UK-based gaming developer 1X2Gaming has launched its latest title “Dark Thirst”, a 5-reel, 25-payline vampire-themed slot set deep in 19th century Transylvania. The obligatory garlic, holy cross and wooden stake feature throughout this vampire slaying release that offers a graveyard bonus round and a Big Win fire feature. The game will presumably make its way …
Bulgarian software provider Zeus Services has partnered BetConstruct for the provision of its portfolio of around 50 video slot and promotional games for distribution via BetConstruct’s Spring Platform. Vahe Baloulian, chief executive officer of BetConstruct commenting on the deal said: “When selecting content for our ever-growing library of games, BetConstruct focuses on providing growth opportunities …
The European Gaming and Betting Association welcomed the European Commission’s published strategy for a Digital Single Market today saying: ”The EU is in dire need of a proper framework to reap the benefits offered by new technologies that have fundamentally transformed our economies and consumer behaviour. “Today the European Commission published its much-anticipated strategy for …
The UK Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) ruled on a complaint concerning Profitable Play’s Jackpotjoy online bingo TV Ad this week, concluding that the ad had indeed breached ASA codes. Two complainants challenged whether the ad promoting ”Up to 10,000 jackpots every hour …” and “up to £10,000 every hour” was misleading as there were between …
Online gambling software developer Microgaming has announced that construction has officially begun on a new “state of the art” office building in Douglas, Isle of Man. The new 5-storey office building will sit adjacent to Microgaming’s existing office, MGS House, which also houses Derivco Isle of Man. Both buildings, joined by a tower walkway, will …
Las Vegas land casino billionaire Sheldon Adelson was again on the witness stand in a Nevada court room Tuesday as litigation on jurisdiction regarding the alleged unfair dismissal of his former Macau executive Steven Jacobs entered its fourth day , with media and Nevada regulators among the audience. Adelson was at times evasive and on …
Danish online gambling games developer Magnet Gaming has offered operators a sneak preview of its latest slot title, Auction Day ahead of a projected launch date of June this year. The three reel game, which boasts eight pay lines, is an interesting take on the popular antique- hunting theme, as featured in a number of …
The high profile problem gambler researcher from Australia’s Southern Cross University, Dr. Sally Gainsbury, has published scientifically based findings which give the lie to some of the wilder and unsubstantiated claims of politicians and organisations like the Coalition to Stop Internet Gambling that online gambling is a principal cause of addictive gambling. In her paper …
Dutch media reports indicate that the politicians are still debating tax levels as the legalisation date for online gambling approaches. Perhaps encouraged by an April report from regulator Kansspelautorieit (KSA) that there has been significant interest in licensing for Dutch online gambling operations, with over 200 operators in contact, Dutch legislators are reportedly showing renewed …
Figures released for the 2014 fiscal year by the Hellenic Gaming Commission (HGC) show a 9 percent increase in wagers placed amounting to Euro 5.9 billion. The rise in results break a five year drought affected by legal uncertainty, a tough economic environment and cash-strapped consumers. Despite the positive upswing, results remain markedly down from …
Online betting and gaming solutions provider SBTech expanded further in the Asian market following a deal with Gameplay Interactive for the provision of a localised sportsbook. Gameplay Interactive powers Asian-facing operations w88.com, m777.com, Vwin.com and Maxim among others, all of whom will have access to the integration of SBTech’s sportsbook tailored for the unique Asian …
U.S. gaming technology firm Gamblit Gaming has appointed Darion Lowenstein as chief marketing officer. Current chief marketing officer David Chang will move to the position of head of industry relations. The firm is in the process of transitioning into an operational company with two distinct marketing initiatives: revenue generation and industry outreach, a press statement …
Amaya Gaming Group’s newly formed spin-off Innova Gaming Group Inc. successfully completed an initial public offering (IPO) and a secondary offering of its common shares to begin trading on the Toronto Stock Exchange this week. Immediately prior to the completion of Innova’s I.P.O., the entity acquired all of the shares of Diamond Game Enterprises (DGE), …
Scientific Games Corporation (SGC) has penned a deal with Penn National Gaming (PNG) for the deployment of its SG Universe product suite at four PNG properties. PNG expects to launch SGC’s mobile concierge and Play4Fun Social Network products at its Hollywood Casino at Charles Town Races in the next few months. The other three PNG …
The Rank Group Plc has appointed Christopher Bell (57) to the board as a senior independent director effective June 1, 2015. Bell will also serve on Rank’s audit committee. Bell is the former managing director of the then Hilton Group’s Ladbrokes Worldwide business, subsequently serving as chief executive officer of the newly named Ladbrokes PLC …
Online gambling platform provider Gaming1 has announced the launch of its first white label managed casino and sportsbook platform to meet the growing demand for mobile betting and gaming. Belgian-licensed Circus.be is the first operator to use the product, which is available in regulated markets around the globe. Circus.be manager Karim El Grab, said: “The …
B2B online gambling platform provider Nektan has reached an agreement with Ireland commercial broadcaster TV3 Group to create and operate a white-label multi-platform real-money casino under TV3’s ‘3games.ie’ brand. Nektan, using its Evolve gaming platform, will provide TV3 with a suite of real money slots and table games that will be available via mobile, tablet …
Online gambling group GVC Holdings plc has posted a trading update ahead of its AGM on the Isle of Man today, advising that, subject to AGM approval, shareholders will receive a dividend of 15.5 Euro cents. The company published daily results to date since January 1st 2015, reporting: * Sports wagers up 21.4 percent at …
The legislative recognition by the state of Kentucky of fantasy sports as a game of skill and therefore not gambling took a major pace forward Monday when the state Senate voted 37 to 1 in favour of the pastime. The measure now moves to the state House. The Associated Press news agency reports that the …
Television entertainment media are reporting that online gambling will be the focus in a new episode of the popular television action drama CSI: Cyber due for screening on CBS this Wednesday at 10 p.m. Eastern/9 p.m. Central time. The reports indicate that the industry will be portrayed in a less than flattering light, using questionable …
Industry veteran and former Sportingbet CEO Nigel Payne is to float the multi-branded online bingo business Stride Gaming on London’s Alternative Investment Market this week to assemble the financial clout required for growth through acquisitions. Payne is CEO of Stride, and hopes to raise around GBP 10 million in order to capitalise on the changing …
Finnplay, the Finland-based e-gaming platform provider announced Tuesday that it has signed a content distribution deal with Asian specialist slot developer and provider XIN Gaming. Martin Prantner, chief executive of Finnplay, said: “Asia is a rapidly expanding market for our business. By partnering with XIN Gaming, we can provide and ensure our global clients have …
Singapore flexed its muscle under the country’s recently introduced remote gambling act (see previous reports) this past weekend busting an alleged online gambling ring reported to have received bets of around S$3 million over a two week period. According to Singapore Police, 11 people were arrested in connection with the allegations along with the seizure …
Betclic Everest SAS Group’s Bet-At-Home business continued its robust 2014 performance with the report of a strong first quarter 2015 despite being beset by additional tax burdens. Key performance highlights for the three-month period ending March 31, 2015 include: Earnings before taxes up 19.1 percent to Euro 9.8 million An increase in gross betting and …