The German online sports betting scene continues to represent a confusing regulatory mess with unwarranted restrictions, court rulings and European Commission clashes (see previous reports), but it appears that the state of Hessen has decided to break out of the impasse with its own – albeit temporary – solution. The province’s Ministry of the Interior …
The Mille Lacs Band of Ojibwe, a Minnesota tribal organisation which operates the Grand Casino Hinckley, has announced the launch of its first venture into the daily fantasy sports sector, an enterprise branded Granfantasysports.com with software from EZFantasy, payment facilities from PayPal and statistical sports content from Sportradar US. Sign-ups are accepted only from players …
Online gambling games developer and provider Booming Games has announced the formation of Booming Games Asia, a division of the company focused on realising the potential of the Asia-Pacific online and mobile gambling market. The division will offer Booming’s suite of 60 slot titles suitable for both desktop and mobile gambling. “We have always had …
The Hong Kong Jockey Club (HKJC) delivered a sterling set of annual results despite the economic downturn. During the 12 month period, ending June 30 2016, the HKJC generated overall turnover of HK$ 202.70 billion, an increase of 6 percent which contributed HK$20.91 billion in duty and profits tax to the Hong Kong Government, and …
Amid an ever-growing list of “slow pay” and other complaints, The POGG has reported a customer accusation that alleges BetDNA sportsbook changed betting lines after bets placed had been confirmed. The POGG has published customer-captured screenshots of the betting lines in question. This Costa Rica-based operator has a mottled history, in which late last year …
Orenes Group-owned VivelaSuerte has tied up five football sponsorship deals further expanding its brand presence in the Spanish and Canary Islands markets. The operator renewed two existing sponsorships with Hércules and Real Murcia football clubs and signed three new deals with Levante UD, UD Las Palmas and CD Tenerife. The company has its sights set …
EveryMatrix has boosted its games inventory with the integration of a full suite of Playson omni-channel games on its CasinoEngine platform. The new partnership offers EveryMatrix customers 40 additional titles including “Lucky Pirates”, “Bumper Crop”, “Dracula’s Family”, “Alice in Wonderslots” and “Gold Rush”. “We have been impressed not only by Playson’s gaming portfolio that allowed …
The UK Gambling Commission has published an in-play betting position paper in which it concludes that risks to the licensing objectives from in-play betting is appropriately managed through the current regulatory framework and controls required of licensees. The Commission considered changes in the market and technological advances in its consideration of in-play betting noting a …
Racing Victoria (RV) has published its “Framework for Minimum Bet Limit” (FMBL) following a consultation initiated in July this year. The Minimum Bet Limit (MBL) policy will apply to all approved Wagering Service Providers (WSPs) betting on Victorian thoroughbred races from 1 October 2016. The stakeholder consultation received responses from 480 stakeholders including punters, WSPs, …
NetEnt’s next online slot brings an old fairy tale with a dash of magic and is titled Fairytale Legends: Red Riding Hood. As the title suggests the theme is based on the tale of Little Red Riding Hood, but this time sh’e making her way through the forest to meet the beautiful fairies who have …
32Red has entered into a three-year partnership with the Jockey Club Racecourses, replacing previous long-term sponsor William Hill. The company, who already this year sponsor 45 fixtures at Kempton Park Racecourse was named the new sponsor of Kempton Park’s King George VI Winter Festival and Lanzarote Hurdle Day Fixtures. In addition, 32Red extended its support …
The Zimbabwean Lotteries and Gaming Board (ZLGB) is looking to clamp down on online gambling, warning in a public announcement that internet gaming, betting and lotteries are illegal as published in the Lotteries and Gaming Act, chapter 10:26 and the Betting and Totalisator Control ActChapter 10:02. “Please note that there are no internet bookmakers, lottery, …
Gaming Realms have clinched a three-year marketing and revenue-share partnership deal with Bauer Media UK for its Spin Genie brand. Under the terms of the deal Bauer Media will provide “significant media support” for Gaming Realm’s Spin Genie real-money gaming brand across its radio, digital and magazine titles which include Heat and Closer magazines, and …
Gauselmann Group’s German sports betting platform operator XTiP has announced three new sponsorship deals which extend existing, and creates new, partnerships. As part of an overall communication strategy, XTiP extended its existing partnership with VfL Wolfsburg and formed new sponsorship partnerships with first and second division football clubs FC Heidenheim 1846 and DSC Arminia Bielefeld. …
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Malta-based sports betting software provider Sirplay Ltd has entered the Argentinian market as exclusive provider to Grupo Slots, operator of the San Luis Lottery in Argentina. According to a company statement, Sirplay will develop an online gaming platform, tailored to the Argentinian market for the San Luis Lottery, which is expected to launch during the …
Ladbrokes had extended its support of the World Grand Prix and Players Championship world ranking Snooker events for another two years. The two tournaments, which form part of the conclusion to the snooker season, are considered a highlight in the sport. The top prize at the Ladbrokes World Grand Prix will be GBP 100,000 and …
Greek gaming giant OPAP SA has announced the appointment of key management executives, two of which hail from Ladbrokes. The Company’s Board of Directors named Michele Fusella as chief technology officer, Ian Catchick as chief product officer and Vaios Karantinos as chief operating officer – gaming halls, all effective September 1, 2016. Fusella’s most recent …
Microgame will launch a Daily Fantasy Sports (DFS) offer for the Italian market in partnership with MondoGoal following a deal announced this week. The DFS product will be made available to over 80 Microgame site partners. “Microgame’s strategy has always been to offer our partners and their players the most comprehensive offer on the Italian …
Coral has launched a new sportsbook platform that merges its mobile, tablet and desktop channels to deliver a “smoother customer experience” and a “slicker product”. Coral’s previous sports betting solution from Mobenga makes way for the new platform which was created by Coral’s in-house development team using advanced digital and cloud technology. According to a …
SBTech’s sportsbook has gone live with its first Italian operator NetBet following the successful completion of the Italian regulatory compliance process. SBTech, who already provides NetBet with software solutions in numerous markets, including the U.K., Romania, Malta and Greece, described the development as “a significant milestone” as it further expands its global reach. “This achievement …
Weekend reports in The Australian newspaper and other Australian media outlets indicate that the powerful Seven West Media group may be about to enter the daily fantasy sports sector. The media giant is reportedly in talks with CrownBet and Fox Sports about buying an equity share in fantasy betting company Draftstars, and the parties are …
Betsoft Gaming announced a new content agreement in the Italian market Monday, advising that the company has clinched a deal for the supply of its range of games to Scommesseitalia LTD, a well-known and respected operator serving the market. The agreement will allow Scommesseitalia to provide Betsoft’s catalogue of AAMS-approved iGaming entertainment, including some of …