The lack of a value prize in a social casino game meant that the action did not constitute gambling, a federal court ruled last November, according to a report just published in the National Law Review. The report concerns a class action seeking recovery of monies paid to a social casino game provider on the …
High profile international poker ace Phil Ivey is branching out from poker into the daily fantasy sports vertical and plans to launch his own PhilIveyDFS site next (February) month through the iTEAM network, according to a presser sent out this week. The press statement reveals that iTEAM Network will launch PhilIveyDFS on its dailt fantasy …
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=34evHZpqumg The London-based creative advertising agency Tricycle celebrated its ninth year of handling the Foxy Bingo brand with the launch of a slick new television advert this (January) month, evoking memories of the recent smash hit movie The Grand Budapest Hotel. Tricycle agrees that the entertaining movie inspired its new advert for Foxy, in which …
Online gambling software and games developer BetSoft will be previewing at least three new games at the upcoming International Casino Expo in London, a spokesman said this week. Among the games to be showcased are Rise of the Dragon, 4 Seasons and Frankenslot’s Monster, he said. Rise of the Dragon tells the story of Hana, …
The Irish media are reporting a court case this week in which an online gambler from Nottingham in England successfully litigated against an Irish online spread betting firm despite an Irish law disallowing the recovery of gambling debts. Gambler Simon Morehen filed against Dublin firm Sports Spread Betting (Ireland) when the company closed his account …
In his eighth and last gubernatorial State of the State address Wednesday, Missouri Governor Jay Nixon called for the regulation and taxing of online fantasy sports leagues. The governor claimed that lobbyists wanted to keep fantasy sports unregulated, but opined that the vertical constitutes gambling and could be used to raise millions of dollars for …
UK-based games provider Colossus Bets has launched ‘FreePlay6’, claiming it is the world’s biggest online free-to-play predictor game, offering an impressive GBP1 million weekly jackpot prize. The correct score game follows a similar format to Sky’s popular ‘Super6’ game, but includes the firm’s partial cash-out feature, enabling Colossus players to take cash profits on ‘live’ …
Ladbrokes has taken on a suite of HTML5 desktop games from CORE Gaming following the signing of a multi-release agreement. “This deal will further strengthen our position online and fits in with our strategy to work with best-of-breed suppliers,” Richard Poole, head of product and commercial for Ladbrokes Digital, said. The agreement kicks off with …
Former Gala Coral Group head of product Robert Fell has been appointed vice president: product by Gibraltar-based lotto-outcome betting firm Lottoland. Fell spent under a year with Gala Coral as head of product prior to which he served almost two years as head of mobile product development. He also spent a couple of years with …
Online casino operator ComeOn has integrated a range of Genesis Gaming content across Flash and Mobile via the Relax Gaming platform. Initially, ComeOn customers will be able to play Genesis Gaming’s Mystic Monkeys, Dragons Rock and Dinosaur Adventure. “We have a great relationship with ComeOn, and we have plans for some exciting new games for …
Yggdrasil Gaming has launched Incinerator, a fast-paced avalanche reel game where players control the biggest incinerator in the universe. Incinerator™ features a high max bet of Euro 200 per spin and interesting normal and super wild pattern features. When a player lands the first three wins in a row, a group of symbols will turn …
Gaming developer Habanero is set to release a 5×3, 50-fixed line fantasy-inspired duelling game titled Dragon’s Throne at the upcoming ICE exhibition. The game requires players to command one of four dragons to victory in a battle of wills against the tyrannous Queen of Dragons. Dragon’s Throne’s feature round, which includes a unique triggering mechanic, …
A recent extradition agreement between South Korea and Vietnam was used for the first time Wednesday when the Vietnamese authorities agreed to send home seven Korean citizens wanted for online gambling offences. The South Koreans stand accused of operating an illegal high-stake sports gambling website in Vietnam, a Korean police spokesman told local reporters Wednesday. …
Online gambling operator Slotland, which develops its own games, has launched a Tens or Better new video poker offering for its players. 10s or Better is a single hand video poker game played with 52 cards. Five cards are dealt and players can hold or draw up to five new cards. A Natural Royal Flush …
Virtual sports software provider Global Bet has signed a content supply deal with Eastern European online bookmaker Fonbet, which has a strong Russian presence and claims a player base over 2 million strong. Global Bet´s CEO Daniel Grabher says: “Breaking into new markets is a key priority for Global Bet in 2016. We’re delighted to …
Oklahoma lawmaker Rep. Justin Wood has launched House Bill 2278, the Oklahoma Fantasy League Act, to the state House, claiming that 500,000 state residents who are DFS fans require consumer protection. Wood claims that DFS involves a significant amount of player skill and knowledge. “The ones who win work at it. They study it; they …
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has published his opinion on the legality of daily fantasy sports under Texan State Law saying as a general rule traditional fantasy sports remain lawful, however daily fantasy sports, where the “house takes a cut”, is not. “Paid daily ‘fantasy sports’ operators claim they can legally operate as an unregulated …
UK-based operator Casino Kings has integrated a selection of twenty-seven NetEnt and two NYX Gaming titles across its web and mobile offer, saying the additional content will provide “extra invigoration for its wide demographic of players”. NetEnt titles include Steam Tower, Neon Staxx and Gonzo’s Quest.
Platform provider Iforium has partnered casual casino game developer Spigo for the integration of their complete games portfolio into its Gameflexcasino platform. Spigo content includes slot machine titles along with classic games such as Backgammon and Yatzy for real-money play across smart phone, tablets and desktop devices. In a separate deal, Iforium has taken on …
Our readers will recall the European Commission (EC) publishing a much-anticipated strategy for a Digital Single Market back in May last year (see previous reports). Today (Tuesday) the report was approved by MEP’s of the European Parliament (EP) 551 to 88, with 39 abstentions, who called on the European Union (EU) to become a leader …
Following a deal late last year, Matchbook has expanded its proprietary inventory with the integration of a portfolio of NetEnt casino games. The initial integration will be followed by additional content in the weeks to come, Cian Nugent, spokesperson for Matchbook said. “NetEnt’s continued innovation in this space meant they were the ideal partner for …
Unibet and Bet365 appeared before the Australian Downing Centre Local Court yesterday (Monday) accused of illegal sports betting advertising in New South Wales. The legal action initiated by the Office of Liquor, Gaming & Racing (OLGR) forms part of a continuing crackdown on illegal sports betting advertising in New South Wales. Unibet pleaded guilty to …
Digital sports content provider Perform Group, in partnership with William Hill, Sporting Solutions and Wettbuero as first sign-up’s, has launched the RunningBall Odds Store, a new service providing operators a range of in-play odds from multiple providers through one unified API. The proprietary software was created by RunningBall a company acquired by Perform Group for …
Virtual gaming provider Kiron Interactive is promising the most comprehensive virtual sports offering on the market with a sneak peek into a host of new games to be revealed at the upcoming ICE Totally Gaming exhibition. New games will include a new 3-pointer shootout basketball game, an Indy-style motor racing game, a jumps racing game, …