Bitcoin platform provider Coingaming.io will offer Quickfire, powered by Microgaming, games in a content supply deal announced Tuesday, to which it claims to be the first ever licensed Bitcoin-only gaming platform to do so. The integration will provide operators access to a portfolio of over 400 games in 20 languages, the first going live with …
Sportech Racing and Digital have expanded their existing tote services relationship with the Jockey Club del Perú to include a fully-integrated and fully-featured horse race betting website in the country, delivered by Sportech’s G4 digital wagering technology. The Spanish language website will offer local racing product from the Hipódromo de Monterrico in Lima, as well …
Finland’s National Police Authority is threatening Finnish professional ice hockey team Jokerit, and by association online betting firm NordicBet, with a Euro 100 000 fine if their combined marketing activities are not curbed despite both entities claiming to run them outside of the country. Jokerit said it is of the view that Finnish lottery legislation …
The Belgian gambling commission Kansspelkommissie has authorised seven licensed operators to offer live gaming. Our readers will recall the Kansspelkommissie prohibited all live play early January to establish the prevalence of live play offers and ordered operators to report to the Commission if they offered the product (see previous report). Pending a thorough investigation into …
The growing number of nationally restrictive licensing jurisdictions, especially in Europe, presents online gambling operators who are internationally oriented by the very nature of the internet with difficulties related to licensing and duplicative costs. While the trend towards government-mandated licensing regimes in individual countries may appear to threaten the business of independent jurisdictions that have …
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RVPAI2-kcXY&feature=em-uploademail The international online gambling software developer Microgaming has followed up its stylish display at the International Casino Expo earlier this month with a light hearted but nevertheless impressive video retrospective on the year just passed at its headquarters on the Isle of Man. The rather frenetic presentation focuses on the people as well as …
Slots fans will be interested in a new site just launched at www.slotscomparer.com which not only gives a detailed breakdown on most of the slots currently available online, but presents the information in a new and comparative format for the convenience of players. The site goes well beyond the usual basic marketing descriptions pumped out …
888 Holdings has addressed media speculation concerning an interest in the company speculated to be William Hill by confirming it has received an advance from the bookmaker and is in preliminary talks. The takeover offer is thought to be worth in the region of GBP 750 million equating to 210p per share, however, The Times …
Playtech has named Stevie Shaves, the former head of eCommerce at Rank Interactive’s Mecca Bingo Digital, as gaming operations director – E2E Bingo. Shaves is responsible for leading the operations & customer retention teams for a number of websites.
Betting-related data firm Sportradar will monitor the global betting patterns and movements across regulated and unregulated markets for all matches of the Six Nations Rugby competitions following a deal signed this week with Six Nations Rugby Limited. Sportradar will deploy its Fraud Prevention Services as well as conduct workshops to representatives from each participating nation. …
CG Technology has received permission from the Nevada Gaming Commission (NGC) to accept horse race bets at its sportsbook situated at the Silverton Casino Hotel in Las Vegas. Craig Cavileer, president of Silverton Casino Hotel, said: “We are delighted to receive approval from the Nevada Gaming Control Board. This gives us a complete race and …
The British Gambling Commission has published a review of its stance on the social gaming industry and what risks it poses to the public in terms of protection. The commission consulted with regulators in other jurisdictions where work is already underway on the topic of social gaming, the Responsible Gambling Strategy Board (RGSB) as well …
In its latest social responsibility initiative, Swedish gaming authority Lotteriinspektion is set to launch “prataomspel” (Talk about the game) a programme focused on educating school-going children from grades 7 upwards. The educational material allows students to work on issues that affect probability, advertising analysis and gender related issues, among other topics, in terms of gambling. …
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 …