Prompted by cheating in sports horror stories recently, the Sydney Morning Herald editorial column argued Tuesday that a federal regulatory regime to control the booming and competitive Australian online gambling sector is needed. The editorial references the review of the Interactive Gaming Act helmed by former NSW premier Barry O’Farrell and comments: “At its core, …
The UK Gambling Commission has announced that its European Online Dispute Resolution platform webpage, which is due for implementation on 15 February this year, is now available in draft form. The site will allow consumers, traders and Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) providers to file, respond to, and handle disputes (including disputes where the trader and …
There was encouraging news from California for the daily fantasy sports community this week when the state Assembly Committee on Appropriations voted unanimously to progress AB1437, a measure proposing that operators must take out licensing and pay regulatory fees and taxes in the state in order to offer their products. The bill enjoyed similar success …
The latest “loser gambling” class action law suit to be filed against daily fantasy sports market leaders FanDuel and DraftKings was launched in the US District Court in Portland, Oregon Monday by resident Brandon Peck on behalf of himself and more than 100 other Oregonians who claim to have lost money in the past three …
Russian online gambling software provider Connective Games (CG) has announced that Sergey Mukhanov has replaced Konstantin Zubarev as CEO of the company, although Zubarev will remain a managing partner in the business for the foreseeable future. Mukhanov has been with CG for ten years, most recently serving as chief customer officer, where he oversaw the …
The veteran online gambling information and forum portal Casinomeister.com has released its “naughty and nice” annual industry awards showcasing the very best…and the very worst….that the online casino sector has to offer as nominated by the player community. VideoSlots.com took the high honours as the “Best Casino of 2015”, with Casinomeister founder and owner Bryan …
Amaya Gaming Group has appointed Eric Frank as Director, Legal Affairs. Prior to this appointment, Frank was an associate at the law firm Duane Morris LLP for close on seven years and has also spent time as an associate with Wolf Block, Archer & Greiner, P.C. and Legislative Aide. Frank’s past expertise lies in gaming …
Exhibition visitors to upcoming ICE Totally Gaming are not going to be short of game choice as exhibitors gear up to dazzle. IGT’s interactive division says it has a blockbuster lineup for new games and player experiences that will include new themes MegaJackpots Isle O’ Plenty, Wheel of Fortune on Tour, Cleopatra Plus, Family Guy …
Spike Games has entered into a licensing agreement to develop digital content featuring rock icon Alice Cooper and his “Schools out for Summer” hit song. Cooper, whose career spans five decades, is famed for his bad-boy attitude, outlandish makeup and stage shows featuring guillotines, electric chairs, and the like. The new game has been developed …
Lithuanian gambling supervision service, Lošimų Priežiūros Tarnybahas, published an illegal operator list last week comprising 30 websites, the majority of those belonging to Betsson AB’s BML Group Ltd. William Hill and Betway complete the list.
Horse Races SA, a wholly owned subsidiary of OPAP’S ODIE, and exclusive Greek horse racing concessionaire, officially launched the first Greek horse racing events in Markopoulo Mesogaias, on the outskirts of Athens late last week. The company said it aims to offer the public a modern playing experience, in accordance with the latest principles of …
second new partnership of 2016. EveryMatrix will deliver Genii’s portfolio of over 130 games to their more than 30 clients across the online casino and gaming market. The deal includes Genii’s unique Spin16 product range, which allows players to interact directly with reels, swiping up, down, left and right. Genii’s announcement comes hot on the …
The daily fantasy sports regulatory scene in Florida looks set to warm up tomorrow (Wednesday) when Sen. Joe Negron’s bill SB832 will be considered by the state Senate Regulated Industries Committee. Filed last November (see previous reports) SB832 clarifies that fantasy sports skill games are not gambling and do not fall under Florida’s gambling laws. …
Nebraska’s Senator Ty Larson’s bill LB862, a measure seeking to permit daily and traditional fantasy sports activity within state borders, was the subject of a public hearing before the Legislature’s General Affairs Committee Monday and illustrated the gulf between supporters and opponents. Sen. Larson said his bill declares that such games predominantly require skill and …
The research company Newzoo reports in its latest eSports survey that 2016 will be pivotal for the vertical, and that non-betting revenues will rise 43 percent to $463 million, continuing to surge until at least 2019, when they will top $1 billion. Newzoo says this correlates with an audience of 131 million eSports enthusiasts and …
When online sports betting operator Pinnacle Sports suspended betting on a mixed doubles match at the Australian Open tennis championships this week due to suspicious wagering activity, it made headlines around the world after earlier allegations of tennis corruption by the BBC and Buzzfeed (see previous reports). Small wonder, then, that allegations that it was …
Wisconsin state Representative Tyler Vorpagel made good on his promise to try for the intrastate registration of daily fantasy sports Monday when he introduced an Assembly bill that proposes that anyone who offers fantasy games for a cash prize to more than 750 people must register with the state Department of Financial Institutions and pay …
Online gambling software and games provider Playtech has claimed a new record for a UK major mobile jackpot win after a player on Galabingo.comspent just GBP4 to spin her way to a massive Euro 5.89 million progressive jackpot win on the Jackpot Giant slot. The windfall represents the equivalent of 170 years pay based on …
There’s likely to be plenty to see at the Optima Information Services stand at the International Ice Show in London next week; the Cadiz-based turnkey and bespoke sports betting and gaming provider has a slew of new products to show off, and will be conducting full-on demonstrations of its capabilities at its “The Power to …
Isle of Man software developer Microgaming is previewing the dual release of two new games set for simultaneous launch early February across mobile and desktop, both featuring free games and in-game achievements. Microgaming will launch Dragon Dance, a graphic-rich offer showcasing the colourful imagery and elaborate cultural costumes that are traditional to the imminent Chinese …
It’s been an expensive start to the year for online gambling games provider NetEnt, whose progressive slots have received a hammering from three lucky punters, resulting in multi-million Euro pay-outs (see previous reports). On Friday, January 15, a Finnish player in his 40s won Euro 3.4 million at Paf.com by betting just Euro 4 on …
International lottery reseller Lottoland has announced the appointment as VP Product and Mobile of Rob Fell, a former Gala Coral Interactive exec who was responsible for web and mobile products at the UK gambling group. Nigel Birrell, CEO at Lottoland said Monday: “Rob’s extensive online experience is a welcome addition to our growing management team, …
With media around the world focused on the Australian Open tennis championships following allegations by a BBC and Buzzfeed investigation that match-fixing is widespread in international tennis (see previous report), it is perhaps not surprising that Pinnacle’s action in suspending betting on a mixed doubles match over the weekend has attracted wide media coverage. The …
Denmark’s state-owned online gambling giant Danske Spil is assisting and closely watching the progress of a new internet gambling venture launched by Copenhagen-based Finbetco to marry share price movements with online gambling. The new venture’s BetOn Finance website is the brainchild of a former Danish market analyst and senior banking official, Jeff Saul, who sees …