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 …
Online gambling operators face further threats from the Competition and Markets Authority in the UK , which has warned operators against delaying the pay-out of legitimate winnings to online punters without justification. The Authority noted in a statement Thursday that it has already launched a number of actions against operators alleged to have carried out …
The Arena Racing Company, which manages 15 race courses across the UK, has announced plans to install free WiFi from Sky across all of its properties, improving communications facilities for its visitors. Implementation should be complete by the summer of 2018, with the service available for the use of punters, racecourse staff and racing professionals. …
Following a competitive pitch, online gambling software and games provider Playtech plc has won a key contract in Poland, agreeing to provide its gaming platform and games to national lottery operator Totalizator Sportowy. Playtech will integrate its complete online casino platform and games suite, further providing digital marketing and gaming consultancy services for Totalizator Sportowy. …
Online gambling games developer Greentube has given a brief preview of its games release schedule, which showcases a range of themes and slot gaming formats that will soon be available on the firm’s Greentube Pro social gaming platform. The company gave games like Crazy Birds, From Dusk Til Dawn and Hardwell early exposure to the …
UK-based game development studio Blueprint Gaming is encouraging players to find the pot of gold at the end of the rainbow in its latest release, a 5×3 online slot titled Wish Upon a Leprechaun. The central character in the luck-themed game is the mythical Irish leprechaun, which appears throughout the games many modifiers and bonus …
Online gambling software provider R. Franco Digital has announced that Miguel Ángel Lázaro has replaced Group Technical Director Alejandro Casanova, who resigned with effect March 1. Lázaro is an 18-year veteran with the company who has worked in the technical division in a variety of senior management positions; he will report directly to group executive …
The major Kentucky land and online gambling group Churchill Downs has announced agreements to acquire two land gambling firms, Presque Isle Downs & Casino in Erie, Pennsylvania and Lady Luck Casino in Vicksburg, Mississippi for a total aggregate consideration of approximately $229.5 million, to be paid in cash. The Lady Luck Vicksburg transaction is expected …
Figures for February 2018 released Thursday by the Macau regulator showcase a performance lower than that expected by analysts, with revenues up y-o-y just 5.7 percent at 24.3 billion patacas ($3.02 billion). Whilst this was still the highest growth achieved in the past year, analysts pointed out that expectations were higher given a big-spending Chinese …
Mobile gambling group LeoVegas has announced the completion of its acquisition of the assets of Intellectual Property & Software Limited (“IPS”) and related assets from two other companies with top brands such as 21.co.uk, Slotboss, BetUK and UKCasino. On 12 January 2018 LeoVegas announced its acquisition of the assets, and it advised this week that …
PokerStars online casino has announced that it minted yet another millionaire on 13 February, when a player called “Zetheriver” from Norway won $1,608,448 while playing Genie Jackpots. This follows a massive win in December by “IL62-Night” from Russia, who walked away with $1,409,566 after playing Stars Mega Spin.
If efforts in the Austrian legislature bear fruit, unlicensed online gambling operators could face the double perils of ISP blocking and a situation in which punters are permitted to claim for retrospective losses. Austrian lawmakers have for years seemed intent on protecting gambling companies in which the state has a financial interest from competition by …