Controversial Nevada bookmaker CG Technology (formerly Cantor Gaming) will expand into the New Jersey market through a partnership with Meadowlands Racetrack. Under the partnership, the historically Nevada retail-focused sportsbook operator will operate online and mobile platforms subject to the approval of the New Jersey Division of Gaming Enforcement. “We are delighted to enter the New Jersey market and bring …
Videoslots.com has launched Swish for Swedish players, the market’s most popular payment system boasting 6.7 million native users. Alexander Stevendahl, CEO at Videoslots.com, said: “Swish is Sweden’s most popular payment method and it will help us cater to even more players in a fast and cost effective manner.”
Churchill Downs Incorporated (CDI) has launched its BetAmerica Sports Betting and Online Casino brand in New Jersey through its partnership with Golden Nugget Casino. “We are excited to introduce our online BetAmerica Sportsbook and online casino platform to New Jersey residents,” Bill Carstanjen, CEO of CDI, said. “We look forward to delivering innovative, state-of-the-art products that we believe will exceed …
Omni-channel sports betting technology supplier, Playtech BGT Sports (PBS) is launching a new real-time gamification product “Level Up”, built, managed and powered by Captain Up, the online loyalty and gamification platform. PBS will begin offering timed challenges, daily rewards, missions, trophies and more through “Level Up” with the aim of enriching the sportsbook user experience. Eoin Redmond, Sportsbook …
The UK Gambling Commission (UKGC) published new identification (ID) verification rules Thursday, effective May 7, 2019. The new rules, which follow an open consultation, will ensure operators verify customers’ age and identity details faster. A present online operators have 72 hours to carry out verification checks, and while play can commence, customers cannot withdraw winnings until the …
SoftSwiss’ Game Aggregator has officially launched on Ukraine’s main poker network Poker Match, diversifying the brand with a raft of new game content. The integration expands Poker Match’s offer to online casino enabling players to try their hand at interactive slot content in addition to virtual poker tables.
Microgaming unveiled its space-themed slot ‘Banana Odyssey’ on Day 3 of ICE 2019, rounding off a striking line-up. Banana Odyssey was developed exclusively for Microgaming by Slingshot Studios and will launch to Twin players for a two month-period before a wider roll out later in the year. Banana Odyssey was the winning game from Microgaming’s Games Concept Day, which invited multiple …
Slots and table games provider Habanero has launched Jackpot Race – a new patent pending jackpot system which is shared among a pool of winners. The jackpot accumulates value and at a configured time the race starts – during which the jackpot must be triggered before the cut off time. When the pay-out event triggers – players who are …
Gauselmann Group subsidiary Blueprint Gaming has acquired retail slot developer Project for an undisclosed consideration. Project’s content is set to be adapted for the online market as well as being integrated into Blueprint Gaming’s machine offering. Popular titles include Mega BarsTM and Find the Lady PokerTM. Project’s management team will continue to lead the day-to-day activities at its south London …
Scientific Games has launched the first in a series of online slot games with National Lottery Bulgaria (NLB). The initial nine slot launch in Bulgaria included Scientific Games titles 88 Fortunes®, Giant’s Gold® and Rainbow Riches™. Further games are expected to be roll out over time. The digital products outperformed NLB’s expectations within the first 24 hours of …
Lottery solution provider Helio Gaming has partnered with Spinmatic Entertainment to create a new game that will merge slots and lottery. The SLOTTO Night Show, which will be available across web and mobile platforms, will offer players the opportunity to win lottery tickets for the world‘s biggest jackpots. Players will find themselves in an immersive TV lottery environment, where …
Yggdrasil Gaming has announced that 4ThePlayer.com is the latest independent studio to join the Yggdrasil Game Server (YGS) Masters programme, and that it will develop games in collaboration with the supplier across its platform. The partnership will see UK-based 4ThePlayer.com develop and release unique titles to be made available to Yggdrasil’s operator partners. Yggdrasil’s latest …
The new Wishmaker Casino is a gamification-inspired casino offering “money-can’t-buy” prizes and cash jackpots. Wishmaker customers are rewarded with Wishcoins that can be redeemed within the in-house ‘Wish Factory’ where they choose from a series of options to be in with a chance of winning money-can’t-buy prizes. With the full experience launching later this month, among the …
The Dutch Senate is finally dipping its toe into the details of the Remote Gambling Act (RGA) and the Casino Regime (Modernisation) Draft Act after a two-year lag in a Plenary Session held earlier this week to discuss the matter. The Plenary Session was halted to allow the Minister of Legal Protection time to gather information on several questions Senate members posed. The …
Stride Gaming’s non-executive chairman, Nigel Payne, will brief on the company’s performance at its upcoming annual general meeting. Payne said company trading was broadly in line with Board expectations despite challenging conditions. “The Board remains confident in Stride’s ability to manage ongoing fiscal and regulatory market pressures and leverage its unique infrastructure to capitalise on significant growth …
NetEnt has agreed a content supply deal with Parx Casino ahead of the opening of the regulated online casino market in Pennsylvania. Once the market opens, a broad range of NetEnt’s portfolio of slot games and table games will be available at Parx Online, operated by Greenwood Gaming and Entertainment Inc, who also operate Parx Casino, a horse racing venue and …
The Virginia State Senate has passed bill SB 1126 authorising voters to choose whether they want gambling expansion, or not, by way of a referendum. The Senate voted 28-12 in favour of the bill, however, the measure would still need to be approved by the House of Delegates, receive the Governor’s signature and be voted for by Virginia voters. Optimistically, …
The District of Columbia has agreed, by a narrow margin, to bypass competitive bidding for the technology required to launch district-wide mobile betting at a legislative meeting Tuesday. Still subject to a second vote, a similar result would probably mean Intralot would be a shoo-in as sole supplier, expanding its existing lottery contract. Bill sponsor Jack Evans, addressing the council, …
Cherry AB subsidiary Highlight Games has inked a multi-year deal with Italian gaming operator’s Sisal Entertainment and Eurobet Italia Srl for the supply of its Soccerbet™ virtual sports games in Italy. Highlight Games products will be rolled out across the Sisal Matchpoint and Eurobet retail estates as well as online and mobile channels. The first game to be integrated will be Soccerbet Single …
The Malta Gaming Authority (MGA) has become a Strategic Partner of the All-in Diversity Project, an industry-driven initiative that aims to benchmark diversity, equality and inclusion in the global gaming sector. The alliance will ensure greater exposure for the issues surrounding diversity in the betting and gambling sector in Malta and will help address issues like the skills gap, …
bwin has expanded its relationship with German football association Deutscher Fußball-Bund e.V. (DFB) becoming the association’s first private official sports betting partner. Under the terms, bwin has secured DFB and national teams advertising rights for the DFB Cup; German third division, 3. Liga and; the Women’s Bundesliga. The partnership includes perimeter advertising, hospitality, online and …
New Jersey and Pennsylvania State Attorney General’s Gurbir S. Grewal and Josh Shapiro have joined forces in a letter asking the US Department of Justice (DOJ) to withdraw “a deeply troubling” opinion that effectively makes internet gambling illegal. The letter addressed to Federal Acting Attorney General Whitaker and Deputy Attorney General Rosenstein expresses strong objections …
Shortly after the announcement of a deal with Evolution Gaming, DraftKings has expanded its product offer in the New Jersey market with the roll out of Live Dealer blackjack, baccarat, three card poker, ultimate Texas Hold’em, and roulette. The live casino offer is streamed from Evolution’s live studio in Atlantic City.
According to a media report on Swedish TV broadcaster SVT Tuesday, Minister of Public Administration Ardalan Shekarabi has called in stakeholders to discuss the newly re-regulated gambling market’s “aggressive and unrestrained advertising”. “If the industry is unable to take responsibility and observe moderation in advertising for gambling, then I will not hesitate to progress with …