German sports betting body Deutsche Sportwettenverband (DSWV) has called on its members to stop taking wagers on amateur football leagues saying it wants to set an example in supporting sports integrity and social responsibilities in order to initiate dialogue between sport associations and regulatory bodies. Mathias Dahms, president of the DSWV again called on legislators …
On the back of a hefty sponsorship deal with West Ham United, online sportsbook Betway has partnered sports radio station talkSPORT. The Weekend Sports Breakfast show, hosted by Georgie Bingham and Micky Quinn, will provide listeners with the latest Betway odds presented by Alan Alger, topical specials and its usual range of betting markets. TalkSPORT …
Social responsibility revisions to the British Gambling Commission’s Licence Conditions and Codes of Practice (LCCP) were published this week. The revisions follow a 2014 review and target the improved protection of players against problem gambling within the land-based and online sectors. New social responsibility requirements affecting online and retail operators include significantly strengthening licensing conditions …
Spanish games developer MGA has signed its third content supply deal in a week with Spanish TV broadcaster Premier Megaplex. MGA will launch its slots and video bingo content on Premier Megaplex’s Premiercasino.es later this year.
Betway have entered into a long-term sponsorship with English professional football club West Ham United, currently playing in the Barclays Premier League. This, its first sponsorship in the Football arena, will see Betway’s logo incorporated on the front of all the Club’s senior teams’ playing shirts and training wear along with naming rights to the …
Bodog has extended its sponsorship partnership with Scottish Football Club Ayr United for a fifth consecutive season. Commercial manager Graeme Miller said: “Bodog’s passion for the club make them a pleasure to deal with and we are convinced that next season will be a hugely successful one with them on board.”
A restructuring of the Nevada Gaming Control Board’s (NGCB) workforce will better reflect the expansion and control of online gambling in Nevada, chairman of the NGCB A.G. Burnett told the Nevada Senate Finance Committee earlier this week. Ten employees from the investigations division will be reassigned to other departments, with three of those being deployed …
Mr Green & Co will file an appeal with administrative courts and the constitutional court in Austria regarding a tax dispute (see previous report) relating to its Maltese online casino Mr Green Ltd. The company indicated it would also approach the European Court of Justice with a request for examination of the case. The long …
According to Xinhua news agency, the Singapore Government’s latest Gambling Participation Survey shows problem gambling at a 10-Year low. The study conducted every three years surveyed 3000 residents over 18 years of age. Results indicated that 0.7 percent of the population had a problem with gambling, a decline as opposed to 2.6 percent in 2011. …
Senate Study Bill 1068 managed by Sen. Jeff Danielson, D-Cedar Falls that clarifies the legal status of playing Fantasy Sports in Iowa was approved by the Senate State Government Committee this week paving the way for Iowa to join 46 other states where the pastime is legal (see previous reports). The bill seeks to clarify …
Internet-only gaming firm Betsson delivered its highest fourth quarter results ever highlighting the success of its long-term strategy with multiple brands and a common technical platform. Key performance indicators for the fourth quarter included: Revenue increase of 24 percent amounting to SEK 814.7 million (Q4/2014: SEK 655.5 million). Organic growth of 11 percent. Operating income …
Outspoken NBA commissioner Alan Silver seems to have found an ally in Rob Manfred, commissioner of the MLB. Manfred, speaking to ESPN’s Outside the Lines, would like to see open dialogue between fellow commissioners to gauge where they stand on the proposition of legalised sports betting in the U.S. and working towards building a united …
China officials have pledged to shut down attempts by foreign casinos to lure its people abroad to gamble, Reuters reports. “Some foreign countries see our nation as an enormous market, and we have investigated a series of cases,” Hua Jingfeng, a deputy bureau chief at the Ministry of Public Security said. “A fair number of …
Genesis Gaming is soon to launch a new slot game titled “Machine Gun Unicorn”. The 5-reel, 10-payline video slot with Two-Way Pay features Stacked Symbol Substitution and an innovative game mechanic called Symbol Bombs. “The gaming market is seeking unique new themes and fast, entertaining features that keep gamers engaged in new ways and we …
Station Casinos will operate its second on-premises sports book outside of the Las Vegas area at Baldini’s Sport Casino in Sparks, northern Nevada following a deal announced this week. Station will fund the refurbishment and renovation of the existing sports book at Baldini’s and provide its own sports wagering technology linking the property to Station …
India’s Home Minister KJ George said in Legislative Council this week that authorities would be clamping down on the mushrooming illegal online horserace betting industry. Stringent action is to be taken against gambling centres that senior member Vimala Gowda said situate themselves close to colleges and residential areas. “Lives of our students and youths are …
TabCorp reported a strong H1/2015 period saying its digital and retail integration is evolving nicely. The Group posted a Net Profit After Tax (NPAT) of AUD 122.4 million representing a 64.1 percent increase on the prior corresponding period (PCP). NPAT before significant items was up 21.8 percent to AUD 90.9 million and earnings per share …
NYX Gaming Group has partnered Australian game development studio Lightning Box to create and distribute their traditionally land-based slots online. A series of games will be developed by Lightning Box and NextGen for the company’s GDM platform followed by a wider launch across NYX Gaming Group’s global distribution network, including NYX OGS partners. “Dolphin Gold”, …
The Atlantic Lottery Corporation’s (ALC) CAD$8.7 million geo-location based lottery investment in 2011 is under scrutiny by Canadian provincial law makers. Geonomics’ (previously Roboreus) map-based lottery game GeoSweep, failed to deliver proving to be an expensive exercise that aside from the CAD$8.7 million investment had another CAD$ 2 million thrown behind marketing the concept which …
Inspired has agreed a deal with High 5 Games (H5G) for the distribution of a number of slot games via its Remote Gaming Server, Virgo across most platforms including VLT, online and mobile. Luke Alvarez, Chief Executive Officer for Inspired, said in a press statement: “We identified that High 5 Games had a number of …
According to Amaya Gaming Group-owned PokerStars, the company’s withdrawal of its much anticipated online casino client from the Spanish market in January 2015 was due to a “minor technical issue”. At the time, the company blamed the unavailability of blackjack hand histories from within the software, as required by law, for the withdrawal (see previous …
British-based gambling firm Sky Betting and Gaming reported a solid performance for the first six months of its fiscal year ending December 31, 2014. This set of results will be the last included in Sky Plc’s financial report following Sky Betting and Gaming’s acquisition by CVC Capital Partners for up to GBP 800 Million (see …
Great Luck LLC has entered into a multi-year joint venture with MT Dynamics for the launch of a fantasy sports network. The Great Luck Sports Network, tipped for launch prior to March 2015, will offer professional and major college sports including lacrosse, field hockey, curling; and international sports like Australian rules football and cricket. Additionally, …
Intertain’s acquisition target, the subject of much conjecture in the past weeks, was put to bed today (Thursday) with the announcement of the acquisition of GameSys’ Jackpot Joy B2C business. A newly incorporated subsidiary has been created to hold all the brands and player data assets within the Jackpot Joy business that Intertain will acquire …