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LeoVegas completes World of Sportsbetting acquisition

26 Mar 2018

Mobile gaming company LeoVegas has completed the acquisition of World of Sportsbetting Ltd (Malta) for a cash consideration of Euro 2.6 million. World of Sportsbetting Ltd (Malta), holds a sports betting licence and a casino licence in the German State of Schleswig-Holstein as well as an approved application for a sports betting licence in Hesse enabling the operator “the best possible conditions to …

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Betgames.tv expands to African continent

26 Mar 2018

BetGames.tv has expanded into the African continent with Nigerian operator Bet9ja and Kenyan and Ugandan operator Betin following the signing of an agreement with Logispin Malta Limited. All nine BetGames.TV titles, Bet on Poker, Bet on Baccarat, War of Bets, Dice, Dice Duel, Wheel of Fortune and lottery games Lucky 5, Lucky 6 and Lucky 7, are now available to both …

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GiG acquires Nordbet

26 Mar 2018

Gaming Innovation Group Inc. (GIG) has entered into a formal acquisition agreement for Nordbet, an inactive company with no assets except for a Schleswig-Holstein sportsbetting license, for a Euro 500,000 consideration. The acquisition of Nordbet strengthens GIG’s access to the German market through the Schleswig-Holstein sportsbetting license which enables the company to integrate with the larger payment providers making …

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Cherry updates industry on Game Lounge acquisition

26 Mar 2018

Cherry AB has announced the finalisation of its acquisition of a further 44 percent of Game Lounge – announced late December 2017. The company said the consideration agreed for the further share in the affiliate company had been set at SEK 189,292,750, of which approximately SEK 94,646,375 is intended to be paid in cash. The purchase price for …

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Pragmatic Play content live with Royal Panda

26 Mar 2018

Casino games provider Pragmatic Play has taken its full portfolio live with Royal Panda in multiple markets through an integration with the NYX platform offering customers access to titles such as Wolf Gold, Vegas Nights and Gold Rush. “Signing an agreement to offer our leading selection of titles to Royal Panda players represents a real step forward for Pragmatic Play, at …

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Colombian authorities tackle illegal operators

26 Mar 2018

Colombian authorities report the seizure of 279 technology components and the arrests of twenty people alleged to be linked to illegal online gambling following raids in the Huila Region this past week. Gambling authority, Coljuegos, the Colombian Army, and the CTI of the Prosecutor’s Office reportedly simultaneously raided 34 establishments suspected of offering illegal online sports …

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UEFA partners ESSA

26 Mar 2018

The Union of European Football Associations (UEFA) has partnered international betting integrity body ESSA in an information-sharing agreement designed to strengthen UEFA’s campaign to rid football of match-fixing. ESSA and its membership of 25 sports betting operators will support UEFA’s efforts to identify attempted match manipulation by using the ESSA alert platform, which monitors, tracks and reports suspicious betting …

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UKGC confirms more online gambling restrictions on the way

26 Mar 2018

The UK Gambling Commission has published additional proposals geared at a “safer and fairer” environment for consumers. Proposed changes include: Wider reaching child protections with operators banned from providing free-to-play demo games until a consumer’s age has been determined. Improving the speed and effectiveness of age verification processes. Operators will be required to set limits on consumers’ …

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Nolimit City partners iGaming Platform

26 Mar 2018

Stockholm-based online casino platform and game developer Nolimit City has entered into a content supply deal with turnkey, white-label and content aggregator, iGaming Platform for the integration of its full portfolio of video slot games via its proprietary RGS platform. “The general approach and enthusiasm to work on a partnership deal with iGP has been something that got this …

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Paraguay forges ahead with sportsbetting monopoly

26 Mar 2018

Our readers will recall the resignation of Javier Balbuena, the head of the Paraguay national regulator Conajzar, earlier this month amidst a row over a monopolistic sports betting concession awarded to an allegedly politically connected company titled Daruma Sam SA. The contentious issue saw the name of the national president, Horacio Cartes, dragged into allegations of interference in the …

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Ultraplay expands eSports betting markets

26 Mar 2018

Bulgarian eSports betting provider UltraPlay has expanded its live betting model to cover additional betting markets including Decider Map Played, Correct Score and Map Advantage on the CS:GO, Dota 2, and League of Legends games. “We are proud to provide the most advanced and competitive eSports live betting model on the market right now,” Peter Ivanov, Head of …

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Gaming Realms offloads affiliate business to 1ST Leads Ltd

26 Mar 2018

Gaming Realms plc has sold its affiliate portals, bingoport and freebingohunter, for a total consideration of GBP 2.4 million to 1ST Leads Ltd in line with its strategy to focus resources on its real money gaming and content development businesses. 1ST Leads paid GBP 2 million on closing, and a maximum of GBP 400,000 will …

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Cloud-based gaming service Playkey launches in German market

26 Mar 2018

Cloud-based gaming platform Playkey has expanded its reach, from its traditional base in the the UK, Russia and CIS, into the German market The service launched in Germany was made possible through a collaboration with European solution provider G-Core Labs, who is known for its CDN partnership with game publisher Wargaming, and DARZ GmbH, one of Germany’s prominent IT …

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Digitain in sports data deal with Yourbet

26 Mar 2018

Digitain has partnered YourBet for the delivery of a bespoke Sports Data service ahead of the 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia. The sports betting provider will deploy its platform and real-time data tools for YourBet, providing the eGamings’ subsidiary with features including Football Match Centre (featuring games from 40 plus global competitions, with live data on results, stats, squad …

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NSoft launch virtual football league with SuperBet Romania

26 Mar 2018

Sports betting solutions provider NSoft launched Betradar’s Virtual Football League and Cup in to the Romanian market with SuperBet following the integration of the product to its SEVEN Aggregator platform. Betradar’s Virtual Football product offers fast-paced betting on retail, mobile and online channels.

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BGO reaches agreement with CMA 

26 Mar 2018

The UK Government’s Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has reached agreement with BGO Entertainment Ltd (BGO) following an investigation focused on consumer protection, in collaboration with the UK Gambling Commission (UKGC), into the operator’s terms on bonus promotions. According to the CMA, BGO has provided formal commitments to change the way it offers bonus promotions to customers in which it will …

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Softswiss launch Jetspin online casino

26 Mar 2018

SoftSwiss has launched a new omnichannel, tropical island-themed, online casino JetSpin. The new operator offers a casino and live casino games selection covering video slots, table games, video poker and roulette from top providers such as Microgaming, NetEnt, Yggdrasil, Evolution Gaming and Habanero. Various payment service providers, including cryptocurrency, offer free deposits and withdrawals while customer support …

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Betsoft launch Tiger’s Claw slot

26 Mar 2018

BetSoft’s newest graphic-rich slot release ‘Tiger’s Claw’ invites players to journey through a relaxing mystical realm, exploring a land of beauty and riches in which a wise Shaman awards wisdom and scatter pays on a quest for the legendary Tiger’s Claw. Landing five Tiger’s Claw’s will unlock multiple Free Spins with up to 98 being possible in a …

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Netbet integrate Realistic Games content

26 Mar 2018

Online gaming operator NetBet has integrated Realistic Games’ slot portfolio boosting its offering to include titles such as Win Sprint, Symmetry, Time is Money, Super Graphics Upside Down and Six Appeal. Additional titles will be rolled out throughout the year including Realistic’s new 3D slots and deluxe games, scheduled for release across phone, tablet, and desktop platforms. Robert …

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Justice Machine slot released by 1×2 Gaming

26 Mar 2018

1×2 Gaming has capitalised on the fantasy superhero craze this month by launching Justice Machine, a 5 reel, 30 pay-line slot rich in animation, interactivity and features with a claimed RTP of 96.2 percent. The imaginative theme, based on ‘eighties comic culture, is full of interesting fictitious characters that include Talisman, Diviner, Challenger, Megabot, Sector …

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Strong H1-2017/18 results from Sky Betting and Gaming

26 Mar 2018

UK-based Sky Betting and Gaming has reported a successful H1-2017/18 covering the first half of 2017 to end December, highlighting: * 47 percent rise in half year revenue to GBP 339 million; * Digital operations at SkyBet a star performer, increasing revenue by 58 percent to GBP 210 million; * Sky Gaming revenue rose 31 …

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Mansion Group extends boxing sponsorships

26 Mar 2018

Hot on the heels of its recent support of George Groves, online gambling group Mansion have announced a number of new boxing sponsorships over the coming months. Following Groves’ success in the World Boxing Super Series semi-final, Mansion will be supporting him in the final later in this year. In addition to the previously announced …

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NetEnt on the hunt for a new CEO

25 Mar 2018

NetEnt made a surprise press statement over the weekend, advising that the board of directors has decided to replace the Group CEO and President Per Eriksson with immediate effect in order to increase focus on long-term growth for the company. Eriksson’s responsibilities will be taken over temporarily by CFO Therese Hillman, and recruitment of a …

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Baby Bloomers from Booming Games

25 Mar 2018

It’s almost Springtime, and eggs, baby rabbits, lambs, ducklings and chicks form the theme of a new Easter-release online slot from Booming Games this week, titled Baby Bloomers. The cartoon-style presentation of the farmyard theme underpins a set of features that includes Scatters, Butterfly Wilds, re-triggering Free Spins, Expanding Symbols, Bonus round and Multipliers. Booming …

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