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Genesis Gaming has timeously released its first HTML5-only title “Bier Fest” optimised for mobile and available via Quickfire. “Bier Fest” incorporates the iconic annual German Beer festival-theme in anticipation of Oktoberfest which is regarded as the world’s largest folk festival. The obligatory Bier Maidens, Bier Drinkers, Oompah Band and Marzipan Pigs appear on the reels …
Gambera AG-owned Jackpot Palace Casino has taken on a selection of EveryMatrix software solutions comprising GamMatrix and premium CasinoEngine Games from a range of popular third party suppliers such as Net Entertainment, BetSoft and Play’n GO along with the Live Casino platform from Evolution. “Jackpot Palace Casino is an experienced online casino operator and we …
International Game Technology subsidiary GTECH Corporation has clinched a four-year extension to its existing agreement with the Nebraska Lottery until June 30, 2021. Under the terms of the extension, GTECH will provide additional lottery equipment and certain instant-ticket print options at no additional cost. “IGT is committed to supporting the growth of its customers,” commented …
UK software developer GW Games has released its latest 20-payline offer “Wok Star”, a Chinese foodie-combined-rock-themed game offering unlimited free spins, Wilds, Bonus Features and Multipliers. In the Wok Star Bonus, featuring a range of edible ingredients, players must choose a bowl to reveal cash prizes, multipliers or a golden dragon that levels them up …
Start-up games development studio Gamevy has clinched its first content deal with European online lottery firm Lottoland. Gamevy’s portfolio comprises TV Game Show-style games providing punters the opportunity to compete for prizes. “Our team has some really innovative ideas around multi-player gameshows where you compete directly against other players,” explained Helen Walton, marketing director for …
NetPlay TV released its interim results for the six months ending June 30, 2015 posting a dip in revenue despite an increase in new depositing customers and a drop in marketing expenses. Key Performance Indicators include: – 21 percent increase in new depositing players to 42,305 (H2/2014: 35,102) – 13 percent increase in active depositing …
Fortuna Entertainment Group N.V. (FEG) has signed a brand licensing agreement with BET Active Concept S.R.L. and Bet Zone S.R.L. in Romania. The agreement via Fortuna Game a.s. provides BET ACTIVE CONCEPT S.R.L. and BET ZONE S.R.L. the right to use Fortuna’s trademark in the sports betting and gaming industry in Romania under standard market …
Virtual gaming provider Kiron Interactive has debuted Betman Online, its new remote gaming server (RGS) dubbed “home for virtual sports”. The server will initially go live with Belgian casino operator Belgium123 via a wallet-based integration using their White Hat Gaming casino platform. A further roll-out will provide customers access to the full suite of sport …
New Jersey governor and US presidential hopeful Chris Christie faced damaging news this week when it was revealed the state lottery, which he privatised two years ago, saw a shortfall of $136 million in the state’s budget. Reporting on the issue after obtaining sight of internal state documents, the Associated Press news agency revealed that …
The National Association for Convenience and Fuel Retailing (NACS) – traditionally opponents of attempts to introduce lottery ticket sales outside of convenience shops – could be preparing for another campaign following the news Monday that a Florida state Senator has filed legislation to make lottery tickets available for purchase on the Internet. In a press …
US social gaming giant Zynga has announced the acquisition of social casino developer Rising Tide Games, headed by former Zynga and 888 exec Maytal Olsha. Other founders of of the company, which has operations in New York and Austin, Texas, are casino slot game veterans Stuart Zoble, Andrew Sega, and Peter Franco. Zoble was previously …
The phenomenal popularity (and big money) associated with daily fantasy sports continued to attract political attention Monday when Congressman Frank Pallone Jr., a Democrat from New Jersey and a member of the Energy and Commerce Committee, proposed that a congressional hearing be convened to examine the relationship between fantasy sports and gambling and evaluate the …
The New Jersey Division of Gaming Enforcement has released statistics for August, showing that revenues in Atlantic City declined a further 5 percent year-on-year to $258.6 million (August 2014: $272.3 million). However, the online gambling component delivered another increase at $12.2 million (August 2014: $10.5 million) up just over 16 percent. Matthew Levinson, chairman of …
The Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) has reportedly introduced a 17.5 percent tax on betting companies and patrons saying given the rise in popularity of the pastime, taxes collected would benefit the development of the country. Revenue officer for the Tamale district, Erasmus Ayenor Tei, said at a bookkeeping and tax workshop held in Bolgatanga that …
Online gambling games developer NetEnt has launched a second exclusive and bespoke branded slot for online casino operator Mr Green, following its earlier “The Marvellous Mr Green” offering. The new game, titled Mr Green: Moonlight, has slick game action that might remind NetEnt fans of the Frankenstein slot from the same developer. It comes in …
Now defunct bitcoin exchange Mt.Gox’s chief executive officer Mark Karpelès has been rearrested and charged with embezzling GBP 1.7 million worth of bitcoin from the collapsed bitcoin exchange by Japanese authorities. On his arrest earlier this year, it was reported that the alleged fraud led to the collapse of the exchange and damage to the …
Sportech has applied for an extension with regard to Contagious Gaming’s takeover bid with the UK Panel on Takeovers and Mergers. As the initial deadline expires, talks will continue to the extended October 9 2015 deadline.
Asian-based Dafabet has become title sponsor of the 2015 World Cup of Pool scheduled to run later this month at the York Hall in London. The event will broadcast for six days live on Sky Sports in the UK, ESPN3 in the USA, ESPN Latin America as well Sky in New Zealand, CCTV (China), Nova …
Former bwin.party finance executive Steven Prowse will lead Chinese lottery provider DJI Holdings’ finance division on an initial six month contract succeeding outgoing chief financial officer Rodney Davis. Prowse previously served as Finance Director and Deputy chief financial officer of both Party Gaming and bwin.com and more recently as finance and reporting consultant for sigma-pi.com. …
Gaming technology supplier Genii has signed its seventh partnership agreement in the past two months, this time with Malta-based platform and services provider Omega Gaming. The agreement follows similar deals with LeoVegas, TAIN, Iforium, Altenar, Gaming Innovation Group and Starfish Media (see previous reports). Genii’s portfolio of over 130 casino games, including its Spin16 product …
With the cooperation of international enforcement Italian authorities have managed to freeze Euro 28.7 million in suspected online gambling laundered funds associated with organised crime. The publication Malta Today reports that “Operation Gambling” reached into the Malta jurisdiction, where six persons were arrested earlier this year in enquiries around local companies (see previous reports). The …
UK-listed Chinese lottery sports and welfare lottery promoter DJI Holdings plc has announced a cooperation agreement with Heilongjiang Sports Bureau in the Heilongjiang province of China to establish a joint venture and a placing of new ordinary shares to raise GBP 5.6 million. Earlier this month the company signed up Arsenal FC to become the …
UK online and land gambling group William Hill plc has confirmed the full roll-out of its new Priority Access Card, a prepaid Mastercard which obviates the mandatory three to five day withdrawal pause before players can cash out, giving the punters immediate access to their funds. Prompt pay-outs are an important requirement for most players, …