Scientific Games Corporation has signed a new four year contract with the Slovakian national lottery Tipos a.s. to provide instant games and consulting services. The companies have enjoyed a mutually beneficial relationship since 2005, and Ladislav Kriska, chairman of the board of directors for Tipos a.s. commented Tuesday: “Our relationship with Scientific Games has significantly …
Statistics released this week by the Japanese Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry show that the once supremely popular game pachinko continues to decline in sales terms, sliding a further 10.1 percent in July 2014 to total sales of 372 billion yen (about $3.5 billion). In June sales dipped 6.6 percent year-on-year after a bumper …
The news Tuesday that Trump Entertainment Resorts has applied for bankruptcy regarding two of its Trump-branded Atlantic City casinos was hardly a surprise (see previous reports), but nevertheless sad. From an online gambling industry perspective, the focus is on what happens to the two internet gambling partners of Trump Plaza, which is set to close …
William Hill U.S. is ideally positioned for the potential sportsbetting market in New Jersey following recent developments from the New Jersey Office of the Governor (see previous reports). The company signed a long-term deal with Monmouth Park Racetrack in Oceanport New Jersey earlier this year, which named the bookmaker Monmouth’s exclusive sportsbetting provider should sportsbetting …
Antigua & Barbuda Prime Minister Gaston Browne revealed details of a US$100 million settlement offer made to the United States in the decade-long gaming dispute (see previous reports). “We have reduced the amount of the claim. In fact, we are now asking for US$100 million, negotiable, of course,” Browne told the Antigua Observer. Browne revealed …
The European Sports Security Association (ESSA) and the Confederation of North, Central American and Caribbean Association Football (CONCACAF) have entered into a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to establish the sharing of betting integrity information. “CONCACAF follows a multi-step approach in the fight against match-fixing in order be able to prevent, detect, investigate, and respond to …
Quebec-headquartered DEQ Systems Corp. has entered into an online development and platform agreement with GameAccount Network plc (GAN). GameAccount gave a sneak preview on the deal earlier this week, but declined to name the company involved (see previous report). Under the terms of the deal, GAN will launch DEQ’s table game content enabled for regulated …
Online gaming operator 32Red Plc has acquired the UK customer database of Go Wild casino from Go Wild Malta Ltd for an undisclosed consideration. Go Wild’s UK customers will be migrated to the 32Red platform on or before September 15, 2014, the company said. Matt Booth, Commercial Director for 32Red Plc, said: “This acquisition fits …
Italian newspaper La Gazzetta dello Sport, owned by the RCS Media Group, is set to launch a Playtech-powered online bookmaking offer for the Italian market. The GazzaBet website features the same iconic pink and black colour theme as the popular newspaper that has been published on pale pink paper since 1899. However the website emphasises …
Odobo Marketplace has attracted Spinomenal, a game developer who specialises in HTML5 developed titles. Spinomenal’s “Nuts Commander” and “Forest Balance” will be the first two titles to be deployed on the platform. The 20-payline “Nuts Commander” title features a wacky battle troupe led by a blue squirrel. Players are tasked to battle for every supply …
Back in 2009, Russia’s latter-day czar Vladimir Putin signed a decree banishing all gambling from Russia’s cities and resorts to just four remote regions – Krasnoda-Rostov, which is currently operational, and three other regions in Kaliningrad, Altai and Primorye which are not (see previous reports). The cost to businesses of the enforcement of Putin’s decree …
An online slots player identified only as Susan is on a hot streak this week; not only has she survived a two-year struggle with cancer and heart surgery, but a winning run at Club World online casino has removed any concerns regarding medical debts, and boosted her finances. The $631,421 win means this deserving player …
Scientific Games Corporation announced that it has signed an extension of its contract with the Colorado Lottery to continue as a provider of instant lottery games and related services. Under the agreement, Scientific Games will continue as the Lottery’s primary instant game provider for three additional years beginning July 1, 2014. Laura Solano, director, Colorado …
With the northern hemisphere seasons turning to cooler weather in autumn and winter, there is likely to be more interest in online gambling, and the interactive division of major US gambling group Caesars Entertainment intends to exploit that by launching a new advertising campaign, reports the marketing publication Adweek. Caesars has confirmed that it will …
The governors of New Jersey and Nevada have discussed the prospects for shared online poker player pools, according to a report in the usually reliable Las Vegas Review-Journal. The Journal reports that New Jersey governor Chris Christie confirmed via a tweet Monday that he’s had discussions with Nevada’s Governor Brian Sandoval on the subject. The …
New Jersey Governor Chris Christie has surprised many with a combined Statewide directive issued through the Attorney General’s office and a motion filed on behalf of Christie in the U.S. District Court allowing casinos and racetracks to operate sports pools without fear of criminal or civil liability. Long running opposition to the introduction of sportsbetting …
A private sector provider is being sought by Ontario Lottery and Gaming (OLG) to run “specific day-to-day operations of the lottery business in Ontario” (see previous reports). A request for proposals was initiated today for the final phase of OLG’s procurement process for pre-qualified service providers who are bidding for the $2 Billion in annual …
Rival has released its latest offer titled “Vintage Vegas”, a 50-payline, 5-reel slot that brings the glamour of Las Vegas in the 60’s and 70’s to life. This neon-lit themed game features high-kicking showgirls, mobsters and suave lounge singers as players cruise a classic convertible down the Vegas Strip. Vintage Vegas offers up to 60 …
European bookmaker William Hill will introduce increased age verification tools across the Group including its Twitter accounts. Twitter users under the legal gambling age will be prevented from accessing William Hill content and interacting with the brand. “Age verification, disclosure, and consumer protection is paramount across our entire business, and over the last few years …
European software developer Tom Horn Enterprise has launched “La Playa”, its eleventh title this year. La Playa features 30 win lines which can be activated one by one, Scatter wins that multiply the player’s total bet and a Bonus Game. The Wild symbol is the Sunset at the Beach which guarantees a higher possibility of …
Genesis Gaming has launched the unusually themed “Today’s Weather”, a Flash based five-reel, 25-payline slot. The game is the first to use Genesis’ new “Random Features” feature containing five different free spin series, each with a different Wild variation or multiplier. Players will need to look out for the Swirling Tornado Stacked Wild free spins, …
Online gaming developer Gaming Realms Plc has completed the acquisition of eGaming specialist marketing company Blueburra Holdings Ltd for up to GBP 10.5 million (see previous report). Patrick Southon, Chief Executive of Gaming Realms, said: “The skills and aptitudes of Blueburra Holdings will complement and significantly enhance our overall marketing capabilities when combined with our …
Portugal has submitted amendments to its online gaming legislation to the TRIS, European Commission for approval. A 15 percent tax on GGR up to Euro 5 million will be levied regarding online games of chance, and 8 percent on online sportsbetting stakes up to Euro 30 million. Amounts over and above these will be subject …
Online gambling will soon be specifically prohibited in Singapore if a bill tabled Monday in the national parliament is passed. The Remote Gambling Bill has provision for a set of blocking measures – including website and payment blocking, and restrictions on marketing – to support enforcement procedures that will outlaw and criminalise all remote gambling …