non-executive composition of certain of its committees with immediate effect as follows: Audit & Risk Management Committee – …

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Dutch regulator publishes guideline on games of chance

3 Apr 2018

The Dutch gambling authority Kansspelautoriteit (KSA) has published a 23-page guideline on what games it determines as games of chance and which, therefore, require a license to be offered to the Dutch consumer under the existing Betting and Gaming Act. As new forms of play are developing at a rapid pace, and the lines between games of skill …

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SBTech launch sportsbook for Night Rush Casino

3 Apr 2018

SBTech has taken its latest sportsbook client live in time for the upcoming FIFA World Cup Championship Russia. Curacao-licensed Night Rush Casino’s new sportsbook complements its existing online casino offer with betting markets on 29 different sports – particularly well represented by football markets in which up to 130 betting options can be perused on each match. “We have …

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GSA name chair of new Blockchain Committee

3 Apr 2018

The Gaming Standards Association’s (GSA) newly established Blockchain Committee will be chaired by Earle G. Hall, chief executive officer of Axes Network. The Committee, which was announced by GSA and GSA Europe in early February, now has an approved charter and its first meeting, hosted by member Playtech, is scheduled for April 10, 2018 in London. “We are very excited to evolve this …

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Baker’s Treat arrives this month from Play’n Go

3 Apr 2018

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NcRG2sgATxI Scandinavian online gambling games developer Play’n GO has published previews of it’s next online slot, due for release on April 12 and titled Baker’s Treat. As the title suggests the theme is cakes and pastries, and features are linked to the different types of sweet treats in this 5 reel, 15 pay-line game. There’s interactive elements in …

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Mr Green appoint Alebo as managing director

2 Apr 2018

“Magnus’ solid experience from the iGaming industry makes him perfectly suited to continue building Mr Green’s strong position as one of the leading iGaming brands,” Jesper Kärrbrink, CEO, Mr Green Ltd, said. Alebo will, in addition, focus on the continued improvement of Mr Green’s marketing efficiencies. “We are entering a new era with two main international …

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