Gambling revenue in China’s offshore casino hub of Macau rose 21.4 percent in September year-on-year, on robust spending by affluent gamblers, reports the Reuters news agency. And even a typhoon that hit southern China at the end of the month and disrupted travel could not reverse the upward trend, although it probably slowed things down …
The publication Gaming Asia reports that online gambling is appearing on the political agenda in Singapore and Thailand. Singapore Second Minister for Home Affairs, S. Iswaran, recently announced that the government is studying measures to regulate online gambling, whilst a proposal to reform Thailand’s gambling laws to accommodate modern and pervasive genres like internet gambling …
BetTech Gaming has broadened its South African partnership opportunities following the award of a National Manufacturers Licence in South Africa, and the addition to its expert staff of former Sportingbet trader Mike Shea. A company spokesman said that being granted a National Manufacturers Licence significantly broadens opportunities for domestic partnerships in the region because BetTech …
Brit parliamentarians and their staff appear to be keenly interested in online gambling, judging by figures released this week by monitors of internet traffic in the political centre. The Daily Mail obtained the statistics under the Freedom of Information Act, and noted that gambling websites receive 700,000 hits a year from computers in parliament, or …
The Swedish online gambling software developer Net Entertainment launched a new mini and mobile version of its popular Starburst slot Thursday, giving punters the option of a “play anywhere” game dubbed Starburst Mini. A company spokesman touted intense, quick-fire slot action, rich graphics and eye-catching animations as key selling points for the 5 reel, 10-bet …
Brit punters taking a flutter on the National Lottery – the biggest single source of online betting for years – will be paying double the price for a chance to win fame and fortune from today (Thursday). Lotto tickets have doubled in price to GBP 2 – the first increase in the price of a …
The mystery around the dropped charges against former Cantor Gaming exec Mike Colbert has been explained; accused of activities associated with Pinnacle Sports, he apparently entered a guilty plea on a single felony conspiracy in September, and will be sentenced early in December. Speculation ran wild earlier this week when word went out that charges …
Officers from the Philippines Bureau of Immigration in Manila reported arresting an important fugitive from the Chinese law enforcement authorities Wednesday. They picked up Zhang Fuhui (26) in Manila’s Chinatown district, after being informed that he was wanted by the Chinese authorities on charges of operating illegal pyramid investment and gambling enterprises that have allegedly …
The first fruits of the Pokerstars Atlantic City partnership with Resorts Casino Hotel emerged Wednesday with an announcement that work on a $10 million poker room is to begin as soon as Pokerstars is awarded a New Jersey online gambling licence. Company spokesman William J. Pascrell III told The Press of Atlantic City: “As soon …
EHF Marketing GmbH (EHF) and bet-at-home sport and racebook have extended their partnership for another season. The sponsorship deal includes a bet-at-home presence at selected VELUX EHF Champions League games and as a Regional Premium Partner, a comprehensive TV advertising package, hospitality and promotional opportunities. “We are very proud to be able to work with …
Another two online gaming sites were added to the Belgian Kansspelcommissie’s blacklist this week. Gibraltar-licenced sportsbook owned by International Betting Association Ltd onextwo.com and Midas Entertainment B.V.-owned casinomidas.com are the latest to appear on the list joining another 84 websites deemed by the Kansspelcommissie to be operating illegally in the country.
Virtual sports provider Inspired Gaming Group (IGG) has launched a Virtual Darts game for sports betting operators that combines real darts footage and CGI animation. The fixed odds on the eight available markets are displayed during a preamble before the event and the results are generated by a random number generator (RNG) and displayed using …
WMS Industries subsidiary Williams Interactive LLC has integrated its library of online Vegas-style slots on bet365 Casino following a content deal announced this week. The initial launch of player-favorite slot themes and game engines, including Bier Haus and Spartacus Gladiator of Rome, will be complimented by the addition of new and innovative casino games on …
Singapore’s Casino Regulatory Authority (CRA) has entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the British Gambling Commission at the annual International Association of Gaming Regulators (IAGR) in Oslo, Norway. Both parties have committed to a collective collaboration of information and knowledge sharing, exchange visits and training opportunities. In related news, chief executive of the …
Manchester City Football Club has extended its sponsorship deal with Paddy Power as the Club’s Official Betting Partner for the UK, Ireland and Italy. As part of the two year extension, which runs until the end of the 2014/2015 season, Paddy Power will deliver a tailored online service to Manchester City supporters through a combination …
Following a warning to unlicenced online gambling operators from Colombian gaming authority ColJeugos in March this year, limited pari mutuel sportsbetting has been given the green light in the South American country. According to a ColJuegos statement, an operator will be selected by public tender and a 58 percent minimum payout of gross sales in …
ComTrade Gaming announced the launch of its latest gaming platform this week. iCore, The Enterprise Gaming Platform, comprises staples CRM, payments, loyalty, business intelligence and affiliates but also supports central bonusing over all products. It also allows operators to choose from suppliers for their content. Ales Gornjec, General Manager at ComTrade Gaming said “iCore puts …
NYX Gaming Group has launched its NYX OGS product into the Italian market with remote gaming service provider Microgame. David Flynn, senior vice president business development at NYX Gaming Group said: “This is a monumental step for NYX to take its OGS product into the Italian market. I am thrilled to see our first Italian …
Florida Judge Kenneth Lester, presiding over the high profile Allied Veterans internet cafe gambling case currently running in Jacksonville, has dismissed 50 money laundering charges – part of a total of 100 charges which alleged kingpin Kelly Mathis is facing. Mathis is accused of using the supposedly charitable veterans group as a front for a …
High taxation has been identified as the main reason for substantial overall losses that online gambling operators have suffered in the first year of Spain’s regulated market regime. The trade association JDigital commissioned an independent study by the Deloittes professional business services organisation, the results of which confirm that operators in Spain sustained overall losses …
Our readers will recall the case of Mike Colbert, a Cantor Gaming exec who made the gambling headlines with 24 other persons last year when they were charged with illegal online sports betting associated with Pinnacle Sports by the US Department of Justice. Colbert protested his innocence on serious accusations that included allegations of corruption, …
Rival has introduced its latest five-reel slot titled Scary Rich 3, a ghoulish offer timed for the run up to Halloween. Scary Rich 3 is set in Baron Bluhdsteyn’s haunted mansion where a trio of ghoul hunting investigators explore every nook and cranny. The game embraces all that its scary with symbol iconography that includes …
Aristocrat Technologies will provide its custom B2B online gaming solution nLive virtual casino to long-time partner Tachi Palace Hotel and Casino following a deal sealed this week. Tachi Palace is the first California-based property to contract for an nLive virtual casino. The free-to-play online gaming destination will be designed to compliment the individual branding of …
Finnish state-owned operator Raha-Automaattiyhdistys (RAY) reported a 2.1 percent year-on-year increase in revenue during a presentation of its second four-month 2013 interim financial report this week. Key performance indicators for the 8-month period include: – Revenue increase of 2.1 percent amounting to Euro 520.2 Million. – A profit increase of 4.2 percent amounting to Euro …