In 2002, Spectrum Gaming Group developed a theory to project how land-based gaming and online would eventually converge: The Spectrum Internet Gaming Heuristic Theorem (SIGHT). Fifteen years later, in partnership with Spectrum Gaming Capital, that theorem has been updated and summarised in a White Paper that highlights findings form the consultantcy’s ongoing analysis of the …
Online gaming operator Starfish Media is the latest to sign up for Nolimit City slot content which it will deploy across its numerous brands, Curacao-licensed Dublinbet, Casino Estrella, Casino Extra, Casino Extra Live Casino and Lucky 31. “Starfish media has the right mix [of] people to become big and successful, and the journey has already …
The Indian State of Telangana has banned Online Rummy saying the Telangana Gaming Act 1974 will be amended to include a ‘Cyber Space’ definition which will clarify online matka, sports betting, poker and rummy as being illegal and list criminal penalties ranging from fines to imprisonment. Telangana Police are ill equipped to regulate the online …
Sports betting technology and trading firm, Sporting Index Group (SIG) has acquired algorithmic sports racing and risk management business, TouchBet, for an undisclosed consideration. Based in Sweden and Malta, Touchbet will complement SIG’s Sporting Solutions B2B arm, enhancing existing Risk Management Services (RMS) with proprietary technology. Prior to the acquisition, Sporting Index Group owner Magnus …
Live casino pioneer Authentic Gaming has launched Lucky Ball Roulette, a collection of side bets offering players bonus pay-outs of up to 120:1. The supplier agreed an exclusive arrangement with fellow developer GES Ltd to offer Lucky Ball Roulette to operators around the world. There are four Lucky Ball wagers, each defined by a colour …
Bede Gaming has become one of a limited number of industry players to achieve ISO/IEC27001:2013 certification from eCOGRA following a rigorous audit. eCOGRA is the only independent online gambling testing facility solely authorised to offer accredited ISO/IEC 27001:2013 certifications for Information Security Management Systems (ISMS), an important credential in terms of compliance requirements for the …
https://youtu.be/3BsUVDC0ciY NetEnt has previewed its much-anticipated, “Phantom of the Opera”, which is scheduled for release in the last week of July. Phantom of the Opera is based on the iconic 1909 novel Le Fantôme de l’Opéra by French writer Gaston Leroux and the ensuing musical adaptation Phantom of the Opera by Andrew Lloyd Webber, the …
The Jamaican Government is focused on developing and regulating internet gambling, Minister of Finance and The Public Service, Audley Shawrevealed at the opening of the two-day Caribbean Gaming Show and Summit held last week. The State-run Betting, Gaming and Lotteries Commission (BGLC) has reportedly begun the process of developing a regulatory and licensing regime which …
Macau press agencies are reporting another WeChat proxy betting ring bust which allegedly operated from an unidentified Cotai Casino VIP room. Macau Judiciary Police reportedly arrested 13 Chinese and four Macau men in connection with the operation. The men are accused of filming live VIP baccarat games which were broadcast to a network of off-premise …
The yet-to-be-named UK racecourse-owned pool betting operation, set for launch in July 2018, has appointed Nigel Roddis as managing director. The collective, which will launch its own pool betting operation as BetFred’s exclusive seven-year license comes to an end next year, have already received commitments from 54 racetracks including those under Arena Racing Company and …
Novomatic Interactive’s stakelogic studios are preparing the launch of its new title “Valkyries of Odin” which is set in Odin’s mythical Valhalla and features Norse Valkyries, dragons and epic battles. This game offers multiple bonus features that award free spins, complete with Valkyrie wild symbols that cover the whole reel and two-way win lines. Watch …
Australian operator TAB landed in hot water for breaching gambling advertising regulations when it distributed free packets of jelly beans and mints without including Responsible Gambling information. The sweets, which were given to commuters in Sydney’s Town Hall and Martin Place train stations, were picked up by Green’s Party politician, Justin Field, who laid a …
North American gambling and horse racing company Stronarch Group’s Xpressbet wagering business has been named ‘Preferred US Betting Site of Royal Ascot’. The Royal Ascot, run over five days, is a major event on the British social calendar, one of the world’s most prestigious race meets and Europe’s best-attended race. “It is with great confidence …
Rangers Football Club and 32Red have extended their partnership with a new and enhanced shirt sponsorship deal for the next two seasons. 32Red will benefit with extensive brand visibility across the Club’s Ibrox stadium and digital and media platforms along with other promotional opportunities. “Everybody at 32Red would like to thank the staff at Rangers …
Aspire Global has announced the appointments of Carl Klingberg and Fredrik Burvall to its Board. Both new members bring years of experience and success to the table. Klinberg, who will serve as Chairman of the Board, previously served as chief executive officer of Ongame / bwin Games AB and is also chairman of Mackmyra Whiskey. …
Online gaming operator InstaCasino will migrate to the Fast Track front-end platform this summer, becoming the platform’s sixth brand. InstaCasino, which is powered by iGaming Cloud’s backend, recently acquired Chance Hill who also operates on the Fast Track frontend platform. “Fast Track has been a delight to work with and has added a great deal …
The Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (PAGCOR) is seeking expressions of interest for the development, management and operation of its Philippines Offshore Gaming Operator (POGO) intermediary platform for the next 10-years which it will conduct via a bidding process. According to the tender document, PAGCOR intends to apply a sum of P6 billion per annum …
“7UP!” is Czech developer Endophina’s newest title, a 3-reel, 5-payline fruity feast. Strawberries, lemons, orange, grapes, cherries and watermelons adorn the reels. Landing 9 symbols of the same kind will trigger the 7Up Bonus, a roulette-style game in which the player is awarded a max 7X multiplier associated to the symbol they land on. A …
ABC Radio National’s Background Briefing investigative program has highlighted the recruitment of student data scouts for local and amateur sports events in Australia. The programme identifies Sportradar subsidiary Real Time Sportscasts as recruiting students through university job boards to attend local sporting competitions and feed play-by-play data back to a central call centre which supports …
Betsafe has become the first Betsson Group brand to integrate horse race betting as part of its sportsbook portfolio. The launch follows Betsson’s acquisition of niche operator RaceBets in 2016 which complemented Betsson’s sportsbook offering with a proprietary horse racing product and an experienced horse betting trading team. “Horse racing is an essential part of …
Sports betting solutions provider, Playtech BGT Sports, has secured an extension and expansion to its agreement with BetFred for the deployment of a further 570 Self Service Betting Terminals across the bookmaker’s retail estate. In addition, PBS’ mobile BetTracker product has been deployed across the Betfred retail network enabling customers to to transfer their sports …
Industry speculation swirling this week, regarding the proposed merger between daily fantasy sports (DFS) operator’s DraftKings and FanDuel, indicate the deal may hang in the balance as the United States Federal Trade Commission (FTC) tussles with anti-trust issues. recode.net reports, according to an FTC insider, that the merged companies would create a DFS behemoth dominating …
Pari Mutuel Urbain (PMU) will debut remotely flown drone races at the VIVA Technology 2017 tech expo to be held this week in Versailles as it targets pioneering the emerging Drone Racing market in France. . The drones will be raced at the ParisLongChamp racecourse across a 100m straight to simulate actual horse racing. Sounds …
Online and mobile casino content provider iSoftBet has struck a deal with Romanian operator Superbet for the provision of its entire suite of games, including original video slots, branded content and a selection of table games delivered via the SoftSwiss platform. The deal strengthens iSoftBet’s European presence in regulated markets following other significant deals with …