Distributed Denial of Service (DDoS) attacks on internet gambling firms around the world are nothing new, but a rash of assaults on Channel Islands companies has prompted the police in Guernsey to issue warnings to local companies about a criminal enterprise calling itself DD4BC which has been targeting Guernsey registered firms. The police say the …
Intertain Group’s second quarter revenues soared from Cdn$ 5.6 million in Q2-2014 to Cdn$95.2 million this year, thanks to significant contributions from newly acquired Jackpotjoy online operation, for which the group paid GBP 425.8 million in April . However, costs – mainly in acquisitions – held down earnings as the group’s net losses rose from …
In just five days, on August 18, the Supreme Court of India in New Delhi will rule on an appeal that could have significant implications for online gambling. The judges will be asked to rule on whether online rummy is a game of skill rather than gambling following an appeal against a Madras High Court …
International Game Technology plc has announced that its social casino subsidiary DoubleDown Casino has introduced a new jackpot feature that gives players the chance to win more than two billion chips. Initially available on the classic Wolf Run slot game, a pair of jackpots is launching on the DoubleDown Casino website: the Super Jackpot, which …
Dynamic mobile casino operator LeoVegas is in the news again this week with a new gaming content deal, this one with Edict eGaming, the German supplier respected for its Merkur range of HTML5 slots. Edict will use its proprietary Games Bridge to provide new games this summer to LeoVegas, expanding the inventory of games which …
The German online gambling operator Mybet Holding SE reports that revenues increased marghinally at 0.1 percent to Euro 17.9 million in Q2-2015, although over the half year to end June these grew 5.5 percent to Euro 36.3 million. The operator revealed that second quarter sportsbetting declined 11.3 percent to Euro 9.5 million, whilst H1-2015 sportsbetting …
Online gambling games and software developers Microgaming and iSoftBet have published previews of new slots scheduled for release over the coming months. iSoftBet’s next slot is Super Lady Luck, a 243 ways-to-win game with an entertaining Parisian Superhero theme and rewarding features that include two progressive jackpots and a modern take on a wheel of …
Online gambling group Amaya Inc., has posted positive second quarter and half-year 2015 results to end June, reporting a period of growth, with the following highlights: * H1-2015 revenue grew to $656.9 million (H1-2014: $624.7 million; * Adjusted EBITDA in the period reached $279.5 million (H1-2014: $248 million; * Adjusted net earnings rose from $170.4 …
Pokerstars and Full Tilt parent group Amaya Inc., has moved forward on its announced intention to enter the booming daily fantasy sports sector, acquiring the Texas-based DFS operation Victiv and revealing that it plans to rebrand the asset as StarsDraft. The current Victiv team will manage Amaya’s DFS business, launching at StarsDraft.com in select U.S. …
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=utfBQbMiF0I Staying in tune with major international events, online gambling software developer Microgaming has previewed its latest offering, which should be released in desktop and mobile formats as the World Cup Rugby festival kicks off later this year. Titled Rugby Star! the new slot offers 243 Ways-to-Win and the popular Rolling Reels feature.
Brazilian president Dilma Rousseff has killed off an attempt to legalise sports betting in Brazil, vetoing 36 clauses before signing a bill which had been approved by the Senate. The bill contained provisions for the creation of two new lotteries, including the country’s first legal fixed-odds sports betting products. President Rousseff vetoed the fixed odds …
Online and mobile gambling games developer High 5 Games is to supply its products to the Amaya Group, which includes major online operators like Pokerstars and Full Tilt. The company’s games will roll-out on these sites in the third and fourth quarters. The deal caps a growing penetration into European markets for High 5, which …
Australian gambling powerhouse Tabcorp reported Wednesday that fixed odds and digital wagering were the main contributors to its 2015 full year results, which recorded a 157.5 percent rise in net profit after tax to A$334.5 million. This comprised NPAT from continuing operations before significant items of A$171.3 million, up 14.7 percent; NPAT from significant items …
Police in Kuching, Malaysia report that enforcement operations against illegal online gambling operators on Tuesday resulted in the seizure of 60 computer sets in two raids by the state Anti-Vice, Gaming and Gangsterism unit. Twelve individuals were detained after the raids, which took place in the evening.
The latest numbers from the New Jersey Division of Gaming Enforcement show that the state’s regulated online sites generated $12.5 million in revenue in August, up 24.4 percent year-on-year and almost 7 percent higher than the preceding month of June 2015. Online casino action continued to deliver the best results, rising 34.4 percent y-o-y to …
Atlantic City’s Resorts Casino Hotel, using the title Resorts Digital, has achieved full online gambling licensing from the New Jersey Division of Gaming Enforcement. Resorts has been offering remote gambling since March at resortscasino.com – and since last month at mohegansuncasino.com, using the Mohegan Sun licence. Mohegan Sun is a part-owner of Resorts. The new …
Police in eastern China have busted a gambling ring that exploited the Chinese tradition of hongbao (red envelope) to organise gambling on social networking site Wechat. Following complaints by losing players, the police in Taizhou mounted a sting operation which resulted in the break-up of the gambling enterprise, according to Li Kangcheng, vice director of …
DraftKings’ latest addition to an already expansive sports partnership portfolio is an exclusive Official Daily Fantasy Sports Provider agreement with the International Speedway Corporation (ISC). Daytona Beach-headquartered ISC’s primary business is the ownership and management of 13 NASCAR race tracks. Under the terms of the deal, DraftKings will receive extensive promotional and branding opportunities across …
London-situated terrestrial casino, The Hippodrome Casino, has agreed a deal with free-to-play casino game developer PLAYSTUDIOS as an exclusive London member of its MyVEGAS casino rewards system. MyVEGAS casino games offer real-world rewards through its proprietary myREWARDS loyalty platform and The Hippodrome Casino is its first European partner. “We’re thrilled to make our European debut …
Rival Gaming has launched a new 3-reel, 1-line slot titled “Pistols & Roses”. As the title suggests, other than its play on the name of the well known rock band, the game is a classic rock-themed offer “with attitude”. Motorcycles, tattoos and leather pepper the reels which feature multiple opportunities to win using pistols, bullets …
GameAccount Network (GAN) has inked a deal with San Manuel Digital for the provision of a simulated online and mobile gaming offer. San Manuel Digital is the wholly owned interactive division of San Manuel Band of Mission Indians, who also own and operate the San Manuel Indian Bingo and Casino situated in Highland, California. This …
NetPlay TV has acquired online marketing company Otherside Inc for GBP 3.2 million saying the deal ticks all its strategy boxes allowing for both organic and M&A expansion. Otherside specialises in online marketing, display media and affiliation, underpinned by its proprietary online marketing platform across a range of sectors. The marketing firm generated revenues of …
Online gambling games developer BetSoft has announced a new deal with online casino and sports betting operator Interwetten. The agreement will see BetSoft’s full catalogue of games, including the Slots3 range, made available to Interwetten, which celebrates its 25th anniversary this year. Werner Becher, Speaker of the Board at Interwetten, said that the company felt …
Play’n GO’s latest release is a fast-paced, dance-inspired 5-reel slot featuring feisty dancers across the reels who may trigger free re-spins or Win Spins which guarantee at least one winning combination. “Spin Party”, set in a hot, Ibizan-style nightclub, is an audio and graphic-rich offer that’s sure to appeal to those who enjoy the sound …