Casino games developer Wazdan has expanded into the Asian market following the signing of what it terms a “landmark deal” with Solid Gaming. The Malta-based studio will supply its complete portfolio of 100 plus HTML5 slot titles, along with value-added tools, across the mobile, tablet and desktop channels to the Asian-focused B2B game aggregator. Asian operators will gain …
The Madrid Commercial Court has denied Codere’s Sampedro founding family members José Antonio Martínez Sampedro and Luis Javier Martínez Sampedro injunctive relief regarding the appointment of a new executive leadership. The decision refers to the removal of José Antonio Martínez Sampedro as Chairman of the Board, and Luis Javier Martínez Sampedro as chief executive officer …
The Malta Gaming Authority (MGA) has dismissed any connection with Turkish-language sports betting operator betxbahis.com who is currently sporting the MGA logo on its website. “Any reference to the MGA and/or gaming licence/s said to be issued by the Maltese Authority, as stated on betxbahis.com, are false and misleading,” the authority said.
Mobile games developer OneTouch has launched its new Sic Bo title featuring portrait-first gameplay for mobile devices. The title was developed in collaboration with Asia-based game and design experts, OneTouch said, retaining the games authentic features such as the gold dome and dice roll feature. “The demand for games in portrait mode have proved popular …
Video bingo game developer Patagonia Entertainment will launch in the Colombian iGaming market following a partnership deal with Wplay.co in which its entire catalogue of video bingo content will be integrated to the operator’s Colombian-facing platform. Patagaonia’s suite of thirteen games is currently in the final phases of the certification process with BMM Test Labs. …
Slots developer Booming Games will expand into the Italian market following the technical certification of an initial batch of its content. The developer said the launch of the content, including popular titles Booming Seven Deluxe, Booming Bananas, the Neon series and Wild Jester, with twenty online operators is imminent. The developer will continue the certification …
Philippines-based online gambling operator K8.com, has agreed a content supply deal with Tom Horn Gaming. K8 players will initially gain access to a range of titles including 243 Crystal Fruits, Book of Spells, and Dragon Egg, followed by others in a series of further rollouts. “We believe that our slots will be a significant boost …
Atari® and Bayside Games, Inc. have exclusively partnered for the development of e-sports real-money skill games in cash-game tournament and player vs player modes which are based on iconic Atari games such as Pong, Millipede and Lunar Lander. The new venture will eventually utilise blockchain technology as development of the offer evolves. Under the terms …
Further to GameArt’s announcement of a deal with BetaLand in the Italian market (see previous report), the developer has detailed further developments that will see the integration of its content with Microgame, HBG, Bet Studios, StanleyBet and others following a successful Enada Spring Exhibition. In addition the company said it is in the process of …
In an industry update Monday, 888 Holdings plc advised the filing of a constitutional complaint with the German Federal Constitutional Court following a ruling on appeal by the German Federal Administrative Court which upheld an order prohibiting the provision of online gaming services in the German state of Baden-Württemberg. The Group said the complaint asserts …
The UK Gambling Commission has published guidance on General Data Protection Regulations (GDPR) due to come into force on May 25, 2018. The legislation, building on the foundation of existing data protection law, demands more from organisations in terms of accountability for their use of personal data, and add to the existing rights of individuals. …
The UK Advertising Standards Authority (ASA), in collaboration with the UK Gambling Commission (UKGC), has published new advertising guidelines in force from April 2, 2018 that impel advertisers to assess their marketing in terms of risk to vulnerable groups. The guidance explains the ASA’s likely approach to interpreting the rules and includes examples of approaches …
Arena Racing Company (ARC) has detailed prize money across its 15 racecourses in excess of GBP 35 million during 2018. In addition to ARC’s Executive Contribution, which has grown from GBP 11.3 million in 2015 to a planned GBP 17.5 million for 2018, the organisation has said working closely with other stakeholders in the sport …
Gibraltar-based international B2B and white label gaming software and services provider, Nektan plc has posted a trading and business update for the three months ended 31 March 2018 (Q3 FY18), with the following unaudited highlights: * Net Gaming revenue up 44.8 percent y-o-y at GBP 5.1 million; * 5.4 percent y-o-y decline in First Time …
Under a new agreement, BetSoft Gaming will provide its complete collection of popular online slot games to long-running i-gaming brand Pinnacle. The partnership covers the entire BetSoft portfolio – including the Slots3 series. Founded in 1998, Pinnacle is currently celebrating 20 years in business and is a respected brand in more than 200 countries. As …
Kama Games, the Dublin-based social poker operator, claimed Monday that its global player base now exceeds 100 million players, making flagship product Pokerist one of the most popular social games in the world. Having started the year with 95 million players, Kama has managed to successfully grow its audience by 5 million players in one …
The French publication Journal du Dimanche caught the eye of the gambling world Sunday when it reported that the French government is planning to sell a stake of around 50 percent in national lottery and betting group Francaise des Jeux (FDJ) via a stock market listing as part of a wave of government business privatisations. …
GameArt, a developer of online gambling slot games, confirmed Monday that Italian operator Betaland has gone live with its portfolio of slots games. Under the distribution agreement, with OIA Services Ltd (operator of Betaland), the brand has full access to GameArt’s slot games content library, which includes Italian certified games, Crystal Mystery, Wild Dolphin, Explosive …
Progress in legalised online lottery activity and sports betting is reported from Connecticut this week, where a joint sitting of the Finance, Revenue and Bonding Committee advanced bill SB 540 Thursday on a vote of 28 vs.15. The bill is described in Legislature documentation as: “To authorize sports wagering in the state to the extent …
The latest numbers from the respected Juniper Research firm show that global online gambling continues to grow, with a prediction that the market will increase by 11.4 percent this year to reach a record $700 billion, up from just over $620 billion in 2017. Juniper predicts the total number of online gamblers will double by …
The VND9.6 trillion ($419.7 million) break up of a massive Vietnamese online gambling ring earlier this year (see previous reports) has claimed another police head following the arrest Friday of former chief of the General Department of Police, Lieutenant General Phan Van Vinh (62) on suspicion of involvement. Our readers will recall that last month …
Spain’s rather high online gambling tax rate of 25 percent may be set for a 5 point cut if the Minister of Finance, Cristobal Montoro, has his way. With parliamentarians mulling the 2018 budget, Montoro has proposed cutting the tax rate to 20 percent in order to attract more operators to the burgeoning Spanish online …
Washington State in the USA has a reputation for tough laws against online gambling despite the state’s lawmakers embracing almost every other form of gambling, and this week PokerStars moved to halt free-to-play games on its website, denying access to residents of the state. The decision appears to be a consequence of the recent ruling …
Live dealer action is to be added to the list of acceptable forms of online gambling for Philippine Offshore Gambling Operator licensees, the regulator and licensor Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corp has announced. PAGCOR has set out a Permit to Possess accreditation framework for live dealer studio and production facilities seeking to offer services to …