The Bulgarians are following the example of other European nations in drawing up blacklists and imposing advertising and ISP blocks on internet gambling operators accessing Bulgarian punters without the necessary licensing. It all seems to be a little cart-before-the-horse, because although the relevant legislation has been published, it has not yet been formally enacted following …
Montreal-based online gambling software provider Amaya Gaming has inked a full acquisition deal for private US company Diamond Game Enterprises, a designer and manufacturer of gaming-related products for the casino gaming and lottery industries. Amaya will pay US$25 million for the company, deploying cash on hand, and retire its debt. The deal is expected to …
The Malta-based online gambling software provider World Match maintained its high monthly output of games this week with the release of a new multi-line slot titled Crime Records. Interestingly, the game is being made available in several versions featuring differing payout levels, which a company spokesman says is in order to satisfy a variety of …
Vancouver-based online gambling software developer Las Vegas From Home Entertainment has announced that it has signed a partnership agreement with the high-profile US consultancy U.S. Digital Gaming with the goal of combining the strengths of both companies to pursue online gambling opportunities in the United States and beyond. Long-time gambling industry veteran and U.S. Digital …
The massive enforcement operation against a mainly Florida-based internet cafe ‘sweepstakes’ gambling ring continued to create ripples in other US states this week with an initiative from the Oklahoma Attorney General’s Office. The AG filed a forfeiture petition Tuesday in the Oklahoma County District Court, aimed at securing the forfeiture of $7.8 million seized from …
New Jersey governor Chris Christie won an important victory this week in his drive to privatise the state lottery despite political and trade union opposition to his plans to sign a long-term contract with Northstar New Jersey to run the lottery and boost its revenues. The New Jersey Apellate Division ruled Tuesday that Christie’s administration …
A new contact centre focussing on the unique needs of the betting and gaming sector has been launched in the Isle of Man with the support of the Isle of Man Government’s Department of Economic Development. Branded ‘Yello’, the service offers a range of bespoke outsourced customer relationship management and sales solutions to clients on …
Online and mobile betting, in both the wagering and information-odds comparison senses, has adversely impacted British horseracing, an independent report commissioned by the British Horseracing Authority from Deloittes has shown. Unlike land bookies in the UK, online operators are not obliged to make contributions to the horseracing levy which subsidises the industry, the BBC reported …
The Philippines-based and Asian targeting online gambling operator Dafabet has taken over from Genting as the shirt sponsor for English football club Aston Villa in a new two-year agreement. The deal will see the Dafabet logo featured on the home and away Villa shirts, while the sponsors will also get involved with the club’s support …
Mitch Garber (48), the former chief executive of Party Gaming who now heads up the interactive division of US gambling giant Caesars Entertainment, delivered some interesting titbits of information during an interview with the Montreal Gazette this week. Caesars Interactive Entertainment is based in Montreal, where the multi-talented and well-paid Garber (he holds degrees in …
The International Ski Federation (ISF) will not award title and presenting sponsor rights to commercial betting companies in future, according to the Associated Press, as it initiates a clampdown on sponsorship rules. Athletes are also now prohibited form carrying gambling operator advertising on their racing suites or from having gambling operators as a main sponsor, …
The Swiss Federal Council’s State Secretariat for Economic Affairs (SECO) has posted a strong warning on its website against Casino Swiss at scasino.com which it says offers illegal online gambling and falsely creates the impression of being connected to Switzerland through the use of the Swiss coat of arms and numerous other references. “The application …
The Alderney Gambling Control Commission (AGCC) and Spectrum Gaming Group (Spectrum) have entered into a somewhat interesting alliance. According to a press release, the two entities have formed a joint venture titled ASeGA which will target regulatory agencies in the America’s and elsewhere around the world with a service offering that includes: – Assistance in …
Rainer Jacken will prematurely surrender office on the mybet Holding SE Supervisory board, the company announced today (Monday). “I will be maintaining my association with mybet,” Jacken said. “In recent months my personal and professional paths have taken a different direction, which I would now like to pursue concertedly.” Jacken was the founder of the …
Argentine developer Leander Games has entered into a deal that will see its games integrated with the Circus Group’s Belgian operation casino777.be Casino 777 customers will have access to Leander’s popular game content that includes Megadeth, Snake Slot, Ali Baba, Little Pigs Strike Back, Magic Building and 7 lucky Dwarfs. The integration was carried out …
Internet technology service provider Continent 8 Technologies and online gaming software provider Microgaming were recognised for their achievements and honored at the eGaming Review B2B Industry Awards held in London late last week. Isle of Man-headquartered Continent 8 Technologies was awarded Data Centre of the Year, its fourth consecutive win. It was recognised for another …
Xela Holdings, owner of Asian-facing online gaming brand 138.com, has become the official shirt sponsor of the Watford Football Club’s Hornets first team. 138.com’s logo will adorn Hornets first-team and adult replica shirts for the 2013/14 season, replacing front position previously sponsored by Sports Interactive & SEGA, the producers of the Football Manager Brand. The …
Betfair Australia has become the new naming rights partner for the Tasmanian Summer Racing Carnival (TSRC) in a three-year contract inked with Tas Racing. The exclusive agreement includes the naming rights to the carnival’s feature events, the Hobart and Launceston Cups. The TSRC was the logical choice to replace AAMI following the end of a …
Spanish race track Hipodromo de la Zarzuela, s.a. (HZ) has denounced the actions of and appealed to the Spanish gaming authority (DGOJ) to act on what it terms as the illegal operations of French-licenced Zeturf and Malta-licenced RaceBets in a press release posted on its website. HZ has requested the adoption of precautionary measures by …
Although there is no evidence at present to suggest a political will for the state of Ohio to enter the intrastate online gambling market, the publication Plain Dealer considered the options in an article over the weekend, suggesting that a state constitutional amendment effected in 2009 may complicate any such initiative. The amendment physically restricts …
Every year class 4 gaming societies in New Zealand contribute around NZ$18.5 million to the Ministry of Health in the form of a problem gambling levy which funds the Ministry’s Integrated Problem Gambling Strategy, and this week the NZCT chief executive, Mike Knell said that intervention services are working well. He pointed to a recently …
The publication Indian Express reports that the government of Maharashtra, a province in Western India, believes that the UK betting exchange Betfair is facilitating Indian betting, particularly on corruption-troubled cricket matches, and should be blocked by national ISPs. The provincial government has asked the federal government repeatedly to block Betfair on all Indian internet service …
More details on the internet gambling legalisation bill launched Thursday by Rep. Peter King are now available, including licensing requirements, which can be executed on a 5 year basis through existing state or tribal regulatory frameworks, or through a body specifically created for that activity…but with federal government input, using the criteria applied to bricks …
The Isle of Man Gambling Supervision Commission and Estonian Tax and Customs Board have signed an agreement to cooperate and share information between the two gambling authorities. Based on the principles of protection of consumers and preservation of public order, the agreement’s objective is to improve regulatory standards both in the online and land based …