Gaming technology platform and services provider Nektan plc reported record unaudited total revenues in its second quarter trading update. Key performance indictors include: Total Gaming Revenue of GBP 8.6 million, up 83 percent y-o-y and 28.4 percent compared to the previous quarter. Cash Wagering was GBP 222.5 million, up 74 percent year over year and 22 percent …
Tennessee democrat Rick Staples has filed HB0001 for the new legislative session beginning next week. The introduction of the draft Bill authorises both online and land-based sports betting only in State jurisdictions that approve the measure through a local referendum. The bill imposes a 10 percent tax on gaming revenue, of which 40 percent would …
The German State of Hesse’s ruling political coalition, Christlich Demokratische Union Deutschlands (CDU) and the Bündnis 90/Die Grünen (Greens), have announced their intended withdrawal from the German State Treaty on Gambling should there be no real progress on legislation by the end of 2019. The Parties official coalition manifesto reads the termination of its participation …
In an exclusive report, the UK’s Mirror Newspaper has revealed Prime Minister Theresa May has committed GBP 20.5 billion a year to a NHS ‘health boost’ which includes more mental health support for problem gamblers. According to the report, a National Health System (NHS) shake-up will include the opening of a number of gambling addiction …
Games software developer Wazdan has entered the Asian markets and expanded in the Far East following a content distribution deal with TGP Asia for its complete suite of HTML5 slots. Titles include Mayan Ritual™, Fruit Mania Deluxe, Sizzling 777 Deluxe, Hot Party Deluxe, Corrida Romance Deluxe, Football Mania Deluxe, Highway to Hell Deluxe, Fruits Go …
Parx soft launched its new Kambi-powered sportsbook earlier this week in the Pennsylvania market for two days testing overseen by Pennsylvania gambling regulators. Parx’ retail, online and mobile sports betting offers are expected to hard launch in the next few weeks should the soft launch have gone to plan.
Chinese police will kick off February 2019 in a far more powerful position having been afforded powers to freeze personal cyber accounts for up to six months or longer and conduct remote and online retrieval of electronic data by the Ministry of Public Security. The country’s internet regulator will also clamp down on websites not in line …
In its first newsletter of 2019, renowned player advocate CasinoMeister has issued its short list for the best casino of 2018. This year the top five online casinos that the Casinomeister Advisory group will consider, and vote on via secret ballot, comprise: CasinoEuro, Rizk Casino, Royal Panda, Video Slots and Trada Casino. The final awards will be …
As of January 1, 2019, Romanian licensed remote gambling operators were required to pay a new 2 percent turnover tax, the proceeds of which will be used to fund social welfare programmes. The additional tax, gazetted in the Government Emergency Ordinance 114/2018 published December 29, 2018, is over and above the existing 16 percent on GGR and …
Software developer Groove Gaming has agreed an exclusive distribution deal with Africa-focused platform provider iDoBet for the provision of content. iDoBet is active in a number of areas in the gambling industry including retail outlets, mobile betting, entertainment, sports-betting, software development, casino, virtual gaming, online marketing, and affiliate programmes. The provider covers over 60,000 monthly sports events, 26,000 monthly …
ThisisMoney reports an increased interest from the UK banking industry on developing gambling payment blocking mechanisms in their banking apps. According to the report major banking institutions Lloyds, RBS and Santander have all approved proposals for the development of gambling payment blocking capabilities enabling customers to set limits on, or even block, gambling transactions from both online and retail operators. Barclays …
Sport streaming service provider DAZN has appointed Ben King as SVP Global Distribution and Business Development. King takes up the position in February when he joins the firm having served 12 years at Apple, his most recent position as Commercial Director for International Services. Tasked with spearheading DAZN’s growth strategy and building best-in-class commercial and distribution partnerships with the world’s …
Red Tiger Gaming will distribute its portfolio of slot and table games via EveryMatrix’s CasinoEngine following the signing of a content distribution agreement. This partnership exposes Red Tiger Gaming content further to regulated markets including the UK and Denmark. Chris Looney, Commercial Director at Red Tiger Gaming: “Teaming up with EveryMatrix will allow us to distribute our games to …
‘Magic Wheel 4 Player’ and ‘Neon Cluster Wins’ are two upcoming releases from StakeLogic. Magic Wheel 4 Player offers players a choice of four different classic slot game modes as well as a superbet mode that can award spins on a magic wheel. The magic wheel awards a guaranteed mystery prize that is then multiplied by a …
BetConstruct and CasinoDesignPro have collaborated in the development of two new slot titles on BetConstruct SlotBuilder. ‘Mystical Amber’ and ‘Midsummer Magical Night’ will be added to BetConstruct’s gaming library. Alesia Ulanova, CEO of CasionDesignPro: “After completing the design, animation, and soundtracks it took a week for us to connect all together using Slot Builder. “We are very pleased with …
Content provider Pragmatic Play has gone live in the Swedish regulated market with PokerStars and Svenska Spel. Melissa Summerfield, Chief Commercial Officer at Pragmatic Play, said: “Expanding in regulated jurisdictions is central to our strategic ambitions, and entering Sweden is a big piece of the puzzle for Pragmatic Play as we continue to move forward. “We have cemented our standing …
The US National Football League (NFL) has chosen Caesars Entertainment as its first-ever official Casino Sponsor. The multi-year sponsorship begins with the upcoming 2019 NFL playoffs and focuses on Caesars providing unique experiences for NFL fans through the use of its casino properties, celebrity chefs, premier music artists and a wide range of entertainment elements. Caesars will have the …
Mobile software developer PGSoft has released a sequel to its Gem Saviour game. The main character Eric continues his journey in ‘Gem Saviour Sword’ embarking on an adventure to defeat the invasion of witch Ira on the Gem Village. Eric must first find the magical treasure hidden deep in the mystical forest – the Sword of Light, …
Online and mobile casino software provider iSoftBet has appointed 17-year-industry-veteran Mark Claxton as its Head of Games. Claxton joins the company from International Game Technology (IGT) where he served as Head of Content for U.K. and European markets. Prior to his tenure at IGT, he spent seven years at Ash Gaming/Playtech producing some of the industry’s best-known titles. Claxton will manage an expanding …
Gauselmann’s Blueprint Gaming, in partnership with Warner Bros. Consumer Products has launched Mars Attacks!™ based on the 1996 classic sci-fi film of the same name. Mars Attacks!™ features five progressive bonus rounds which build up to the final stand, along with an Alien Invasion Gamble enabling players to upgrade the feature and Martian Modifiers, which offer 3125 pay …
NetEnt has launched ‘Turn Your Fortune’, a five-reel, 40-bet line slot themed inspired by the grandeur of French Art Nouveau. Players collect French-styled golden symbols from the reels and go up the coin win ladder. The mechanic appears in both Fortune Re-Spins and Free Spins, and players get wins both from the bet lines and from …
LeoVegas has launched Swish for the Swedish market on leovegas.com, one of Sweden’s most popular payment services. Regularly used by 6.7 million Swedes, LeoVegas said its transaction costs are expected to decrease significantly. “Our teams have worked intensively to be able to launch immediately after the turn of the year. That we are also lowering our transaction costs …
Cashmio Casino is the first licensing partner of FAST TRACK’s customer relationship management tool (CRM). FAST TRACK CRM provides casino operators with the ability to manage, automate and analyse all aspects of the player journey in one place and in real time. “When searching for a CRM solution, we struggled to find the right product that matched our …
Controversial former Disney actor, celebrity YouTuber and influencer Jake Paul has partnered with and is promoting mysterybrand.net to his 17.6 million YouTube subscribers, many of whom are underage. Mysterybrand.net’s FAQ’s explains its product as “taking Mystery Boxes to the Next Level”. Once purchased, the buyer doesn’t need to wait for delivery but can open the box then and there …