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EveryMatrix in Bulgaria Technology deal

5 Sep 2013

White label online gambling provider EveryMatrix will include new technology and content in its Casino Engine offering to licensees following a deal with Bulgarian technology firm Euro Games Technology this week. In a statement announcing the deal, EveryMatrix said that the agreement would add content to its diverse range of products, making its offering more …

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PMU subsidiary takes Sportnco fixed odds betting on board

5 Sep 2013

Genybet, a subsidiary of the French horse racing giant PMU, has inked a three year contract with Sportnco for the provision of an online fixed odds betting platform. Sportnco is the business-to-business division of French gambling group France Pari, and the company will furnish Genybet with odds and risk-management tools, along with a mobile betting …

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Former Betsson exec to head up BetVictor operations in Asia

5 Sep 2013

According to his LinkedIn page former Betsson Asia director, Magnus Grinneback, left to join BetVictor in a similar capacity two months ago, and is now based in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Grinneback brings a wealth of industry and regional experience, having served as director for Asia at Betsson for almost three years, based in China where …

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Bodugi Tech and Sporting Solutions come together

5 Sep 2013

Software development and marketing company Bodugi Technology has announced that it is to launch its first in-play tennis markets on the company’s consumer-facing site, Bodugi.com this week. Bodugi is working with Sporting Solutions to launch in-play markets, with the latter company providing in-play prices. Bodugi Technology has an in-house development team working on its white …

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Brand consolidation in store for Australian gambling acquisitions

5 Sep 2013

Speaking on his company’s recent acquisitions in the Australian online gambling market Wednesday, William Hill plc CEO Ralph Topping revealed that established brands acquired through the firm’s aggressive entry into the Australian market would be sacrificed in favour of a more unified corporate identity. Topping was discussing his company’s GBP 454,9 million Sportingbet acquisition in …

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Could Golden Nugget Casino’s online ambitions encourage Mississippi?

5 Sep 2013

The announcement by the Golden Nugget Casino management Wednesday that its plans include entering the online gambling sector in Nevada and New Jersey has triggered speculation that the decision could encourage a more progressive approach to the pastime by Mississippi legislators. The Clarion Ledger newspaper notes that never-say-die Mississippi Representative Bobby Moak has taken several …

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Revenues down in Betfair’s fiscal Q1-2014

5 Sep 2013

The British online gambling group Betfair plc posted its fiscal Q1-2014 results Thursday, admitting to losses in revenue caused by Management’s decision to focus on “sustainable” (regulated national) markets. On the plus side, overall EBITDA was up year-on-year 16 percent at GBP 24.9 million due to cost savings. The report covers the three month period …

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European online gambling exec hired by U.S. casino for internet post

5 Sep 2013

In yet another indication of its serious ambitions in the U.S. online gambling sector Golden Nugget owners Landrys Inc has hired former Betclic executive Thomas Winter (39) to head up its online business as the land gambling company prepares for the start of legalised online gambling in New Jersey in November this year. Recruiting Winter …

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Paddy Power sponsors badboy Rodman’s North Korean trip

5 Sep 2013

Paddy Power’s always imaginative marketing team scored another publicity coup this week, sponsoring a visit to North Korea by former basketball star and controversial badboy, Dennis Rodman (52). Rodman has previously visited North Korea, where he is friendly with the country’s dictator, Kim Jong Un, achieving widespread international coverage…and presumably attracting the attention of the …

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Landry’s hires former Betclic CEO

5 Sep 2013

Golden Nugget Casino owner Landry’s Inc. has appointed Thomas Winter (39) to the position vice president of online gaming in a bid to advance the launch of its internet betting service in Nevada and New Jersey. Winter previously served as chief operating officer and chief executive officer during his tenure at Betclic. Steve Scheinthal, executive …

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Belgian authority adds to blacklist

5 Sep 2013

The Belgian gambling authority, Kansspelcommissie, published its latest blacklist with the addition of another four operators. Latest additions comprise bigbangcasino.com (Reload NV), stargames.net (Europe Entertainment Ltd), eurocazino.com (Simbat Entertainment Systems Ltd) and 5dimes.eu (5dimes Group).

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Ladbrokes extend Openbet relationship

5 Sep 2013

UK Bookmaker Ladbrokes will extend its 15 year relationship with Openbet for the provision of the technology backing its online sportsbook and games products. Ladbrokes will additionally receive future Openbet technology developments along with access to OpenBet game content. Jeremy Thompson-Hill, chief executive officer of OpenBet commenting on the deal said: “The most satisfying element …

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bwin.party selects CAMS for U.S. ventures

4 Sep 2013

CAMS LLC verification service provider has been selected by bwin.party digital entertainment plc to provide age verification and identification services in the United States. “Working with CAMS enables bwin.party to realize a significant reduction in player verification costs,” said Guy Duncan, Group Director of Product and Technology for bwin.party. “This level of efficiency and innovation …

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Oil exec stole from employer to fund gambling

4 Sep 2013

Shelly Reilly (41) an executive director in the oil industry who stole and lost GBP 231 000 from her Monaco-based employer Scorpio UK was sentenced in the Southwark Crown Court by Judge David Higgins to 18 months imprisonment this week. Reilly stole the money over a ten-month period funding her penchant for online gambling, an …

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Ladbrokes makes Australian online gambling acquisition

4 Sep 2013

The British online and land betting group Ladbrokes has announced its agreement to acquire  Australian sports betting operator Gaming Investments Pty Ltd  for an initial consideration of A$22.5 million, approximately GBP 13 million plus an earnout payable at the end of 3 years which is based on the EBITDA for Ladbrokes Australia for the year …

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Bet Smart Media helps football puntesrs with the new service

4 Sep 2013

Bet Smart Media has partnered with sports data company Opta to offer Brit punters a new advantage in predicting winners through the use of accurate and comprehensive historical statistics. The company has launched Opta Trends, an innovative new tool for bettors to easily find data-supported trends for upcoming English Premier League matches. The insights give …

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Industry veteran joins betting insurance start-up

3 Sep 2013

Industry veteran Lee Richardson has taken on the role of non-executive director at BTwiice, a London-based betting insurance startup. The company, founded by Ismael Sami, Julien and Andre Cunze, aims to provide a betting insurance solution to bookmakers and is currently in a GBP 300 000 fund raising drive to launch and sign their first …

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Intralot to assume controlling interest in Turkish sports betting firm

3 Sep 2013

Intralot will assume a 50.01 percent controlling interest in Turkish online sports betting site Bilyoner with an agreement to acquire an additional stake of around 25.01 percent for a Euro 10 million consideration. Bilyoner operates as an electronic agent offering the state organisation SporToto’s betting games. Finalisation of the deal is subject to approvals and …

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EveryMatrix expands in to Asia

3 Sep 2013

Software supplier EveryMatrix has appointed industry veteran Ian Sherrington to the role of Business Development Manager heading up its newly opened Asian office in Manila. Sherrington, who is credited with launching the first internet sportsbook Intertops in the early nineties, is tasked with creating a presence in the growing Asian gaming market for the company. …

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More lay-offs at Ladbrokes?

3 Sep 2013

The Ladbrokes shift to a closely integrated relationship with Playtech is believed to be responsible for the prospect of further job losses at the land and online gambling group’s London office. According to information surfacing Monday the group is planning a further round of 75 redundancies as consultations with staff in London start. Restructuring at …

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William Hill exercises call option on Miapuesta

3 Sep 2013

William Hill has formalised its take over of the Spanish-facing Miapuesta brand through the exercise of a six-month call option it gained through the acquisition of Sportingbet earlier this year . Miguel Valdes, who heads up William Hill in Spain, described the development as a tremendously positive step towards ensuring a leading position for the …

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Ten more added to Bulgarian black-list

2 Sep 2013

Following the removal of Bet7days.com, PartyPoker and Tobet.com from the Bulgarian Gambling Commission’s black list another ten websites have been added. Latest inductees comprise: bensbingo.com (Technical Consulting and Management Services Limited), redbet.com (Redbet Gaming Ltd), global.138.com (Xela Limited), goldbetting.com (MGM Media Limited), energycasino.com (Probe Investments), eurocasinobet.com (Eurocasinobet Ltd) and cardcasino.com (Global Investments Agency).

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1950’s theme in World Match release

2 Sep 2013

Malta-based World Match has released its latest HD multi-line slot titled “50’s Pin Up HD”. The game is themed around a 1950’s Pin-Up model on the prowl for a shining solitaire diamond set amid perfume, lipstick and high heels showcasing old-school glamour. Check out the demo at: www.worldmatch.eu/50SPinUpHD

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Mr Green expands NYX partnership

2 Sep 2013

Malta-based online gaming firm Mr Green has taken on NYX Interactive’s NYX OGS games portfolio and its mobile solution MOVE powered by NYX OGS. The deal marks an expansion in Mr Green’s existing relationship with NYX where it has utilised NYX’s account platform since launch in 2008. David Flynn, CEO for NYX Interactive commented, “By …

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