On two occasions this week New Jersey governor Chris Christie again committed the state to a legal appeal following its recent defeat in a federal court over legalised sports betting. Last year the state passed an intrastate measure challenging the federal Professional and Amateur Sports Protection Act which restricts sports betting to just four US …
The Greek land and online gambling monopoly OPAP posted its 2012 results Thursday, reporting a 6 percent decline in profits due to poor economic conditions in Greece. The decline has been predicted by several analysts. Net profit dropped to Euro 505.5 million euros from Euro 537.5 million in 2011 the previous year. The firm said …
The British online and land gambling group Betfred, which last year acquired The Tote in a 265 million pound sterling deal with the British government, has announced that it is to launch its own TV channel, created by SIS and operational in time for the top horse racing event, the Cheltenham Festival. The deal was …
Williams Interactive, the online gambling provider subsidiary of Waukegan, Illinois-based WMS Industries, has inked a multi-year content supply deal with UK land and online gambling firm Rank Group plc. The British group’s online brands, Meccabingo.com and Grosvenorcasinos.com, will have access to WMS’ considerable online library of slot games including The Wizard of Oz, Zeus, Reel …
Two well-known online gambling content developers, Kiron and Inspired Gaming have signed a deal with Intralot Italia to supply content for its entry into the Italian online gambling sector. Operations will be managed by the Vermantia Media Group through the retail network of Intralot Italia and the company’s website intralot.it, enabling Italian punters to experience …
The Montreal-based internet gambling software development group, Amaya Gaming, has announced that following a deal with Italian internet giant Microgame SpA a selection of its online slots has gone live in Italy under regulator AAMS licensing. Microgame powers some 160 reputable brands in the Italian online gambling market, which can now offer popular Amaya games …
“Our laws aren’t caught up to online gambling, and it kind of blew my mind it’s against the law to do that,” said Rep. Jake Highfill, a Republican politician in the Iowa legislature in introducing a proposal to increase current betting limits and legalise online gambling on fantasy sports within the state. Highfill’s bill would …
The Mail on Sunday claimed at the weekend that the British Treasury is working on a multi-million pound sterling tax cut incentive in an effort to motivate online gambling companies based offshore to return to the UK. The internet and mobile gambling divisions of many of Britain’s top gambling firms relocated to tax-haven regulatory jurisdictions …
The online casino website WinTingo, operated by Pariplay Limited, has gone live with its new Microgaming Quickfire games, including video slots, scratch cards, bingo and table games, a selection of blockbuster slot titles and progressive jackpot networked slots. The arrival of the new games coincided with a website revamp and the introduction of a new …
The UK online gambling group Betfair plc posted its Q3-2013 results to end January Thursday, reporting that: * Exchange NGR declined 6 percent to GBP 56.3 million (Q3-2012: GBP 59.7 million) * Sports betting operations performed well – up 39 percent to GBP 7.5 million (Q3-2012: GBP 5.4 million) * Gaming declined 8 percent to …
Last week the reputable bookie group Stan James issued a warning about tipster Dave Beddington Racing falsely claiming to have been associated with the company. In related news this week online and land gambling group Paddy Power poked some fun at the tipster genre in its as usual inimitable and amusing way. The company responded …
Illinois, which has in the past flirted briefly but unsuccessfully with online gambling proposals , could be about to take a serious run at legalisation as part of a bill expanding land gambling options in the state. Sen. Terry Link, a Waukegan Democrat, filed legislation titled SB1739 to expand gambling this week in the Senate …
The top European online gambling software developer and operator 888 could soon be as well known in the United States as it is at home, with partnerships with three major US companies with online ambitions in Nevada, and a recommendation from the Nevada Gaming Control Board awarded Wednesday. 888 has partnership agreements in place with …
Zombies appear to be the theme de jour at the moment, and developer Rival Gaming is among the companies releasing new games based on the concept this week. The company’s Zombiezee Money, is described in the publicity blurb as “a frightfully fun game that will have you rolling over in your grave.” Someone had some …
The Bovada group’s latest online slot features a gory but imaginative theme which pitches sexy football cheerleaders against bloodthirsty (and bloodcurdling) zombies in a battle for survival and supremacy. Zombies vs. Cheerleaders sees the cheerleaders, co-skippered by Missy and Julie, stomp, chop and hack their way to safety across the reels of a slot in …
Tudiariodeapuestas reports on a study conducted by Research Firm IPSOS on the gambling and betting sector in Spain. The survey sample comprised 1000 over-18 adults with internet access, and yielded the following results: – 35 percent of people with internet access play online at least once a month, but the majority bet in person. – …
Bwin.Party digital entertainment was awarded an A+ gaming licence by the Belgian Gaming Authority this week. The award of the licence follows a long, acrimonious relationship with the gambling authority that included the company’s inclusion on the regulator’s blacklist, legal action in the Belgian court, a formal complaint laid with the European Commission, the detainment …
The conditional agreement for the acquisition of the Gala Coral Group’s Gala Casinos Limited (GCL) announced by Rank Group Plc in May 2012 has finally made some progress following the United Kingdom Office of Fair Trading’s referral to the Competition Commission for review and its subsequent report. The Competition Commission has given the nod for …
Show-goers at the ICE expo in London earlier this year were given a preview of a new slot by Net Entertainment which featured outstanding sound effects and impressive graphics supporting an epic theme of a galactic struggle between five extra-terrestrial species; on Wednesday the public was given a chance to look the new game over …
Digital media firm PERFORM has reported on its full year 2012 results delivering a strong performance with good momentum continuing into 2013. Key performance highlights for the period ending December 31, 2012 include: – Revenue of GBP 151.5 million (2011: GBP 103 million), up 47 percent – Year on year revenue growth excluding RunningBall and …
Malta-based software developer World Match’s latest offering is a military-themed 3D multi-line slot. The game which takes players on a military commando mission, fighting to free the country from dictatorship, features Free Spins, Wilds, Autoplay, Fast Play and Spin Stop along with a themed Bonus game involving the use of a sniper and hidden rewards …
Donaco International Limited (formerly known as Two Way Limited) has announced the departure of its chief financial officer and named his successor. Rointon Nugara, who served in the position for eight years, is leaving to pursue career development opportunities in Europe, said a company spokesperson. His successor, named as Richard Na Chun Wee, previously served …
Betfair has reportedly cancelled its sponsorship contract and ended all involvement with German Bundesliga club Bayer Leverkusen under mutual consent by both parties. The sponsorship deal was agreed in June 2012 for a two-year period with an option to renew for a third. Although no detail has been provided on the reason for the withdrawal, …
Luxor Gods of Odds is the ninth title to be integrated into social gaming company PlayStudio’s myVEGAS Facebook application. The 30-line game is set in ancient Egypt and features double jackpot free spins and two unique bonus games. The Sphinx Ray Bonus features a holographic prize wheel, while the Gods of Odds Bonus treats players …