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Intertain online gambling group releases third quarter prelims

8 Nov 2016

The Canada-based Intertain online gambling group has released its Q3-2016 preliminary results, claiming a strong performance and confirming its full year guidance numbers. The update boosted the company’s shares more than 26 percent on the Toronto stock exchange Monday afternoon CEO Andrew McIver advised shareholders that work is ongoing regarding the company’s intention to list …

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Link2Win in content deal with Iforium

8 Nov 2016

Gameplay system provider Link2Win has inked a multi-year agreement with platform provider Iforium that will see its content used on the latter’s Gameflex online casino platform. The deal covers Link2Win’s portfolio of more than 15 games, including all bingo, slot and keno ‘Linka’ themed desktop and mobile games with titles such as Diamond Links, Jungle …

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Digital payments provider on target for FY 2016

8 Nov 2016

Digital payments provider Paysafe plc issued a trading update Tuesday reiterating that it is on target for its FY 2016 results. Covering the period since the release of the group’s half-year results on 10 August, 2016, the company advised: * Paysafe continues to perform in line with management expectations; * Anticipated revenue and adjusted EBITDA …

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Sky Betting and Gaming’s personnel strategies paying off

8 Nov 2016

UK gambling group Sky Betting and Gaming has announced that the first 25 graduates in its technical personnel development program have successful passed the company’s intensive 14-week boot camp familiarisation and integration software academy boot camp and will now be deployed in rotational positions within the group over the next nine months. Our readers will …

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French gambling monopoly in expansion mode

8 Nov 2016

FDJ (Francaise des Jeux) chief executive Stephane Pallez (57) has outlined her expansion plans for the massive online and land gambling group on the eve of a trip to Singapore to attend the World Lottery Summit. Reporting on her strategy, the Bloomberg business news agency noted that her ambitious plan is based on international partnerships …

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Comtrade in deal with Polish game developer

8 Nov 2016

Online gambling industry software supplier Comtrade Gaming has entered the Polish market in a deal with mainly land-based slots developer E-Fun in which Comtrade’s G2S (Game-to-System) protocol stacks will be integrated into E-Fun’s video slots from 2017. E-Fun is a prominent Polish slot machine provider, whose specialisation in games, software and graphics is mainly in …

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Gigitain finalises Austrian online sportsbook deal

8 Nov 2016

Armenia-based online and mobile sports betting and casino platform provider Digitain has launched a new online sportsbook for Austria-based operator Tipp1.com, as the supplier continues to expand into new markets. The site will be powered by Digitain’s fully-managed sportsbook platform, which offers odds on 65 different sports, taking in 7,500 leagues, and more than 3,000 …

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Unibet weighs in on Aussie in-play debate

7 Nov 2016

Unibet chief executive Henrik Tjarnstrom, in an interview with The Australian, said the proposed banning of in-play betting by Australian politicians would ultimately feed the black market as customers seek a way to continue play. Tjarnstrom reiterated his view that a regulated environment, channelling all in-play betting, was the way to go. “The demand is …

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Double dose of luck for online casino punter

7 Nov 2016

UK online punter Jack Woodward is one lucky man – he scored double wins this week; a luxury trip to the Italian Alps, where he scored an additional land win. 21 year-old digital marketer Woodward started his lucky run by winning a five-star break to the Italian Alps with professional skier, Jon Olsson after playing …

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Online sports betting continues to perform in French market

7 Nov 2016

Third quarter results released by France’s regulatory authority ARJEL indicate the continued rise of online sports betting and the fall of poker cash games and horserace betting. Key performance highlights for the three month period ending September 30, 2016 include: Online sports betting stakes grew to Euro 448 million, 50 percent up on the same …

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BetConstruct puts down roots in Asia

7 Nov 2016

A new BetConstruct Asia office has opened in Taichung, Taiwan. The operation, led by Lichun Hsiao, will provide gaming products and services along with 24-hour technical support enabling the company to be more responsive in shorter time in local dialect. “It [opening the office] is a part of the whole Asian market development plan and …

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Scommesseitalia partners MediaLiveCasino

7 Nov 2016

Live dealer provider MediaLiveCasino has partnered ScommesseItalia in an exclusive live dealer casino deal. Prior to this deal, ScommesseItalia utilized a live dealer casino solution for Evolution Gaming. “Our Italian project is ambitious and we were looking for a new provider of live games ready for this challenge. The choice fell on Medialive as it …

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Fortuna sportsbetting delivers in 9M results

7 Nov 2016

Central European fixed-odds betting operator Fortuna Entertainment Group (FEG) has reported a 22.9 percent increase in total stakes to Euro 756 million during the first nine-months of its fiscal year. Total gross win reached Euro 120.2, a 14.4 percent increase during the same period while online sports betting gross win grew 25 percent to Euro …

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Free Spin Shop from Viral

7 Nov 2016

White label casino and betting services provider Viral Interactive has launched its “Free Spin Shop” feature aimed at upping player engagement and retention. “The shop provides a stronger engagement and retention tool, which is all configurable from the back office, coupled with a presentation shopping style UI that is familiar with the largest percentage of …

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Golden Race certified by MGA

7 Nov 2016

Virtual sports provider Golden Race has claimed a first with the award of a Class 4 license from the Malta Gaming Authority following, what it describes as, an extensive application process. “This latest license for our products is a testament to our commitment to constantly improving, and we are very pleased and proud to have …

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Red Tiger content live on Videoslots.com

7 Nov 2016

Isle of Man software developer Red Tiger Gaming has launched a range of its content on Videoslots.com following the signing of a “long-term” partnership. Titles already live with the operator include Lucky Wizard, Winter Wonders, Dragon’s Luck, Five Star and Blue Diamond. “We are renowned within the industry for offering innovative games to our players …

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Softswiss and GameArt partner up

7 Nov 2016

White label and platform provider SoftSwiss will make thirty GameArt titles available to its customers following the signing of a content supply deal with the developer. GameArt’s branded casino games will join those of 14 other third party content providers.

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Merkur content integrated to EnergyCasino

7 Nov 2016

EnergyCasino has inked a deal with edict gaming GmbH for the integration of a portfolio of twenty-four Merkur titles. Titles include the Sherlock Holmes-inspired 221 B Baker Street, Knight’s Life and Blazing Star.

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Luckia backs Real Club Deportivo de La Coruña

7 Nov 2016

Spanish online gambling operator Luckia.es has entered into a sponsorship agreement with Spanish La Liga football club Real Club Deportivo de La Coruña (Deportivo) for the remainder of the 2016/17 season until the end of the 2017/18 season. Luckia will enjoy brand exposure with the placement of its logo on the left sleeve of Deportivo …

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Euro 2016 marketing pays off for bet-at-home

7 Nov 2016

bet-at-home AG said in its third quarter fiscal report, that investment in the brand, specifically targeted marketing during the Euro 2016, will contribute significantly to the sustainable development of the bet-at-home.com brand. Key performance highlights for the nine-month period include: – EBITDA of Euro 21.3 million (9M/2015: Euro 22.1 million). – EBITDA in the third …

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New malaysian online gambling sweep nets 82

7 Nov 2016

Police in Sarawak, Malaysia have reported a renewed initiative over the past week against online gambling in which 82 persons have been arrested in 29 different police raids. At a poloice press conference Sunday CID chief, Datuk Dev Kumar M.M. Sree Shunmugam said the raids were conducted by state and district CID officers, and yielded …

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More indications that online gambling legalisation in pennsylvania is unlikely this year

7 Nov 2016

In another indication that online gambling legalisation is bogged down in the Pennsylvanian state Senate and unlikely to pass this year, Casey Long, a senior staffer in the office of Senate President Pro Tempore Joe Scarnati, has advised local media that there are no plans to act this month on H.8776, a tax-associated bill approved …

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Police crackdown on Indian online gambling advertising proposed

6 Nov 2016

City police in Hyderabad, India have proposed the unusual tactic of trying to persuade online social networking and search engines to discourage promotional posts and advertisements pushing participation in online gambling. The proposal has not yet been accepted by city government, but is being considered according to local media reports. The police cited fears that …

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Tennessee bank manager gambled stolen million away on daily fantasy sports sites

5 Nov 2016

A now former bank manager in Greenville, Tennessee is to plead guilty on November 28 to embezzlement and tax evasion charges involving over a million dollars, which he allegedly spent gambling online at daily fantasy sports sites DraftKings and FanDuel. Kenneth Miller stands charged with theft by a bank official and tax evasion associated with …

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