Bet365’s continued penetration of the Australian market is to be led by the experienced former CEO of Sportingbet Australia and Gaming plc, and industry consultant, Daniel Moran (46). Bet365 has been on the scene Downunder for the past two years, having invested over A$75 million in the project, and employs a staff of around 200 …
The Swedish online gambling software provider Net Entertainment NE AB has received the decision from the Administrative Court regarding its dispute with the Swedish Tax Agency (see previous reports). The Administrative Court has ruled in favour of the Tax Agency’s decision to impose additional tax for revenues in the business carried out in subsidiaries in …
The Dublin-based online sports betting operator Brightbet.com has augmented its punter offering with a new online casino featuring games from top provider Microgaming. Brightbet players will be able to use their existing Brightbet wallet on the new casino. The Irish bookmaker’s site is operated by mobile social gaming platform provider Dedsert under a Republic of …
Development on a new contender in the online and mobile social casino vertical will soon see the launch of Pink Martini Casino, an enterprise owned by Quebec City-based Black Tie Ventures and targeted primarily on the female gender. Through two rounds of financing Black Tie is financially well supported, and work is well advanced on …
Uninformed and unproved claims that online gambling has a greater propensity to create problem gamblers have again been debunked by scientific research, this time in a study by the University of Buffalo Research Institute on Addictions. Several medical journals reported on the study this week, quoting the research conclusions reached by John W. Welte, PhD, …
The US mid-term elections this week have resulted in some interesting changes to the political landscape in the United States, which will in future undoubtedly influence the ongoing debate on legalisation or prohibition. It’s early days yet, but some of the changes worth watching include: * Massachusetts, where the decidedly pro state Treasurer Steve Grossman …
A new online casino branded Casino Sahara.com completed beta testing this week and has now launched fully under Curacao licensing. Owned by WL Services Ltd (it is believed with an Armenian owner) the new enterprise offers live dealer, mobile and onlin casino action with software from quality suppliers like Microgaming, Net Entertainment and BetSoft, with …
New Jersey’s Gaming Enforcement Division has authorised California Indian tribe Pala Interactive’s partnership with the Borgata to offer internet gambling reports the Miami Herald. Pala Interactive is headed up by former bwin.party co-chief executive Jim Ryan and the authorisation marks the first Indian tribe to operate online gambling in the State. Perhaps not coincidental is …
Renowned interactive entertainment producer Atari has announced the launch of its real-money-play Atari Casino in partnership with Isle-of-Man based operator PariPlay across a variety of platforms. Despite a company statement inviting players access to iconic Atari titles such as Asteroids, Star Raiders, Centipede, Pong, Keno, slots and scratch cards at the new destination, it is …
Bulgaria’s Sofia Court has ordered ISP restrictions to access of the latest ten websites to be added to the regulators black list. Latest additions comprise Midas Entertainment B.V.-owned casinomidas.com and casinomidasbulgaria.com, Casino Rewards Group-owned vegasslotcasino.com, villento.com, platinobet.com, wintingo.com, Centurion Bet-owned bet1128.com, Radon BV-owned vbet.com, favbet.com and roobet.com. Following suit, Latvia’s Lotteries and Gambling Supervision Inspection …
A range of High 5 Games slot titles launched this week via the GameSys UK platform for real-money play in the UK and Europe. Gamesys is High 5 Games’ first global iGaming partner with direct access to its VAULT remote game server. Titles launched this week include “Golden Knight” at Virgin Casino and JackpotJoy Sweden, …
A comprehensive advertising account pitch process that involved The Corner, Karmarama and Grey London has been awarded by the Senet Group to The Corner. The Senet Group, comprising Ladbrokes, Paddy Power and William Hill, have committed to responsible gambling advertising and the appointment of the agency affirms their focus as they prepare a major advertising …
The Republican Party will have been re-energised by its victories in the mid-term elections this week, and that could add impetus to reports that the House Judiciary Committee may decide to hold a hearing on the infamous online gambling banning bill HR 4301 launched in March this year by Utah Representative Jason Chaffetz and inspired …
Is the player dispute function for RealTime Gaming powered casinos still operating? That what players were asking when a tracking website posted the information that the Central Disputes System.com domain expired on February 11 this year and does not appear to have been renewed. Enquiries directed at the online gambling software provider have so far …
Hexagon Contracts-owned sports book and online casino 666Bet has entered into six non-league club sponsorships for the FA Cup first round. Under the terms of the agreements, 666Bet’s logo will appear on the kits of a selection of sides from across the country and the non-league pyramid. The Club sponsorships dubbed as the “666Bet Super …
Current Ladbrokes managing director of retail Nick Rust (47) has been appointed as chief executive of the British Horseracing Authority (BHA) replacing outgoing chief executive Paul Bittar. Rust has 27 years of experience in the betting and gaming industry, and in his current role has oversight of around 2,500 betting shops and 13,000 staff. He …
John Hoffman, the Attorney General for the state of New Jersey, submitted federal court declarations from three regulatory organisations certifying that in terms of the latest New Jersey law on sports betting they “…will not, and legally cannot, regulate sports wagering activities in casinos and racetracks because the 2014 Act prohibits them from doing so.” …
The Romanian government is reconsidering its regulation and tax requirements for prospective online gambling licence applicants following a total lack of interest in the regime four years on from when it was implemented. Despite repeated warnings from industry experts, the Romanians insisted on introducing high fees and a 25 percent tax rate, successfully discouraging any …
3D slots developer BetSoft Gaming has announced that it has signed a partnership agreement with software developer SoftSwiss which enable that company to use its desktop and mobile games. SoftSwiss will be offering this content through popular licensee websites like bitstars.net, betchain.com, bitcoinpenguin.com along with Princess Star.com in Princess Casinos International Group. Ivan Montik, CEO …
Online gambling group Betfair’s top technical manager has emphasised the company’s commitment to in-house development of its technology and products during a presentation to investors and major shareholders this week. The company’s chief technical officer, Paul Cutter, said that innovation was driving in-house development projects in order for the group to retain its position in …
Just days after extending its agreement with the Tennessee Education Lottery Corporation (see previous report), Scientific Games has announced that it has been awarded a contract for the provision of instant games for Lotto New Zealand by the New Zealand Lotteries Commission. The seven-year contract includes the provision of marketing support and creative services. Wayne …
International Game Technology’s Wheel of Fortune game has proved such a success on the company’s DoubleDown Casino social offering that the company has augmented the inventory with Wheel of Fortune Triple Extreme Spin. The new addition to DoubleDown has bonuses and gameplay “….straight from the casino floor to a desktop or mobile device,” a statement …
The Canadian province of Ontario – Canada’s most populous – is set to launch provincially regulated online gambling within the next few weeks, according to an announcement Tuesday. The Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation has been engaged in developing its online gambling capability for the past two years as it seeks to emulate similar provincial …
Britain’s HM Treasury has launched a Call for Information (CFI) on the benefits and risks of digital currencies. Andrea Leadsom MP and the Rt Hon George Osborne MP initiated the CFI earlier this week saying “it formed part of moves to support the growth of Britain’s emerging FinTech sector in order to ensure customers can …