Diversification was the one of the main themes of Macau chief executive Fernando Chui Sai-On when he presented his annual policy address this week, warning that his government is to strengthen its oversight of gambling companies, and may require that they regularly present development plans for review, and that these should also embrace non-gambling projects. …
Idaho’s flirtation with virtual horse racing machines is about to come to an end after just two years, during which the 200 machines located in horse racing venues throughout the state became popular additions to the gaming facilities. On Thursday the state House supported a Senate vote of 25 to 9 to repeal the enabling …
According to a report in the publication Ars Technica this week, Google’s Youtube is about to become a competitor to Twitch (popular in online poker live streaming) which is currently the Internet’s biggest live streaming platform and was bought by Amazon last year for almost a billion dollars. Youtube Live will reportedly feature live gaming …
Tel Aviv and Barcelona-based social gaming developer Akamon Entertainment has released its latest offering, a slot titled Pearl Reef which has been incorporated in the company’s bingo and slots Viva! online gaming suite across portal and Facebook platforms. A mobile version is in development and will follow soon. The new product is a 5 reel, …
Online gambling software provider Net Entertainment has announced that it has signed a content supply agreement with Danish online gambling giant Danske Spil for use in the Danish regulated market. Danske Spil, owned by the Danish government, is part of World Lottery Association (WLA) and recognized as one of the leading lottery operators in the …
Picture 7 foot tall former basketball star Shaq O’Neal in a skin tight body suit cavorting and goofing around, and you have some idea of what the content of Playstudio’s latest social casino apps is likely to be…Shaq performed for the cameras so that programmers could capture motion detail and create the game with him …
The Malta-based business-to-business online gambling turnkey provider Optima group has inked what it characterises as a significant major agreement with computer technology group Oracle which includes special content agreements on the latest Oracle end-user products technology. Gerry English, managing director of Optima, explained Thursday: “This deal has different parts: “Firstly, at Optima we want the …
The Montreal-based online gambling group Amaya Gaming has announced that it is to spin off its Diamond Game Enterprises subsidiary through an initial public offering of the newly formed Innova Gaming Group. Amaya acquired Diamond Game Enterprises last year for US$25 million , a company which designs, develops, produces, markets and services games, systems and …
British online punters have two more UK Gaming Commission-licensed websites to try this week following the launch by industry newcomer Tau Gaming of SecretSlots and Hunky Bingo, both powered by 888 subsidiary Dragonfish. Former MetroPlay m.d. Jamie Walter, who now helms Tau Gaming, said this week that mobile operations enjoy a high priority at Tau …
The Coalition to Stop Internet Gambling, an action group funded by land casino billionaire Sheldon Adelson and dedicated to banning online gambling in the United States, has issued a statement announcing a new campaign to “create awareness of the dangers of Internet gambling.” The campaign urges parents across the country to contact their members of …
Online betting service provider PlayEuroLotto reports that one of its Italian players has won a six-figure prize in the bet on the EuroJackpot game last Friday. The woman, who wishes to remain anonymous, matched five correct numbers plus one out of two Euro Numbers to claim the second tier prize, worth Euro 265,052.78. The big …
The challenges facing Macau’s gambling industry, notably the Chinese central government crackdown on corruption, international competition for VIP punters and possible visa restrictions, together with the falling revenues in the offshore gambling mecca, have prompted the Fitch ratings agency to revise its forecast for revenue growth this year. The agency has revised downwards its forecast …
Online gambling games provider GECO Gaming and the online operations of William Hill plc have inked a games supply agreement that will see offerings from Core Gaming, The Games Company, MX Digital, Revolver, Bet Digital and the Games Warehouse delivered via the GECO remote gaming server facility. The Vegas and Games tabs at William Hill …
U.S. District Judge Frank Geraci sentenced online sports betting ring leader Mark Ruff to nine years in jail Wednesday on charges that he was the key figure in an illegal $75 million online sports betting ring, money laundering and for attempting to blackmail a pro hockey player, Thomas Vanek. Ruff, along with his brother Joseph …
Political ignorance and biased misinformation probably characterise the proceedings in Washington DC yesterday (Wednesday) when the House Judiciary Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security and Investigations listened (and gave their own often mystifying views) to testimony from a witness list loaded to present an argument that internet gambling should be federally banned. The hearing was …
Live dealer gaming system provider Ezugi has entered into a four-year exclusive deal with the Jockey Club del Perú for the provision of digital and gaming content across its land-based properties and online and mobile platforms. Under the terms of the agreement, Ezugi will exclusively provide a full range of gaming products including their live …
After nine years service in positions including that of director of investor relations and company secretary for Paddy Power, Jack Massey will leave the company at the end of August 2015 to pursue other interests, the company said. As such, Paddy Power will transfer the role of company secretary to Edward Trainer incoming Group General …
The European Union’s commissioner for a single digital market, Andreas Ansip, gave an insight Wednesday on his strategic plans for the future, due for publication in May this year. These include moves to put a stop to geo-blocking in the EU, which in Ansip’s logical mind “cannot co-exist” with the concept of an EU internal …
Interactive online gaming firm Gaming Realms delivered its audited results for the 15 months ending December 31, 2014. Key performance indicators include: Group revenue of GBP 11.2 million (2013: GBP 0.9 million) Adjusted EBITDA loss of GBP 8.2 million (2013: loss of GBP 2.3 million) Revenues from real money gaming revenue of GBP 2.7 million …
Guy Gussarsky, chief executive officer of gambling firm Mansion Group, will step down from his position as chief executive officer to take a seat on the Board while current chief operating officer, Sagi Lahav, will assume Gussarsky’s role. Both Gussarsky and Lahav have served the company in their current roles for the past 8 years, …
The Seneca Gaming Corporation has joined MGT Capital Investments’ MGTSports daily fantasy network offering customers at its three Seneca Resorts and Casino properties online fantasy sports play. Seneca Gaming Corporation (SGC), which was established by the Seneca Nation of Indians in 2002, operates Seneca Niagara Resort & Casino, Seneca Allegany Resort & Casino, and Seneca …
Following a successful year (see previous report), chairman of the 888 Holdings Board, Richard Kilsby, has announced his retirement. “It is with a heavy heart that I conclude my nine-year tenure as Chairman. However I am consoled by the knowledge that I am leaving the Company at the top of its game and only getting …
South African-based virtual games firm Kiron Interactive has been awarded a remote suppliers licence by the UK Gambling Commission allowing it to extend its virtual games offering to UK-licenced online operators. Steven Spartinos, co-chief executive officer of Kiron Interactive, said: “We’re delighted to secure this as it enables us to offer our newly-expanded portfolio of …
UK bookmaker Ladbrokes has appointed Gildas Tanguy as Belgium digital director. Tanguy previously served as senior digital marketing consultant for Finisterra Consulting. He succeeds Ian Catchick who will take on the role of International Digital Director for Ladbrokes responsible for the digital performance and operations of the Ladbrokes international businesses in addition to driving multi-channel …