Online gambling firm Playtech Limited has given the industry something to chew on with a slew of announcements that include its Q4/2011 results, two joint venture announcements, clarification on its Sciplay joint venture and the announcement of the acquisition of a sports book developer. The company’s fourth quarter ending December 31 2011 performed strongly with …
Digital sports media company PERFORM has announced the launch of Singapore and Malaysian editions of its football website Goal.com. The group has appointed iHub Media subsidiary Interactive Hub to manage advertising sales for all its sports media across key territories in Asia. The deal includes Interactive Hub’s representation of the company’s sports video network ePlayer …
Games developer Net Entertainment has released a new diamond-studded 5-reel, 10-payline video slot titled “Starburst”. The game features Starburst wilds if appearing on reels 2, 3 or 4 will expand over the entire reel and remain in place for up to 3 re-spins, at no extra cost to the player. Full screen, stacked, boxed, combo’s …
Games developer Zen Entertainment Incorporated is seemingly aligning itself for the eventuality of legal internet gambling in the U.S. with the launch of a suite of PC and Mac-compatible browser-based applications for use with its network of free-to-play casino type titles. Along with the browser-based applications, the release includes a download version for use with …
The United States Senate Committee on Indian Affairs has scheduled an oversight hearing on the U.S. Department of Justice’s (DOJ) opinion on internet gaming that will reportedly include discussions on “What’s at Stake for Tribes”. The hearing follows an about turn in the DOJ’s stance on online gambling late last year, when it released an …
An illegal gambling charge filed by the department of justice back in 2006 against British Grand Vision International Col, Inc. – a company operating an online casino in the Clark Special Economic Zone in Angeles City in Pampanga, Philippines – has been dismissed five years later by the Philippine Court of Appeals Sixth Division. Edgar …
WinTingo.com is the latest online offering to hit the scratchcard and casual online gaming market this month, with a package of managed eGaming services provided by Spiral Solutions that include a full suite of instant play games with a focus on scratch card and slots. Matti Zinder, head of Spiral Solutions, said, “The scratch card …
Svenska Spel’s responsible gambling tool, the Spelkoll system, has been officially rebranded and relaunched as Playscan™. PlayScan is owned by the Swedish gaming monopoly and was developed by the company in 2007 in partnership with ICU Intelligence and the Swedish Gaming Institute . The system provides online players with an accurate analysis of their gaming …
AliQuantum Gaming has become the Microgaming QuickFire platform’s latest master licencee. Under the terms of the deal, AliQuantum will offer Microgaming QuickFire games to its licensed operators, as well as to White Label clients via its Plus-Five subsidiary. The complete end-to-end gaming service includes games, Malta LGA licencing, payment processing, marketing facilities and customer services. …
European payment service provider Realex Payments will provide payment processing across various channels, currencies, regions and card types for Irish gaming firm Paddy Power in an agreement signed this week. Realex Payments will provide distinct accounts for each acquirer, channel and for each payment type – a total of 12 distinct channels of payment, each …
Online gaming software supplier OpenBet has partnered with Canada’s Atlantic Lottery to successfully launch its sports-betting platform. OpenBet’s platform is now used for the purchase of Atlantic Lottery’s PRO•LINE sports wagers through both retail and online platforms and provides players with access to an extensive range of statistical content, feeds and forums. Three of five …
JAXX Group owned sports betting provider myBet.de has been named the exclusive premium partner of the German association football club Fortuna Düsseldorf in a multi-year sponsorship deal announced this week. The deal signed with Fortuna Düsseldorf club marketing partner Sports&Media begins with the continuation of the second tier German Bundesliga championship 2012. The sponsorship forms …
Spanish land-based gaming operator Grupo EGASA signed a development agreement with gaming solution developer Betware, the week. Under the terms of the agreement Grupo EGASA will build its online presence utilising Betware’s gaming platform. “This agreement is another step towards strengthening our position in the Spanish market; we believe in the success of EGASA’s online …
IT solutions and software engineering service provider ComTrade have partnered with Bally Technologies (Bally) in a technology development agreement that will assist Bally Interactive in realising its strategy of becoming a major player within the online gaming sector. ComTrade will provide its online development services to expedite the conversion of Bally’s land-based slot portfolio to …
Online, mobile and social gaming technology provider, Cozy Games, announced the launch of a U.S.-focused, fully managed, social gaming platform today (Monday). The platform has gone live on Facebook and comprises five variants of Bingo and over eighty side-games. The company has launched the offering to build up a “play-for-free” customer base who could potentially …
Sports Betting Tech (SBTech) and Sisley International Ltd have partnered in a deal that will see SBTech supply a fully managed live betting solution to online and betting shop customers of European bookmaker Betshop. SBTech chief executive officer Itai Zak said: “Betshop is an industry veteran and one of the most respected Bookmakers in Europe. …
NYX Gaming Group’s interactive arm will carry Sheriff Gaming’s 3D casino portfolio following a deal signed this week. Sheriff Gaming’s 3D games will be deployed via NYX’s Open Gaming System along with other gaming titles from NYX Interactive, NextGen Gaming and Microgaming. Popular titles developed by the development studio include : “King of the Tyrannosaurids: …
Bookmakers have been called on by the Cyprus Football Association (CFA) to invalidate bets placed on a first division match between Enosis Neon Paralimni and Ermis Aradippou after it was indefinitely postponed for “unreasonably excessive” betting on the outcome. The unusual action was taken by the CFA to “protect the sport and the teams”. A …
The controversial Washington D.C. Council lottery deal has been given the all clear with regard to any suspected improper conduct in the selection of a new lottery vendor says a report from Inspector General Charles J. Willoughby due to be released within the next week. While the 19-page report primarily focuses on the acceptability of …
The Kahnawake Gaming Commission has announced more easily accessibile self-exclusion facilities to assist players who are concerned that their gambling may be getting out of hand. The Commission’s website was recently revised to include a dedicated self-exclusion page, email address, and on-line form that allows players who want to be excluded from playing on any …
A 29-year-old Helsinki man won Euro 6.9 million when he hit the Mega Fortune slot jackpot on just a Euro 2 wager while playing in the early hours of the morning on January 18, 2012. The unidentified player said: “It was early in the morning when I won and I was in shock and couldn’t …
Blueprint Gaming has launched a new 50-win line slot titled “Worms” adapted from the classic pc game originally created and developed by Team 17. The game features three interactive bonus rounds, Wilds, multipliers and free spins against a background of grenade-toting comically depicted worms.
Industry rumbles over the past few months on the possibility of an entry into the internet gambling sector by social gaming giant Zynga have been confirmed it seems by a company statement carried by Dow Jones-owned tech journal AllThingsD.com. The article written by AllThingsD.com’s senior editor confirms that the company is investigating several internet gambling …
A strategic review following its recent Barcrest acquisition has prompted Scientific Games Corporation (SGC) to exit from the analogue AWP manufacturing sector for UK pub retail business, it announced this week. The firm’s gaming division which comprises The Global Draw, Barcrest and Games Media will focus solely on game design and other resources within the …