The GVC Holdings online gambling group has released a trading update covering the first six months of 2017, noting that it has maintained performance momentum across its core businesses, and flagging the following achievements: H1 2017 Group daily NGR up 10 percent year on year (+12 percent constant currency); H1 2017 NGR Euro 484.8 million …
The UK Gambling Commission has implemented changes to its enforcement strategy, effective today (Wednesday, July 5), targeting operators who breach gambling regulations. The ‘Consumer First’ changes to the enforcement policy include: The introduction of higher financial penalties for breaches, particularly for systemic and repeated failings. Putting all regulatory tools, including licence review (both of the …
Online gambling games and technology developer Playtech announced the launch of its latest online slot Wednesday, a 5 reel, 20 pay-line game with an ancient Nordic theme titled Ice Cave. Players are invited to venture back to the age of the Vikings and join these fierce warriors in a game that a range of bonus …
NewGioco Group’s Odissea betting software platform has received certification from the Italian gaming authority, Agenzia Delle Dogane E Dei Monopoli (ADM) through independent accreditation laboratory, Quinel M. Ltd. “This accomplishment comes on the anniversary of our transformational acquisitions of Odissea Betriebsinformatik Beratung GmbH and Ulisse GmbH, and the company has now completed its pivot to …
Nektan PLC has acquired the remaining shares in Nektan Marketing Services (NMS), a joint venture established in 2015 with Betfred founder Fred Done, for GBP 500,000. Trading as Nektan Marketing Services, the business was set up as a platform to combine Nektan’s gaming technology with Warren Jacobs and Fred Done’s acquisition and retention expertise to …
Internet gaming and sportsbook platform provider BtoBet has partnered live dealer supplier Extreme Live Gaming. Under the terms of the deal, Extreme Live Gaming, a Novomatic subsidiary, will supply Roulette, Blackjack and Baccarat live dealer games to BtoBet’s online gaming and sports betting platform from its London studios. The Extreme Roulette suite features exclusive NOVOMATIC-themed …
Tom Horn Gaming has released ‘243 Crystal Fruits’ a vintage fruit machine-themed slot revamped with a contemporary twist. This slot offers a 243 Wild symbol feature that expands the game’s five paylines into 243 paylines when appearing on the first, third or fifth reel. Winning payline’s are replaced with new winning combinations along with a …
According to a Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) notification, Delta Corp Limited has finalised its amalgamation with Gauss Networks Private Limited (see previous reports). The amalgamation, approved by India’s National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT) and company shareholders, will benefit from the integration of operations and provide greater financial strength and flexibility in the market, the filing …
The GLI Group has acquired NMi Metrology & Gaming (NMi Gaming) and related gaming assets for an undisclosed consideration. GLI said the acquisition will benefit NMi Gaming clients with greater levels of service and attention given its global reach in 475 jurisdictions. NMi will continue to operate under the NMi Gaming brand for the foreseeable …
Betfair has become Italian professional football club Juventus’ official gaming and betting digital partner for the 2017/18 season. Betfair will be licensed to use Juventus’ name and image rights in its promotional material and will enjoy extensive branding opportunities inside Allianz Stadium, Juventus Training Centre and in a variety of club publications across digital channels. …
Numerous UK betting operators have gone live with omni-channel spots betting solutions provider Playtech BGT Sports’ (PBS) BetTracker product ahead of the new football season. The BetTracker app, allows customers to transfer sports bets placed on shop SSBTs to their mobile devices. BetFred, JenningsBet, Boylesports, Sean Graham, and Corbett’s are currently live with the product …
A range of online games from Austrian gambling firm Amatic Industries’ interactive division Amanet have received approval from the the UK Gambling Commission through Malta-licensed distributor N-Serve Limited. “This license means a great detail to us,” AMATIC’s online gaming manager, Tatjana Bauer-Engstberger, said. “The UK market is extremely important to us and we have been …
A TV ad for www.21.co.uk, owned by Intellectual Property & Software Ltd (IPS), has been investigated by the UK Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) after a complainant felt that the ad “referenced a psychological thrill experienced by gambling addicts”, challenging whether it was socially irresponsible. The advertisement, flighted in March 2017, showed a man in a …
An information note published by the Dirección General de Ordenacion del Juego (DGOJ) earlier this week is intended to raise awareness of the prohibition of sports betting by directors, or those directly involved with sports events and entities, including players and referees, to preserve integrity in sport. The DGOJ reminded those in a privileged position, …
Recently adopted legislation has empowered Slovakia’s Ministry of Finance to tackle illegal online gambling with the release of the first of a weekly list of banned websites due out July 17, 2017. “The global gambling market has developed dynamically in recent years,” said Rado Kuru, State Secretary of the Slovak Finance Ministry, TASR newswire reports. …
Warner Bros. and the Tolkien estate reach an “amicable” settlement after five years of litigation. Remember those epic online slots featuring JRR Tolkien’s famous Lord of the Rings and The Hobbit, sadly and suddenly withdrawn several years ago? A lawsuit over an alleged “abuse of merchandising rights” associated with the licence has raged between the …
Amaya Inc.’s PokerStars brand launched its new Stars Rewards programme in France, Spain and Portugal today (Tuesday), followed by remaining territories, bar New Jersey, on July 6, 2017. Stars Rewards will deliver personalised rewards to players tailored to the games they play across PokerStars, PokerStars Casino and BetStars. Players will have the chance to earn …
Scientific Games Corporation has acquired long-time business partner Lapis Software Associates, LLC (“Lapis”), an international supplier of lottery sales force and retail performance applications called gem | Intelligence® and gem | RetailerTM. Lapis also supplies technology consulting services focused on high-performance, mission-critical distributed applications. Pat McHugh, Scientific Games’ Senior Vice President, Global Lottery Systems, said, …
The yet to be named and launched pool betting operation comprising 54 British racecourses, has appointed technology platform provider i-neda following a competitive tender process. i-neda currently provides Tote Ireland with its Open Tote platform and previously held a relationship with Britain’s Tote prior to its acquisition by Betfred. “The company has the experience and …
UK online gambling group Sky Betting & Gaming has agreed a multi-product content renewal deal with games and technology provider Playtech in an agreement that extends across an exclusive Playtech Casino, dedicated Live Casino environment, Bingo and dedicated Bingo game and network development. The two companies have enjoyed a business relationship that has extended over …
Closely following its acquisition of German-focused Delilah Holdings’ MrGamez and Spielekiste assets last month, Catena Media has announced the further acquisition of sports affiliate BettingPro and related assets for a total consideration of GBP 13.9 million. BettingPro is a publisher of sports news, tips and betting advice across a number of different verticals, with a …
Lottery betting firm Lottoland has offloaded its recently acquired 3,117,224 shares in Australian lottery reseller Jumbo Interactive for AUD2.55 per share according to an Australian Securities Exchange (ASX) notification. Lottoland bought the shares less than three months ago, spending AUD7.8 million on a 7.07 percent minority stake in the company (see previous report). Jumbo Interactive …
Media outlets report the Turkish Government will renew its focus on stamping out illegal gambling through a two-year-long multi-faceted campaign. The offensive will reportedly implement a range of measures including legislatory amendments, internet monitoring, curbing gambling payment services (including cyber currencies), an advertising ban, the launch of an awareness campaign, raids on illegal land-based outlets …
Belgian online casino Starcasino.be has significantly boosted its desktop and mobile offer with the integration of a full suite of of Habanero content comprising 75 video slots. “We’re very excited to have our games live with one of Europe’s leading operators, which demonstrates our ability to tailor content to a variety of markets,” Daniel Long, …