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Canadian lottery interested in online possibilities

24 Oct 2016

Official documents recently obtained by the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation during an investigation have shown that earlier this year the Atlantic Lottery Corporation, which covers several of the smaller Canadian provinces in the Atlantic coastal area, made an approach to their governments regarding the possible introduction of online gambling. The reaction of other provinces is not …

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Will Hill chairman will not be stepping down

24 Oct 2016

Media speculation that there have been calls for William Hill chairman Gareth Davis to stand down in the wake of the abandoned merger attempt with Amaya (see previous  reports) has been addressed in a company statement, the Reuters news agency reported Monday, quoting a company statement that advised: “There are no plans for Gareth to …

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Spin Games and KGM Gaming get a foothold in New Jersey online gambling

24 Oct 2016

KGM Gaming and New Jersey-based Spin Games LLC have announced a games supply deal with Borgata Hotel Casino which will see the roll-out of HTML5 games for the online assets of the casino in the legalised New Jersey online regulated market. Content will be integrated via Spin’s ROC remote gaming server via the Bwin IGS, …

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Critical week for Pennsylvanian online gambling legalisation

24 Oct 2016

Time is fast running out for legislation proposing the legalisation of online poker in the state of Pennsylvania; the Senate session ends on October 26 and if the Senate does not act it could mean that legalisation proposals such as HR 2150 are off the table for this year. Our readers will recall that the …

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Optima sportsbetting product gains traction in Africa

24 Oct 2016

Spanish sports betting technology specialist supplier Optima has extended its wide reach in Europe with the successful integration of its Multichannel Gaming Suite platform at Nigerian online and retail bookmaker Nairabet. In a media interview published last week Optima chief executive Jacob Lopez Curciel and Nairabet CEO Akin Alabi talked about the long-term contract between …

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Daily fantasy sports majors close to settlement with New York AG

24 Oct 2016

Now that New York legalisation is in the bag for daily fantasy sports (see previous  reports), market leaders Fanduel and DraftKings are reportedly close to a settlement on false advertising charges laid by the state Attorney General, Eric Schneiderman, last year. A New York Times report quotes two unnamed insider sources who claim that the …

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Lightning Box Games strikes William Hill deal

24 Oct 2016

Sydney-based slot design specialist Lightning Box Games has signed an agreement to supply its content to William Hill’s licensed betting offices in the UK. In the first instance, the deal will give the operator exclusive access to the Australian studio’s Silver Lion Deluxe and Panda Power Deluxe titles, following the commercial success of similar models …

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Betradar scores OPAP deal

24 Oct 2016

Sports betting data and analytics provider Betradar has inked a live betting supply deal with the major Greek licensed retail and online gambling operator OPAP. Betradar will supply automated live betting markets and in-running trading services throughout the operator’s retail and online betting network as OPAP strives to expand its betting acrtivity in the face …

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Betclic Everest contracts Play’n Go games

24 Oct 2016

Swedish online gambling games developer Play’n GO has signed an agreement with the Betclic Everest Group that will see its full suite of games rolled out across the French group’s online casino brands. The agreement gives players access to premium games, including Gemix, Cloud Quest, Eye of the Kraken, and the recently released Mexican-fiesta themed …

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Virtual racing games to be streamed online via SIS

24 Oct 2016

Online and retail betting industry provider SIS has signed a multi-year deal that harnesses the power of its SIS Stream product to deliver 49s-branded racing games to online customers. A staple of UK and Irish retail betting shops for over a decade, the 49s-branded virtual horse and greyhound racing, provided by Inspired Gaming Group, will …

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Yggdrasil launches Super Heroes online slot

24 Oct 2016

Online gambling games developer Yggdrasil Gaming has announced the launch of its latest online slot, a five reel game titled Super Heroes. The game is supported by an apocalyptic theme in which alien overlords are attempting to take over the world, opposed by six unique super heroes who each holding a special super power including …

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Government and stakeholders discuss new Cambodian gambling laws

22 Oct 2016

After more than two years of debate and drafting, Cambodia may be closing in on final agreement regarding its proposed gambling law changes. A report in the Khmer Times revealed Friday that government ministers and private industry stakeholders gathered to discuss the latest draft of the changes, which deal mainly with land casino operations but …

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NYX Gaming seals deal with Endemol Shine Gaming

22 Oct 2016

Online gambling software and games provider NYX Gaming has inked an exclusive intellectual property agreement with Endemol Shine Gaming that will see new games added to the the NYX Open Gaming System. The first game due for release will be Oliver Twist next (November) month. The new game will be a 5 reel video slot …

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U.S. sports betting restrictions for review by congress?

21 Oct 2016

The American Gaming Association’s support for a more liberalised sports betting environment in the United States has been increasingly evident this year, and it could have been influential in persuading Congress to take another look at the Professional and Amateur Sports Protection Act. PASPA, as it is widely known, restricts legal sports betting to just …

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NetEnt revenues and profits up in third quarter

21 Oct 2016

The Swedish online gambling software and games provider NetEnt has issued its quarterly and January to September interim reports, again showcasing positive numbers thanks to new products, new markets and new licensees. The Q3-2016 highlights included: * Revenues for the third quarter up by 27.7 percent year-on-year to SEK 357.4 (279.8) million; * Operating profit …

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UK Competitions and Market Authority to probe online gambling

21 Oct 2016

There is wide reportage this morning in the UK media on an upcoming probe of online gambling companies by the Competitions and Market Authority, triggered by complaints from punters that some operators are not being fair in the offering of promos and the application of T&Cs. Anyone visiting player forums and mediation websites will be …

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eSports pioneer Starcraft ProLeague canned

21 Oct 2016

South Korean eSports fans are bemoaning the demise this week of 14-year veteran eSports league Starcraft ProLeague. Announcing the end of the road for the League, once pre-eminent in Asian eSports gaming, the Korean Esports Association blamed ethical scandals and competition for its decline in popularity. In a rather long-winded statement, KeSPA chairman Jun Byung-hun …

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Novomatic goes after game plagiarists

21 Oct 2016

Online and land gambling equipment and games provider Novomatic has announced a legal action against Euro Games Technology Ltd., which it claims has unfairly created imitations of its slot games. The announcement reveals that Novomatic has filed a lawsuit with the Berlin District Court against Euro Game Technology, a company headquartered in Sofia, Bulgaria, as …

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Arrest of Aussie execs in China continues to cause ripples

21 Oct 2016

Last week’s arrest and continued detention of 18 Crown Resorts Chinese staff and three visiting Australian execs involved in high roller promotions (see previous reports) are still creating industry ripples as operators and investors alike try to figure out whether this is the start of a wider Chinese government crackdown on gambling. Fast-moving events this …

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Two arrested in new Malaysian online gambling bust

21 Oct 2016

A special Malaysian police task force raided an illegal online gambling venue in Kuala Lumpur this week, arresting two individuals and seizing 43 computer sets and other evidence of illegal online gambling. Police spokesman Superintendent Mohd Shokri Abdullah said the raid was mounted following an informant tip-off, and that the illegal enterprise had been operational …

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Marks and Spencer manager stole GBP 250,000 to fund online gambling

21 Oct 2016

The Cambridge News reports that a 28-year-old manager of a Marks and Spencer store, Martin Trenor, has been jailed for three years for stealing GBP 254,538.11 in shop takings over the course of a year and spending it almost immediately at online gambling websites. Trenor’s punishment could have been more severe, but he cooperated with …

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Playtech acquires retail bingo software firm

21 Oct 2016

Online gambling soiftware provider Playtech plc has announced the acquisition of a ninety percent stake in UK bingo software developer ECM Systems for a consideration of GBP 14.9 million. The company retains a first option to buy the remaining ten percent from CEO Allen Richardson, who will remain with the company for a minimum of …

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FanDuel adds English Premier League football action to its roster

20 Oct 2016

Daily fantasy sports operator FanDuel, which is now additionally active in the UK market, has announced the inclusion on its roster of English Premier League action, with associated contests scheduled for roll-out next week. The operator formerly offered major North American pro sports in leagues like the NFL, NBA, NHL and Major League Baseball. The …

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Fortuna to sponsor Czech football

20 Oct 2016

Online gambling operator Fortuna Entertainment Group Nv has announced a sponsorship deal for an undisclosed consideration with the Czech Football Association (FAČR), effective from the 2018-19 season for six years. The agreement covers all competition categories, including first league and national team activity, and grants Fortuna naming rights. In a company statement Thursday Fortuna said …

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