New Zealand based land casino company SkyCity is betting that the eSports sector will continue to prosper, acquiring a 40 percent stake in eSports company Let’s Play Live Media (LPLM) for an undisclosed consideration. SkyCity innovation manager Sonya Crosby informed local media reporters that the eSports sector is currently growing at a rapid rate and …
Commissioned by UK television network ITV, production house Sister Pictures has started filming on a new television drama titled Clean Break which features Sheridan Smith, Ben Bailey Smith, Neil Maskell, Jade Anouka, Lloyd Owen, Robert Emms and Rosie Cavaliero. The lad character in Clean Break is a Canary Wharf office cleaner and single mom of …
The online gambling information site Legal Sports Report carried an interesting article this week based on official figures from the New York State Gaming Commission which appear to show that the daily fantasy sports sector is slowing down and may have plateaued. Using a freedom of information request, LSR obtained figures from the Commission for …
Swedish online gambling group Betsson AB has reported on its Q3-2017 and year-to-end September results, highlighting: * Q3 revenue growth up 11 percent at SEK 1,181 million; 2 percent of this was organic; * Revenue from Western European operations up 63 percent, with a 31 percent organic growth; * Strong growth in mobile casino operations; …
The Sunderland-based online gambling group tombola has appointed a former Sage software executive to the new position of chief operating officer. James Beard (41) was at Sage for more than 12 years, and left recently as business development director for Europe, Asia and Africa. He joins a new management team at tombola, with four new …
Playtech powered Casino.com has reported that one of its European online punters has won a jackpot worth GBP 599,380.45 on Playtech’s Age of the Gods Live Roulette. The lucky player, a factory worker and father of three, was playing Roulette on his mobile after a night shift when he hit the big time by unlocking …
Online gambling company Global Gaming 555 AB’s shares started trading today (Thursday) on the Nasdaq First North exchange in Stockholm, Sweden. Global Gaming 555 falls under the Consumer Services sector and is the 91st company to be admitted to trading on Nasdaq’s Nordic markets in 2017. The company specialises in online casinos, delivering both B2B …
Online sports betting group Dafabet has inked a one-year title sponsorship agreement covering the currently running UK snooker English Open tournament, now branded the Dafabet English Open and running until October 22. The tournament is the opening event of the 2017-2018 Home Nations series and features top players Ronnie O’Sullivan, Judd Trump, John Higgins, Shaun …
The Gibraltar-based “synthetic” lottery provider Lottoland’s troubles in the Australian market continue to mount despite the company’s offers to start paying a 15 percent point of consumption tax immediately (see previous reports) and – more recently – it proposal to enter into partnerships with retail lottery ticket sellers. The latter proposal is that Lottoland punters …
Las Vegas-based mobile gambling marketing app developer Casino Scouts has received a “significant” investment from HillCour Capital, LLC. Stephen Crystal, CEO of Casino Scouts said in a statement Thursday: “With several beta-sites set to launch, HillCour Capital’s investment in Casino Scouts provides the capital needed to push the development of our first marketing app to …
The Casino Association of South Africa (CASA), has reported in its 12th annual survey of the legal land casino industry that for the first time in 20 years there was a decrease in gambling revenue. Members of the Association reported gross gambling revenue of Rands 17.8 billion in the year to end March 2017‚ down …
In compliance with stock exchange regulations and the Takeover Code, gambling technology developer and provider Sportech plc has advised that it intends to seek offers for the company, and has appointed Canaccord Genuity Limited as its financial adviser for the process. The decision follows a comprehensive review of the business and its capital structure, with …
The digital operations at UK land and online gambling group Rank plc were major contributors to the growth in group revenues, according to a trading update issued by the company Thursday. The update covers the 16 weeks to October 15 2017. Digital revenue soared 19 percent year-on-year, Rank reported, making a major contribution to group …
Perhaps predictably, it has not taken long for well-known Australian anti-gambling lawmakers to wade in on the Crown pokie allegations of tampering which independent MP Andrew Wilkie presented Tuesday in the federal parliament (see previous report). On Thursday Sen. Nick Xenophon and Green Party leader Richard Di Natale called for an independent enquiry into the …
Blockchain online casino provider FunFair has hired former William Hill director David Greyling as chief operating operator. In a press statement Wednesday FunFair revealed that Greyling’s responsibilities will include oversight of the company’s B2B service, which offers blockchain-based casino games to mainstream operators. He will also be responsible for business development, finance, legal, regulation, HR, …
Online slots developer and provider Habanero has agreed a deal to supply online casino operator Vulkan Vegas.com with its portfolio of casino games. The package includes recent releases Rolling Roger, Scruffy Scallywags, and The Dead Escape which will be made available to customers of the CIS-facing brand following integration. Habanero products will join games from …
Popular online casino site, Slotland has announced the introduction of a new cyber currency facility for players that enables them to deposit and withdraw in Bitcoin. The company processes bitcoin deposits immediately, and pledges withdrawals by the next business day. Slotland manager, Michael Hilary, elaborated: “Bitcoins are perfect for online transactions. We can process Bitcoin …
Novomatic subsidiary and online gambling games developer Greentube has launched its latest offering, a 5 reel, 10 pay-line online slot titled Queen Cleopatra. As the name suggests, the theme of this game is ancient Egypt and one of the most powerful rulers of antiquity. Cleopatra’s legend has survived down the ages in numerous works of …
Malta-based slot developer Pragmatic Play has strengthened its team with key commercial hires. Joss Webster – formerly LeoVegas and Christopher Hedlund – ex-Junior casino manager at Mr Green have been appointed as Key Account Managers. Matthijs Vogelenzang joins the team as business development manager having previously served as sales manager at Evolution Gaming. Wayne Fisher …
Software and white label provider SkillOnNet has significantly expanded its portfolio of Live Casino games with the integration of NetEnt content. The content, along with promotional tool Live, is available through partner operators including DrueckGlueck, PlayOJO, PlayMillion Casino and SlotsMagic. “We are delighted to now have NetEnt Live, which brings increased visibility and added quality …
Indian real estate, gaming and hospitality firm Delta Corp Limited delivered robust results in its latest quarterly report saying its recent acquisition of Gauss Networks Private Limited and online operation Adda52 is paying early dividends. Key performance indicators include: – Net revenue of Rs 145.3 crore, up 8 percent y-o-y (impacted by tax conditions) – …
Liz Siver has been appointed general manager of NeoGames and Pollard Banknote joint venture company NeoPollard Interactive (NPi). In this newly established role, Siver will report directly to co-chief executive officer’s Doug Pollard and Ilan Rosen. Siver joins the company having spent 18 years at Microsoft, most recently as director of public sector sales. In …
Cherry AB (publ) B shares began trading on Nasdaq Stockholm in the Mid Cap segment today (Wednesday). “The listing at Nasdaq Stockholm gives us the opportunity to continue the growth trip and meet new stakeholders that help us strengthen our position as the most complete gaming company,” Anders Holmgren, chief executive officer of Cherry, said.
Christopher Bell has been appointed a non-executive director of Gaming Realms plc with immediate effect. Bell brings over 25 years of industry experience to the Board, having served in several executive positions, most notably as chief executive of Ladbrokes. He holds non-executive board positions with the Responsible Gambling Strategy Board and is a trustee of …