bwin.party digital entertainment has entered into an agreement that will see GeoComply provide the firm with its geolocation solutions in the U.S. market. Nevada Gaming Control Board-licenced Geocomply’s solution will run across all PC and mobile platforms on bwin.party US-facing properties. “We are thrilled to have won this tender and to be now working with …
NYX Interactive will integrate its NYX OGS and MOVE powered by NYX OGS products into Unibet’s online gaming suite following a deal signed this week. Unibet will initially take a number of HTML5 and Flash games content via NYX’s products with further games prepped for release on an ongoing basis. David Flynn, CEO of NYX …
Genesis Gaming debuted another two video slots this month titled Orc’s Battle and Maritime Maidens. Orc’s Battle is a game inspired by classic fantasy literature depicting primal giants on the battlefield. The game is a 50 line, 4×5 reel video slot with a ‘Locked Wild’ free spin feature. The animation depicts vibrant illustrations of the …
Live dealer provider Ezugi has partnered with Play’n GO that will see the inclusion of its slot games integrated into Ezugi’s HTML5 package. Play’n GO minigames serve as an in-game pop-up that appear within the same window to entice customers to continue playing while waiting for results to be announced or for a new table …
Moves in the United States towards legalising online gambling could significantly benefit the Antigua and Barbuda World Trade Organisation case against the USA, says Antigua’s legal representative Mark Mendel. Addressing local media that included the publication Carinarena over the weekend whilst participating in an Antiguan television show, Mendel discussed the long-running dispute with the Americans …
Massive Multiplayer Online Role Playing Game (MMORPG) developer eGenesis has apparently identified the social real money gaming phenomenon as a business opportunity and is working on a new MMORPG offering titled Dragon’s Tale, according to a News10 report over the weekend. “The first thing that stuck me about online gambling today is that it’s a …
Andy Murray’s spectacular Wimbledon finals tennis win over Novak Djokovic on Sunday proved to be a costly affair for British bookies, who reportedly took a GBP 15 million drubbing from patriotic Brit punters who bet heavily at 11-8 on Murray. A spokeswoman for Ladbrokes said that the match had cost the company “a packet”. “Murray …
In an interview with the Australian publication Channel Nine Financial Review Sunday, pokie machine manufacturer Len Ainsworth said he is opposed to online gambling, despite it being seen by other industry execs as a major growth opportunity. The founder and chairman of poker machine manufacturer Ainsworth Game Technology described the emergence of online gambling as …
Internet gambling software developer Betsoft Gaming’s latest games supply deal is with the Malta-licensed and Europe-Canadian targeted YouWin operator. The contract calls for the provision of Betsoft’s complete inventory of games, including its popular 3D slots Anthony Locke, BetSoft’s head of product development said Monday that YouWin is respected throughout the industry as proividing quality …
Researchers at Canada’s University of Waterloo have published a paper in the Journal of Gambling Studies that throws interesting light on the psychological influences of sound in slot machine action, reports the publication Springer.com. The study concluded that slot fans like noisy machines – it reinforces the rewarding feeling after a win. Researcher Mike Dixon …
Las Vegas land gambling tycoon Sheldon Adelson’s attempt to influence Spanish politicians to shelve legalised online gambling in Spain has provoked a strong reaction from the online gambling trade association in the country, JDigital. The trade body accuses Adelson of making claims that are not backed by factual data, particularly those that allege that internet …
British online slots and table games developer and supplier Realistic Games has unveiled its latest five reel slot, titled Randall’s Riches. Named after the company’s mascot, Dove Randall, who appears in each of their Flash slot games, the 10 line slot follows the adventures of Able and his trusty sidekick Mable the donkey as they …
Online gambling service provider Continent 8 Technologies has appointed Stephen Trimble as head of product, based at the company’s headquarters in the Isle of Man. Trimble brings over 15 years of experience in Telecommunications, IT and Data Centre operations to lead Continent 8’s global product management function. He will take responsibility for the management, definition …
The Belgium Gaming Commission’s blacklist of online gambling operators it wants banned by ISPs and banking institutions was again expanded this week, bringing to 78 the number of operators unlicensed by Belgium yet still allegedly accessing its players. The latest additions are 1bet2bet.com, Casino-Belgie.com, Betsafe.com and Intercasino.com. They join a distinguished list of tier one …
Online sports betting operator Marathonbet has signed up as the main team sponsor for Fulham football club in a deal said to be the biggest in Fulham FC’s history, reports the publication FC Business. The agreement will permit the inclusion of the Marathonbet logo on the Adidas shirts worn by the club’s First Team and …
The now famous trademark victory achieved by online casino operator 32Red against the giant UK gambling group William Hill plc culminated in a massive GBP 1.1 million costs award this week, bringing to an end litigation that has involved the companies for the past four years or more. The High Court found in favour of …
Swedish online gambling software provider Net Entertainment has released a new online slot to licensees titled Magic Portals and featuring a fantasy theme of wizards and warlocks. The new 5-reel, 3-row 25-line game takes players on a mystical journey to a magical realm where two Magic Portals can transform matching symbols into Wilds and activate …
Investigators from the Thai police Special Investigations Department have reported taking down a major online gambling ring that steered punters to at least six un-named online betting sites. The Department’s spokesman, Tarit Pengdit, told local reporters that a number of bank accounts associated with the ring and containing the equivalent of over US$320,000 have been …
The Associated Press news agency reported Wednesday that Atlantic City land operators who have declared online gambling partners include the Borgata Hotel Casino (Bwin.Party); Caesars Entertainment venues Atlantic City, Harrah’s Resort Atlantic City, Bally’s Atlantic City and The Showboat Casino Hotel (888 Holdings); and the Trump Taj Mahal Casino Resort (Ultimate Gaming). In news reports …
The Delaware state lottery has published its draft of new online gambling regulations for public comment at: http://regulations.delaware.gov/register/july2013/proposed/17%20DE%20Reg%2029%2007-01-13.pdf Delaware is one of three states to approve online gambling, along with Nevada and New Jersey. The draft carries a summary of contents that states: “Delaware Department of Finance (“Department”), Office of the State Lottery, pursuant to …
Online gambling operator Liberty Slots has launched its latest Wager Gaming Technology-powered internet slot, Arctic Queen. The 5 reel, 25 pay-line game has, as its title suggests, an Arctic theme illustrated by symbols like Husky dogs, seals pup an igloo. The animated Scatter symbol is the beautiful aurora borealis, and a free game feature is …
Sportsbetting solution provider SBTech will provide its sportsbettng and live betting platform to online casino provider iSoftBet in a deal signed this week. The deal enables iSoftBet to extend its customer base and provide existing customers with a wider range of bet types, sporting events and leagues in both online and land-based platforms. SBTech CEO …
bwin.party entertainment will take its place as the official betting partner of French Lique 1 football club Olympique Marseille for the next season following in the footsteps of Betclic and more recently Intersport. Despite no official announcement, bwin and Olympique Marseille are already jointly pushing out special offers from betting to shirt orders and bwin …
Social casino start-up Bee Cave Games said Zynga co-founder Eric Schiermeyer has invested in and will act as a board advisor to the company. Schiermeyer is credited for overseeing the development of Zynga’s popular Texas Hold’em social app and has a long standing relationship with Bee Cave Games chief executive officer Erik Bethke who worked …