The trend toward movie-themed online casino games now appears to be firmly established, with most of the major software developers clinching deals for licence rights to use popular movies in their new game developments.
Online scratchcard game developer Neogames has added to its inventory of over 40 games by launching a new single line slot offering dubbed “Pirates Paradise.”
A British banking row over Dutch online gambling that has been simmering since early this year surfaced again this week as rumours circulated that another bank may be about to join the Royal Bank of Scotland in apparently taking directions from Dutch politicians.
The Vienna-listed online gambling giant Bwin had some generally good news for investors as it released its second quarter and half year results this week, reporting a rise in EBITDA of 40 percent.
Clarion Gaming has announced the contestants in Start-up LaunchPad, organised as part of the 8th European iGaming Congress and Expo, taking place on 15-17 September in Copenhagen, Denmark.
The legal action launched by Account Services Corporation in the United States to secure the release of $14 million of its monies frozen by federal enforcement actions in June is currently in limbo following the indefinite postponement of the hearing.
London-based Gaming Media Group added a new online gambling venue to its stable this week with the launch of Neogames-powered ScratchcardHeaven.com.
William Hill Online’s legal problems with 32Red over the brand 32Vegas may be continuing, but it appears that 32Vegas has been replaced by a new WHO brand.
The Eye on Gambling information website reports that online sports gamblers owed money by the now defunct BetonSports.com may be able to retrieve something from the debacle that left so many gamblers in the lurch.
After weeks of at times heated discussion on Internet gambling message boards on the contentious subject of retroactive changes to existing affiliate marketing agreements by some affiliate programs, affiliates were this week applauding the preparedness of one program to reconsider its position.
Swedish online gambling company Entraction is to enhance its online casino offering with live dealer action on roulette, baccarat and blackjack following an agreement with live dealer provider Evolution Gaming this week.
Online gaming software developer Mahjong Logic has announced the launch of its Mahjong Logic Network, owered by new and innovative software, and targeted on a global audience of over 700 million potential players worldwide.
Online banking and e-cash processing group Neovia plc has announced the appointment of Mark Mayhew (49) as President and Chief Executive commencing 1 September 2009.
Online gambling software developer and provider Microgaming has launched eight new Bingo side games that include video slots, scratchcards, casual games and UK-pub style slot games.
Agence France Presse reports that a member of the Australian cricket team was reportedly approached in the team hotel by a man suspected of links to illegal bookmaking.
In New South Wales, Australia, a furore has broken out over alleged deceptive advertising involving a well known Internet marketing agency, with Gaming and Racing minister Kevin Greene stepping in to ask legitimate online gambling websites to end any financial association with the offending site.
Slotland’s 3D online casino WinADay.com reported another big winner this week, the sites fourth major progressive jackpot hit this year.
January’s Earls Court exhibitions, ATEI and IGE, have been 80 percent booked…..five months ahead of the international spectacular opening its doors to buyers from 100-plus nations.
Internet gambling grop William Hill Online has signed on as a last-minute sponsor for La Vuelta, one of the world’s premier road cycling races, reports Sports Pro Media.
Last week we reported on the sale of the veteran sportsbetting information site Bookmaker’s Review by founder Pierluigi Buccioli to the American owned but BVI-registered company Seven Media Group. On the heels of that announcement, Bucceioli has revealed his next enterprise – an online live domain auction site branded GamblingInvest.com.
Italy’s multi-million Euro SuperEnalotto main prize is still up for grabs, soaring to a record Euros 139.9 million this week after failing to find a six-number winner in the draw on Monday night.
The online division of major UK gambling group Ladbrokes plc has inked a three year licensee deal with software provider Cryptologic for three of its most popular betting games, Bejeweled, Cubis and Jenga, for inclusion on the Ladbrokes Games.com website.
Affiliate marketers – individual companies and webmasters who use their Internet websites to promote online gambling venues and direct would-be players to them – are becoming increasingly perturbed at the antics of affiliate programs – companies set up by casinos and poker rooms to provide marketing aids and administer payment to affiliate marketers.
The past few weeks have delivered a treasure chest full of great new games from the online gambling industry’s major gambling software developers and providers, boosting once again the wide choices available to online gamblers.