French operator, Pari Mutuel Urbain (PMU), has named Paul Cohen Scali as director of operations and information systems. Scali will oversee digital transformation according to PMU’s 2020 strategic programme while ensuring the continuation of high quality customer service.
GVC Holdings has announced completion of the sale of its payment processing business operating under the Kalixa brand with the total consideration of Euro 29 paid by Senjō Group Pte. Ltd in cash. Kalixa Group will continue to provide GVC with its payment processing services.
Lawmakers in the Illinois State Senate overwhelmingly passed an amendment to House Bill 479 in the dying days of the current legislative session to include comprehensive provisions on the legalisation of daily fantasy sports and internet gambling. What’s interesting is that the bill was initially introduced to renew the State’s official seal. While the amendment …
Newcomer Booongo Entertainment N.V’s Ukraine development studio has released its latest title, “Diego Fortune,” featuring the main animated character, Don Diego Gonzales. Diego Fortune, a 5-reel 20-payline slot, invites players to unravel the secrets of ancient tribal civilizations, revealing coins from the Mayan Calendar. Features include wilds, expanding wilds, scatters, free spins and respins. The …
A Manhattan-based daily fantasy sports operator is making waves with its simplified version of fantasy sports. Boom Fantasy is banking on casual punters who are looking for uncomplicated play that doesn’t involve spending hours on research and analyzing statistics. The company offers a real-money, in-game platform that pushes a series of simple, real-time questions to …
Magnet Gaming’s latest HTML5-built game release is titled “Haunted House”. It’s a graphic-rich 3X3 slot offering two progressive jackpots and three bonus games; Beware of the Dog, Spooky Rooms and Haunted Hallways. In the base game, every payline will trigger a free spin with a 2x multiplier – keep triggering and a multiplier as high …
GVC Holdings has signed a multi-year content supply deal with PariPlay Ltd for a portfolio of over 50 omnichannel game titles, both proprietary and third party through PariPlay’s FUSION aggregator network. The portfolio includes a range of slot, scratch card, bingo, keno, skill and instant win games which will be rolled out across multiple GVC …
Zitro Interactive’s social casino, World of Bingo, has reached a significant milestone recording its two millionth user since launch three years ago. “When consumers have the choice between thousands of competitive applications that offer entertainment through social networks, we are very proud that World of Bingo has managed to surpass the figure of two million …
European sports betting operator mybet has delivered a worrying first quarter 2017 report in which it details a continuing decline in corporate revenues and earnings. Key performance indicators include: – A 29 percent decline in revenues to Euro 8.9 million (Q1/2016: Euro 12.5 million) attributed to the temporary closure of its online casino product due …
The Malta Gaming Authority (MGA) has received a formal application from Sky Betting and Gaming for a sports betting license. “We are delighted that a prestigious operator and brand like Skybet applied for a license with the MGA,” Joseph Cuschieri, executive chairman of the MGA said. “The fact that Skybet applied for a license in …
Gaming technology supplier Arland has launched MyTeam.bet (MyTeam) in partnership with betting operator Tiplix. MyTeam is an online sports betting solution that will enable German soccer clubs to launch their own, branded sports betting websites and apps. German football club, the OFC Kickers, are first to go live with the offer at ofc.tiplix.com offering fans …
Buenos Aries public prosecutor Martín Lampadú has ordered the closure of Argentinean state-run internet gaming operator misionbet.com.ar following a complaint by the National Lottery who claim Misionbet was targeting players in its Buenos Aries jurisdiction. President of the Argentinean Institute of Provincial Lottery and Casinos (IPLYC), Eduardo Torres, said he was confident the site would …
The German regulatory saga continues with the German Administrative Court ordering the State of Hesse to cease offering temporary sports betting permissions immediately. The order follows a long-running and confusing regulatory mess of unwarranted restrictions, court rulings and European Commission clashes (see previous reports). The Administrative Court reportedly suspended Hesse’s temporary sports betting permissions process …
NordicBet has renewed its commitment to the Champions Hockey League until 2019/2020. As the commercial value of the pan-European ice hockey platform continues to grow, the online betting company is the latest addition to confirm for another three seasons, Infront Sports and Media said. As Official Sponsor, NordicBet will enjoy exclusivity in the sports betting …
Amaya Inc. has made its final payment on its acquisition of the Rational Group in August 2014. Amaya said it had completed the transaction using cash flow from operations, which included the remaining balance of $47.5 million and approximately $870,000 of associated fees.
BluePrint Gaming has rolled-out its latest games across Kindred Group properties including the newly released HTML5 version of “Wish Upon A Jackpot”. Further titles include Blueprint Gaming’s Jackpot King Progressive system-linked titles Top Cat, Slots O’ Gold and Worms Reloaded. Blueprint’s newest slot based on the blockbuster film TED, will also be available later this …
Lead generating and marketing firm for the iGaming industry, Catena Media, has strengthened its position in Europe with the acquisition of Newcasinos.com and related affiliate assets for an upfront cash consideration of Euro 7.65 million. The deal makes provision for a further earn-out maxed at Euro 4.25 million based on revenue performance over a 12-month …
Social betting operator TopBetta has employed the services of digital marketing platform provider OtherLevels to boost customer engagement. The company is the first in the Australian market to implement web push notifications, a presser reads. “This greatly expands a brand’s target audience due to its significantly higher opt-in rates, reducing the acquisition costs incurred by …
Illinois lawmakers have introduced three proposals in the legislature during the current Spring legislative session which closes this week. One of the measures, Senate Bill 0208, sponsored by Senator Kwame Raoul D-Chicago, was advanced by the Illinois Senate Gaming Committeeearlier this week in the dying days of the current session, the bill authorizes daily fantasy …
Churchill Downs Incorporated (CDI) will relocate its online wagering operation TwinSpires.com from California to Louisville, the company said Tuesday. TwinSpires is the official mobile betting partner of Churchill Downs Race Track, the Kentucky Derby and Breeders Cup. Its platform offers wagering on Thoroughbred, Harness and Quarter Horse races. “Technology, specifically mobile, is the equine industry’s …
219 Members of the Philippine House of Representatives have strengthened Anti-Money Laundering measures (AML) with an overwhelming approval on the third and final reading of House Bill 5663 bringing casinos, ship-based and internet, and junket operators under existing AML Law. In addition, HB 5663 amends the amount of “covered transaction” to include casino financial transactions, …
According to the Gambian press, President Adam Barrow has lifted a presidential decree banning gambling in the West African country. Gambling, considered by former President Yahya Jammeh as ‘unethical and exploitative, was suddenly banned by Presidential decree in March 2015. The decree covered all forms of gambling including casinos, gaming centers and lotteries which were …
Online gambling operator 12BET has been named title sponsor of the 2017 World Cup of Pool taking place June 13 to June 18 at the York Hall, London. The event will be broadcast live by Sky Sports in the UK and will be made available live in over 100 countries around the world. “We are …
Nevada Governor Brian Sandoval approved Senate Bill 240 Tuesday green-lighting pari-mutuel betting on eSports and other events such as award ceremonies. The bill, sponsored by Senator Becky Harris, clarifies the definition of “other events” in Sections 3-7 of existing law governing pari-mutuel wagering on a race or sporting event apply to pari-mutuel wagering on other …