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Malaysia still mulling gambling law changes

24 Oct 2017

Malaysia’s continuing fight against illegal gambling includes amendments to the Common Gaming Houses Act of 1953, or perhaps even completely fresh and dedicated legislation to deal with the main problem of online gambling, Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi said this week in a progress report on the project. Pending a cabinet …

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New game from SG Interactive

24 Oct 2017

SG Interactive, the online subsidiary of Scientific Games, has announced the launch of Sword of Destiny, an epic new fantasy game for the online gambling space that brings the popular aesthetics of the original land gambling game to mobile and desktop screens. Based on popular card and role-playing games, Sword of Destiny is made to …

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Dark Hearts slot released by Rival Gaming

24 Oct 2017

Rival Gaming has joined the Halloween rush with its new slot Dark Hearts, a 243 ways-to-win game with a theme that reflects a centuries-old fight for the affection of the eternal soul of a beautiful and mysterious young woman. The slot goes live Wednesday this week across mobile and desktop channels. Three or more scatter …

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Arthurian legend revisited in new Quickspin game

24 Oct 2017

Online games developer Quickspin has set mid-November as the release date for its latest online slot, a 5 reel, 20 pay-line game with a theme based on the Arthurian legends and appropriately titled Mighty Arthur. All the leading characters in the legend, including magician Merlin, the beautiful Guinevere, Knights of the Round Table and the …

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Pennsylvanian senate may vote on latest House budget funding proposal this week

24 Oct 2017

Local media in Pennsylvania reported late Monday that there is a good chance that the state Senate will vote this week and accept the latest budget funding proposal from the House, ending over four months of legislative ping pong as lawmakers try to find a solution that everyone can live with. Although there are still …

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Dunder Casino appoints industry veteran as CEO

24 Oct 2017

Thomas Rosander, until recently CTO and chief operating officer at Mr Green online casino, has been appointed CEO at the Dunder online casino group, which generated close to Euro 10 million in revenues in Q3 2017. The remarkable results were achieved in just eighteen months from launch with a staff of just over 20 employees. …

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Yggdrasil’s Pumpkin Smash slot is now live

24 Oct 2017

Yggdrasil Gaming’s new online slot Pumpkin Smash is now live, bringing a colourful Mexican Day of the Dead theme to Halloween celebrations this month. The new slot challenges players to hit sugar skull pay-lines and bonus game pumpkins for prizes, and for two bonus pumpkins in the base game takes players to a Free Spins …

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Mr Green online casino to sponsor Scots football club

23 Oct 2017

Online casino operator Mr Green has partnered with Scottish football club Celtic in a two-year deal which will see Mr Green become the club’s Official Casino Partner. Mr Green will develop an exclusive Celtic-branded slot game which will feature current superstars and club legends, ready for release in early 2018. The online casino’s customers will …

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Nektan boosts global presence

23 Oct 2017

Gibraltar-based B2B online gambling solutions provider Nektan plc says it has boosted its international presence after signing its first global platform deal for the Evolve Lite gaming system with Malta based gaming company Tyche Digital Malta Limited. Tyche will integrate Nektan’s games aggregation platform into the multiple global markets in which it operates and will …

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Stricter anti-money laundering set for implementation in the Philippines early November

23 Oct 2017

Following pressure from the Asia Pacific Group on Money Laundering to address shortcomings in its anti-money laundering laws, the Philippines is set to introduce stricter measures for gambling companies with effect from November 4. The Anti-Money Laundering Council (AMLC) will monitor transactions under fresh government legislation imposing regulations drafted by AMLC in consultation with Pagcor …

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Spanish market deal for BetConstruct

23 Oct 2017

Swedish online gambling company Betsson has inked an agreement with BetConstruct for the use of the latter company’s sports book in the Spanish market. The agreement includes integrating the product with full access to pre-match and live betting coverage, offering a range of betting opportunities. Betsson’s md Southern Europe and LatAm, Andrea Rossi, said that …

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Paddypower to exit Italian market

23 Oct 2017

Amid rumours that the Italian government is mulling both online and land gambling tax increases, Paddy Power Betfair has announced that the Paddy Power brands will be exiting the market in December this year, leaving Betfair Italia active for Italian online punters. Speculation over the past few weeks is that tax hikes of 1 percent …

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NetEnt launches much-anticipated Planet of the Apes slot

23 Oct 2017

Online gambling games developer NetEnt announced Monday that its much-anticipated online slot Planet of The Apes has gone live at licensees. The theme of the new game is based on the hugely popular film series spanning generations for the last 50 years, and incorporates the recent films, Rise of the Planet of the Apes, and …

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New bet-editing functionality from Digitain

23 Oct 2017

Multi-channel sports betting platform provider Digitain is rolling out what it claims is a unique bet re-selection tool that brings fresh flexibility to its sportsbook offering. The Edit My Bet option allows players to turn an existing single or multiple selection into a more sophisticated multi-leg bet, either by adding more selections, or replacing current …

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Foxium games for Quickfire

23 Oct 2017

Game developer Foxium is integrating with Microgaming’s Quickfire platform via an exclusive deal, the Estonia and Sweden-based games developer revealed in a statement Monday. Foxium is a full service game development studio with a decade of gaming experience. The company has produced a number of online titles, such as The Odd Forest, The Lost Riches …

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Bede Gaming takes new games on board

23 Oct 2017

Online gambling software provider Bede Gaming has significantly expanded its content portfolio after entering into a partnership agreement with games developer The Games Company. Under the agreement, the developer’s full suite of HTML5 desktop, mobile and tablet games has been integrated onto Bede’s content aggregator platform, PLAY. The Games Company is an independent UK firm, …

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EvenBet poker for 1xBet online casino and sports betting site

23 Oct 2017

Online gambling software provider EvenBet Gaming has announced that it is to supply its poker product to the online casino and sportsbook operator 1xBet. The agreement furnishes 1XBet, which has operating partners in a number of markets around the world, with a responsive and reliable poker solution, as it looks to expand its global reach. …

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New White Rabbit online slot initially exclusive to Leovegas online casino

23 Oct 2017

Australia-based online games developer Big Time Gaming has announced the exclusive LeoVegas launch of its latest online slot, titled White Rabbit. White Rabbit is an adult themed slot with haunting renditions of famous Wonderland characters and makes use of the supplier’s Megaways mechanics, boasting two brand-new USPs – Feature Drop and Extending Reels. A statement …

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Everymatrix announces new service for clients

23 Oct 2017

White label online gambling provider EveryMatrix has enhanced its client service capability following a deal with the Vegas Kings i-gaming creative agency, which recently launched two operational EveryMatrix websites, including design and integration. The partnership agreement flows from the Certified Partners Program initiative started by EveryMatrix, which is designed to improve website development and delivery …

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Is UK gambling advertising excessive?

23 Oct 2017

The BBC reported over the weekend on the results of a study on gambling advertising by its Victoria Derbyshire show, noting that 95 percent of television advertising breaks during live UK football matches feature at least one gambling advert, and one in five of the commercials broadcast across 25 matches were for betting firms, rising …

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Online rummy operators braced for permanent ban in Telangana

23 Oct 2017

The Times of India reports that the provincial Indian government of Telangana is about to make two local ordinances banning online skill games permanent with a new bill that the cabinet will consider this week. The bill will impact online rummy companies which are already engaged in fighting the banning ordinances, and may now have …

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Philippines gambling up 14.5 percent in Q2-2017

23 Oct 2017

The Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (PAGCOR) has published its Q2-2017 results, with land gaming revenue up 14.5 percent at P39.1 billion (US$759 million) and e-gaming revenues of P6.2 billion, bringing the overall total GGR to P45.3 billion – up by 10.8 percent year-on-year.. Nationwide land casino GGR for the first half of 2017 was …

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Betsoft releases latest online slot

23 Oct 2017

BetSoft has announced that its latest online slot – Jumbo Joker – will go live at licensee sites on October 26. The game is BetSoft’s fresh interpretation of the traditional, much-loved fruit machine that ihas been a staple of land-based casinos for decades. Jumbo Joker has two tiers of reels and a Jumbo Meter that …

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New Australian online bookmaker launches

23 Oct 2017

The new Aussie sports betting operator Neds has launched in the local market, supported by an integrated advertising and promotional campaign and distinctive brand platform developed by Ogilvy Brisbane. The campaign aims to connect with the ‘modern Aussie bloke’ using the tagline Time To Bet and features a range of five different television and social …

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