One of the principal architects and supporters of the Unlawful Internet Gambling Enforcement Act of 2006, Republican Rep. Bob Goodlatte, has announced that he will not stand for re-election when his current term ends next year. Our readers may recall that the UIGEA caused consternation in the industry as it sought to disrupt financial transfers …
The Stars Group has released its third quarter and nine months results, reporting improved revenues and EBITDA over both metrics and strong growth. Highlights of the report include: * Q3 revenues up 21.7 percent year-on-year at US$ 329.44 million; * Q3 EBITDA up 26.5 percent at $ 155.76 million; * Nine months ended September revenue …
Magic and mystery await in the latest online slot release from London-based developer ReelNRG, a 5 reel, 30 pay-line game with an oriental theme titled Goddess of Asia. The theme is carried by a sound track and symbols that include gold bars, fiery dragons and lucky felines, with a Goddess of Asia icon as a …
Cherry Group subsidiary and online gambling games developer Yggdrasil has released its detailed Q3-2017 results, showcasing continued growth and strong financials. Highlights of the report include: * Revenues up 110 percent year-on-year at SEK 44.1 million (Q3 2016: 21 million); * EBITDA up at SEK 18.7 million (SEK 9.2 million) on margin of 42 percent; …
Christopher Panayiotou, a Grahamstown businessman recently convicted of murdering his 29-year-old wife Jayde, has been named as one of four individuals allegedly involved in an illegal and unlicensed online gambling enterprise operated behind an internet cafe front. The enterprise, which generated up to around SA Rands 30,000 a week in profits, was infiltrated in a …
The elusive royal flush made an appearance at Bovada Casino over the weekend, securing for a US player a $111,000 windfall. DouglasP, a resident of the US state of Georgia was playing Let ‘Em Ride when Lady Fortune appeared. The player had three hole cards, and after making a $10 raise one community card added …
Sweden’s downward trend in the numbers of its citizens who gamble has continued, according to new figures released this week by regulator Lotteriinspektionen. The latest participation study shows that over the past year 66 percent of respondents in the 1,587 adult survey had gambling in some form, down from 68 percent in the comparative previous …
Omni-channel sports betting solutions provider Playtech BGT Sports (PBS) and UK bookmaker Betfred have agreed the installation of additional self-service betting terminals (SSBTs) in Betfred’s UK retail estate. PBS will supply a number of widescreen terminals into Betfred’s best performing shops across the operator’s 1,700 strong estate. Betfred has already expanded on its deal with …
Microgaming’s new Isle of Man headquarters have been listed in Adzuna’s ‘The 10 coolest offices of 2017’ in the UK alongside some of the biggest consumer brands Deliveroo, Superdrug and Talk Talk. The five-story office building, which opened its doors in July 2017, features a unique sky bridge that joins the new and existing offices, …
The game, which runs every three minutes, follows a similar structure to The Health Lottery’s weekly lottery show featuring Channel 5 presenter Anna Johnson. Players must select five numbers between 1 and 50, or can opt for a Quick-Pick which selects numbers at random. One in six tickets is a winner, ranging from a free …
In a recent industry update, Sky Betting & Gaming (SBG) has detailed impressive progress over the past twelve months delivering strong growth across the board and increasing its customer base by 31 percent. Key highlights for the period ending June 30 2017 include: Group revenue increase of 38 percent to GBP 516 million (2015/16: GBP …
Big Time Gaming will integrate its complete suite of games across GVC Holdings’ partycasino, Foxy Casino, bwin and CasinoClub brands expaning an already huge selection of titles. “We are delighted to have signed this deal with GVC and to make our games available to players across its online casino brands for the very first time,” …
Software developer Habanero Gaming has appointed Arcangelo Lonoce as head of business development focused on the European market. Lonoce joins the company from BetVictor where he most recently served as casino product manager B2B and eGaming Asia & white labels manager. “Arcangelo’s excellent track record in the gaming industry speaks for itself, and we are …
Cherry AB reported on its third quarter today (Wednesday), delivering strong growth in group revenues despite a delay in the full integration of the ComeOn! business. Key performance highlights for the third quarter ending September 30, 2017 include: Group: • Revenue increase of 165 percent to SEK 567 million (Q3/2016: SEK 214 million). • Reported …
The Irish Fianna Fáil political party is currently mulling a proposal to create a national gambling control office with a mandate to clamp down on gambling addiction, restrict advertising, and tackle alleged money-laundering in the sector, according to a report Tuesday in the Irish Examiner. The proposal could be introduced to parliament before Christmas, sources …
Immigration and police authorities in the Philippines city of Makati raided an office block this week and arrested 80 Chinese nationals on illegal online gambling and immigration charges. Bobby Raquepo, a spokesman for the Bureau of Immigration, said the Chinese nationals failed to show legal documents on their immigration status and will be held whilst …
In an interview with the Telegraph newspaper Tuesday SkyBet chief Richard Flint urged UK Chancellor Philip Hammond not to raise gambling-related taxes in the forthcoming Budget, claiming such a move could stifle his company’s domestic investment plans. Flint noted that his company’s plans this year include the creation of 200 high-tech jobs at its Yorkshire …
US social games developer Zynga has announced the $100 million acquisition of fellow US games developer Peak Games, which specialises in popular mobile card games like Spades Plus and Gin Rummy Plus, along with Turkish games such as 101 Okey Plus and Okey Plus. The acquisition will strengthen Zynga’s casual card game portfolio and the …
Online bookmaker Pinnacle.com has entered into a commercial agreement with motorsport team Algarve Pro Racing, who compete in the European Le Mans Endurance Series. The sportsbook’s logo will adorn the flanks of Algarve Pro Racing’s Ligier JS P217 spec car and the race day overalls of their drivers – Italian Andrea Roda, Matt McMurry of …
Lottery and instant-win platform and white label provider Twelve40 has struck a deal with PariPlay. Twelve40 will integrate a range of PariPlay content including its Asteroids, Fire vs Ice and Rio Bingo titles. “We are really happy to have signed this deal to offer Pariplay content to our partners, a landmark agreement that continues our …
Spain’s gambling authority Dirección General de Ordenación del Juego (DGOJ) has issued Beatya Online Entertainment PLC with an online sports betting license. The company operates the Star Vegas online casino brand on the Greentube platform in the market.
Online sports betting and casino operator Goldenpark.es has renewed its partnership with Spanish professional basketball club Joventut de Badalona. Javier Navarro, manager of Goldenpark.es, commenting on the extension, said: It is a pleasure to be able to support teams with the sporting history Club Joventut Badalona has.”
EGT Interactive content has gone live on Curacao-licensed online casinos Cheri Casino and Tropezia Palace through the company’s strategic partnership with Alea. “After the successful start of Slotsmillion a few months ago, these two new partnerships were facilitated through Alea, an EGT Interactive strategic partner,” Elena Naumova, Sales Director for EGT Interactive said. “Thus, we …
The Argentine Province of Mendoza has accredited BMM TestLabs to provide services in the region. The testing and accreditation organization met all administrative, legal and technical criteria required by the Institute of Games and Casinos and will continue to work alongside the authority to facilitate growth of the gaming industry in the Argentine market.