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Novomatic and Sportradar innovate in new partnership

1 Feb 2018

Novomatic Gaming Industries and Sportadar are partnering to develop a line of sports betting products and services initially focused on a turnkey solution for the retail sector. The solution, which will initially be rolled out in the Italian market, will be built around Sportradar’s Managed Trading Services (MTS) and include self -service betting terminals and …

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Unikorn taps Tabcorp exec as COO

1 Feb 2018

Esports brand Unikrn has appointed Andrew Vouris as chief operating officer as the company prepares for expansion across Europe. Vouris joins Unikrn from Tabcorp where he spent 10 years in various positions, the most recent as deputy chief operating officer – wagering & media.  Having led Tabcorp’s investment in Unikrn, Vouris had an inside view …

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BHA partners Tickets for Troops

1 Feb 2018

For the second year, the British Horseracing Authority (BHA) has partnered Tickets For Troops, a scheme launched in 2009 that provides free tickets to members of the Armed Forces for a variety of sporting, musical and cultural events. The BHA in collaboration with 60 racecourses in Great Britain have donated over 70,000 tickets to the …

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Tombola group posts fy 2017 results

1 Feb 2018

Sunderland based tech company Tombola, who develops bingo software and online games, has posted FY 2017 results showing: * Turnover up 24 percent at GBP 73.7 million; * Operating profit up 17 percent at GBP 13.5 million; * Profit for the financial year up 34 percent at GBP 15.3 million; * Net profit before tax …

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Bede Gaming takes on Playson content

31 Jan 2018

Bede Gaming has agreed a content distribution deal with Playson for a suite of 40 HTML5 titles to be integrated and distributed via its content aggregator and marketing tool PLAY. Playson titles include Fireworks Master, Clover Tales and Viking Gods: Thor & Loki. Michael Brady, CEO of Bede Gaming, said: “Playson games are known for …

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Chinese new year theme from Genesis Gaming

31 Jan 2018

Genesis Gaming’s latest release is primed for the Chinese New Year with the name ‘Da Hong Bao’ representing the red envelopes that Chinese tradition gift to bring happiness, blessings and good luck. Three or more Da Hong Bao Scatter symbols will trigger a Lucky Spins Feature. A Feature Trigger Respin is activated if three or …

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Jumpman Gaming sign up for Tom Horn content

31 Jan 2018

UK-licensed slots developer Tom Horn Gaming has agreed a content supply deal with platform provider Jumpman Gaming for a suite of slots including Monster Madness, Don Juan’s Peppers and Blackbeard’s Quest. “Our UK licence has opened the door for us to work with a number of new igaming companies, and we couldn’t be happier that …

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New fruit machine from Nolimit City

31 Jan 2018

Online casino platform and game developer Nolimit City has launched its seventh HTML5-built slot title ’Casino Win Spin’, a five-reel, 20-betline game inspired by a retro style jukebox and classic fruit symbols. Casino Spin Win offers Hot Zones, Expanding Wilds and a ‘Spin ‘til you Win’ feature. “With Casino Win Spin we continued refining our …

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Gamevy expand partnership with EveryMatrix

31 Jan 2018

EveryMatrix will expand its softer games offering with a suite of instant win games (IWG) from Gamevy following a successful collaboration with Norsk Tipping. Gamevy IWG titles, including its ‘be the hero’ products, will enjoy a markedly wider distribution following integration with EveryMatrix’ CasinoEngine. “Gamevy are a great studio to work with,” commented Amund Stensland, …

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iSoftBet portfolio live with Optibet

31 Jan 2018

Gaming software supplier iSoftBet has agreed a content supply deal with casino and sportsbook operator Optibet for the integration of a suite of thirty-five original and branded slots in the Latvian and Estonian markets. “We are delighted to have had our games certified and approved for launch in Estonia and Latvia, as both markets form …

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The Stars Group names Coyne CMO

31 Jan 2018

Online gambling giant The Stars Group has promoted chief customer officer Christopher Coyne to the position of chief marketing officer. Coyne joined the group late last year having served as chief marketing officer for Crown Resorts Limited for around three years.

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Rhode Island lawmaker wants to take the state lottery online

31 Jan 2018

Rhode Island Rep. Charlene Lima has launched a bill in the state House proposing that legislative approval is given to the state lottery widening its sales through the introduction of online scratch card sales. With a push to legalise sports betting already on the table (see previous  reports), Lima wants to go all-in on state-sponsored …

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Habanero to showcase London Hunter slot at ICE Totally Gaming

31 Jan 2018

Online gambling games developer Habanero will be showcasing its new London Hunter slot at the ICE Totally Gaming expo next month. The new game is an innovative take on Victorian London, but with a Steam Punk feel, a rogue T-Rex on the loose, and a Sherlock Holmes-style character on hand to save the day. Setting …

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West Virginia senate prepares for wider sports betting

31 Jan 2018

West Virginia Senator Majority Leader Ryan Ferns has moved to ensure that his state is not left behind should the US Supreme Court rule that US sports betting should be opened up across the nation in the New Jersey case (see previous  reports). The senator has strong bipartisan support for his SB415 West Virginia Lottery …

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Ancient Egypt revisited in latest NextGen slot

31 Jan 2018

There’s an odd jazz-like sound track backing on the new slot from NextGen titled Cleo’s Wish, odd because the theme is ancient Egypt centred on the legendary Queen of the Nile. This 5 reel 25 pay-line game has stacked wilds, wilds, transforming symbols, scatters, multipliers and free spins, along with three randomly triggered bonuses – …

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U.S. Superbowl 52 will be another money spinner, says AGA

31 Jan 2018

The American Gaming Association (AGA) estimates Americans will wager approximately $4.76 billion on Super Bowl 52 between the New England Patriots and Philadelphia Eagles. Due to a failed federal law, 97 percent of total wagers, equaling more than $4.6 billion, will be bet illegally across the United States, the trade body claims. Only 3 percent, …

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Regional languages critical in Indian internet usage

31 Jan 2018

A study commissioned by The Times in India reports that producing content in diverse regional languages is becoming more important as the Internet spreads beyond metropolitan areas into widespread rural communities, thanks mainly to smartphone propagation. The study found that regional language users will account for 75 percent of the country’s internet user base by …

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New RTG slot is inspired by Jackie Chan

31 Jan 2018

RealTime Gaming’s latest online slot is now available, a 5 reel 20 pay-line production inspired by Chinese martial arts film legend, Jackie Chan and titled Fantasy Mission Force. Game features include explosive bonus awards such as the Kaboom! feature which can deliver significant free game rewards by adding a Bickford Fuse to some symbols. Three …

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AGTech in JV with Paytm for Indian market

30 Jan 2018

Hong Kong-listed and AliBaba-owned AGTech Holdings has partnered India’s largest mobile-first financial services platform Paytm in a joint venture for the launch of mobile games platform Gamepind. AGTech holds a 45 percent stake in the joint venture while Paytm owns a 55 percent stake. Gamepind offers a host of casual games, contests and sports games …

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Playtika establishes investment arm

30 Jan 2018

Mobile software developer Playtika has established Playtika Growth Investments targeting Israeli digital entertainment and consumer internet businesses with an investment fund of up to $400 million over four years. The investment arm will target companies that are already profitable or near breakeven and have proven business models and products. Those portfolio businesses will be supported …

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Quickspin preps Northern Sky

30 Jan 2018

Quickspin is teasing the upcoming launch of its latest release ‘Northern Sky’, a Scandinavian themed, 5×3 avalanche slot with 9 paylines. Set in the Scandinavian countryside, under the Northern Lights, symbols feature geometric stags, owls, bears and wolves who morph into dazzling gems. Northern Sky offers re-spins on all wins and a free spin bonus …

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Portuguese regulator seeks public input

30 Jan 2018

The Portuguese gambling regulator Serviço Regulação e Inspeção de Jogos do Turismo de Portugal (SRIJ) has launched a public consultation on the legal framework for online gambling , Decree Law n.º 66/2015, in an ongoing and routine assessment which must be completed by the end of April, marking two years since the regulated market’s inception. …

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Ladbrokes coral live with Slingo originals

30 Jan 2018

Ladbrokes Coral gaming websites have gone live with Gaming Realms’ Slingo Originals content via third party distributor GAMEIOM. “Slingo Originals” games Slingo Riches and Pigasus Slot have launched initially on Gala Spins and Gala Bingo sites.  In addition, Slingo Rainbow Riches will feature exclusively on Gala Spins for the next two months. Further rollouts across …

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Sportech continues to seek a buyer

30 Jan 2018

Sportech plc advised Tuesday that it remains in talks with potential buyers of the company, but has extended the timetable for seeking valid offers through the first quarter of 2018. The online gambling and entertainment company also said ongoing sale talks may be terminated, or altered, and that there can be no certainty over a …

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