Digital Rules! according to the latest figures from the UK Gambling Commission, which show that online gambling is the biggest revenue generator in the overall UK gambling industry, delivering 33 percent of all wagers processed. The Gambling Commission numbers cover the period April 2015 to March 2016 and reveal that total digital Gross Gambling Yield …
Apparently unfazed by revelations earlier this week that he does not have the backing of Dubai investment company KBC Aldini as originally claimed for his multi-billion dollar acquisition offer on the Amaya online gambling group (see previous reports), David Baazov issued a statement in Montreal Wednesday advising that the acquisition offer remains on the table. …
Figures released this week by the Chinese Finance Ministry show that lottery sales continue to rise, up 8.3 percent year-on-year in October to RMB 33.8 billion (US$ 4.9 billion). The Sports Lottery outperformed the Welfare Lottery in percentage terms, rising 10.9 percent to RMB 16.5 billion, whilst Welfare sales were up 6 percent at RMB …
Dr Cranium and his science experiment Igor theme NextGen Studios newest release “Manic Millions”, a 5-reel, 25-payline video slot. This wild and wacky adventure sees Igor use the power of electricity to generate big wins for Doctor Cranium as he morphs wilds and bonuses. Other features include an Igor Scatter Bonus and an Electrifying Free …
Mobile platform developer and provider, JOINGO has expanded its existing partnership with Rush Street Gaming to cover the development of mobile applications for three additional properties. The mobile applications, for iOS and Android, will feature custom-built functionality such as marketing automation, a virtual in-app player’s club card, automated offer redemption acknowledgment, VIP event RSVP and …
A report in Wales Online details the sentencing of a number of organized crime gang members who were found to have laundered GBP 2 million in illegal proceeds through a Ladbrokes betting account. Babak Anvarizadeh, Adam Khan and Parvisharn Tiwana were convicted following an investigation by the Regional Organised Crime Unit (Wales) into the criminal …
A range of BluePrint Gaming titles will soon be released through SkillOnNet’s network of branded online casinos following the signing of a content distribution agreement earlier this week. The Gauselmann Group-owned developer offers a range of proprietary games along with third-party branded slots such as “Happy Days” and “Top Cat”. “This partnership further strengthens our …
“Elf8s” is a new 30-fixed-payline, Christmas-themed slot from Nuworks Gaming. Set to a festive, jolly and upbeat scene, a Christmas Elf portrays an expanding Wild symbol, tripling itself to cover all three rows on the middle reel. Wins are tripled when a wild Elf is part of a winning combination. Other features include Scatters that …
Spanish multinational gaming company Codere Group has signed a three-season sponsorship agreement with Real Madrid Football Club (RMFC) until 2019. As official betting partner to RMFC, the partnership will raise Codere’s brand awareness in both local and international markets. One of the most well-known and widely supported football club’s in the professional football world, RMFC …
Following a competitive bid process Sportech PLC’s Racing and Digital division has been awarded a new contract with Tote Ireland for an initial five years plus five further one-year options. The two companies have a long history with Sportech having served as the Tote’s technology and service provider since 1999. Under the terms of the …
Five weeks after being detained by Chinese police, three Crown Resorts executives from Australia are to be prosecuted on gambling related charges, a Chinese government spokesman said at a media briefing Wednesday. The three visiting executives, along with 15 local employees of Crown are being held in Shanghai after they were picked up mid-October, and …
EveryMatrix has appointed Matthew Colledge in the role of group chief technology officer (CTO). Colledge joins the firm from Offsidegaming where he held the position of chief technology officer for five years. “Matt’s leadership in technology caught our attention some time ago and we are happy to have him join our ranks,” Ebbe Groes, chief …
Luckia Gaming Group, the major Spanish and International online and retail sports betting operator, has switched sports platform providers from Kambi to SBTech. According to a company statement, the adoption of SBTech’s platform represents a key stage in meeting the demands of the operator’s rapidly growing market share. The new platform will allow Luckia.es to …
French-based betting operator Pari Mutuel Urbain (PMU) has expanded its social network presence with the launch of an official PMU account on leading Chinese social network WeChat. The company’s reasoning behind the launch is to ensure it reaches potential French-situated Chinese bettors who primarily use WeChat as their social network. WeChat is reported to have …
A Coral Interactive Euro 2016 promotion was put to the test following a complainants claim that it was misleading. The promotion offered free bets under certain terms and conditions to new and existing Coral Connect customers in any Coral Shop. The customer had been incorrectly told by Coral’s customer service team that he was not …
Mobile gambling games developer mFortune says it is trying to ring the changes to bring in more millennials with its latest no-reel slot, Hansel & Gretel. The developer says that a lack of innovation in slot machines has produced a general decline in the popularity of slots among all but the over 55s, and that …
Information filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) in connection with David Baazov’s $6.7 billion attempt to acquire online gambling group Amaya Inc has come under scrutiny following a complaint lodged with the SEC by a Dubai investment firm, KBC Aldini Capital Ltd., alleging that its name was used fraudulently. The business news agency …
Live dealer gaming provider, Ezugi, has entered into an agreement with the Bulgarian National Lottery (BNL) for the provision of “the only regulated and certified live dealer gaming studio of its kind” for BNL’s 7777.bg website. Ezugi will provide BNL, with a private studio of fully branded tables, including access to all of Ezugi’s other …
PaySafe Group e-commerce brands Skrill and Neteller are withdrawing their Skrill Prepaid MasterCard and Net+ Prepaid MasterCard services from at least 100 countries. Customers will be unable to use their card after November 25, 2016, the email communication detailed, but their account will remain fully functional in terms of withdrawals and/or transfers. While the development …
PokerStars has launched Casino Rush, a fast play mobile social casino app offering free-to-play poker, casino and slots across both iOS and Android platforms. Casino Rush, developed in partnership with Seven Deuces Games, provides players offline play options; free chips as new games are unlocked – such as Swap the Flop Poker, All In Split …
Greek gaming operator OPAP felt the impact of the Hellenic Republic’s onerous 35 percent tax on gross gaming revenues, in addition to continued tough economic conditions, in its latest set of results for the nine-month period ending September 30, 2016. Key performance highlights for the three and nine month periods include: – Gross gaming revenues …
The latest study from analyst firm Juniper Research says customer spend on Daily Fantasy Sports (DFS) will double by 2021 to $5.3 billion, while margins are expected to reach over four times those of traditional online casino providers. Other key points from the Juniper Research detail: – Key players will seek to develop new markets …
Playtech has expanded its live dealer Prestige table game range with the addition of Baccarat. The game offers a range of viewing angles, winning hand replays and the option to play in portrait or landscape via a mobile device. Prestige Baccarat is streamed from a newly developed, dedicated environment featuring Chinese good luck symbols.
French-based operator Winamax SAS has opted for Perform Group’s live streaming Watch&Bet service gaining access to over 18,000 live events per year. “We are proud to offer a premium betting experience to our players in broadcasting, with Watch&Bet top events like LaLiga, WTA & ATP World Tour,” Tristan Guiglini, Head of Betting for Winamax, commented.