The Alderney Gambling Control Commission (AGCC) announced this week that it has agreed terms for a bilateral cooperation agreement with the Danish Gambling Authority (DGA). The agreement establishes a formal basis for cooperation and information sharing between the authorities. André Wilsenach, Executive Director, AGCC said the agreement will be signed and formally executed once the …
Cryptologic released the 5th addition to its DC Comics slots category, a 5-reel, 50-payline video slot titled “The Flash: Velocity” on Inter Casino.com. Joining Green Lantern, Superman, Wonderwoman and Batman, The Flash: Velocity features a bonus round giving players three different free game choices including expanding wilds, quad replay free games and roaming wilds. Featuring …
The London-based social games studio ‘iwi’ has announced the launch of a new game: Jackpotjoy Slots as a free to play social entertainment on Facebook. The game is based on a classic slot mechanic, with a strong real-time social interaction component. Jackpotjoy Slots launches with 10 different themed slot games, each with its own unique …
Betdaq, an Ireland-based online global betting exchange, has become the official internet betting partner of Celtic FC, one of Europe’s leading football clubs. The deal was announced at the team’s Celtic Park ground at a ceremony featuring Betdaq brand ambassador and Sky Sports pundit Alan McInally, the ex-Scotland striker who previously played for the Scottish …
The online progressive slot machine jackpot at WinADay Casino.com was hit for a record-breaking $225,727 at the height of the venue’s third birthday celebrations last week. The jackpot winner, a practical-minded accountant, says rather than blow the win on holidays and luxuries he’ll do the fiscally responsible thing and use the quarter million dollar jackpot …
The newspaper The West Australian reports that the state government has indicated it may support the regulation of Australian internet gambling if the federal government cannot tighten oversight and enforcement of current laws. In a submission to a federal parliamentary inquiry into gambling, the Western Australian Department of Gaming, Racing and Liquor said flaws in …
The ABC television network took aim at online gambling in Australia in a largely negative program presented by reporter Matt Peacock Thursday. The program can be viewed here: http://www.abc.net.au/7.30/content/2011/s3258053.htm Peacock started his narrative by claiming that each year, offshore gambling websites break the law by taking in vast sums of money from Australian betters. He …
The Montreal-based internet gambling group Amaya Gaming, which has been making waves this year with the acquisition of Chartwell Technology, significant investments in Cryptologic stock and deals in the African state of Kenya, has reported a quarterly loss of $1.8 million. Management revealed Thursday that Amaya lost $1.8 million in its latest quarter compared with …
The Committee on Finance and Revenue enquiry into Washington DC’s move to legalise online gambling has prompted a hold on implementation until more community input on the desirability of such a move can be obtained. Washington newspapers reported late Thursday that the commencement of legal online gambling regulated by the DC Lottery Corporation will be …
Amid the licence suspensions and speculation on the future of Full Tilt Poker and payment of its players this week, rival gambling group 888.com pitched in with a communication to its marketing affiliates that is clearly designed to assuage any fears they may have regarding the safety of the Gibraltar-based company. In a reference to …
Two online gambling websites in the Win United stable, a group in which Sportingbet founder and respected industry exec Mark Blandford has a substantial interest, are to receive software from Chartwell Technology in an agreement signed this week. The multiyear agreement enables Win United’s sites YouWin and Sportsbook to deploy Chartwell table games, card games …
Scotland’s STV will launch a new online casino service dubbed STV Live casino on July 1st, aided by technology from Dublin-based VueTec. The game brings live gaming action from the casino floor in Ireland, in real time and from real casino tables. VueTec technology allows online players to view all the casino action live on …
Following yesterday’s news that the South African Gambling Review Commission has recommended that online wagering be made legal in the country, the local publication ITWeb ran an assessment of the situation Thursday. After years of investigations and parliamentary and public debate, the government has yet to move decisively on the issue, with the ministry for …
The European Court of Justice ruled Thursday that France may keep its horse betting monopoly…but only if it is applied consistently to fight the dangers of gambling, reports the Reuters news service. The ruling represents something of a setback for European internet betting corporates that have been using litigation break national monopolies, and it came …
Following a competitive review that ran alongside a review of its creative business, Walker Media has been reappointed by Ladbrokes to handle its GBP 9 million media planning and buying account. Campaign live reports that agencies were partnered with media agencies during the pitch process in order to offer Ladbrokes an integrated solution. Ladbrokes plans …
An agreement signed between Italian gaming platform Gioco Online Italia and Malta-based and licenced Medialivecasino Ltd will give Italian players live dealer online roulette, blackjack and baccarat. A Gioco Online Italia spokesperson said the agreement represents an important step for the Italian gaming platform with a view to legalised online casino games in Italy. Mauro …
bwin.party digital entertainment announced the commencement of a share buy-back programme and the sale of its Ongame network in a trading update released this week. The company reported on its trading performance from the period beginning April 2011, which it says has largely been in-line with management expectations, with the exception of sports margins due …
The Washington DC measure legalising intrastate online gambling is fully legal, and the DC Lottery’s plan to launch internet gambling within the district can lawfully progress, the District’s Attorney General Irvin B. Nathan told a hearing by the council’s Committee on Finance and Revenue Wednesday. Nathan said the measure complies with federal laws and may …
The latest 3D internet slot from online gambling software provider Betsoft is themed on the city of light and titled A Night in Paris. The 5 reel, 30 pay-line slot is the 21st addition to the company’s growing range of innovative games featuring cinematic animation, 3D and digital sound and unusual themes. In A Night …
The Swedish online gambling software supplier Net Entertainment has launched its latest rich-featured branded online slot under licence from Universal, titled Frankenstein. Themed on the famous 1931 horror fantasy of a being made up of spare human parts, the offering is replete with ghostly buildings, dark, stormy nights and weird characters, all carried on cartoon …
The Microgaming-powered online casino operations of Canbet, a subsidiary of the Australian group IAS, are to be closed today following a decision by the company to focus on its core business of horse racing and sports betting. Marketing affiliates of the internet casino were told in a communication Wednesday that with effect June 30th the …
Bookmaker Ladbrokes have advised players and affiliates that the company will no longer continue taking bets and registrations from Polish IP Addresses or players who have their country of residence listed as Poland. New Polish gambling legislation, due to come into force in July 2011, allows for operators to offer sports betting only under a …
The South African Government’s Trade and Industry Minister Rob Davies has cautioned both offshore gambling operators and resident online gamblers in a press conference held this week on the outcomes of the Gambling Review Commission. Davies warned that despite offshore operators establishing businesses in the country, his department would not be pressured into accepting forms …
Betfair announced it will embark on a share re-purchase programme over the next twelve month period following a slump in share prices since its IPO in October 2010. The re-purchase programme will be conducted on the open market and the company intends buying back GBP 50 million of its ordinary shares. David Yu, chief executive …