Sportech’s Racing and Digital division has become Kentucky racecourse Ellis Park’s new pari mutuel betting provider, another significant deal on the back of similar with Kentucky Downs. In addition, patrons of Ellis Park will enjoy betting technology upgrades to self service terminals and wireless account betting. “We evaluated our options and were impressed with Sportech …
Football digital content platform Squawka will be entering the sports betting sector with the launch of a new FSB Technology built and powered sports betting service to sit alongside its fantasy sports offer. According to Squawka the company will leverage almost 2 billion content views from six million football fans each month to build its …
NetEnt has joined the end-of-year rush to get new games out for the holiday season, launching a Greek mythology-themed online slot titled Divine Fortune. The 5 reel, 20 pay-line Jackpot game carries graphics illustrating the mythical monsters, legendary riches and adventures of classical ancient Greece, backed by a truly majestic musical sound track. Features include …
Online gambling group Betsson has announced the acquisition of niche operator RaceBets, noting that it complements Betsson’s offering with a proprietary horse racing product and an experienced horse betting trading team. The horse betting product will be added to Betsson’s offering and will benefit all Betsson brands, a company statement advises, noting that RaceBets holds …
Playtech’s advisory earlier this week that it is to embark on a Euro 50 million share re-purchase initiative (see prevous reports) has been quickly followed by a notification from the company that it has bought an initial tranche of 780,000 shares at prices ranging between 797.75 and 816.63. The volume weighted average price paid per …
The relatively new online gambling games developer Be The House, has announced that it is to launch its unique Cash In Roulette product with William Hill Online. Cash In Roulette offers bets over consecutive spins of a roulette wheel, in addition to the traditional single spin roulette. This means players can place bets on outcomes …
Prague-based online slot developer Endorphina has found a new outlet for its games, signing a content supply agreement with white label provider EveryMatrix. The games will be added to the CasinoEngine games aggregator software. Ebbe Groes, EveryMatrix CEO, said in a statement announcing the deal that Endorphina’s entertaining games will enhance the appeal of the …
Philippines Justice Secretary Vitaliano Aguirre piled more agony on the embattled (and now departed from the Philippines) online gambling operator Jack Lam Tuesday, revealing that claims by Lam lawyers that he has a Cagayan permit to carry on online gambling business are false. Aguirre last week accused Lam of attempting to bribe him and Pagcor …
Japan’s gambling liberalisation bill allowing land casinos to set up and operate has achieved unexpected progress since passing a Lower House committee of the Diet earlier this week (see previous report). On Tuesday the bill winged its way through a Lower House vote and was referred to the Upper House Cabinet committee of the Diet …
Online gambling platform and games provider Vermantia has announced a content agreement with Austrian games developer Mohio Gaming for the provision of a suite of games to be carried on the CONNECT platform. The games to be provided by Mohio include virtual horse and greyhound racing based on pre-recorded real races as well as the …
Answering a question in the Malta parliament Tuesday, Emmanuel Mallia, the Minister for Digital Economy on the Mediterranean island and online gambling hub revealed that the government expects the online gambling industry to generate tax revenues of Euro 56.7 million in 2016, up from Euro 55.8 million last year The government’s take includes a tax …
David Baazov’s intriguing attempt to acquire the Amaya Group may have been complicated by the leak of a highly critical letter from major shareholder Jason Ader’s SpringOwl Asset Management. The Amaya board, to whom the letter is addressed, have not yet responded, but they would be wise to remember the furore that activist investor Ader …
Mile High Racing and Entertainment (MHRE) announced Tuesday that the Colorado Racing Commission has approved its daily fantasy sports activity allowing MHRE to offer fantasy sports contests in nine Colorado locations. Operating as Mile High Fantasy Sports, the contests will include professional football, basketball, hockey, baseball and other daily fantasy sports (DFS) contests. Las Vegas …
Oryx Gaming has announced the launch of its new festive season online slot, titled Fairytale Forest Quik and Golden 7 Christmas. Fairytale Forest is a magical slot that invites players on an enchanting journey packed full of mystical creatures. This title was cast from the Flash version and has been optimised to ensure a faster …
Following an extraordinary general meeting at which shareholders approved the change of the Unibet title and brand to Kindred Group plc, the online gambling group will begin trading under the new name on December 12. The name change has been the subject of much discussion and speculation since a proposal was published three months ago, …
Kenya’s booming sports betting sector could be facing stiffer government controls, especially regarding marketing, advertising and promotions, according to local media reports revealing that parliament is studying potential amendments to the Betting, Lotteries & Gaming Act. It is likely that the changes will include much stiffer penalties for non-compliant operators. Tough amendments – including a …
The UK media reported widely Tuesday that Britain’s Financial Conduct Authority has announced a crackdown on spread betting using contracts for difference (CFDs) following FCA research that showed 82 percent of clients had lost money in the sector. The news of tighter controls had a profound impact on stocks of companies within the sector, in …
The Playtech plc group, which comprises both online gambling and financial services elements, announced Tuesday that it intends to buy back up to Euro 50 million of its shares. In a statement, the company said that the decision reflects continued confidence in the growth and prospects of the business and its high cash generation, and …
Nevada Attorney General Adam Laxalt’s active support for a petition signed by 10 state AGs asking the incoming Trump administration for a Wire Act resurrection and a federal ban on internet gambling (see previous reports) has clearly irritated his state’s governor and chief regulator, judging by a report in a Ralston Report article Monday. The …
The Philippines police chief, General Ronald Dela Rosa has responded to media queries on whether his men will pursue Macau-based casino mogul Jack Lam following his departure from the Philippines last week after being accused of bribery and harbouring illegal Chinese workers (see previous reports). Dela Rosa told local reporters Monday that without an arrest …
A Michigan political lobbying firm, McAlvey Merchant Associates, has reportedly commissioned a research report titled “Potential impact of online gambling on commercial casino revenue,” from small local company Meloria Solutions for reasons that are not entirely clear and for an as yet unknown client. Given the title and the more than five-year-old information used by …
The Kenyan retail and online sports betting firm SportPesa is in the football sponsorship headlines again just days after news that it has inked a multi-million pound partnership with Hull City FC (see previous report). The Liverpool Echo reports that the company is in talks on a “lucrative” shirt sponsorship deal with Everton in a …
Capturing the festive feel in the now chilly northern hemisphere, RealTime Gaming has released its December offering, a 5 reel, 20 pay-lines online slot with a jackpot of 37,500 coins. The theme is redolent with Christmas gifts, fare and decorations, forming a backdrop for a 3D slot that transports the player to a winter world …
The long established and respected online poker and casino operator PKR.com has followed its switch to Microgaming’s MPN network earlier this year and the more recent launch of its live dealer offering with a new Virtual Sports attraction powered by Kiron Interactive. Sports offered in the product include horse racing, greyhound racing, football and four …