In the New Jersey legislature a bill designed to make Atlantic City an online gambling hub has successfully passed out of the Senate State Government, Wagering, Tourism and Historic Preservation Committee. The measure makes provision for online gambling hardware such as servers to be set up outside the confines of licensed New Jersey land casinos, …
Advocate General Sharpston of the European Court of Justice has published an opinion critical of Austrian law consistency in the Pfleger case, reconfirming existing case law that national gambling legislation should be consistent and proportionate, and that it is up to the Member State to provide the necessary evidence to this effect. The Pfleger case …
James Duddridge, MP for Rochford and Southend East in the UK, incurred the wrath of anti-gambling action group Campaign for Fairer Gambling this week when he suggested in parliament that land casinos be permitted to offer online gambling services in terms of the new reforms to British gambling laws. The reaction from the anti-gambling lobby …
It appears that the operator criticism of Bulgaria’s punitive online gambling tax regime may have hit home with parliamentarians in the Eastern European nation; the Sofia Globe reports that a bill seeking to amend the country’s gambling law has been introduced to parliament and is sponsored by 11 MPs. The lawmakers want to ensure that …
After weeks of industry speculation the UK online gambling software company GameAccount Network has confirmed in a statement that it is to list on London’s Alternative Investment Market (AIM). The company hopes to raise around GBP 15 million in its IPO, scheduled for completion later this (November) month. When we went to press there had …
Earlier this year several online gambling legalisation initiatives in Pennsylvania – notably one from Representative Tina Davis – were stifled at committee level, but there is still hope that a measure will pass in the new year, according to a report on the information site Online Poker Report. Quoting unidentified sources “close to the process”, …
In response to enquiries from operators gearing up for the opening of the New Jersey online gambling market, David Rebuck, the director of the state’s Division of Gaming Enforcement, issued an advisory guideline Wednesday, which can be viewed in its entirety here: http://www.nj.gov/oag/ge/docs/Bulletins/internetmarketingprograms.pdf The subject of bonuses, frequently an area of tension between operators and …
European social games developer MegaZebra has launched a new casino-style social offering for Facebook titled “Diamond Slots”. According to Inside Social Games, Diamond Slots is in soft-launch phase on Facebook with a hard launch expected by the end of the year. The game offers a twist on traditional slot games as players work to gain …
Online betting and gaming operator Betfair is the latest to receive a transactional waiver from the New Jersey Division of Gaming Enforcement in anticipation of the launch of internet gambling on November 26, 2013. Ahead of the launch date, New Jersey will conduct a five-day trial period beginning November 21, 2013 . During this trial, …
An agreement between the Alderney Gaming Control Commission and Malta’s Lotteries and Gaming Authority is the latest in jurisdictional collaboration. The two authorities have reportedly been in discussion for some time and the resultant MoU was driven by the advent of new technology and the changing business world. While the usual exchange of information fall …
Michael Conforti, who currently serves as Senior Vice President, International Business Development for Scientific Games will transition into the role of President, Asia-Pacific by December 31, 2013 following the retirement of Michael Chambrello, chief executive officer – Asia Pacific Region. Conforti has been closely involved with Scientific Games’ Asia-Pacific business since 2008.
Latin American casino operator and leading entertainment network Enjoy S.A. has entered into a partnership with Bally Technologies for the provision of an online platform for its Uruguay-based casino Conrad Punte del Este Resort & Casino. “The global trend shows that online gambling is a fundamental part of the Entertainment category. Moreover, today the Internet …
bwin.party Digital Entertainment’s third quarter 2013 report failed to impress Wednesday with the company posting a 21 percent decline in revenue. The result was attributed to the Greek ISP block to its product, softer margins in sports betting, a decline in the poker market and its move from volume to value strategy. Third quarter 2013 …
IT industry veteran Rob James will leave his position of chief technology officer at Echo Entertainment to assume the role of director of IT at William Hill. In his new position, James will be involved in reshaping William Hill’s IT services following the company’s expansion in the Australian market with its recent acquisitions of Sportingbet, …
Net Entertainment has announced the commercial launch into the Italian market of a selection of its online casino games for mobile and PC game titles on Lottomatica. “We are delighted to have gone live with Lottomatica, allowing them to cross-sell our top online casino game titles through Lottomatica.it and Totosi.it channels” said Björn Krantz, Chief …
The Dutch Kansspelautoriteit (Gaming Authority) is trying a softer approach on preventing unlicensed gambling operators from accessing Dutch residents when legalisation comes into force early in 2014, commencing a program of negotiation with media outlets in the Netherlands in a bid to persuade them to eschew advertising from illegal operators. The regulator has a somewhat …
The third quarter reportage of Station Casinos, parent group of online gambling companies Fertitta Interactive and Ultimate Gaming, emphasises the impending launch of online gambling in New Jersey, assuring investors that Ultimate and its New Jersey partner Trump Taj Mahal Associates LLC are ready to go. The report notes: “Fertitta Interactive’s subsidiary, Ultimate Gaming, continues …
Facebook slots fans have another social slots destination with the launch of “Slot Machines” from Singapore-headquartered developer I Got Games. The game previously launched on mobile features interactive bonus games, auto-spin, exclusive bonuses for Star members and weekly tournaments. Slot Machines boasts “gorgeous graphics, immersive and exciting game play, and dozens of interactive bonus games …
The Calvin Ayre Foundation (CAF) is appealing to the iGaming industry to make a donation towards the Haiyan relief efforts following the devastating typhoon that hit the Philippine Central Islands earlier this month. CAF has committed to matching all donations made by the online gambling industry “pesos for peso, up to $1 000 000,00”. Foundation …
Romanian games developer CasinoWebScripts is apparently focusing its efforts on the Asian market with the launch of a selection of casino games with Asian inspired themes. According to a CasinoWebScripts spokesperson: “It is now time to focus on other gambling markets, such as Asia. Soon we will finish releasing more games inspired from various countries …
Online gambling firm Betfair has appointed Gary Wimbridge to the position Global eCommerce Product Manager. Wimbridge has held various positions in the online gambling industry that include: Senior Client Services Manager for the Aditi Group, Head of Web and Mobile at Sky Vegas, Casino Production Manager at BSkyB, and Account Manager at GTECH G2 amongst …
GameAccount Network has been awarded a single transaction waiver by the New Jersey Division of Gaming Enforcement following an extensive application for a full Casino Service Industry Enterprise licence to become an interactive gaming software provider in New Jersey. “We are one of the few European internet gaming companies with significant accrued experience in the …
Pools and tote betting service provider Sportech plc reports good progress against its strategic objectives in its latest interim management statement for the period August 22 to November 11, 2013. Highlights of the period include the company’s investment in its U.S. business with Connecticut’s flagship sports bar and betting venue due to open in December, …
Swedish state-owned gaming firm Svenska Spel will make customer gaming cards mandatory from the middle of next year. The gaming card not only allows for Svenska Spel to contact customers in the event of a win or provide opportunities for participation in special promotions but provides safeguards in combating underage gambling, problem gambling, crime and …