Canada’s Atlantic Lottery Corporation lost millions before dropping the ill-fated online Geosweep lottery game last year and the UK relaunch does not appear to be faring much better. The Canadian Broadcasting Corporation reports that only a handful of the 59.2 million squares available have been sold by GeoLotto UK, which has announced that this latest …
Lottery players in Minnesota like a little extra spice in their action, and the lottery has obliged by launching a new online scratchcard that offers the chance to win up to $777 for a dollar ticket. Appropriately branded Spicy, the new game displays an online tic-tac-toe-like game board and the player uses a computer mouse …
Despite a state-sponsored monopoly and vigorous attempts to stop foreign rivals from advertising, the Swedish market has experienced its third consecutive year of declining turnover, with chief regulator Håkan Bergstedt comparing the calmer environment to a similar, quieter trend in other European national jurisdictions. The national regulator, Lotteriinspektionen disclosed in its latest report that 2013 …
Veteran online gambling software developer RealTime Gaming has launched a sequel to its very popular festive season-themed slot Naughty or Nice after developing a warmer and beach-oriented version. Naughty or Nice: Spring Break retains Santa’s sexy helpers, following them to a tropical beach where they can enjoy the sun and surf in rather skimpy swimwear. …
The French taxman had to be satisfied with a slightly lower boost from online gambling last year, taking in Euro 325 million (2012: Euro 327 million), according to numbers released by the French regulator ARJEL. It could have been worse if sports betting hadn’t saved the day with a larger contribution to taxes due to …
The Swedish online gambling group Betsson has posted its Q4 and FY 2013 results, showcasing a somewhat weaker quarterly performance but a solid full year. Fourth quarter performance indicators included: * Revenues up at SEK 655.5 (Q4 2012 :651.9) million. * High underlying activity, although revenues were negatively impacted by record low Sportsbook margin in …
The Swedish online gambling operator Betsson AB has announced the acquisition of the Class One Holding Ltd Dutch private online gaming group (based in Malta and comprising Oranje Casino, Kroon Casino and an affiliate business.) The companies primarily target the Dutch market, but Kroon Casino also has a presence in Belgium. “With this acquisition, Betsson …
Turkish parliamentarians have signed off on fresh Internet controls that could have an impact on internet gambling websites. Opposition is already mounting to the new laws, which enable websites to be quickly blocked by the authorities without due judicial procedures and checks. The measure also permits authorities to record and keep individuals’ browsing histories for …
The new action group formed to fight Sheldon Adelson’s attempts to have online gambling federally banned in the United States, the Coalition for Consumer and Online Protections (C4COP) has wasted no time in entering the debate, distributing a statement with several arguments against prohibition. C4COP is well-funded and supported by major land gambling organisations that …
The New Jersey research firm Commercial Intelligence has completed a study showing that online gamblers are moving to New Jersey regulated websites in preference to unlicensed offshore competitors. Philly.com reports that Commercial Intelligence questioned 505 New Jersey online gamblers last month and found that 35 percent of them were completely new to online gambling, and …
After fighting a fine imposed late last year for operating in the Netherlands without a licence, the Mansion group and Onisac Limited have failed to secure a continuing injunction and will have to pay fines totaling Euro 150,000. After the Dutch regulator Kansspelautoriteit imposed the fines, the companies sought an injunction whilst they launched litigation …
Specialised officers experienced in computer-related crime from the Cyprus police have arrested two men for running an online gambling service from a betting shop in Stovolos, seizing computer equipment and other evidence. The Cyprus Mail reports that officers uncovered the illegal activity during a series of afternoon and evening checks.
The Swedish online gambling software and games developer Yggdrasil Gaming, has signed a deal that will see it provide its entire content portfolio to online casino operator Mr Green. The Swedish provider specialises in slots and lottery games and will provide Mr Green with its full suite of 25 games products as well as its …
The Australian gambling group Tabcorp has posted its 2014 half-year results, highlighting a solid performance from digital (online and mobile) operations, which saw a strengthening of the integration between digital and retail platforms in H1 2014. Digital turnover grew 15.6 percent to $1,448.7 million, predominantly driven by continued investments in mobile. Mobile devices represented 51 …
Online sportsbooks SBObet and IBCbet have been named by Indonesian police announcing the arrest of two otherwise unidentified men with the initials IRW and DMF in Jakarta this week in connection with accepting wagers from locals eager to bet on European football games. Police spokesman Cdmr. Budi Hermanto told the Jakarta Post that as much …
Taking many Italian industry observers by surprise this week, an amendment introducing restrictions on television and radio advertising for real-money gambling games was unanimously approved in the Italian Senate during a debate on a broader fiscal and gambling bill. The amendment was the work of Senator Ricardo Nencini, a representative of the Italian Socialist Party …
The Offshore Gaming Association conducted interesting interviews with online gambling experts and businessmen this week in an article on legalisation written by Hartley Henderson. In rsearching his article, Henderson spoke to Caesars Interactive Entertainment chief executive Mitch Garber, a widely experienced business leader who is due to debate the desirability of a federal online gambling …
Las Vegas Sands owner Sheldon Adelson’s attempt to influence state Attorneys General to sign a letter to Congress seeking a federal ban on internet gambling appears to have fallen a little flat, according to the publication Gambling Compliance. The attempted political interference by the Adelson-backed Coalition to Stop Internet Gambling (CSIG) was signed by only …
Achieving wide coverage in mainstream and industry media over the past 24 hours, an Associated Press news agency report claims that up to ten more US states are considering the possibilities of legalised or expanded intrastate online gambling. The report quotes a just-released study by gaming analyst and researcher Chris Krafcik of Gambling Compliance, who …
With a view to strengthening its B2B and consumer businesses, Cake Entertainment N.V. has partnered with Free Web Holding Ltd to form Cake Next Entertainment Ltd. The venture provides new investment along with industry expertise positioning the company as “a major force within the international gaming entertainment space”. The investment will enable Cake Next Entertainment …
Live gaming solution provider TCSJOHNHUXLEY has entered into an exclusive interactive gaming agreement with EveryMatrix Holdings Ltd as it launches its own interactive division. Under the terms of the agreement TCSJOHNHUXLEY will provide the global land-based casino market (excluding North America) with EveryMatrix products through its newly established interactive division led by TSCJOHNHUXLEY’s group business …
Continent 8 Technologies has announced the launch of its suite of hosting and managed service offerings to the New Jersey market, bringing to 10 the Isle of Man company’s data centre offerings worldwide. A company spokesman said Wednesday that prior to the introduction of the recently introduced New Jersey online gaming regulations, Continent 8 has …
Politico reports a serious push against Sheldon Adelson’s efforts to ban internet gambling with the launch of “The Coalition for Consumer and Online Protection” (TCCOP). TCCOP is backed by MGM International and the former Financial Services Committee Chair, who sat during the passing of the UIGEA Act of 2006, Former Rep. Mike Oxley (R-Ohio) who …
Microgaming has launched the much anticipated sequel to its original Avalon online slot titled Avalon II: The Quest for the Grail. The original Avalon online slot which was launched on the Casino platform in 2006 was an instant hit and has remained a player favourite since. Subsequently the slot was released on mobile in 2010, …