ZEAL Network SE has rejected Lottoland’s offer to acquire its core German business assets. Branding the deal “significantly inadequate”, Zeal said the offer price range of Euro 60 million to Euro 76 million neglects the value of ZEAL’s German business and the sale of which would strip ZEAL of its most valuable asset and the basis for future …
West Virginia Representative Shawn Fluharty has introduced an expansion bill to add interactive gaming to last year’s legalised sports betting sector in the State. This would be the third time an online poker and casino games proposal has passed through the legislature. HB2178 proposes a gross gaming revenue tax rate of 14 percent and a $50,000 license …
True to its word Lottoland Holdings has submitted an alternative offer in the ongoing Zeal Network-Lotto24 bidding saga (see previous reports) with just barely a week to go before shareholders are scheduled to vote at an extraordinary general meeting. Lottoland CEO Nigel Birrell said in an accompanying letter: “We believe that our Proposed Offer is deliverable within a shorter timeframe and …
Åland-based gaming firm PAF has launched the first two of a range of Booming Games titles scheduled to go live in the coming months. PAF players have gained access to ‘Booming Bananas’ and ‘Sugar Skulls’ heralding “the beginning of a fruitful partnership,” chief commercial officer of Booming Games, Frederik Niehusen, said.
The Danish Tax Ministry has launched a consultation focusing on responsible gambling measures, promotions and deposits, open until February 4, 2019 and covering the Charity lotteries, gaming machines, land-based casinos, land-based betting, online betting and online casino sectors. A draft executive order which would come into effect on July 1, 2019 details KYC requirements, ring-fenced player funds, …
LV Bet has become the official sponsor of Polish football club Stal Mielec until 2021. Under the terms, LV BET’s logo will feature for the first time on the sleeve of Stal Mielec’s match shirt. The operator will also enjoy exposure on match day displays, in-stadia advertising and across social media, club television and via the club’s website. …
GiG Games has signed a content supply deal with open gaming platform provider Finnplay for selected regulated markets in which GiG Games will integrate its full content portfolio. The first release is expected to be rolled-out during this quarter. Martin Prantner, chief executive officer of Finnplay: “We’re delighted to add the GiG Games portfolio to …
PIn a recent industry advisory, Poland’s Finance Ministry reminded telecommunications and payment service providers of their obligations according to the Gambling Act. Telecommunication and payment companies who service Polish clients’ gambling transactions through unlicensed operators will face fines of PLN250,000 (GBP 52,700), the Ministry warned, the onus being on service providers to check against the country’s gambling blacklist …
Turkey’s state-owned Spor Toto has published a tender in the Official Gazette for the establishment and operation of a centralised sports betting system and risk management for fixed odds and mutual betting on a ten-year contract. The tender specifications include fixed odds betting on sports events, digital sports betting and the operation of at least 6,000 betting …
The Department for Digital, Culture, Media & Sport and Mims Davies MP have announced a new funding deal in which British bookmakers have agreed to contribute up to GBP 3 million towards the welfare of greyhounds. The Minister for Sport Mims Davies announced that the funding will contribute towards new tailored training for veterinary staff, the expansion of an …
Aspire Global has named Ziv Shtaeinberg in the newly created position of Chief Technology Officer (CTO), effective January 2019. Shtaeinberg will join the management team at Aspire Global, leading the technology site in Kiev, Ukraine. The company also confirmed the resignation of vice president of product Galit Shani saying it had embarked on a recruitment drive for her replacement.
ZEAL Networks’ bid to “reunite” with Lotto24 AG would be derailed if shareholders vote to postpone the Extraordinary General Meeting (EGM) scheduled for January 18, 2019 in which a vote on ZEAL’s takeover bid of Lotto24 AG is scheduled to take place. The statement follows a public statement from LottoLand who called for a postponement on the EGM …
The Dutch gambling authority Kansspelautoriteit (KSA) has launched a whistleblowing facility for minors who participate in sports betting. The KSA urges parents, teachers, friends or others to make use of the facility in reporting minors who take part in sports betting on a Minors Reporting Form accessible through the authority’s website. Minors are also encouraged to use …
Nevada Governor Steve Sisolak has appointed Sandra Douglass Morgan to chair the Nevada Gaming Control Board (NGCB). Morgan, a lobbyist and attorney for North Las Vegas will replace Becky Harris at the end of her term on January 27, 2019. “Sandra Douglass Morgan will be an incredible asset to the Gaming Control Board and I am proud to be able to appoint her …
Curacao-licensed RWB Solutions International Ltd (RWB) has announced the launch of its sportsbook and esports solution, integrated with RNG and live casino products, with five Asian iGaming operators, YesBet 88, GodHand 888, 777 Premium, Bet1st and Minny Casino. RWB Solutions International also owns and operates Supotsubet offering content from Evolution, iSoftBet and TPG. Founded in 2017, Jason Teh who is based in the Philippines, …
Sportsbook provider Kambi as launched Parx Casino’s on-property sportsbook in Pennsylvania following a two-day testing phase and the the go ahead from the Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board (PGCB). Patrons can place their bets via seven teller windows or at any of the 45 Kambi-powered betting kiosks located within the sportsbook space, throughout the casino floor and in the Parx Poker Room. …
iGaming software provider Chippy Software (Chippy) has signed two content distribution deals with Red Rake Gaming and 1X2 Network. Chippy gains access to Red Rake Gaming and 1X2 Network’s Iron Dog Studios’ complete content portfolios. Red Rake Gaming and 1X2 Network join other third party suppliers Pragmatic Play, Betsoft, Spinomenal, Booongo, and BetRadar on Chippy Software’s platform.
Manila-based and Asian-focused distributor QTech Games has appointed Markus Nasholm to the new role of Global Chief Executive Officer to drive expansion into international markets. Prior to QTech Games, Nasholm served as chief financial officer of Kindred Group’s Bet24.com and was director of M&A at casino and sports affiliate, Catena Media. QTech, having already established a strong presence in …
B2B gaming firm GAN has announced the signing of a long-term deal with the FanDuel Group (FDG) as Platform provider for the rapid deployment of Internet casino, and account services for Internet sports betting in Pennsylvania and West Virginia, in addition to the existing services provided since 2013 by GAN to FDG in the State of New Jersey. GAN …
Microgaming’s newest release, ‘The Great Albini’ went live today, promising players a spellbinding journey into a world of mystery and illusion. ‘The Great Albini’, which was developed by Foxium exclusively for Microgaming, is a five-reel, 25 payline slot loaded with fabulous features, including wilds, wild reels, free spins and Mystery Box Respins. Packed with rich vintage visuals, the game …
Spanish software developer MGA Games has strengthened its international presence after signing a deal with 1XBet. Under the terms, MGA Games has integrated its entire portfolio of online slots and video bingo games to 1XBet, strengthening its presence in the .com markets in which 1XBet operates. Titles include Lucky Dragon, Wild Africa and Cabaret slots …
Trevor Pearce has been appointed for a second term of four years to the board of the UK Gambling Commission (UKGC) by the Secretary of State. Pearce brings deep experience of running large complex organisations, dealing with international serious and organised crime, and investigation and intelligence practices, including those around anti-money laundering. This appointment has …
Live Casino solutions provider Evolution Gaming has completed its acquisition of live dealer gaming provider Ezugi. The all-cash deal was carried out with an initial consideration of $12 million and possible additional consideration of a maximum of $6 million. It is expected to add 2-4 percent to 2019 revenues and be slightly accretive to Evolution …
The new Chair of the Senate Racing, Gaming and Wagering Committee, New York Senator Joseph Addabbo introduced State Senate Bills 17 and 18 this week. Bill S17 is an act to amend the racing, pari-mutuel wagering and breeding law, in relation to regulation of sports betting and mobile sports wagering. The bill proposes an eight …